SB 819: Geothermal waste: exemption from generation and handling fees: study.

This bill requires the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to study the issues that would arise if geothermal waste, not exempt from generation and handling fees, is made exempt from those fees. The study must be completed by July 1, 2026, and submitted to the legislature. The bill aims to clarify the exemption of geothermal waste from hazardous waste control laws and fees. It seeks to understand the implications of exempting non-exempt geothermal waste from generation and handling fees.