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Motion· Antrag08/3910open

Dritte Seerechtskonferenz der Vereinten Nationen (G-SIG: 00002841)

Germany · German Bundestag · 1 January 1976

Verwirklichung der vom Deutschen Bundestag 1976 und 1977 beschlossenen Grundsätze für ein neues Seerecht, insbesondere angemessene Berücksichtigung des Meeresumweltschutzes, Ausgestaltung des Meeresbodenregimes, Regelung der Wirtschaftszonen sowie der seewärtigen Festlandsockelbegrenzung; Vorlage eines Berichtes über die Ergebnisse der Konferenz; dauernde Koordinierung aller meeresbezogenen Tätigkeiten (Nutzung, Verkehr, Umweltschutz, Forschung, Streitregelung, Sicherheit) nach Abschluß der Konferenz

Bill· HRH.R. 11269 (94th)referred

A bill to regulate commerce and protect health and the environment by requiring testing and necessary restrictions on certain chemical substances and mixtures.

United States · United States Congress · 18 December 1975

Toxic Substances Control Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to test any chemical substance or mixture which may present an unreasonable risk to health or the environment if there is insufficient data to determine that such a risk does or does not exist. Establishes criteria for the determination of what constitutes an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. Requires promulgation of standards for the development of testing data for each such substance or mixture. Authorizes the Administrator to exempt chemicals and mixtures from the testing requirement if he determines that data has been or is being developed for substantially the same compound. Establishes a committee to make recommendations (based on enumerated criteria) to the Administrator respecting the chemical substances and mixtures which should be given priority consideration for testing. Requires manufacturers and processors to notify the Administrator 90 days in advance of initiation of manufacture or processing of (1) a new substance; or (2) a chemical substance for a significant new use. Requires the Administrator to compile a list of substances currently distributed in commerce which he determines may present an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. Authorizes exemptions from the testing requirement for substances on such list if the Administrator determines that the manufacture and distribution of such substance would not present an unreasonable risk to health or the environment under the particular circumstance, or under appropriate restrictions. Provides that the Administrator, upon determination that a substance is hazardous to health or the environment, may (1) prohibit or limit its manufacture or processing; (2) prescribe maximum concentration levels for particular uses; (3) prohibit particular uses; or (4) require clear and adequate warnings as to the hazards of use or disposal. Authorizes the Administrator to test for adulterated or contaminated substances and mixtures. Authorizes the Administrator to file an action in a United States district court (1) against an imminently hazardous chemical substance or mixture or any article containing such a substance or mixture for seizure of such substance, mixture or article; (2) against any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes such substance, mixture, or article; or (3) against both such substance, mixture, or article and such person. Directs the Administrator to promulgate rules for the reporting and retention of information by manufacturers and processors as is necessary for the effective enforcement of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to require manufacturers, processors, or distributors to submit lists of health and safety studies with respect to chemical substances or mixtures which they intend to introduce into commerce. Requires any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes in commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information which reasonably supports the conclusion that such substance or mixture presents an unreasonable risk to health or the environment to immediately inform the Administrator of such risk unless such person has actual knowledge that the Administrator has been adequately informed of such risk. Directs the Administrator to, in consultation and cooperation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and with other appropriate agencies, conduct such research and monitoring as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to inspect, after written notice, premises in which chemical substances or mixtures are manufactured, processed, or stored to determine whether the requirements of this Act have been complied with. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to refuse entry into the customs territory of the United States of any chemical substance, mixture, or article containing a chemical substance or mixture offered for entry if (1) it fails to conform with any rule in effect under this Act, or (2) it is otherwise prohibited pursuant to this Act from being distributed in commerce. Permits disclosure of data received by the Administrator pursuant to this Act under limited circumstances, and prescribes criminal penalties for wrongful disclosure. Enumerates civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act, and grants jurisdiction to Federal district courts to (1) specifically enforce such provisions and (2) to entertain actions by citizens to enforce its provisions. Prescribes procedures for any person to petition the Administrator to issue a rule for testing standards or regulation of hazardous substances. Directs the General Accounting Office to conduct a study of all Federal laws administered by the Environmental Protection Agency for the purpose of determining whether and under what conditions, if any, 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 for fiscal years 1976 and 1977 specified sums to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 11154 (94th)referred

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 December 1975

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Sets forth the findings 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 11115 (94th)referred

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1975

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, of licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge accurs. Provides that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which from which the discharge occurred (up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel). Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilitiies and licensees of deepwater ports to the following amounts: (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between: (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility, (2) offshore or onshore facilities, or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. States that each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee shall establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Provides for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of their Act for fiscal years 1976,1977, and 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 10969 (94th)referred

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 December 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 2,000 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.

