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1 Trust Fund to include the “prevention” of illegal dumps and the prevention and abatement of litter. B e t we e n F Y 19 93 a nd 2 0 0 8 , a p pr ox i m a t e l y $75 m i l l i on w a s appropriated by the General Assembly to the trust fund. In addition, fines that EPD collected on solid waste violations were added to the trust fund. Table 1 shows the use of these funds. 2 Table 1 3 Solid Waste Trust Fund Expenditures and Obligations FY 1993-2008 Use of Funds Grants by EPD to other state agencies to carry out their responsibilities Cleanup of scrap tire piles and emergency, preventative or corrective actions Grants by EPD to local governments EPD solid waste trust fund program administration Market development & innovative technology grants Total Expenditures Amount (million dollars) 4 27.3 5 17.3 12.5 16.8 3.0 76.9 7 6 Specific use of the funds for each of the identified purposes is presented in a 2005 report produced by EPD. 8 A subsequent report in 2006 updated accomplishments of the programs funded by the solid waste trust fund.9 These reports show clearly that the solid waste trust fund is a critical component of Georgia’s solid waste reduction and management efforts. ■ 8 9 “Report of the Solid Waste Management Study Committee,” December 1989. Georgia General Assembly, Atlanta, GA. Georgia Solid Waste Management Plan. 1990. Georgia Department of Community Affairs and Georgia Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with Georgia Environmental Facilities Aut horit y and Loca l Government Of f icia ls, Atlanta, GA. Margaret a. Myszewski, James E. Kundell, Terry A. DeMeo and Don R. Christy. 2006. Environmental Man a g e m e nt Han d b o o k f o r G e o r g i a L o c a l Government Officials. Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the University of Georgia, Athens, GA. Solid Waste Management Plan: State of Georgia. 2 0 0 6 . Depa r t ment of C om mu n it y A f fa i rs , Department of Natural Resources and Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, Atlanta, GA. Georgia Recycling Market Development Council. 1993. Georgia Recycling Market Development Council Annual Report for FY 1992-1993, Atlanta, GA. James E. Kundell and Katherine Inman. 1994. Georgia Recycling Fact Book, Carl Vinson Institute of Government, the University of Georgia in cooperation with the Georgia Recycling Market Development Council, Athens, GA. Environmental Protection Division. 2005. Georgia’s Solid Waste Trust Fund: Fiscal Years 1993-2005, Atlanta, GA. Environmental Protection Division, 2005. Georgia’s Solid Waste Trust Fund: Fiscal Years 1993-2005, Atlanta, GA. Environmental Protection Division, 2006. Solid Waste Trust fund: Status Report for Fiscal Year 2006, Atlanta, GA. EVERY DAY YOU DO THE COUNTY’S WORK. SO DO WE. FMG serves as special counsel working with local government attorneys and ofﬁcials on Litigation, Law Enforcement Liability, Employment Issues, Zoning, Construction, and other legal matters. Over 100 Georgia Counties have turned to FMG for outside counsel and representation. For more information about how our lawyers can meet your needs, call (770) 818-0000 or visit our website at www.fmglaw.com. 365187_Freeman.indd 1 MARCH 2008 1/28/08 8:11:28 AM www.accg.org 27 http://www.fmglaw.com http://www.accg.org

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Georgia County Government - March 2008 Contents President's Message County Matters Guest Editorial: Our Future Depends On Statesmanship Bryan County in Step With State Coastal Plan Solid Waste Management in Georgia Hazardous Waste Management in Georgia Extension News: Georgians Growing Older, Fatter County Parade Index of Advertisers

Georgia County Government - March 2008

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