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Bill· HRH.R. 1508 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Allows a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for specified percentages of the amounts paid during the taxable year by the taxpayer to purchase recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into useful raw materials or salable products. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, by regulation and after a hearing, to disallow such deduction with respect to any solid waste material if the Administrator finds that such deduction is not required to alleviate the depletion of any virgin natural resource. Allows every taxpayer, at his election in lieu of any depreciation deduction, to deduct the amortized basis of any solid waste recycling facility based on a period of 60 months. Provides that the taxpayer may, at any time after making such election, discontinue the amortization deduction with respect to the remainder of the amortization. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 189, 190)
Bill· HRH.R. 1496 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Title I: National Environmental Center Act - Establishes a National Environmental Center which shall be maintained and administered by a Board of Trustees. States that such Board shall be composed of seven members appointed by the President, by and with the consent of the Senate. Sets forth the terms of office of the members of the Board. Establishes a General Public Advisory Committee to advise the Board on scientific and technical matters relating to the environmental research and development program of the National Environmental Center. Establishes a Federal Agency liaison committee comprised of representatives of Federal agencies for the purpose of keeping the Board fully and currently informed of all relevant activities of Federal agencies, and keeping all agencies fully and currently informed of all activities of the Center. Prescribes the powers and duties of the Board of Trustees including: (1) the designation or establishment of six National Environmental Laboratories in locations subject to the approval, by resolution, of the committee on Science and Astronautics of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Public Works of the United States Senate; (2) to enter into contractual agreements; (3) to establish affiliation with any existing agency or organization; (4) to establish broad policy and directions for the Center and its Laboratories; (5) to accept gifts for deposit in a fund with public disclosure of gifts over five thousand dollars; (6) to obtain grants and to make grants and contracts with other organizations; (7) to make contracts with, and obtain grants from any Federal agency; (8) to act to avoid duplication of environmental research and development activities; (9) to acquire sites99 for the location of National Environmental Laboratories and hold title to equipment including aircraft, vehicles, and vessels; (11) to appoint a General Manager of the Center for administrative purposes; and (12) to appoint and fix compensation for Directors of each national laboratory and such other officers as may be necessary. Describes general areas of environmental concern which the Board shall consider at the time of designating the primary research program for any laboratory established. Sets forth the requirements and duties of the Directors of each National Laboratory established by the Board of Trustees. Provides authority for relocation assistance in the event of land acquisition for the National Environmental Laboratory. Establishes authority to create a special trust fund for the long-term endowment of the Center. Authorizes to be appropriated $50 million for four consecutive fiscal years with such appropriations available only to invest in interest bearing obligations of the United States. Requires the Board to transmit to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate, a statement of the expenditures of any funds derived from the special trust fund. Authorizes the appropriation of $40 million in fiscal year 1973 and $80 million in fiscal year 1974 for the operation of the Center and the National Environmental Laboratories. Requires the General Manager of the Center to transmit annually to the President and to the Congress a report setting forth the expenditures of the Center and a description of the research programs undertaken by the Center. Authorizes the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the environmental research activities of all agencies of the Federal Government and to furnish Congress with an assessment of conflict, overlap, and coordination. Title II: State Environmental Center Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish or designate within each State one State environmental center. Provides that each State environmental center shall: (1) have a nucleus of administrative, professional, scientific, and technical personnel capable of planning, coordinating, and directing comprehensive research programs and the other activities necessary to carry out the purposes of this title; (2) assist and coordinate the research and education capability of educational institutions and other appropriate institutions with the State; (3) be authorized to make grants to, contract with, provide matching funds to, and enter into other arrangements with educational institutions, foundations, private organizations, and individuals whose training, experience, and qualifications are such as to contribute to the work of the State center in furthering the purposes of this title; and (4) be authorized to contract with, make grants to, and accept grants from local, State, and Federal agencies for the purpose of undertaking research, investigations, experiments, and any other activities related to the environment. Provides that each environmental center shall have as one of its principal functions an education extension program. Sets forth areas that the work of the education program shall be directed towards. Authorizes the Administrator to promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. Provides that each State environmental center shall transmit annually to the Administrator a report which shall set forth, but not be limited to: (1) an audit of expenditures in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures; (2) bibliographies, with annotations, of research performed; and (3) a description of ongoing research programs. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972, $6,250,000, of which $125,000 shall be made available by the Administrator to each State environmental center; of which $175,000 shall be made available by the Administrator to each State environmental center; and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1973, $8,750,000. fiscal year beginning on July 1, 1974, and of each fiscal year thereafter, $12,500,000, of which $250,000 shall be made available by the Administrator to each State environmental center. Authorizes to be appropriated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972, and for each fiscal year thereafter, $10,000,000, which shall be allocated among the States on the basis of population. Provides that such sums shall be made available only to State environmental centers in those States which provide $1 for each $2 provided.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 145 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Establishes a joint congressional committee which shall be known as the Joint Committee on Environment and Technology consisting of nineteen members of the Senate to be designated by the President of the Senate, and twenty-one Members of the House of Representatives to be designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Provides that no legislative measure shall be referred to the committee, and it shall have no authority to report any such measure to the Senate or to the House of Representatives. Makes it the duty of the committee to: (1) conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the character and extent of environmental and technological changes that may occur in the future and their effect on population, communities, and industries, including but not limited to the effects of such changes on the need for public and private planning and investment in housing, water resources (including oceanography), pollution control, food supplies, education, automation affecting interstate commerce, fish and wildlife, forestry, mining communications, transportation power supplies, welfare and other services and facilities; (2) study methods of using all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster, promote, create, and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans; (3) develop policies that would encourage maximum private investment in means of improving environmental quality; and (4) review any recommendations made by the President (including the Environmental Quality Report required to be submitted pursuant to section 201 of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) relating to environmental policy. Gives the Committee necessary powers, authorizes necessary appropriations, and requires the committee to report its findings to the Congress.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 105 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 9 January 1973
Establishes a Committee on Environment in the House of Representatives, consisting of 25 members. Provides that such Committee shall deal with 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) acoustic problems.
