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- H.R.2654
H.R.2654: To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to permit States and political subdivisions to control the disposal of out-of-State municipal solid waste within their boundaries.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced Oct. 9, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 27, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) to authorize State Governors to impose limitations or prohibitions on the receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste by landfills or incinerators. Permits a political subdivision: (1) notwithstanding such limitation or prohibition, to permit incinerators or landfills located in the subdivision to receive such waste; and (2) in the absence of such a limitation or prohibition, to impose a limitation...
(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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| Oct. 9, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James C. Greenwood (R-Pa.) |