Environment

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

A joint resolution to set aside regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency under section 206 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973

Provides that any regulations published or promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency for grants for the construction of treatment works under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, prior to the date of enactment of this joint resolution are hereby set aside and are declared to be of no legal effect and no moneys appropriated shall be distributed in accordance with such regulations. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within thirty days after enactment of this joint resolution, to publish and submit to the Congress regulations for grants for the construction of treatment works so as to effect an equitable allocation of appropriated funds among all qualified projects on which construction was initiated after June 20, 1966, but before July 1, 1972. Within thirty days of congressional session following the receipt of such regulations. Authorizes the Committee on Public Works of either House to report a resolution of disapproval of such regulations. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the time such regulations are submitted to the Congress, to notify each State.

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make loans to finance projects within eligible areas for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of a certified pollution control facility. States that such loans shall not exceed 65 percent of the aggregate cost to the applicant of the project. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury for making such loans. Authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

A bill to amend section 611 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom.

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973

Requires that not later than October 27, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Federal Aviation Administration proposed regulations to provide control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1431(c))

Environment Centers Act

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1973

Environment Centers Act - Allows the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial assistance to enable any State, if such State does not participate in a regional environmental center assisted under this title, to establish and operate one State environmental center. Establishes prerequisites for the designation of such State environmental centers. Allows the Administrator to provide financial assistance to enable two or more States, if none of such States has a State environmental center, to establish and operate a regional environmental center. Establishes prequisites for the designation of such regional centers. Establishes eligibility requirements for environmental centers. Declares that the functions of each State and regional environmental center shall include: (1) the planning and implementing of research, investigations, and experiments relating to the study and resolution of environmental pollution, natural resource management, and other local, State, and regional environmental problems and opportunities; and (2) the training of environmental professionals through such research, investigations, and experiments, which training may include, but is not limited to, biological, ecological, geographic,geological, engineering, economic, legal, energy resource, natural resource and land use planning, social, recreational, and other aspects of environmental problems. Authorizes $7,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $9,800,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $14,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 to be disbursed in equal shares to the environmental centers, except that each regional center shall receive a number of shares equal to the number of states participating in such regional center. Authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 to be allocated to the environmental centers on a proportional basis determined by population, land area, severity of the environmental problems in the areas served by the centers, the presence of areas of high environmental importance the ability and willingness of such centers to address themselves to such problems. Establishes the Environmental Centers Research Coordination Board for the purpose of assisting the Administrator with the development and operation of the program. Requires the Governor of each State having a State environmental center, and the Governor of States participating in each regional environmental center, to appoint an advisory board to advise such centers of the efforts of Federal, State, and local governments and private industry relating to the protection and enhancement of the environment. Requires the Administrator to report on or before January 1, of each year to the President and to Congress regarding the receipts and expenditures and works of all State and regional environmental centers.

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make loans to finance projects within eligible areas for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of a certified pollution control facility. States that such loans shall not exceed 65 percent of the aggregate cost to the applicant of the project. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury for making such loans. Authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economies of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1973

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make loans to finance projects within eligible areas for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of a certified pollution control facility. States that such loans shall not exceed 65 percent of the aggregate cost to the applicant of the project. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury for making such loans. Authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to require the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to engage in public works for the prevention and control of water pollution.

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1973

Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake public works for the prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution. Grants priority to those projects which refelct the most favorable ratio of environmental benefits to costs.

National Environmental Financing Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973

National Environmental Financing Act - Sets forth the findings of the Congress and the purpose of this Act. Provides definitions of terms relating to this Act. Creates the National Environmental Bank. Provides that management of the bank shall be by a Board of Directors consisting of the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Commerce, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Secretary of Agriculture, Director of the Environmental Protection Agency, Chairman of the President's Council on Environmental Quality, Director of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, and six other persons appointed by the President. Authorizes the appointment of officers and employees. Prohibits conflict interests by any director, officer, attorney, agent, or employee of the bank. Prohibits political activities by such persons. Grants the bank general corporate power and requires the principal office of the bank to be located in the District of Columbia. Provides capital stock of $500,000,000 subscribed to by the United States, payment for which shall be subject to call in whole or in part by the Board. Authorizes the Secretary of Treasure to purchase stock in amounts designated by the Board up to a total of $500,000,000. Authorizes the Bank to borrow up to an amount equal to twenty times the paid in capital stock. Provides that obligations will be backed by the United States and unmet bills will be paid from the Treasury. Provides that the Bank may make or guarantee loans to local public bodies to finance environmental programs. Authorizes the Bank to provide needed technical assistance to borrowers. Creates tax exempt status for the Bank except for real and personal property taxes and taxes on obligations issued by the Bank. Provides that all obligations issued may be lawful investment for, and may be accepted as security for, all fiduciary, trust, and public funds the investment or deposit of which is under the authority or control of the United States and its officers. Authorizes the issuance of United States Environmental Savings Bonds, the proceeds of which are deposited in the Environmental Trust Fund. Directs the General Accounting Office to audit the financial transactions of the Bank and gives it access to all its books, records, and accounts. Requires an annual report to the President and the Congress on its operations and activities. Authorizes necessary appropriations.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the administration of a provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1973