Bill· SS. 209 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973
County Government Environmental Control Demonstration Project Act - Authorizes the Council on Environmental Quality to enter into such arrangements as it may determine with the county commissioners of Bershire County, Massachusetts, for a three year demonstration project to provide a model for: (1) rejuvenating and strengthening county governments throughout the Nation in their ability to deal with environmental problems; (2) dealing with such environmental problems as waste of land, forest and wildlife resources, soil erosion and flood hazards; (3) solving such problems in cooperation with, and with the assistance of, the Federal and State and local governments; and (4) establishing priorities in solving county environmental problems. Provides that no funds shall be paid to such county pursuant to this Act until such county commissioners submit to the council a plan for carrying out such project which the council determines to be satisfactory for the purpose of this Act. Provides for the composition of the project commission required to administer such demonstration project subject to the supervision of the county commissioners. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $3,000,000 for payments to Berkshire County pursuant to this Act, and such sums as may be necessary for the administration of this Act by the Council on Environmental Quality.
Bill· SS. 180 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973
Provides, except in the case of facilities constructed under leases issued pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, that no Federal department or agency shall construct, license, or approve in any way the construction of any facility of any kind beyond the territorial sea off the coast of the United States until: (1) such department or agency has filed with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Administration a complete report with respect to the proposed facility; (2) the Administrator has forwarded such report to the Governor of each adjacent coastal State which might be adversely affected by pollution or related consequences from such facility; and (3) each such Governor has filed an approval of such proposal with the Administrator.
Bill· SS. 80 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973
Offshore Marine Environment Protection Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to provide for the fullest protection of the marine environment possible to prevent adverse impact which may result from the construction and operation of large-scale offshore artificial structures. Provides that no person shall construct or operate an artificial structure as defined in this Act until the Secretary of the Department in which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is operating shall have certified that the artificial structure does not pose an unreasonable threat to the integrity of the marine environment in which it is to be located, and that all possible precautions have been taken to minimize adverse impact on the marine environment. Establishes criteria to be considered by the Secretary in reviewing and evaluating applications to build artificial offshore structures. Directs that copies of any communications, documents, reports, or information received or sent by any applicant (except those which relate to trade secrets) shall be made available to the public upon identifiable request. Provides that, in evaluating the effect of any proposed artificial structure on navigation, the Secretary shall consult with and obtain the views of the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Prescribes a fine of not less than $50,000 nor more than $200,000 for any person who begins to construct, constructs, or operates an artificial structure after the effective date of this Act without a prior certification by the Secretary. Authorizes to be appropriated $1,000,000 each for the fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 for the administration of this Act.
Bill· SS. 9 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 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 formed 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.
Bill· SS. 27 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1973
Department of Natural Resources and Environment Act - Establishes, as an executive department of the United States Government, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment headed by a Secretary of Natural Resources and Environment appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to and vests in the Secretary: (1) all of the functions of the Secretary of the Interior, the Department of the Interior, and all officers and components of that Department; (2) the functions of the Secretary of Commerce, the Department of Commerce, and officers and components of that Department, as related to or are utilized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (3) the functions of the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the Army, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and the Chief of Engineers and the Corps of Engineers of the Department of the Army, as related to or are utilized for civil works and civil regulatory functions; (4) all of the functions of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, Coastal Engineering Research Center, Board on Coastal Engineering Research, Mississippi River Commission, and California Debris Commission; (5) the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, and officers and components of that Department, as related to or are utilized by the Forest Service; (6) the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture, and officers and components of that Department, as related to or are utilized by the Soil Conservation Service; (7) the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, and officers and components of that Department, as relate to or are utilized by the Natural Resource Economics Division of the Economic Research Service. (8) the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Department of Agriculture, and officers and components of that Department, as relate to or are utilized by the Soil and Water Conservation Division of the Agricultural Research Service; (9) the functions of the Secretary of Transportation, the Department of Transportation, and officers and components of that Department, as related to or are utilized for pipeline safety; (10) of the functions of the Water Resources Council; (11) the functions of the Atomic Energy Commission, and officers and components of that Commission, as related to or are utilized for the civilian power program, the raw materials program, the uranium enrichment and related distribution activities constituting part of the Commission's production program, and the Plowshare program; and (12) specified functions transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency by Reorganization Plan Numbered 3 of 1970. Provides that all functions of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Department of the Interior, and all functions of the Secretary of the Interior being administered through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, are transferred to the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. States that the provisions of this Act shall not affect any proceedings pending at the time this Act takes effect before any Federal instrumentality. Provides that the provisions of this Act shall not affect suits commenced prior to the date this Act takes effect. Requires the Secretary to make an annual report to the President for submission to Congress on the activities of the Department during the preceding calendar year.
