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H.R.2462: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the Solid Waste Disposal Act to limit the liabilities under these Acts of both fiduciaries and lending institutions, including finance lessors, guarantors, and others directly or indirectly holding indicia of ownership primarily to protect a security interest in property which is subject to either Act.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced June 18, 1993
- Latest Major Action July 27, 1994
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (8 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to exclude from the definition of "owner or operator," for purposes of limiting liability for releases of hazardous substances, a person who, without participating in the management of a vessel or facility, holds indicia of ownership primarily to protect a security interest in such vessel or facility. Defines "indicia of ownership" as an interest in...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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See H.R.3800.
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June 18, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by John J. LaFalce (D-N.Y.) |