Makes it the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should not administer the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to enforcement measures against pollution of interstate or navigable waters so as to establish any system of priorities which provides for the reimbursement of construction costs of water pollution control facilities built after June 30, 1966, prior to reimbursement of construction costs of such facilities built between June 30, 1956, and June 30, 1966.

A bill to authorize and direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept certain applications for the registration of DDT as an insecticide to be used to control the tussock moth as a threat to forest lands.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973

Authorizes and directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept specified applications for the registration of DDT as an insecticide to be used to control the tussock moth as a threat to forest lands.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the use of DDT to control and protect against insect infestation on forest and other agricultural lands.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve registration applications filed with him by the Department of Agriculture for the application of DDT to forest or other agricultural lands as is, in the opinion of the Secretary of Agriculture, required for the control of and the protection against insect infestations of such lands.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for greater flexibility in implementing national ambient air quality standards.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, upon application of a Governor of a State, to extend the time period for implementation of the national ambient air quality standards under the Clean Air Act. Sets forth the standards under which such extension may be granted.

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973

Pollution Control Facility Loan Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make loans to finance projects within eligible areas for acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of a certified pollution control facility. States that such loans shall not exceed 65 percent of the aggregate cost to the applicant of the project. Establishes a revolving fund in the Treasury for making such loans. Authorizes an appropriation of $750,000,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the National Foundation Act of 1950 to provide for the development of a system of continuous monitoring and forecasting of air pollution levels in certain regions with persistent air pollution problems, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1973

Directs the National Science Foundation, after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to carry out a program of research and demonstration projects designed to develop a capability to conduct continuous monitoring and forecasting of air pollution levels within air quality control regions in which any national primary ambient air quality standard is likely to be frequently exceeded. States that any implementation plan adopted by any State and submitted to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may be approved under the Clean Air Act and shall remain in effect, unless the Administrator determines that such implementation is inconsistent with the Clean Air Act.

A bill to permit the sale of DDT in order to control the Tussock Moth and certain other insects.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1973

Permits the sale of DDT in order to control the Tussock moth and other insects injurious to individuals or farm products, for which no pesticide as effective as DDT has been developed

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress concerning the administration of a provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1973

Makes it the sense of Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should not administer the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to enforcement measures against pollution of interstate or navigable waters so as to establish any system of priorities which provides for the reimbursement of construction costs of water pollution control facilities built after June 30, 1966, prior to reimbursement of construction costs of such facilities built between June 30, 1956, and June 30, 1966.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to permit the use of DDT to control and protect against insect infestation on forest and other agricultural lands.

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1973

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve registration applications filed with him by the Department of Agriculture for the application of DDT to forest or other agricultural lands as is, in the opinion of the Secretary of Agriculture, required for the control of and the protection against insect infestations of such lands.

Santa Barbara Channel Federal Energy Reserve Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

Santa Barbara Channel Federal Energy Reserve Act - Expresses the findings of Congress, including that present drilling and production methods constitute environmental and navigational hazards which threaten the Santa Barbara coastline and its submerged lands sanctuary. Provides that the area of the Outer Continental Shelf in the Santa Barbara Channel is hereby established as the Santa Barbara Channel Federal Energy Reserve. States that, except as expressly provided, all production of oil and gas in the reserve is suspended, but nothing in this Act shall prevent the continued exploration for oil and gas in the reserve. Sets forth the circumstances under which such suspension shall be lifted. Authorizes the Secretary to extend the primary term on each lease on which production is suspended for a specified period of time. Prescribes provisions with respect to specified leases, including that the Secretary shall not permit the erection of any further platforms within the leases unless necessary to prevent oil leakage. Permits a tax credit for specified suspension costs to lease holders.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling wastepaper.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

A bill to insure that no public funds be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of the Congress to do so.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

States that no public funds may be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of Congress to do so.

