Environment

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1975

States that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency may continue the system of ad valorem taxation to industrial users of treatment works constructed pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act if he determines that a change from such a system would be costly, disruptive, or difficult; and if he determines that classes of recipients of wast treatment services and industrial users of such services will receive and pay for their proportionate share of services under such system.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Provides that any grant funds under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which were withheld from allotment by Presidential direction for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975 shall be alloted among the States by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with a specified formula. Revises the distribution of such allotments to the States for fiscal years beginning with 1976.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to continue 1975-76 Federal automobile emission standards through the 1981 model year to permit a balance among the important objectives of improving air quality, protecting public health and safety, and avoiding unnecessary increases in consumer costs for automobiles, decreases in gasoline mileage, and increase in the Nation's dependence on imported oil.

United States · United States Congress · 30 July 1975

Revises the Clean Air Act by extending through 1981 the interim standards applicable to emmissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen from light vehicles manufactured during 1975.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to continue 1975-76 Federal automobile emission standards through the 1981 model year to permit a balance among the important objectives of improving air quality, protecting public health and safety, and avoiding unnecessary increases in consumer costs for automobiles, decreases in gasoline mileage, and increases in the Nation's dependence on imported oil.

United States · United States Congress · 29 July 1975

Revises the Clean Air Act by extending through 1981 the interim standards applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and oxides of nitrogen from light vehicles manufactured during 1975.

A bill to require the Interstate Commerce Commission to establish nondiscriminatory rates and charges for the transportation of recyclable and recycled solid waste materials.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission, within six months, to: (1) investigate and formally identify all rates charged by transportation carriers subject to its jurisdiction for the transportation of recyclable or recycled materials and, 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 materials and in favor of competing virgin natural resource materials or commodities; (2) issue appropriate orders in all cases where the rates charged or terms and conditions of transportation applicable to recyclable or recycled 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 such investigations and all actions taken to establish fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory rates for cyclable or recycled materials. Defines "fair, reasonable, and nondiscrininatory rates" for purposes of this Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for the discharge of dredged and fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1975

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.

An Act to extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 1975

Extends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, until September 30, 1976. Authorizes the appropriation of $47,868,000 for fiscal year 1976 to carry out the provisions of such Act.

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 1975

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Title I: Domestic Oil Pollution Liability, Compensation and Fund - Establishes a fund of $200,000,000 in the Tresury to carry out the purposes of this title. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to collect a fee from owners of oil refineries and from owners of export-import terminals to maintain the fund at that level. Permits recovery of damages from the fund for loss or injuries due to oil contamination. Imposes strict liability on the owner and operator of a ship or oil facility for all damages due to discharged oil. States that no liability shall be imposed where the discharge was caused solely by: (1) an act of war; (2) an act of God; or (3) a combination thereof. Establishes limits on such liability. Requires vessels or ships over three hundred gross tons to file evidence of financial responsibility to the extent of the limit of liability. Sets forth penalties for violations of the provisions of this title. Authorizes appropriations of sums necessary to carry out the purpose of this title. Title II: International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage - Stipulates that ship owners shall be liable for pollution damage caused by oil discharges. Limits such liability to an aggregate amount equal to the dollar equivalent of 2000 francs for each ton of the ship's tonnage. Requires the owner to guranatee his limited liability by establishing a fund or equivalent guarantee. Provides for the issuance of certificates to attest that insurance or an equivalent guarantee has been obtained. Title III: International Convention on the Establishment of an International Fund for Compensation for Oil Pollution Damage - Establishes an international fund for compensation for oil pollution damage. Sets forth provisions governing contributions to the fund. States that any person suffering pollution damage arising out of an incident occurring more than one hundred and twenty days after the entry into force of the convention shall be entitled to compensation from the fund if that person has been unable to obtain full and adequate compensation for the damage under the terms of this Act. Stipulates that the fund shall incur no obligation for pollution damage resulting from an act of war or if the claimant cannot prove that the damage resulted from an incident involving one or more ships. Limits the aggregate amount of liability for any one incident to the dollar equivalent of 450,000,000 francs. Title IV: Apportionment of Claims and Subrogation; Exclusive Remedy; Effective Date; Conforming Amendments - Sets forth provisions governing the apportionment of claims which exceed the liability limit imposed by this Act. Provides that no action for compensation for oil pollution damage may be maintained unless it is in accordance with the provisions of this Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments.