Bill· HRH.R. 1247 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Declares various Congressional findings relating to the insufficiency of existing Federal and State laws to protect persons from the harmful effects of pollution. Provides that any person who is engaged in any activity which affects interstate commerce and who is responsible for any pollution of air, water, land, or public trust of the United States shall be subject to declaratory or other equitable relief in a class action brought by any person representing the interest of a group or class of persons similarly situated, for the protection from unreasonable pollution. Grants the appropriate United States district courts jurisdiction to such class actions without regard to the amount in controversy. Provides that when the plaintiff has made a prima facie showing that the defendant's activity may result in unreasonable pollution, the defendant shall have the burden of establishing: (1) that there is no feasible alternative and that the activity is required for the public health and welfare and (2) that the social and economic benefits of the activity outweigh the social and economic costs. Provides for the appointment by the Court of a master to take testimony and make a report to the Court in the action.
Bill· HRH.R. 1288 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law or any other regulation, no State shall receive a lesser allocation of water pollution control funds in fiscal year 1973 or fiscal year 1974 than it received in fiscal year 1972.
Bill· HRH.R. 1280 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that after January 1, 1976, all subsonic transport category aircraft operating within the jurisdiction of the United States shall reduce their takeoff approach and sideline noise by amounts specified in this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to contract for the research and development of sound reduction devices utilizing representative aircraft models and to demonstrate compliance with the provisions of this Act by a prototype flight test. Authorizes to be appropriated $35,000,000 to carry out this purpose. Allows the Administrator to guarantee in whole or in part the repayment of any loan or other form of financing made to an air carrier for the purpose of modifying airplanes to meet the requirements of this Act. Restricts the total amount guaranteed to $1,000,000,000. Provides that no guarantee shall be made: (1) unless the Administrator finds that without such guaranty, in the amount thereof, the carrier would be unable to obtain necessary funds, on reasonable terms, for the purposes for which the financing is sought; (2) if in the judgment of the Administrator the financing involved is at a rate of interest which is unreasonably high; (3) if the terms of such financing permit full repayment more than fifteen years after the date thereof; or (4) unless the Administrator finds that the prospective earning power of the applicant carrier, together with the character and value of the security pledged, if any, furnish reasonable assurance of the applicant's ability to repay the financing within the time fixed therefor and reasonable protection to the United States. States that in the event of any default on any such guaranteed financing, the Attorney General shall take such action as may be appropriate to recover the amount of such payments, with interest, from the defaulting carrier, carriers, or other persons liable therefore. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to State and local agencies to aid in paying the cost of administering airport noise monitoring programs. Authorizes appropriations of $20,000,000 to carry out this program.
Bill· HRH.R. 1177 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Wabash Valley Basin Environmental Conservation Act - Provides for a Wabash Valley Basin environmental conservation program under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1164 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants for a rural environmental assistance program in an aggregate amount not less than the sums appropriated therefor during the year with respect to which such payments or grants are made. (Amends 16 U.S.C. 590h)
Bill· HRH.R. 1087 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Environmental Quality Education Act - Directs the Commissioner of Education to make grants to or to enter into contracts with institutions of higher education and other public or private agencies, institutions, or organizations in order to: (1) develop new and improved curriculums in order to encourage understanding of policies, and to support activities designed to enhance environmental quality and maintain ecological balance; (2) demonstrate the use of such curriculums in model educational programs and to evaluate the effectiveness thereof; (3) disseminate curricular materials and information for use in educational programs throughout the Nation; (4) provide training programs for teachers, other educational personnel, public service personnel, and community and industrial business leaders and employees, and government employees at State, Federal, and local levels; and (5) provide for community education programs on preserving and enhancing environmental quality and maintaining ecological balance. Creates an Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality Education which shall: (1) advise the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare concerning the administration and preparation of general regulations for, and operation of, programs supported with assistance under this Act; (2) make recommendations regarding the allocation of the funds under this Act among the various purposes set forth in this Act, and the criteria for establishing priorities in deciding which applications to approve, including criteria designed to achieve an appropriate geographical distribution of approved projects throughout all regions of the Nation; (3) review applications and make recommendations thereon; (4) review the administration and operation of projects and programs under this Act, including the effectiveness of such projects and programs in meeting the purposes for which they are established and operated, make recommendations with respect thereto, and make annual reports of its findings and recommendations (including recommendations for improvements in this Act) to the Secretary for transmittal to the Congress; and (5) evaluate programs and projects carried out under this Act and disseminate the results of such evaluations. Provides that the Committee shall consist of 21 members appointed by the Secretary of HEW who are familiar with education, the information media, and the relationship of man as producer, consumer, and citizen to his environment and the Nation's ecology. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1973 to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1109 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that no person shall manufacture for sale, sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce any nonreturnable container of glass, plastic, or metal or any combination thereof, with respect to which no reasonable refundable money deposit is required from the consumer for use in packaging or marketing any beverage for human consumption. Provides that whoever violates this Act shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
Bill· HRH.R. 1124 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Prohibits the discharge into any of the navigable waters of the United States or into international waters of any military material or other refuse without a certification by the Environmental Protection Agency approving such discharge.