Resolution expressing the sense of the House that the U.S. Government should seek agreement with other members of the United Nations on prohibition of weather modification activity as a weapon of war.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1973

Expresses the sense of the House that the United States Government should seek agreement with other members of the United Nations on prohibition of weather modification activity as a weapon of war.

A bill to amend section 410 of title 39, United States Code, to provide that certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 shall apply to the Postal Service.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973

Provides that the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 relating to cooperation and availability of agency information shall apply to the Postal Service. (Amends 39 U.S.C. 410)

Environmental Quality Corps Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973

Environmental Quality Corps Act - Establishes the Environmental Quality Corps as an independent agency within the executive branch. Provides that it shall be the duty of the Corps to provide the manpower needed in projects designed to better the environmental quality for all Americans. Provides that applicants shall be eligible for enlistment in the Corps if they are unmarried American citizens, aged eithteen through twenty-six. Provides that the Corps shall be composed of volunteers to be provided with room and board and a modest living allowance by the Administrator of the Corps. Provides that the Administrator shall arrange for transportation, lodging, subsistence, equipment, training, and other services which may be needed by the Corps volunteers in fulfilling their duties. Authorizes the Administrator to enter into arrangements with Federal, State, and local governmental agencies and Corps volunteers under the supervision of the Corps, on projects authorized by this Act. Provides that each such agency which desires to receive the services of volunteers shall submit annually to the Administrator a detailed plan which shall include: (1) an outline of the proposed projects and lands for which such services are desired; (2) a description of the funds, equipment, and facilities which are available for each such project; and (3) the number of volunteers requested for, studies of the environmental impact of, estimates of the total cost of, and estimates of the economic effect of each such project. Establishes in the Corps a Board of Advisers to: (1) establish policies for the recruitment of applicants; (2) establish project priorities and review Federal, State, and local plans submitted under this Act; (3) assist the Administrator in the coordination of the various departments and agencies represented by its members with each other, in order to avoid duplication of effort; and (4) advise and assist the Administrator with respect to the provision of such technical and logistical support as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes to be appropriated for fiscal year 1973 and 1974 such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.

A bill to amend title II of the Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Public Law 92-500).

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1973

Provides, under the Water Pollution Control Act Amendments, that grants for construction of treatment works shall be available to projects: (1) initiated after January 1, 1973; and (2) not receiving Federal support to the same extent that they would otherwise have been provided.

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1973

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to prevent the use of offending types of nonreturnable beverage containers by banning their shipment and sale in interstate commerce. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify beverage containers which satisfy specified requirements. Sets forth penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for violation of provisions of this Act.

A bill to insure that no public funds be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of Congress to do so.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1973

States that no public funds may be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of Congress to do so.

A bill to insure that no public funds be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of Congress to do so.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1973

States that no public funds may be used for the purpose of transporting chemical nerve agents to or from any military installation in the United States for storage or stockpiling purposes unless it is the sense of Congress to do so.

Safe Drinking Water Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1973

Safe Drinking Water Act - Provides, under the Public Health Service Act, a program for the safety of public water systems. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Describes the exceptions to which the regulations of this Act shall not apply. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to publish drinking water regulations. Prescribes a timetable for the issuance of such regulations. Requires such regulations to specify a maximum contaminant level for each contaminant for which a maximum level has been published. Prescribes the enforcement responsibilities of States for public waters systems. Empowers the Administrator to bring a civil action when a State fails to assure enforcement of drinking water regulations. Provides that a State may authorize a variance from the requirements. Specifies the circumstances under which such variances are allowed. Sets forth regulations for State programs for the protection of underground sources of drinking water. Authorizes the Administrator to take emergency action when there is endangerment to the health of persons and State or local authorities have not acted. Authorizes the Administrator to carry out research, render technical and financial assistance, and aid in the training of personnel in conjunction with public water supply programs. Authorizes to be appropriated for grants to States $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1975 and $7,500,000 for fiscal year 1976. Provides for the allocation of such funds. Authorizes $7,500,000, $7,500,000 and $10,000,000 for fiscal years 1974, 1975 and 1976 to make grants for special studies and demonstration projects. Sets forth the requirements to be followed in maintaining records of programs and in authorizing inspections of facilities. Establishes the National Drinking Water Advisory Council to advise the Administrator on matters relating to this Act. Directs the Administrator to conduct surveys into the availability of rural water supplies. Authorizes $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1974; $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1975; and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1976 for such purposes.