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 1975

Solid Waste Utilization Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, under provisions of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, to provide financial assistance to each State to: (1) assist such State in developing a State solid waste management plan, (2) assist such State in administering a program for solid waste management, including programs to provide technical assistance and management advice to municipalities and intermunicipal agencies, and (3) develop, implement, operate, and enforce a State program for the control of hazardous waste disposal. Conditions such assistance upon the development of a State solid waste management plan consistent with the purposes of the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Requires the Administrator to develop within one year and publish suggested guidelines for solid waste management which will provide for the protection of public health and the environment. Directs the Administrator to implement a program for the rapid dissemination of information on solid waste management and methods of energy and resource recovery from solid waste, including the results of any relevant research, investigations, experiments, surveys, studies, or other information which may be useful in the implementation of new or improved solid waste management practices and methods. Provides that within one year after the guidelines are published open dumping shall be prohibited. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations requiring that any person who disposes of, treats, or stores any designated hazardous waste shall obtain a permit for such disposal, treatment, or storage. Sets forth conditions governing the receipt of such permits. Permits States to develop programs for the control of hazardous waste disposal comparable to that established under this Act. Directs the Administrator to authorize each State to issue and enforce permits for the disposal, treatment, or storage of hazardous wastes in accordance with this Act, unless he finds that such State program does not comply with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to bring suit on behalf of the United States in the appropriate district court to restrain any person causing any disposal of solid waste which presents an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons or other living organisms. States that violations may be punished by a fine of up to $25,000 per day of violation. Permits citizen suits to enforce the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans made for the purpose of financing a resource recovery system for mixed municipal solid wastes or any component thereof necessary to the creation of such system, including the construction or modification of facilities or acquisition of equipment necessary for the utilization of recovered resources or energy produced by such system. Sets forth conditions governing such loan guarantees. Directs the Administrator to make grants to States to provide assistance to municipalities with a population of 5,000 or less, or counties with a population of 10,000 or less, for solid waste management facilities and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this Act. Requires Federal agencies to give preference to the purchase of goods, material and energy comprised of recovered resources. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make grants and loans to States and other governmental entities for the purchase of, or development of land and facilities for industrial or commercial usage where the industry to be located in such land or facilities utilizes recovered resources or energy from such system or otherwise provides a market for such recovered resources or energy. Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for such purposes of up to $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978, and $5,000,000 for the fiscal transitional period ending September 30, 1976. Prohibits discrimination by employers against employees who institute judicial proceedings under the provisions of this Act. Permits the Administrator to enter into contracts with municipalities who so request pursuant to which available Federal lands suitable for disposal purposes may be made available to such municipalities to meet the requirements of this Act, provided appropriate non-Federal lands are not available to such municipalities. Defines terms used in this Act. Makes technical and conforming changes to the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Authorizes specified appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1975

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Sets forth the finding of Congress that there is a demand for new fuel sources in the United States; that fuels can be produced from solid waste, but that research into such fuel production is not coordinated at this time and that local municipal governments now bear the largest portion of the cost of such research; and that, therefore, there is a need for a federally coordinated program to provide State, regional, and local communities with assistance in developing solid waste energy and resource recovery systems and technology. Defines terms added by this Act to the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities. Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Requires the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for specified projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle bulks. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by States, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities. Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000. Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy or resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means. Limits the amount of each such grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes appropriations for the purposes of this Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to the designation of area wide waste treatment management organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Permits regional agencies authorized by State law to undertake planning for areawide waste treatment management to receive Federal planning grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for the discharge of dredge and fill material, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.

A bill to require the testing of prototype exhaust emission control systems to determine whether they cause any harmful effects to the environment other than those they are intended to correct

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Requires the testing of prototype exhaust emission control systems to determine whether they cause any harmful effects to the environment.