Bill· SS. 2726 (94th)referred

Resource Policy Reorganization Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975

Resource Policy Reorganization Act - Title I: General - Expresses the sense of the Senate that there exists a need for effective natural resource policymaking. Calls for the creation of the following new bodies in the executive branch and the Congress: (1) A Department of Natural Resources which will have primary Cabinet-level responsibility for the formulation and implementation of Federal resource policy with emphasis on the conservation and development of domestic natural resources, management of Federal lands and resources, the assessment of world and national resource needs and supplies, and continuing research in resource-related fields; (2) an Office of Resource and Materials Policy within the Office of the President which will replace the Energy Resources Council as the overseer of natural resource policy; and (3) a Congressional Joint Committee on Energy, Materials, and the Environment which shall be responsible for continuous monitoring, evaluation, and formulation of resource policy. Title II: Department of Natural Resources - Establishes the Department of Natural Resource to be headed by a Secretary of Natural Resources. Provides for the appointment of a Deputy Secretary. Creates within the Department subagencies and a General Counsel. Transfers to the Secretary the functions of specified agencies presently controlling aspects of natural resource policy. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the President and the Congress on the activities of the Department during the preceding fiscal year. Redesignates the Commissioned Officer Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration the Commissioned Officer Corps of the Oceanic, Atmospheric, and Earth Sciences Administration. Authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations, appoint employees, enter into contracts, acquire facilities for the use of employees and to take other specified action in order to carry out the provisions of this Act. Provides that no suit, action, or other proceeding commenced by or against any officer in his official capacity as an officer of any department or agency, functions of which are transferred by this part, shall abate by reason of the enactment of this Act. Title III: Office of Resource and Materials Policy - Establishes the Office of Resource and Materials Policy. States that it shall be the function of such office to insure coordination among Federal agencies involved in resource and materials policy; to serve as the principal adviser to the President on matters relating to resource and materials policy; and to serve as the local point for aid to State and local governments in the formulation and implementation of resource policy. Directs the Office to prepare and submit to the President and the Congress an annual Natural Resources Plan and Report. States that the report shall include: an identification of critically important resources, and estimate of the supply and demand for such resources, descriptions of trends in price and supply, and recommendations for action by the President and the Congress. Title IV: Joint Committee on Energy Materials, and the Environment - Establishes a Joint Congressional Committee on Energy, Materials, and the Environment which shall have responsibility for: (1) researching the natural resource policy for the United States Government; (2) reviewing existing resource policies; (3) evaluating the organization of resource policy within the executive branch; and (4) receiving and evaluating for the Congress the Annual Natural Resources Plan and Report. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title. Title V: Technology Evaluation - Requires that all legislation authorizing Federal support for a program of scientific research and development include a technology evaluation report. Provides that such report include a report prepared by the relevant committee of the current status of the subject research and of the amounts of money previously spent with estimates of the amount which will be required in the future to bring the program of research to a position of commercial feasibility and an evaluation of the social and environmental effects which could be expected to result from the program.

Bill· HRH.R. 10920 (94th)referred

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 December 1975

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, of licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge accurs. Provides that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which from which the discharge occurred (up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel). Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilitiies and licensees of deepwater ports to the following amounts: (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between: (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility, (2) offshore or onshore facilities, or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. States that each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee shall establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Provides for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of their Act for fiscal years 1976,1977, and 1978.

Bill· SS. 2709 (94th)referred

An original bill to extend certain authorizations under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975

Extends until September 30, 1976, the monetary authorizations under the Solid Waste Disposal Act (previous extensions expired June 30, 1975). Authorizes $76,000,000 for the period July 1, 1975, through September 30, 1976, to carry out research, technical assistance, planning support, and administrative responsibilities under the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Authorizes $25,000,000 for the period July 1, 1975, through September 30, 1976, for resource recovery demonstration projects under such Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 10886 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 November 1975

Provides, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, that a single grant may be awarded for the combined Federal share of the cost of preparing construction drawings and specifications, and the building and erection of treatment works when such works have an estimated total cost of $500,000 or less, and the population of the grantee municipality is 10,000 or less.