A bill to amend section 611 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1973

Requires that not later than October 27, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Federal Aviation Administration proposed regulations to provide control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom. (Amends 49 U.S.C. 1431(c))

A bill to amend Section 611 of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to provide control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom.

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1973

Provides, under the Federal Aviation Act, that not later than October 27, 1973, the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to the Federal Aviation Administration proposed regulations to provide such control and abatement of aircraft noise and sonic boom as the Agency determines is necessary to protect the public health and welfare.

A bill to amend the Hazardous Materials Transportation Control Act of 1970 to require the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations providing for the placarding of certain vehicles transporting hazardous materials in interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1973

Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations to become effective not later than July 1, 1974, requiring the placarding of vehilces transporting hazardous materials by land in interstate and foreign commerce. Requires such placarding so that law-enforcement and firefighting personnel of communities, and carriers and shippers, may identify the type of hazardous material being transported, the degree of hazard involved, and any particular procedure which should be followed or avoided in dealing with emergency situations arising in connection with the transportation of such hazardous material.

Offshore Marine Environment Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973

Offshore Marine Environment Protection Act - Declares that the purpose of this title, to be included in the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, is to regulate the siting, construction, and operation of deepwater port facilities and to provide for the protection of the marine and coastal environment. Sets forth the definitions of terms used in this Act. Provides that no citizen of the United States may construct or operate a deepwater port facility except on the basis of written plans recommended for authorization and approval by the Commandant of the Coast Guard and authorized and approved by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Prescribes the conditions under which the Secretary may issue a license to construct or operate a deepwater port facility. Specifies the circumstances under which such licenses shall be revoked or suspended. States that prior to the issuance of any license the Secretary of Commerce, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shall grant or deny certification of a deepwater port facility which would affect the marine and coastal environment. Directs the Secretary to consider specific criteria, including: (1) the effect on recreational values; (2) the effect on fish plankton, shellfish, and wildlife resources; and (3) the effect on the oceanographic currents. Provides that no certification shall be issued unless the adjacent coastal State or States shall have an approved coastal zone management program pursuant to the National Coastal Zone Management Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of the Interior, prior to the issuance of any license, to grant or deny certification of a deepwater port facility. Prescribes the licensing procedure to be followed under this Act, including requirements for submission of plans, environmental impact statements and hearing requirements. Outlines the rules for enforcement of regulations and conditions on licenses and the penalties and remedies for civil and criminal violations of this Act. Establishes an 'Advisory Council for Deepwater Port Policy' to assist the Secretary in the performance of his duties. Sets forth the membership composition and terms of office for Council members. Empowers, with specified exceptions, any person to commence a civil action for injunctive relief on his own behalf whenever such action constitutes a case or controversy. Authorizes to be appropriated $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1974, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1975, and $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, for the administration of this Act. Directs specified authorities to coordinate a study and prepare a plan or plans for the development and protection of the offshore marine environment of the United States. Authorizes, for such purpose, to be appropriated such sums as are necessary, not to exceed $10,000,000.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide income tax incentives to improve the economics of recycling waste paper.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1973

Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for the taxable year of $10 for each ton of post-consumer waste paper processed in the United States by the taxpayer during the taxable year into new commercially marketable pulp, paper, paperboard or other similar products.

A bill to authorize and direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept certain applications for the registration of DDT as a pesticide to be used to eliminate the gypsy moth from forest lands.

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1973

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept specified applications for the registration of DDT as a pesticide to be used to eliminate the gypsy moth from forest lands.

Resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 5356. A bill to regulate interstate commerce to protect health and the environment from hazardous chemical substances.