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1975

Requires, under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, detailed statements on economic impacts as well as environmental impacts of proposed major Federal actions.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to delegate to the States certain functions with respect to the location and plans for structures, excavations, dredging, or fills in or on certain navigable and other waters of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1975

Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to delegate to the States specified functions with respect to the location and plans for structures, excavations, dredging, or fills in or on navigable and other waters of the United States covered under the provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Requires that a condition of any such delegation shall be the enactment by the State of legislation, and a State permit program, which is at least as effective as the Federal standards under such Act.

PROPOSAL FOR A MULTIANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (INDIRECT ACTION) 1976-1980 (PRESENTED BY THE COMMISSION TO THE COUNCIL)

European Union · European Commission · 15 July 1975

A bill to amend section 204 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement.

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1975

Authorizes the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement for applicants for treatment works grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Ozone Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 1975

Ozone Protection Act - Declares that the release of chlorofluromethane may pose a danger to public health and safety. Provides for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of the nature and likelihood of potential effects on public health and the environment from the discharge of such gas. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the Congress on such potential effects. Provides for a program of standards to limit the emissions of such gas from major sources. Provides for the enforcement of prohibitions upon the manufacture and sale of aerosol spray containers which discharge such gas, including penalties of up to $10,000 in civil fines per day of violation under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 1975

Provides for certification by the State water pollution control agency of treatment projects within such State where the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law.

Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to create a standing committee to be known as the Committee on the Environment.

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1975

Establishes a standing House Committee on the Environment, to consist of twenty-five members of the House of Representatives. Grants the committee jurisdiction over all measures relating to the quality of the physical environment of the United States and its possessions, including: (1) water quality; (2) air quality; (3) weather modification,; (4) waste disposal and management, (5) pesticides and herbicides, and (6) a acoustic problems.

A bill to amend sections 306 and 308 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 24 June 1975

Provides, under the Rural Electrification Act, that guaranteed government loans, including the related quarantee, may be assigned to the extent provided in the contract of guarantee executed by the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration under such Act. States that the assignability of such loan and guarantee shall be governed exclusively by the contract of guarantee.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for the discharge of dredged and fill material, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1975

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 17 June 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and clarify certain regulatory authorities of the Federal Government over work and activities in navigable waters.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1975

Revises the definition of the term "navigable waters" for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to mean waters which are presently used, or are susceptiple to use, as a means to transport interstate or foreign commerce. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Engineers to waive jointly any requirements they may have for review and approval of any work or activities in or on waters of the United States.

A bill to amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to create a pollution control financing program for small businesses.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1975

Provides that whenever the Small Business Administration determines that small business concerns are or are likely to be at an operational or financing disadvantage with other business concerns with respect to the planning, design, or installation of pollution control facilities, or the obtaining of private financing therefor, it may guarantee the payment of rentals or other amounts due under qualified contracts, and any such guarantee shall be for the full amount of the payments due under such qualified contract.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers authority and responsibility to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers authority and responsibility to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredge or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

