S.384: A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow States to regulate the disposal of municipal solid waste generated outside the State.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about law
  • Introduced Feb. 28, 1997
  • Latest Major Action March 12, 1997

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize States to enact and enforce laws that regulate the treatment, incineration, and disposal of municipal solid waste generated in another State. Prohibits owners or operators of landfills, incinerators, or other waste disposal facilities from accepting municipal solid waste generated outside the State unless they have a written authorization from: (1) the affected local government; and (2) any...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Star Print ordered on the bill.
Feb. 28, 1997

Introduced in the Senate by Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

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