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1973

Provides that upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move that the House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5356) to regulate interstate commerce to protect health and the environment from hazardous chemical substances. States that after general debate, which shall be confined to the bill and shall continue not to exceed one hour, to be equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, the bill shall be a substitute recommended by the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce now printed in the bill as an orginal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule. Requires that, at the conclusion of such consideration, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendments in the nature of a substitute. States that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to conduct a study relating to the procurement and use by the Federal Government of products manufactured from recycled materials.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973

Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of General Services to conduct a study relating to the procurement and use by the Federal Government of products manufactured from recycled materials. Requires the Secretary and the Administrator to submit a final report to the Congress at the expiration of the twelve-calendar-month period following the date of enactment of this Act, giving the findings and results of the study, and specifically: (1) recommendations as to the necessary and proper legislative, administrative, or other actions that should be taken in order to insure that the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Federal Government procure and use (whenever possible) products and materials which have, as part of their composition, recycled and recyclable material; and (2) the feasibility, economically and otherwise, of recycling wastepaper from all Federal offices.

A bill to provide information for more effectively dealing with national energy problems by directing the National Science Foundation to conduct a study of emission control equipment and techniques applicable to the smokestacks of coal-burning powerplants and offer recommendations for their improvement.

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1973

Directs the National Science Foundation to conduct and submit to the President and Congress a detailed study of emission control equipment and techniques which are or may be suitable for use in connection with the smokestacks of coal-burning powerplants, with a view to determining the feasibility of the development of an improved economical stack gas cleaning technology which will enable such powerplants to use high-sulfur coal without violating applicable air pollution control laws and regulations. Authorizes appropriations of $100,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow an income tax deduction for depreciation on capital expenditures incurred in connecting residential sewer lines to municipal sewage systems.

United States · United States Congress · 10 July 1973

Provides, under the Internal Revenue Code, that any capital expenditures incurred to connect a sewage line from the residence of a taxpayer to a municipal sewage system shall be considered to have been a depreciable capital expenditure incurred with respect to property held for the production of income. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 167)

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act - Title I: Findings, Purpose, Definitions - States that the purpose of this Act is to stimulate and encourage interstate and foreign commerce in recyclable and recycled materials. Title II: Increasing Supplies of and Demand for Recycled Materials in Interstate Commerce - Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to: (1) investigate and formally identify all rates charged by transportation carriers subject to their respective jurisdictions for the transportation of recyclable or recycled solid waste materials and in each case to determine whether the rates charged and the terms and conditions of transportation for such materials are fair and reasonable and whether they unjustly discriminate against the movement or shipment in interstate or foreign commerce of recyclable or recycled solid waste materials; (2) issue appropriate orders in all cases where the rates charged or terms and conditions of transportation applicable to recyclable or recycled solid waste materials are found to be unfair, unreasonable, or discriminatory; and (3) file annual and terminal reports with the President and the Congress regarding the results of their respective investigations and all actions taken to establish fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rates for the transportation of recyclable or recycled solid waste material. Stipulates that every invitation for bids, contract, or purchase by an executive agency, the General Services Administration, the Public Printer, or the Joint Committee on Printing or by any person contracting with the Government to furnish materials, products, supplies, or services shall require that all materials, products, or supplies to be delivered to or for the Government's account shall be comprised of recyclable or recycled materials in such percentages as required by regulations or directives issued after a public hearing by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Allows, as a deduction under the Internal Revenue Code, specified percentages of the amounts paid or incurred during the taxable year by the taxpayer to purchase recyclable or recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into useful raw materials or saleable products. Title III: Conservation of Resources in Interstate Commerce - States that beginning not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act the applicable energy consumption adjustment must be subtracted from the deduction allowed in any tax year for the purchase of each major material used to form any product manufactured by the taxpayer when that material is not a recycled material. Title IV: Reducing the Volume of Nonreclaimable Packaging and Products in Interstate Commerce - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within one year from the date of enactment of this Act, to promulgate such standards regulating the manufacture, distribution, reuse, and recycling of products, containers, or packages in commerce as are necessary to protect against unreasonable burdens on commerce and risks to health or the environment associated with the disposal of such products. Provides that any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of this title or any regulation or standards issued hereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined not more than $5,000 for each such violation or be imprisoned for not more than one year or both. Stipulates that no product shall be deemed in violation of this title when intended solely for export to any foreign nation. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations establishing product durability standards setting the minimum life for major items classified as contributing significantly to solid waste or resource consumption problems and having substantial potential for increased useful life. Authorizes the Administrator to make loans to any State, municipality, or interstate or intermunicipal agency for the purchase of solid waste collection and separation systems that encourage the flow of recycled and recyclable materials in interstate commerce. Title V: General Provisions - Directs the Administrator to establish a Research and Development Advisory Board for the purpose of providing broad guidance for research, development, and demonstration decisions and to improve the communication of results to interested persons. Authorizes any person to commence a civil action on his own behalf against any person, including the United States and any other government instrumentality or agency to the extent permitted by the eleventh amendment to the Constitution, who is alleged to be in violation of any standard or requirement which has become effective pursuant to this Act. Grants the district courts of the United States jurisdiction, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties, to enforce such standard or requirement or to order such Administrator to perform such act or duty, as the case may be.