Bill· SS. 2666 (94th)referred

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator or licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditionsly by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge occurs. Provides that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the Secretary or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which the discharge occurred up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel. Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilities and licensees of deepwater ports to the following amounts: (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the National Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the National Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil (1) when the oil is loaded on or off a vessel at an onshore or offshore facility, (2) when the oil is transferred from a well to a pipeline or a vessel; or (3) when the oil is loaded on or off a vessel at a deepwater port. States that each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee shall establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel, the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Provides for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 10756 (94th)referred

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1975

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, of licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge accurs. Provides that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which from which the discharge occurred (up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel). Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilitiies and licensees of deepwater ports to the following amounts: (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between: (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility, (2) offshore or onshore facilities, or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. States that each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee shall establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Provides for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of their Act for fiscal years 1976,1977, and 1978.

Bill· HRH.R. 10649 (94th)referred

A bill to provide for the establishment of nondiscriminatory rates and charges for the transportation of recyclable and recycled solid waste materials in interstate and foreign commerce.

United States · United States Congress · 10 November 1975

Requires the establishment of nondiscriminatory rates and charges for the transportation of recyclable and recycled solid waste materials in interstate and foreign commerce. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to implement the provisions of this Act. Requires annual reports to the Congress and the President under this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 10610 (94th)referred

A bill to protect the environment and conserve natural resources by stimulating the use of recycled or recyclable materials by effecting rate changes in the movement of these materials by common carrier.

United States · United States Congress · 6 November 1975

Declares that greater emphasis must be placed on recovering and reusing resources now disposed of as waste in order to avoid shortages, price increases, and other burdens on commerce. States that such measures shall also save scarce virgin natural resources and reduce disposal costs. Sets forth the purposes of this Act which are the establishment of a national transportation rate policy for all recovered materials, and the elimination of discriminatory transportation rates charged by regulated carriers for the movement in commerce of recovered waste and recycled or recycable materials. Defines terms as used in this Act. Directs the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to effect charges in the rate structure to promote the movement by common carriers of recovered materials at the lowest possible lawful rates compatible with the maintenance of adequate transportation service. Provides that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall take steps as necessary to insure that such action is carried out. Requires the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to undertake studies of the feasibility of establishing a transportation rate policy for all recovered materials based upon type, size, kind of transportaiton equipment used, and the weight and/or volume of the shipment. Makes it unlawful for any railroad, common carrier by water, or motor carrier in interstate or foreign commerce to demand, charge, or collect any rate or charge for the transportation of recovered materials which are unjustly discriminatory when compared with the rate or charge demanded or collected by the carrier or railroad for the transportation of virgin natural resources. Authorizes the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Federal Maritime Commission to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act. Makes any person, firm, corporation, association, or conference which violates this Act subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each such violation.

Bill· HRH.R. 10488 (94th)referred

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 October 1975

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Sets forth the findings 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10363 (94th)referred

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1975

Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, or licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge accurs. Provides that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the Secretary or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which the discharge occurred (up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel). Limits the libility of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilities and licensees of deepwater ports to the following amounts: (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the National Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the National Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually Compensated under this Act, cleaup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil (1) when the oil is loaded on or off a vessel at an onshore or offshore facility, (2) when the oil is transferred from a well to a pipeline or a vessel, or (3) when the oil is loaded on or off a vessel at a deepwater port. States that each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee shall establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel, the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Provides for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.

Bill· SS. 2549 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Intervention on the High Seas Act to implement the protocol relating to intervention on the high seas in cases of marine pollution by substances other than oil.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1975

Defines "a substance other than convention oil" for purposes of the Intervention on the High Seas Act as meaning those oils, noxious substances, liquified gases, and radioactive substances enumerated in the Protocol Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other than Oil or otherwise determined by the Secretary of the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating as being liable to create a hazard. States that for purposes of implementing the Act, in determining whether there is grave and imminent danger of major harmful consequences to the coast line or related interests of the United States, the Secretary shall consider the interests directly affected or threatened, including but not limited to human health, fish, shellfish, and other living marine resources, wildlife, coastal zone and estuarine activities, and public and private shorelines and beaches.