Toxic Substances Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Toxic Substances Control Act - Provides that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that testing of a chemical substance in accordance with a test protocol for such substance is necessary to protect against unreasonalbe risk to health or the environment, he may, by rule: (1) prescribe a test protocol for such substance; and (2) require one or more persons connected with such substance to perform the test called for in such protocol. Provides criteria from which the Administrator shall determine the need for a test protocol. Permits those persons connected with such substance to designate one or more of their members or a qualified independent third party to perform the required tests and share the costs of such tests. Authorizes the Administrator, if those persons connected with the substance cannot agree on a designee or if the designee is unacceptable to the Administrator, to designate one or more of those connected with the substance or a third party to perform the required tests and require those connected to contribute to the costs of the tests. Directs the Administrator upon receipt of the test results to promptly publish in the Federal Register, the test data, the intended uses of the substances, and the nature of the tests. Directs the Administrator to establish a list of chemical substances which the Adminstrator finds are likely to pose a substantial danger to health or environment. Provides that a chemical substance placed on such list which was manufactured and distributed in commerce prior to its listing may not be manufactured and placed in commerce for a new use unless the manufacturer or distributor submits applicable test data with respect to such intended new use. Requires the submission of test data for such listed chemical substances which were not manufactured or distributed in commerce prior to such listing before such chemical substance may be distributed in commerce. Authorizes the Administrator, upon a finding that a chemical substance is dangerous or potentially dangerous, to prescribe rules to: (1) prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a substance or limit the amount which may be produced or distributed; (2) prohibit particular use or uses of such a substance; and (3) require an adequate warning with regard to the use or disposal of the substance. Provides the Administrator with criteria for formulating such rules. Permits the Administrator to formulate quality control rules if he has good cause to belive processing or manufacturing permits or causes dangerous adulteration of a chemical substance. Provides that the Administrator shall conduct hearings to determine if quality control rules are necessary. Provides that the Administraor may file an action for temporary or permanent relief in a U.S. district court against an imminently hazardous chemical substance for its seizure or against any person who is a manufacturer, processor, retailer, or distributor of such chemical substance. Authorizes the Administrator, by rule, to require reports of all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances where appropriate to ascertain the nature, quantity and uses of substances produced. Exempts tobacco and tobacco products, pesticides, and drugs, devices, or cosmetics from the provisions of this Act. Prohibits the Adminstrator from taking action under this Act if any risks to health or environment could be prevented by employing existing Federal law. Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency a Chemical Substances Board. Makes it the duty of the Board to assist and advise the Administrator in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Permits the Administrator to inspect and examine the records and properties of persons to the extent that such records and properties relate to the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of chemical substances subject to this Act. Establishes procedures for the issuance of administration inspection warrants. Provides that this Act shall not apply to any chemical substances which are to be used solely for export from the United States. Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall refuse entry into the United States of any chemical substance or article containing such substance offered for entry which fails to conform with rules promulgated under this Act. Provides that all information reported to, or otherwise obtained by, the Administrator or his representaive which contains or relates to trade secrets shall be considered confidential. Makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule promulgated under the authority of this Act. Provides a $25,000 a day civil penalty for each day of violation and a criminal penalty of $25,000 a day or imprisonment not to exceed one year or both in addition to or in lieu of a civil penalty. Declares that the Administrator shall waive compliance with this Act upon request of the Secretary of Defense and upon a determination by the President that the requested waiver is necessary in the interest of national defense. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $9,240,000, $11,100,000, and $10,100,000 for the fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976, respectively, for the purposes and administration of this Act. Stipulates that no part of the funds so authorized to be appropriated shall be used to construct any research laboratories.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredge or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for the discharge of dredged and fill material, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1975

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.

Federal Toxic Substances Control Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1975

