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H.R. 1700 (98th)

A bill amending Title I of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

28 February 1983

Last action

12 May 1983 · Committee

Status

Joint Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Oceanography and by Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

Sponsors

Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6]

Subjects

Environment

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5 February 2024

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Summary

Amends title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the ocean dumping of any liquid hazardous substance starting five years after enactment of this Act. Permits such interim dumping only if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds, after notice and opportunity for hearing, that: (1) there is no other technologically feasible method of disposal or treatment; or (2) any such method is more dangerous to human health than ocean dumping. Exempts from such prohibition any substance which is rapidly neutralized in the marine environment. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to place similar prohibitions on the land disposal of liquid hazardous waste. Requires the Administrator of EPA to notify Congress within two years of those liquid hazardous wastes which can only be land disposed. Authorizes Federal agencies to dispose of liquid hazardous wastes by means other than ocean dumping or land disposal.

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Timeline

  1. 28 February 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 February 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 March 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 March 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from HHS, Interior, Commerce, CEQ, EPA, Marine Mammal Comm.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 May 1983

    Committee

    Joint Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by Subcommittee on Oceanography.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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