HB 6032 seeks to amend the Environmental Protection Act by excluding steel slag products from the definition of “waste,” and allows it to be sold and distributed for use or further processing into other commodities. “Steel slag is a valuable commodity that is used, among other things, as an aggregate material in the construction industry,” said Tryon. “Today, companies must apply annually for a special permit before the material can be sold or repurposed. This prevents them from being competitive in the marketplace. By codifying steel slag as a non-waste item in statute, more long-term contracts for supply can be signed, which will help save a hurting industry.” Read more.