2016 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 27A. Environment and Natural Resources
§27A-2-3-106. Pollution prevention, defined.
As used in this act and the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act and the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code, unless otherwise specified:
1. "Pollution prevention" means any practice which reduces the use of any hazardous substance or amount of any pollutant or contaminant prior to recycling, treatment or disposal, and reduces the hazards to public health and the environment associated with the use or release or both of such substances, pollutants or contaminants. The term "pollution prevention" shall not include or in any way be construed to promote or require substitution of one hazardous waste for another, treatment, increased pollution control, off-site recycling, or incineration.
Added by Laws 1994, c. 134, § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.
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