Bill· HRH.R. 1059 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Safe Drinking Water Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish and publish national drinking water regulations specifying the maximum permissible level of harmful contaminants in water from a public water system. Prescribes regulations for State underground waste injection control programs with inspection, monitoring, reporting, and control requirements to prevent harmful contaminants. Provides that a State has primary enforcement responsibility for public water systems and underground water sources during any period for which the Administrator determines that such State has adopted and is implementing acceptable drinking water standards. Provides for civil actions to require compliance by any State failing to assure enforcement of drinking water regulations. Provides that the Administrator, upon receipt of information that a contaminant in a public water system may present an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons, and that appropriate State authorities have not acted, may take such actions as he may deem necessary in order to protect the health of such persons. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research and programs to control diseases resulting from contaminants in water, including improved methods to identify and measure contaminants, and improved methods of water treatment, purification, and distribution. Authorizes grants for projects designed to train personnel for occupations involving the public health aspects of providing safe drinking water. Authorizes appropriations for grants to States to carry out the drinking water programs established under this Act. Makes provisions for State plans and applications for assistance. Establishes a National Drinking Water Advisory Council of 15 members to advise the Administrator on matters relating to this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to prescribe such regulations as are necessary to carry out his functions under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to establish and promulgate bottled drinking water standards. Requires the registration of preparers of bottled drinking water. Prescribes penalties for failure to comply with these registration provisions.
Bill· HRH.R. 1073 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Airport Noise Curfew Act - Establishes the Airport Noise Curfew Commission to study and make recommendations to the Congress regarding the establishment of curfews on nonmilitary aircraft operations over populated areas of the United States during normal sleeping hours. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Congress no later than six months after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes the Commission to secure directly from any department or agency of the United States information necessary to carry out its duties and functions. Requires the head of such department or agency to furnish such requested information to the Commission. Empowers the Commission to issue subpenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of any evidence that relates to any subject that the Commission is authorized to investigate by this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1014 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Toxic Substances Control Act - Asserts that adequate authority should exist to restrict the distribution and use of chemicals found to be toxic and hazardous consumer products. Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall for various classes and uses of chemical substances prescribe by regulation standards for test protocols and for the manner in which results from tests conducted and evaluated as are necessary to protect the health and the environment. Provides that for any chemical substance produced in commercial quantities, after evaluating all information available to him, and after referring the matter to a committee of the Toxic Substances Board, the Administrator may publish proposed regulations to: (1) restrict or prohibit the use of distribution of the chemical substance as necessary to protect health and the environment; (2) require that any or all persons engaged in the distribution of the substance so regulated give notification to purchasers of the restriction; and (3) require such other action as necessary to carry out such restrictions including prohibiting or restricting the scale, use, or removal of such substance or product. Provides for objections to the Administrator's regulations by any person who is adversely affected, and allows such person to request a public hearing, which may be held after due notice. Provides that as soon as practicable after receipt of objections, comments, and the hearing, if such hearing was held, the Administrator shall make public an order affirming, modifying, or withdrawing the initial order or regulation. Provides that such new order shall be accompanied by detailed explanations for accepting or rejecting all or part of the evidence submitted by the manufacturer or processor and other interested persons. Allows a person who is adversely affected to petition for judicial review of the Administrator's orders in the United States Court of Appeals, whose judgement is subject to review by the Supreme Court. Provides that the Administrator shall by regulation require each manufacturer of chemical substances to report to him for entry into the National Registry of Chemical Substances: (1) the name of each chemical substance produced by the manufacturer; (2) the chemical structure of each substance; (3) the catagories of use of each such substance; (4) reasonable estimates of the amounts of each substance to be produced for each such catagory of use; (5) a description of the byproducts resulting from the production of each such substance and from the use thereof; and (6) the results of any tests on the health or environmental effects of any such substance or its byproducts which have been performed by or at the instance of the manufacturer or such results as are otherwise known to him. Provides that the manufacturer shall state the probable termination date of testing and evaluating substances for safe handling, a desired target date for commencing production, as well as a statement on how critical the substance is to the manufacturer's operation. Provides for the establishment of a National Registry of Chemical Substances. Provides that, among other things, such Registry shall contain data on chemical substances which were mass-produced prior to the time that the provisions of this Act went into force, but which were not previously tested for environmental or health impact. Provides that the authority of the Administrator shall not apply to: (1) economic poisons subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and chemical substances used solely in such poisons; (2) foods, drugs, and cosmetics subject to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act; and (3) any source material, special nuclear material, or byproduct material, as defined in the Atomic Energy Commission Act. Provides that within two years of enactment of this Act the standards for test protocols issued by the Administrator shall be considered minimum standards for all Federal departments charged with testing substances for human health or environmental impact. Provides for the establishment of the Toxic Substances Control Board. Provides that the Administrator shall consult such Board on proposed regulations and before taking action on such regulations to prohibit or restrict the sale, use, or removal of substances under this Act. Provides that the Administrator is authorized to conduct such research and monitoring, and revise research laboratory standards as are necessary to carry out his functions under this Act. Provides for sharing by the Federal Government of the cost of additional testing of each chemical substance with respect to its safety for man and the environment. Authorizes the Administrator, for the purpose of inspecting, copying, and verifying laboratory standards, the correctness of records, reports, or other documents required to be kept or made under this Act and otherwise facilitating the carrying out of his functions under this Act, to enter any factory, warehouse, or premises in which chemical substances are manufactured, processed, tested, or held and to conduct an administrative inspection thereof. Authorizes the Administrator to prohibit the export and the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the import of such restricted substances out of and into the United States. Provides that trade screts and commercial or financial information obtained from any manufacturer or processor under this Act shall be confidential. Provides that any person who willfully violates such prohibitions shall on conviction be fined not more than $25,000 or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. Provides that any person who violates such prohibitions shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $25,000 for each day of violation. Authorizes necessary appropriations for the purposes and administration of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 1024 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides, under the National Environmental Policy Act, that in any case in which a committee of Congress requests the comments or recommendations of one or more Federal agencies with respect to any bill or resolution referred to that committee, such agencies shall, as an integral part of their response to the committee request, include a detailed statement on the environmental impact of the bill or resolution. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 4332)
Bill· HRH.R. 943 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that no court of the United States shall have authority to issue any order or ruling, on the grounds of failure to comply with any provision or rule of law relating to the environment, impeding or halting construction of any project authorized prior to January 1, 1970, to be constructed by the Corps of Engineers, if there has been expended toward such project by the date of the commencement of the litigation in which such order or ruling is sought not less than 10 percent of the total authorized cost of such project or $15,000,000, whichever is greater.
