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H.R.843: To prohibit the location of solid and hazardous waste facilities near residential, day care, church, and school properties.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 26, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 7, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to add to standards applicable to hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities under the Act a requirement that a facility owner or operator be prohibited from locating the facility within 5,000 feet of any residential, day care, church, school, or park property. Adds to the minimum requirements of State solid waste plans that owners or operators of facilities for the collection, storage,...
(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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Feb. 26, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Harold E. Ford Jr. (D-Tenn.) |