Toxic Substances Control Act - Provides that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that testing of a chemical substance in accordance with a test protocol for such substance is necessary to protect against unreasonable risk to health or the environment, he may, by rule: (1) prescribe a test protocol for such substance; and (2) require one or more persons connected with such substance to perform the test called for in such protocol. Provides criteria from which the Administrator shall determine the need for a test protocol. Permits those persons connected with such substance to designate one or more of their members or a qualified independent third party to perform the required tests and share the costs of such tests. Authorizes the Administrator, if those persons connected with the substance cannot agree on a designee or if the designee is unacceptable to the Administrator, to designate one or more of those connected with the substance or a third party to perform the required tests and require those connected to contribute to the costs of the tests. Directs the Administrator upon receipt of the test results to promptly publish in the Federal Register the test data, the intended uses of the substances, and the nature of the tests. Requires a manufacturer or importer of a new chemical substance to notify the Administrator of the planned manufacture or importation of such substance at least 90 days in advance thereof and to submit the applicable test data. Authorizes the Administrator, upon a finding that a chemical substance is dangerous or potentially dangerous, to prescribe rules to: (1) prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a substance or limit the amount which may be produced or distributed; (2) prohibit particular use or uses of such a substance; and (3) require an adequate warning with regard to the use or disposal of the substance. Provides the Administrator with criteria for formulating such rules. Permits the Administrator to formulate quality control rules if he has good cause to believe processing or manufacturing permits or causes dangerous adulteration of a chemical substance. Provides that the Administrator shall conduct hearings to determine if quality control rules are necessary. Provides that the Administrator may file an action for temporary or permanent relief in a U.S. district court against an imminently hazardous chemical substance for its seizure or against any person who is a manufacturer, processor or distributor of such chemical substance. Authorizes the Administrator, by rule, to require reports of all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances where appropriate to ascertain the nature, quantity and uses of substances produced. Prohibits the Administrator from taking action under this Act if any risks to health or environment could be prevented by employing existing Federal law. Directs the President to appoint an Assistant Administrator for Toxic Substances. Directs the Administrator to conduct such research and monitoring as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to establish an efficient system for the retrieval of toxicological data. Permits the Administrator to inspect and examine the records and properties of persons to the extent that such records and properties relate to the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of chemical substances subject to this Act. Provides that this Act shall not apply to any chemical substances which are to be used solely for export from the United States. Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall refuse entry into the United States of any chemical substance or article containing such substance offered for entry which fails to conform with rules promulgated under this Act. Provides that all information reported to, or otherwise obtained by, the Administrator or his representative which contains or relates to trade secrets shall be considered confidential. Makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule promulgated under the authority of this Act. Provides a $25,000 a day civil penalty for each day of violation and a criminal penalty of $25,000 a day or imprisonment not to exceed one year or both in addition to or in lieu of a civil penalty. Authorizes the U.S. district courts to exercise jurisdiction over such cases. Provides that any interested and adversely affected person may commence a civil action for injunctive relief on his own behalf against any person including the United States. Provides for judicial review by the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia of any rule promulgated under this Act. Empowers the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to make loans to assist any small business concern in complying with the testing requirements of this Act if the Administrator determines that such concern is likely to suffer substantial economic injury without such assistance. Stipulates that no employer may discharge any employee because the employee has in any way participated in any action to carry out the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to commission a study by a university or recognized research center of all Federal laws administered by such agency. Provides that such study shall be for the purposes of determining whether indemnification should be accorded any person as a result of any action taken by the Administrator under any law administered by such agency. Authorizes to be appropriated a sum not to exceed $11,100,000 for fiscal year 1976; a sum not to exceed $2,600,000 for the transitional quarter; and a sum not to exceed $10,100,000 for fiscal year 1977. Stipulates that no part of such sums be used to construct any research laboratories.

Ozone Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1975

Ozone Protection Act - Declares that the release of chlorofluromethane may pose a danger to public health and safety. Provides for a study by the National Academy of Sciences of the nature and likelihood of potential effects on public health and the environment from the discharge of such gas. Directs the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the Congress on such potential effects. Provides for a program of standards to limit the emissions of such gas from major sources. Provides for the enforcement of prohibitions upon the manufacture and sale of aerosol spray containers which discharge such gas, including penalties of up to $10,000 in civil fines per day of violation under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend section 204 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1975

Authorizes the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement for applicants for treatment works grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

A bill to amend title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1975

Provides for certification by the State water pollution control agency of treatment projects within such State where the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law.

A bill to provide for certain additions to the Tinicum National Environmental Center.

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1975

Revises the area set aside for, and authorizes additions to, the Tinicum National Environmental Center, in the State of Pennsylvania.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for the discharge of dredged and fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Requires, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, a permit from the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, for the discharge of dredged or fill material into channels of navigable waters at sewage disposal sites.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to authorize the Energy Research and Development Administration to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah to remove and dispose of uranium mill tailings.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Authorizes the Energy Research and Development Administration to enter into a cooperative agreement with the State of Utah to remove and dispose of uranium mill tailings. Directs the Administration to provide 75 percent of the costs of a State program for such disposal. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $10,000,000 to carry out this Act.

