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S.468: Mining Jobs Protection Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about environmental protection
- Introduced March 3, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 3, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mining Jobs Protection Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to repeal provisions that require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to consult with the Secretary of the Army before denying or restricting the use of specified areas as disposal sites for discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. Requires the Administrator to provide,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| March 3, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) |