Bill· HRH.R. 10259 (94th)referred

National Energy and Environment Research Corporation Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1975

National Energy and Environment Research Corporation Act - States the purposes of this Act, including: (1) to ensure that the resources of private enterprises and the Federal Government are effectively and efficiently committed to maximizing technological research and development consistent with the preservation of environmental quality; and (2) to establish a wholly Government-owned corporation to guarantee and make loans to promote and advance basic research and development in scientific and technological areas determined to be of critical national concern, specifically including the inadequacy of future energy sources, resource conservation, and environmental problems threatening the national welfare. Title I: Structure and Financing of Corporation - Establishes the National Energy and Environment Research Corporation as a body corporate. Makes the Corporation an instrumentality of the United States, to have succession until dissolved by Act of Congress. Provides for the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Provides for the appointment and compensation of the officers and employees of the Corporation. Stipulates that no director, officer, attorney, agent, or employee of the Corporation shall participate in or benefit from deliberations upon or the determination of any question affecting his personal interests, those of his spouse or minor children, or the interests of any association in which he is interested. Sets penalties and fines of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, for violations of the prohibitions under this Act. Sets forth powers and obligations of the Corporation under this Act. Title II: Procedures for Issuance and Review of Guarantees and Loans - Sets forth conditions for loan issues under this title. Stipulates that the Corporation may issue a guaranty of a loan only if: (1) the guaranty does not exceed 90 percent of the interest and principal of such loan; (2) such loan is made by a bank, savings bank, trust company, building and loan or savings and loan association, insurance company, mortgage loan company, or credit union; (3) the effective interest rate for such loan varies at a rate not to exceed more than 1 1/2 percent above the Federal Reserve discount rate at any time; and (4) the Board is satisfied that the financial assistance applied for is necessary to encourage financial participation by private lenders or investors. Stipulates that the Corporation shall only make loans under this Act if: (1) the loan bears interest at a rate, determined by the Secretary of the Treasury, not less than the current average yield, during the month preceding the commitment to make the loan, on outstanding, marketable, interest-bearing obligations of the United States of comparable maturity then forming a part of the public debt; and (2) the borrower is able to present evidence that he has been unable after diligent effort to secure a loan which the Corporation has offered to guarantee. Requires the Corporation to give preferential treatment to small and medium-sized concerns which can provide additional competition in the energy and environmental fields. Establishes a Scientific Advisory Panel. Stipulates that the Board shall determine the size, membership, and composition of the Scientific Advisory Panel, but in any event, the membership of such Panel shall be broadly representative of the science, engineering, and consumer communities and shall include representatives of the National Science Foundation, the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Bureau of Standards, the Energy Research and Development Administration, the Federal Energy Administration, and other appropriate Federal agencies active in the field of scientific research. Directs the Scientific Advisory Panel to advise the Board on the appropriateness of categories provided for under this title, particularly with respect to the environmental advantages and disadvantages of establishing such categories, on the appropriateness of providing conditions in the terms of guaranties and loans, and on any other issues on which directors might request advice. Title III: Miscellaneous - Directs the President of the Corporation to transmit to Congress annually a report setting forth the guaranties, loans and commitments which were made by the Corporation during the preceding year, together with a description of the efforts made by the Corporation to carry out the purposes of this Act and any recommendations for further action. States that the Corporation, its Board, officers, and employees, upon the request of the chairman of any committee, subcommittee or joint committee of the Congress, shall cooperate in the prompt furnishing of any information requested concerning the activities of the Corporation. Authorizes the appropriation to the Secretary of the Treasury, without fiscal year limitation, the sum of $1,000,000,000, to finance the purchase of Corporation stock. Authorizes the appropriation, without fiscal year limitation, of such sums as may be necessary to pay the difference, if any, between the interest paid by the Corporation on its obligations and the interest received by the Corporation on its loans, and to reimburse the capital of the Corporation to the extent of any defaults, and such additional sums as may be necessary to establish and operate the Corproation and otherwise carry out the purposes of this Act. States that no person on the gound of sex shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity carried on or receiving Federal assistance under this Act.

Bill· SS. 2499 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to the discharge of pollutants into open ocean waters.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1975

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to modify effluent limitations established by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for any publicly owned treatment works discharging into open ocean waters. Provides that the Administrator shall consider the social, economic and environmental costs involved in developing such treatment procedure. Defines the term "open ocean waters', for purposes of this Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 10098 (94th)referred

Returnable Beverage Container Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1975

Returnable Beverage Container Act - Provides that no person shall manufacture for sale, sell, offer for sale, or introduce or deliver for introduction in interstate commerce any beverage container other than a returnable beverage container. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish such regulations as are necessary for the purpose of this Act. Sets forth penalties of up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to six months imprisonment for violation of provisions of this Act. Directs that the provisions of this Act shall be applicable, one year after passage, to metal cans with attached opening devices and to all other non-returnable containers three years after passage.

