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- H.R.1878
H.R.1878: To impose an indefinite moratorium on enforcement of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 against certain de minimis parties.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced June 12, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 26, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from continuing or beginning to conduct an enforcement action against a de minimis party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) that: (1) did not cause the release or threat of release of a hazardous substance; and (2) had no knowledge of the release or threat of release until after it occurred. Requires certain time...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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| June 12, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Charles T. Canady (R-Fla.) |