A bill to authorize a program for the improvement and restoration of the Buffalo metropolitan area, New York.

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1973

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to carry out a program of flood control, recreation, fish and wildlife, water quality, waste water management, environmental quality, and bank stabilization for the improvement and restoration of the Buffalo metropolitan area, New York.

Interstate Environment Compact

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973

Interstate Environment Compact - Grants the consent of Congress for any two or more States to enter into the Interstate Environment Compact. States that the purposes of the signatories in exacting this compact are: (1) to assist and participate in national environmental protection activities involving surveillance and monitoring, data gathering and data sharing, the planning, construction, financing, and operation and maintenance of treatment facilities, as set forth in Federal legislation, and the regulation of land use not inconsistent with the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act, or other Federal law; (2) to promote, through interstate agreements, intergovernmental cooperation and coordination in such activities by the signatories and the Federal Government; and (3) to preserve and utilize the functions, powers, and duties of existing State agencies of government to the maximum extent possible consistent with the purposes of the compact. Authorizes signatories to jointly participate in cooperation or joint undertakings for the protection of the interstate environment with the Federal Government or with any intergovernmental or interstate agencies. States that signatories may enter into agreements for the purpose of controlling interstate environmental pollution problems in a manner not inconsistent with applicable Federal law. Recognizes all existing interstate and Federal-interstate compacts directly relating to environmental protection. Provides for the allowance of future multistate commissions, interstate compacts, and supplementary agreements not conflicting with obligations under this compact or supplementary agreements. Authorizes the Chief Executive of each State to negotiate supplementary agreements for the signatories and renders the agreement, upon his official signature, binding upon the signatories. Provides that the legislative body of any signatory entering into such a supplementary agreement shall have approved or conditioned the agreement of that signatory by appropriate legislative action. Provides that nothing in this compact shall be construed to limit the right of Congress by Act or law to disapprove or condition a supplementary agreement. Declares that nothing in the compact shall be construed to restrict any power or authority constitutionally possessed by any signatory within its jurisdiction. Provides that any person may commence a civil action on his own behalf against any signatory or any common or joint agency established by supplementary agreement to enjoin any violation of this compact or of any supplementary agreement. Gives the U.S. district courts jurisdiction over any such action. Requires a public hearing before any decision can be made by an agency created under this compact or any supplementary agreement. Declares that no provision of this Compact or a supplementary agreement shall be construed as invalidating any provision of law of any signatory. Provides that the provisions of this compact are severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provision of this compact or a supplementary agreement is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any signatory or of the United States or is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this compact shall not be affected. Provides for withdrawal from the compact by legislative act, to become effective one year after written notification of withdrawal to all signatories. Reserves the power of Congress to withdraw or condition its consent to the compact. Requires that advance notice be given to the President and Congress regarding the commencement of forced negotiations by signatories on any proposed supplementary agreement or amendment thereof. Requires certified copies of supplementary agreements or amendments thereof to be filed with the President and with the presiding officers of the Senate and House of Representatives. Establishes rules for the consideration and debate of such supplementary agreements and amendments thereof by the Congress.

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1973

Nonreturnable Beverage Container Prohibition Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to prevent the use of offending types of nonreturnable beverage containers by banning their shipment and sale in interstate commerce. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify beverage containers which satisfy specified requirements. Sets forth penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for violation of provisions of this Act.

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in order to insure the balancing of environmental considerations with economic and social considerations in complying with provisions of such act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973

Provides that all agencies of the Federal Government shall consider economic, social and cultural dimensions in complying with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require public hearings in any political subdivision in which land may be used for treatment works proposed for grant assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, public hearings in any political subdivision in which land may be used for treatment works proposed for grant assistance.

Council Decision of 18 June 1973 adopting a European Economic Community research programme for the protection of the environment (indirect project)

European Union · EUR-Lex · 18 June 1973