Bill· HRH.R. 907 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 899 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Establishes a National College of Ecological and Environmental Studies. Provides that the college shall be administered by a Board of Directors consisting of twelve members who shall be appointed by and who shall serve subject to the direction of the Director of the National Science Foundation. Provides that the Board shall: (1) select annually a number of outstanding undergraduate science or engineering students who have displayed interest in ecological and environmental studies; and (2) provide by grant or contract with institutions of higher education for the attendance of such students at short-term institutes or seminars at which the students so selected and professionals in the disciplines of ecology, environmental studies, and related fields may interchange knowledge and materials. Authorizes to be appropriated $100,000 for fiscal year 1974 and for each of the four succeeding fiscal years to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 917 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program for honoring industry and other private efforts to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of environmental quality. Authorizes the appropriation of $100,000 for fiscal year 1973, and for each fiscal year thereafter, to carry out this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 854 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Chemical Pesticides Coordination Act - Provides for advance notice to the Secretary of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and State wildlife and water pollution agencies before the beginning of any Federal program involving the use of pesticides or other chemicals used to eradicate or control animal or plant pests.
Bill· HRH.R. 884 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires Federal contractors, with contracts exceeding $10,000, to agree to comply with regulations issued by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to insure that the performance of the contract will not cause any environmental harm or violate any Federal, State, or local regulations on the environment. Provides that the contractor will remedy any pollution or damage caused by his failure to comply with such contractual provisions. Authorizes the withholding of payments to the contractor until the Administrator is satisfied that the contractor has fully complied. Provides that the Administrator shall send to all Federal agencies a list of all persons who have not fulfilled their obligations under this Act. Requires that no contract be given to anyone on the list for three years after publication of the list or until that person is certified by the Administrator. Provides that the Administrator shall send to all agencies a list of other persons who have caused environmental damage and that no contracts shall be awarded to them until certified by the Administrator. Provides for hearings by the Administrator and judicial review by U.S. District Courts in relation to any decision under the provisions of this Act. Empoowers the Administrator to use other Federal, State and local personnel to conduct necessary investigations and to administer this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 853 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that any person who is engaged in any activity which affects interstate commerce and who is responsible for any pollution of air or water or for the creation of any unreasonable noise shall be subject to liability in monetary damages, injunction, declaratory judgment, or other appropriate relief in a class action brought by any person representing the interest of a group or class of persons whose lives, safety, health, property, or welfare has been endangered or adversely affected in any way by such pollution or noise. Provides that the United States district courts shall have jurisdiction of class actions brought under this Act without regard to the amount in controversy. States that the remedies provided by this Act are in addition to any other remedies which may be available, and nothing in this Act shall be held to preempt or otherwise interfere with any Federal or State law.
Bill· HRH.R. 818 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Allows an incentive tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code equal to 20 percent for a part of the cost of constructing or otherwise providing facilities or equipment for the control of water or air pollution or for the processing of solid waste. Permits the amortization of such cost within a period of from 1 to 5 years. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 40) (Adds 26 U.S.C. 188)
Bill· HRH.R. 817 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Allows Consumer Pollution Control Tax Credit Act - Allows a tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for homewowners, apartment owners, small businessmen, and car owners who purchase and install certified pollution control devices. Limits the tax credit to 25 percent of all amounts paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year to acquire or install any certified pollution control device. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 40)
Bill· HRH.R. 795 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Allows an income tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code to a taxpayer who elects to treat expenditures paid or incurred by him during the taxable year, in connection with his trade or businesss, for the construction, erection, installation, or acquisition of any certified water pollution control treatment works, as expenses which are not chargeable to capital account. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 183)
Bill· HRH.R. 737 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
National Environmental Data System Act - Establishes a National Environmental Data System to serve as the national coordinating facility for data relating to the environment so as to provide information needed to support environmental decisions in a timely manner and usable form. Provides that information shall be sought from international sources. Directs that the information shall be made available without charge to Congress, all agencies of the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government and their contractors and grantees; and to all States and political subdivisions thereof, except that a charge may be made for substantial requests. Provdies that the data shall be available to private persons and entities for a charge. Creates the position of National Environmental Data System Director, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Director shall administer the Data System under the guidance of the Council on Environmental Quality; study the state of the act of information technology and utilize new techniques for accomplishing the purpose of this Act; develop guidelines to govern the selection of data; develop a plan to maintain the environmental information network; develop standards for the integration of existing and new information systems; and develop and publish environmental quality indicators for all regions of the United States. Authorizes the Director to provide incentives to gain information. Directs the heads of agencies to gather data for the system from organizations and political subdivisions receiving Federal aid. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act not to exceed $1,000,000, $2,000,000, and $3,000,000 for fiscal years 1973, 1974, and 1975, respectively.
