H.R.2718: To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 and the Solid Waste Disposal Act to limit the liability under those Acts of lenders and fiduciaries.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
  • This bill is primarily about environmental protection
  • Introduced July 23, 1993
  • Latest Major Action July 27, 1994

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 determining liability under such Act: (1) a person whose interest in a vessel or facility arises in connection with a secured financing arrangement or who acquires such interest as a result of foreclosing upon such vessel or facility; (2) a fiduciary; (3) a trustee, pursuant to an...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
See H.R.3800.
July 23, 1993

Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.)

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