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- H.R.1393
H.R.1393: To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to establish certain requirements regarding the approval of facilities for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action April 29, 1997
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve the construction of a facility for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) only if the construction is in the public interest and the facility's design, location, and operation will protect public health and the environment. Allows any person to file a petition with a court of appeals for review of such approval....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
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| April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Lynn N. Rivers (D-Mich.) |