Bill· HRH.R. 635 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Pollution Control Tax Act - Imposes a tax under the Internal Revenue Code on the discharge of taxable items by any source of pollution into the atmosphere or into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or the oceans. Requires the tax to be paid by: (1) the operator of the source in the case of a stationary source, or (2) by the manufacturer or importer of the source, in the case of an unstationary source. Defines the term "taxable item" for purposes of this Act. Provides that such item shall include: (1) any substance discharged into water which results in biochemical oxygen demand, (2) any suspended solid discharged into water, (3) any thermal discharged into water, (4) any toxic waste discharged into water, (5) any sulfur oxide, (6) any nitrogen oxide, (7) any hydrocarbon, (8) any carbon monoxide, (9) asbestos, (10) beryllium, and (11) mercury. Provides that the rate of the tax imposed by this Act on the discharge of any taxable item shall relate to the estimated environmental damage caused by such discharge. Requires such tax rate to be uniform geographically throughout the United States. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit to the Congress his recommendations of the rates of tax which he deems necessary to carry out the purposes and provisions of this Act. Provides for a refund of the tax imposed under this Act where discharges from existing sources are reduced.
Bill· HRH.R. 657 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Provides that any person may maintain an action, for declaratory or equitable relief in his own behalf or in behalf of a class of persons similarly situated, for the protection of the air, water, land, or public trust of the United States from pollution, impairment, or destruction, wherever such activity and such action for relief constitutes a case or controversy. States that such action may be maintained against any person engaged in such activity and may be brought, without regard to the amount in controversy, in the district court of the United States for any judicial district in which the defendant resides, transacts business, or may be found. Provides that when the plaintiff has made a prima facie showing that the activity of the defendant affecting interstate commerce has resulted in or reasonably may result in pollution, impairment, or destruction of the air, water, land, or public trust of the United States, the defendant shall have the burden of establishing: (1) that there is no feasible and prudent alternative; (2) that the activity at issue is consistent with and reasonably required for promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare in light of the paramount concern of the United States for the protection of its air, water, land, and public trust from pollution, impairment, or destruction; and (3) that the social and economic benefits of defendants' enterprise or activity outweigh the social and economic costs thereof. Provides that compliance with State laws or regulations, or with Federal regulations, shall not be a defense but shall be admissible as evidence that there is no feasible and prudent alternative to the activity at issue. Authorizes the court to grant declaratory relief, temporary and permanent equitable relief, or to impose conditions on the defendant which are required to protect the air, water, land, or public trust of the United States from pollution, impairment, or destruction. States that the remedies provided by this title are in addition to, and not in derogation of, any other remedies which may be available under any statute or common law.
Bill· HRH.R. 621 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Small Business Pollution Abatement Loan Assistance and Worker's Readjustment Assistance Act - Title I: Assistance to Small Business - Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to make: (1) planning grants of up to $100,000 or 100 percent of the cost of meeting pollution requirements, whichever is less, to small business firms; and (2) loans of up to $500,000 or 100 percent of the cost for meeting the costs of compliance with State or Federal laws, rules or regulations relating to pollution abatement, whichever is less. Authorizes the appropriation of up to $4,000,000,000 to carry out this title. Title II: Assistance to Workers - Authorizes the Secretary to pay a readjustment allowance to adversely affected workers meeting the qualifying requirements set out in this title who have been totally or partially separated from their jobs after the date or enactment of this Act on account of the enforcement of State or Federal pollution abatement measures. Provides that the readjustment allowance authorized under this title for a week of unemployment may be an amount equal to his average weekly wage over the last 6 months of his employment. Provides for reductions in such allowance based upon the amount of unemployment insurance the worker is receiving. Sets forth time limitations on such allowance payments. Provides for training of workers covered by this Act in accordance with such workers' capabilities and prospective employment opportunities. Provides for relocation allowances for such workers. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the functions authorized in this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 591 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Declares various Congressional findings relating to the insufficiency of existing Federal and State laws to protect persons from the harmful effects of pollution. Provides that any person who is engaged in any activity which affects interstate commerce and who is responsible for any pollution of air, water, land, or public trust of the United States shall be subject to declaratory or other equitable relief in a class action brought by any person representing the interest of a group or class of persons similarly situated, for the protection from unreasonable pollution. Grants the appropriate United States district courts jurisdiction to such class actions without regard to the amount in controversy. Provides that when the plaintiff has made a prima facie showing that the defendant's activity may result in unreasonable pollution, the defendant shall have the burden of establishing: (1) that there is no feasible alternative and that the activity is required for the public health and welfare and (2) that the social and economic benefits of the activity outweigh the social and economic costs. Provides for the appointment by the Court of a master to take testimony and make a report to the Court in the action.
