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H.R. 2177 (101st)

Asbestos Notification Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

2 May 1989

Last action

15 May 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Asbestos Notification Act - Requires asbestos removers to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and designated State and local agencies at least 15 days before depositing asbestos-containing material at a disposal site. Sets forth information to be included in such notification. Directs the Administrator to study the feasibility of requiring accreditation for all persons involved in asbestos-related activities, including inspections, response actions, renovations, and demolition. Requires the Administrator to develop a model contractor accreditation plan for States, to include an optional State application fee. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress on such study. Requires the Administrator, no later than six months after the effective date of final regulations revising the asbestos National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants, to report to the Congress on the geographic patterns of disposal of asbestos-containing material. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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