A bill to amend title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Provides for certification by the State water pollution control agency of treatment projects within such State where the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend section 204 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 1975

Authorizes the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement for applicants for treatment works grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975

Resource Recycling and Conservation Act - Declares the findings of Congress and purposes of this Act, including to promote the use of materials that can be used again through recovery, reuse, and recycling and to discourage the unnecessary use and depletion of virgin natural resource materials. Defines the terms used in this Act. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to: (1) conduct an investigation, based upon the identification and examination of such rates as are significant to such investigation, of the rate structure for the transportation of recycled materials by transportation carriers subject to their respective jurisdiction and determine whether such transportation rate structure is in whole or in part unjustly discriminatory, or, in the case of interstate commerce, unreasonable; and (2) in all cases where the rate structure applicable to the transportation of recycled materials is found to be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, issue orders requiring the removal from such rate structure of such unjust discrimination or, unreasonableness. Provides, with regard to such rates, for the filing of complaints, investigation, proceedings, and review of orders issued by the Commissions. Provides that, with respect to procurement items purchased through advertisements for bids, no procurement shall be made of any item unless it is, by comparison with competing items offered for sale by suppliers, composed of the greatest percentage of reclaimed materials and is, to the greatest extent, recyclable or reusable following the use for which it is designed or used, whenever a significant difference exists between such item and competing items with respect to such characteristics. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare guidelines for the use of procuring agencies, setting forth recommended practices with respect to the procurement of reclaimed, recyclable, and reusable materials. Directs the Administrator in consultation with the National Bureau of Standards to promulgate regulations: (1) identifying products (or classes of products), the manufacturing, distribution, or disposal practices of which may use an unreasonable amount of energy or virgin materials identified by the President to be critical for the national welfare, and in actual or potential short supply; (2) giving information on existing technology and practices for reducing the amount of energy or virgin materials used in the manufacturing, distribution, or disposal of such products; and (3) establishing standards for the control of such products. States that the Administrator shall establish a central reference library for performance and cost effectiveness records and other data with respect to the methods of energy and resource recovery. Creates a National Commission on Environmental Costs to conduct studies and make recommendations on enumerated disposal operation aspects of this Act. Directs the Director of the National Bureau of Standards to issue regulations with respect to recycled oil. Requires each manufacturer, producer, or importer of any product which is governed by any standard under a regulation issued under this Act to maintain records, detailing the information to be collected. Requires any person who stores, treats, transports, disposes of, or otherwise to admit any duly designated officer or employee of the Environmental Protection Agency, an involved regional authority, or a State or local agency having jurisdiction to any site or facility and to furnish all records relating to such waste for purpose of examination and copying. Imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of this Act, and grants, in specified instances, any person authority to commence a civil action on his own behalf for violations of this Act. Provides for: (1) judicial review of any final regulation issued under this Act; and (2) public availability of information obtained under this Act, with trade secret exemptions. Authorizes the Federal Power Commission to review, and modify where necessary, its existing policies, rules, and regulations as they affect the operation of public utilities and natural gas companies to bring such policies, rules, and regulations, into conformance with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes specific appropriations for fiscal years 1975, 1976, and 1977.

A bill to amend title II of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for State certification.

United States · United States Congress · 14 May 1975

Provides for certification by the State water pollution control agency of treatment projects within such State where the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term "navigable waters" as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975

Defines the term "navigable waters", for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as it applies to Corps of Engineers responsibility and authority to regulate the discharge of dredged or fill material.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act.

United States · United States Congress · 13 May 1975

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, to establish and maintain national ambient air quality standards, standards of performance for new stationary sources, and National emission standards for hazardous air pollutants. States that such standards may not be more stringent than primary and secondary ambient air quality standards. Requires the Administrator to approve State implementation plans for national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards if: (1) they include emission limitations, or operational techniques, schedules and time-tables for compliance with such measures as promulgated by the Administrator as such may be necessary to insure attainment of standards within the areas affected by various sources; and (2) they provide for the granting of a variance for an emission source beyond the dates provided an application is made therefor and specified criteria are met. States that a variance granted under an applicable implementation plan shall be deemed approved by the Administrator unless within 30 days after the grant of the variance by the State, the Administration finds that the requirements of this Act have not been met.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 12 May 1975

Provides that any grant funds under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act which were withheld from allotment by Presidential direction for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975 shall be alloted among the States by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in accordance with a specified formula. Revises the distribution of such allotments to the States for fiscal years beginning with 1976.