Bill· HRH.R. 550 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake civil works for the prevention, abatement, and control of water pollution. Gives priority to those projects which reflect the most favorable ratio of environmental benefits to costs.
Bill· HRH.R. 543 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires the Council on Environmental Quality to hold public hearings in which all points of view can be expressed prior to any final action or recommendation by such Council to the President. Provides that any recommendations made prior to the enactment of this Act shall be reconsidered and such Council shall hold public hearings and reevaluate its recommendation on the basis of evidence produced at the public hearing.
Bill· HRH.R. 557 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Allows a tax deduction under the Internal Revenue Code for specified percentages of the amounts paid during the taxable year by the taxpayer to purchase recycled solid waste materials for manufacture by the taxpayer into useful raw materials or salable products. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, by regulation and after a hearing, to disallow such deduction with respect to any solid waste material if the Administrator finds that such deduction is not required to alleviate the depletion of any virgin natural resource. Allows every taxpayer, at his election in lieu of any depreciation deduction, to deduct the amortized basis of any solid waste recycling facility based on a period of 60 months. Provides that the taxpayer may, at any time after making such election, discontinue the amortization deduction with respect to the remainder of the amortization. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 189, 190)
Bill· HRH.R. 529 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation, after consultation with appropriate Federal, State, and local officials, to promulgate standards for the control of highway noise levels for highways on any Federal-aid system for which project approval has been secured prior to July 1, 1972. Provides that the Secretary may approve any project on a Federal-aid system to which noise-level standards are made applicable under this Act for the purpose of carrying out such standards, including projects for the acquisition of additional rights-of-way, the construction of physical barriers, and landscaping. (Amends 23 U.S.C. 109(i))
Bill· HRH.R. 485 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Solid Waste Management Act - Establishes the Solid Waste Management Commission within the executive branch of the Federal Government, to be composed of five members broadly representative of industry and of the technical and scientific disciplines involved in solid waste management. Provides that the Commission shall recommend to the Congress which products or materials require disposal taxes, at what stage in the manufacturing or processing of the product the tax shall be levied, the unit on which the tax is based, and the amount of tax per unit. Requires that disposal or processing of the product and that such tax be uniform throughout the United States. Provides for a disposal bond system for products requiring a deposit system to insure proper disposal of such product after use. Provides that any disposal bond system so prescribed shall provide adequate protection of the financial interest of consumers in any deposits made by them. Establishes a Solid Waste Management Trust Fund in the Treasury of the United States. Establishes a Federal Solid Waste Disposal Corporation. Provides that the Corporation carry out a program of research and development with respect to improved waste disposal techniques and equipment, and a program of construction and operation of facilities utilizing such techniques and equipment. Authorizes the Corporation to develop with State and local governments a coordinated nation-wide system of solid waste processing centers.
Bill· HRH.R. 413 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
County Government Environmental Control Demonstration Project Act - Authorizes the Council on Environmental Quality to enter into such arrangements as it may determine with the county commissioners of Bershire County, Massachusetts, for a three year demonstration project to provide a model for: (1) rejuvenating and strengthening county governments throughout the Nation in their ability to deal with environmental problems; (2) dealing with such environmental problems as waste of land, forest and wildlife resources, soil erosion and flood hazards; (3) solving such problems in cooperation with, and with the assistance of, the Federal and State and local governments; and (4) establishing priorities in solving county environmental problems. Provides that no funds shall be paid to such county pursuant to this Act until such county commissioners submit to the council a plan for carrying out such project which the council determines to be satisfactory for the purpose of this Act. Provides for the composition of the project commission required to administer such demonstration project subject to the supervision of the county commissioners. Authorizes to be appropriated the sum of $3,000,000 for payments to Berkshire County pursuant to this Act, and such sums as may be necessary for the administration of this Act by the Council on Environmental Quality.