Bill· HRH.R. 10116 (94th)referred

Federal Hazardous Substances Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 1975

Federal Hazardous Substance Act Amendments - Provides for defining the terms "extremely flammable", "flammable" and "combustible" for purposes of the Federal Hazardous Substance Act. Gives the Interstate Commerce Commission responsibility for formulating regulations defining such terms. Directs the Commission, in establishing test methods, to consider the existing definitions and test methods of other Federal agencies.

Bill· HRH.R. 10036 (94th)referred

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1975

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Sets forth the findings 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 10005 (94th)referred

Ozone Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1975

Ozone Protection Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to study and report to the Congress on the effects on Public health and the environment of the discharge of chlorofluoromethane into the ambient air. Requires the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to report to the Congress the control and target levels which should be prescribed. Permits the Administrator to waive the requirements and prohibitions of this Act if he determines that there is no significant risk to the public health. Permits the Administrator to establish target and control levels. Establishes a target level of 1 percent and a control level of fifty thousand tons per year in the absence of any set by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to arrange for the issuance of licenses to regulate chlorofluoromethane. Prohibits the violation of the terms of any license, the manufacture, importation, the introduction into commerce of chlorofluoromethane, or the unreasonable stockpiling of chlorofluoromethane. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1975-1977 to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2462 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 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.

Bill· SS. 2439 (94th)referred

Municipal Solid Waste Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1975

Municipal Solid Waste Recovery Act - Sets forth the findings of Congress and states that the purpose of this Act is to provide for programs and technical assistance and financial incentives for the establishment of municipal solid waste recovery facilities. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide technical assistance to counties, municipalities, and intermunicipal agencies for the implementation of programs to establish solid waste recovery facilities, including assistance for facility planning, technology assessemnts, legal expenses, construction feasibility studies, and fiscal or economic investigations. Directs the Administrator to annually survey each standard metropolitan statistical area or components with populations in excess of fifty thousand to determine which of the available solid waste recovery systems can feasibly be established there, and to prepare a feasibility study evaluating the tax savings and environmental benefits realizable from establishment of the one or more solid waste recovery systems determined to be feasible for such area. Authorizes appropriations of $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978 and $2,500,000 for the transitional quarter ending September 30, 1976, to carry out such purposes. Directs the Administrator to make grants to municipalities, counties, or intermunicipal agencies for the construction of a resource recovery system for mixed municipal solid wastes or any necessary component thereof. Sets forth conditions governing such grants, including: (1) such assistance may not be used for the acquisition of land or interests in land, (2) such system must be consistent with applicable State and areawide plans or programs, and (3) such system must comply with effluent limitations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Limits such grants to not more than fifty percent of the total project cost of the facility assisted. Authorizes appropriations for grants of $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and $12,500,000 for the fiscal year 1976 transitional period.

Bill· HRH.R. 9758 (94th)referred

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1975

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through fiscal year 1977 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. 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. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. 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. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations of public treatment works required by the Federal Water Pollution Act. Directs the Administrator, when considering such extension, to consider the cost involved in achieving secondary and alternative treatment and the effects such secondary and alternative treatment will have on public health and water quality. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires such reports to be revised and kept current biennially. Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1975; October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Eliminates the requirement that public hearings on proposed effluent standards be held within thirty days following publication of the standard. Permits the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if he determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Establishes a civil penalty of not to exceed $50,000 for the owner or operator of any vessel, onshore or offshore facility from which any hazardous substance is discharged. Provides for the designation by the Administrator, as a hazardous substance, any element or compound which presents an imminent and substantical danger to public health or welfare, including fish, shellfish, wildlife, shorelines, and beaches. Provides for a civil penalty of unspecified limit when the United States can show that the discharge of a hazardous substance was the result of willful negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the responsible owner or operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 9759 (94th)referred

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1975

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through fiscal year 1977 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. 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. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. 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. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations of public treatment works required by the Federal Water Pollution Act. Directs the Administrator, when considering such extension, to consider the cost involved in achieving secondary and alternative treatment and the effects such secondary and alternative treatment will have on public health and water quality. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires such reports to be revised and kept current biennially. Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1975; October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Eliminates the requirement that public hearings on proposed effluent standards be held within thirty days following publication of the standard. Permits the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if he determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Establishes a civil penalty of not to exceed $50,000 for the owner or operator of any vessel, onshore or offshore facility from which any hazardous substance is discharged. Provides for the designation by the Administrator, as a hazardous substance, any element or compound which presents an imminent and substantical danger to public health or welfare, including fish, shellfish, wildlife, shorelines, and beaches. Provides for a civil penalty of unspecified limit when the United States can show that the discharge of a hazardous substance was the result of willful negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the responsible owner or operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 9661 (94th)referred

