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S.2993: FUELS Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 26, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Farmers Undertake Environmental Land Stewardship Act or the FUELS Act This bill directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ease the application of the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) rule on certain farms. The rule requires certain non-transportation-related facilities to prevent, prepare, and respond to oil discharges that may reach navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Among other requirements, the rule...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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| May 26, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) |