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 prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the construction of a facility for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) unless 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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Timeline

1. 30 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 1999

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 June 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 July 1999

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 30 June 1999 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 30 June 1999

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 June 1999

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Sponsors

• Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
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