Federal Hazardous Substances Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975

Federal Hazardous Substance Act Amendments - Provides for defining the terms "extremely flammable", "flammable" and "combustible" for purposes of the Federal Hazardous Substance Act. Gives the Interstate Commerce Commission responsibility for formulating regulations defining such terms. Directs the Commission, in establishing test methods, to consider the existing definitions and test methods of other Federal agencies.

Bill· HRH.R. 9615 (94th)referred

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 17 September 1975

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through fiscal year 1977 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. 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. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. 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. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations of public treatment works required by the Federal Water Pollution Act. Directs the Administrator, when considering such extension, to consider the cost involved in achieving secondary and alternative treatment and the effects such secondary and alternative treatment will have on public health and water quality. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires such reports to be revised and kept current biennially. Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1975; October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Eliminates the requirement that public hearings on proposed effluent standards be held within thirty days following publication of the standard. Permits the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if he determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Establishes a civil penalty of not to exceed $50,000 for the owner or operator of any vessel, onshore or offshore facility from which any hazardous substance is discharged. Provides for the designation by the Administrator, as a hazardous substance, any element or compound which presents an imminent and substantical danger to public health or welfare, including fish, shellfish, wildlife, shorelines, and beaches. Provides for a civil penalty of unspecified limit when the United States can show that the discharge of a hazardous substance was the result of willful negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the responsible owner or operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 9560 (94th)passed

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1975

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through fiscal year 1977 the authorization of appropriations for: (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. 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. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. 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. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations of public treatment works required by the Federal Water Pollution Act. Directs the Administrator, when considering such extension, to consider the cost involved in achieving secondary and alternative treatment and the effects such secondary and alternative treatment will have on public health and water quality. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires such reports to be revised and kept current biennially. Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1975; October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Eliminates the requirement that public hearings on proposed effluent standards be held within thirty days following publication of the standard. Permits the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if he determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Establishes a civil penalty of not to exceed $50,000 for the owner or operator of any vessel, onshore or offshore facility from which any hazardous substance is discharged. Provides for the designation by the Administrator, as a hazardous substance, any element or compound which presents an imminent and substantical danger to public health or welfare, including fish, shellfish, wildlife, shorelines, and beaches. Provides for a civil penalty of unspecified limit when the United States can show that the discharge of a hazardous substance was the result of willful negligence or willful misconduct on the part of the responsible owner or operator.

Bill· HRH.R. 9555 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1975

Extends the use of the present formula for reimbursement of the cost of construction of publicly owned treatment works from July 1, 1972, to July 1, 1973, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Increases the appropriation for such reimbursements to $2,950,000,000.

Bill· HRH.R. 9438 (94th)referred

Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act

United States · United States Congress · 8 September 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 9407 (94th)referred

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to repeal the requirement of user charges.

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1975

Repeals the requirement that State and local governments adopt a system to recover from users the costs of operation and maintenance of publicly owned waste treatment works as a condition for the approval by the Administrator of the Enevironmental Protection Agency of grants to State and local governments for the construction of such works pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Bill· HRH.R. 9294 (94th)referred

Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 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 2,000 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.

Bill· HRH.R. 9218 (94th)referred

Environmental Health Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1975

Environmental Health Act - Provides that in any proceeding requesting equitable relief pursuant to any statute administered by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, or instituted at the request of the Administrator, other than a suit for review of a Federal administrative action, a showing by a party that any person is engaging in a course of conduct of discharging, emitting, or manufacturing any substance, where such conduct presents a reasonable risk of being a threat to public health, shall give rise to a rebuttable presumption that a threat to public health exists warranting the granting of such equitable relief as is deemed appropriate to protect the public against such threat. Provides that where a showing is made giving rise to a presumption pursuant to this Act, the person engaging in such course of conduct of discharging, emitting, or manufacturing shall have the burden of proving: (1) that in fact no threat to public health exists or that the risk of any such threat is negligible; or (2) that the physical and economic considerations in favor of such course of conduct outweigh all costs incident to the conduct, including any possible threat to public health.

Bill· HRH.R. 9208 (94th)referred

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

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 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.

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