Bill· HRH.R. 164 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Interstate Environmental Compact - Grants the consent of Congress for any two or more States to enter into the Interstate Environmental Compact. Declares that: (1) the environment of every State is affected with local, State, regional and national interests and (2) certain environmental pollution problems transcend state boundaries and thereby become common to adjacent states requiring cooperative efforts. States that the purposes of this compact are to assist and participate in the national environmental protection programs and to preserve and utilize the functions, powers and duties of existing State agencies of government. Provides that nothing in this compact shall impair, affect or extend the constitutional authority of the United States and the power and rights of the Congress of the United States to revise the terms of its consent. Provides that nothing contained in this compact shall impair or extend the constitutional authority of any signatory state, nor shall the police powers of any signatory state be affected except to the extent that two or more signatories enter into agreements for the purpose of controlling interstate environmental problems in accordance with applicable Federal legislation. Asserts that existing non-environmental intergovernmental arrangements are not affected by this compact and that existing interstate compacts relating to the environment are recognized and nothing in this compact shall be construed to affect such agreements. Allows the signatories to enter into further interstate compacts and supplementary agreements which do not conflict with their obligations under this compact. Authorizes the Governor of a State to enter into supplementary agreements for such State and his signature shall render the agreement immediately binding upon such State. Provides that: (a) the legislature of such signatory shall at its next session bring the agreement before it and approve, reverse, modify or condition the agreement of such State; and (b) nothing in the agreement shall limit the right of Congress to disapprove or condition such an agreement. Authorizes the signatories to enter into special supplementary agreements with the District of Columbia or foreign nations, for the purpose of joint, coordinated or mutual environmental management activities, upon the condition that such non-signatory party accept the general obligations of signatories under this compact and provides that such agreements shall become effective after being consented to by the Congress. Provides that the provisions of this compact or of agreements hereunder shall be severable and if any provision of this compact or agreement is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any signatory or of the United States the constitutionality of the remainder of this compact or agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect. Provides that the compact shall become binding on a State when enacted by it into law and such State shall thereafter become a signatory. Provides that a State may withdraw from this compact by authority of its legislature one year after it notifies all signatories in writing of an intention to withdraw; however, withdrawal from supplementary agreements to which it is a party can only occur to the extent and in accordance with the terms of such agreements.
Bill· HRH.R. 83 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Allows an income tax deduction, under the Internal Revenue Code, for any amounts paid or incurred in the taxable year for the purchase and installation of a new certified air pollution control device in any motor vehicle which is owned by the taxpayer and which is installed after the taxable year in which such vehicle is first placed in service. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, under the Clean Air Act, to promulgate Federal standards of performance for emission control devices or systems designed to prevent or reduce air pollution emissions from used vehicles.
Bill· HRH.R. 92 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Requires the Council on Environmental Quality to hold public hearings in which all points of view can be expressed prior to any final action or recommendation by such Council to the President. Provides that any recommendations made prior to the enactment of this Act shall be reconsidered and such Council shall hold public hearings and reevaluate its recommendation on the basis of evidence produced at the public hearing.
Bill· HRH.R. 80 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Directs the Secretary of Defense and the Administrator of the General Services Administration to insure the procurement and use by the Federal Government of products manufactrued from recycled materials. Requires the Secretary and Administrator to make an annual report to the Congress with regard to Federal departments and agencies progress in carrying out the objectives of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 35 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Environmental 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 $10,000,000 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, and 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.
Bill· HRH.R. 36 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
National Environmental Data System Act - Establishes a National Environmental Data System to serve as the national coordinating facility for data relating to the environment so as to provide information needed to support environmental decisions in a timely manner and usable form. Provides that information shall be sought from international sources. Directs that the information shall be made available without charge to Congress, all agencies of the legislative and executive branches of the Federal Government and their contractors and grantees; and to all States and political subdivisions thereof, except that a charge may be made for substantial requests. Provides that the data shall be available to private persons and entities for a charge. Creates the position of National Environmental Data System Director, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that the Director shall: (1) administer the Data System under the guidance of the Council on Environmental Quality; (2) study the state of the act of information technology and utilize new techniques for accomplishing the purpose of this Act; (3) develop guidelines to govern the selection of data; (4) develop a plan to maintain the environmental information network; (5) develop standards for the integration of existing and new information systems; and (6) develop and publish environmental quality indicators for all regions of the United States. Authorizes the Director to provide incentives to gain information. Directs the heads of agencies to gather data for the system from organizations and political subdivisions receiving Federal aid. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act not to exceed $1,000,000, $2,000,000, and $3,000,000 for fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976 respectively.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 103 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on the Environment to consist of eleven Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker and eleven Members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. Gives the Committee the duty: (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the character and extent of environmental changes that may occur in the future and their effect on population, communities, and industries, including but not limited to the effects of such changes on the need for public and private planning and investment in housing, water resources (including oceanography), pollution control, food supplies, education, automation affecting interstate commerce, fish and wildlife, forestry, mining, communications, transportation, power supplies, welfare, and other services and facilities; (2) to study methods of using all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster, promote, create, and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage maximum private investment in means of improving environmental quality; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President (including the environmental quality report required to be submitted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) relating to environmental policy. Grants the Committee necessary powers to carry out the objectives of this Act, and requires a final report to the House of Representatives and the Senate on the studies and projects undertaken by the Committee. Authorizes necessary appropriations to enable the committee to carry out its functions under this Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 99 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1973
Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on the Environment to consist of eleven Members of the House of Representatives to be appointed by the Speaker and eleven Members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate. Gives the Committee the duty: (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the character and extent of environmental changes that may occur in the future and their effect on population, communities, and industries, including but not limited to the effects of such changes on the need for public and private planning and investment in housing, water resources (including oceanography), pollution control, food supplies, education, automation affecting interstate commerce, fish and wildlife, forestry, mining, communications, transportation, power supplies, welfare, and other services and facilities; (2) to study methods of using all practicable means and measures, including financial and technical assistance, in a manner calculated to foster, promote, create, and maintain conditions under which man and nature can exist in harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage maximum private investment in means of improving environmental quality; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President (including the environmental quality report required to be submitted pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969) relating to environmental policy. Grants the Committee necessary powers to carry out the objectives of this Act, and requires a final report to the House of Representatives and the Senate on the studies and projects undertaken by the Committee. Authorizes necessary appropriations to enable the committee to carry out its functions under this Act.