To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to establish certain requirements regarding the approval of facilities for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve the construction of a facility for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) only if the construction is in the public interest and the facility's design, location, and operation will protect public health and the environment. Allows any person to file a petition with a court of appeals for review of such approval. Applies to approval of a PCB disposal facility Solid Waste Disposal Act requirements of public notice and participation for issuance of a permit regarding a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility. Prohibits approval of construction of a PCB disposal facility unless the owner or operator provides the Administrator (and the Administrator makes publicly available) a complete violations record.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 17 April 1997

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 17 April 1997

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