A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to assist States in responding to the threat to human health posed by exposure to radon.

Summary

Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement activities to assist State radon programs such as: (1) establishing an information clearinghouse; (2) designing and implementing training seminars for government officials; (3) proficiency programs rating the effectiveness of radon measurement and mitigation devices; and (4) demonstrating radon mitigation methods; and (5) establishing a national data base on the location and amounts of radon. Authorizes the Administrator to provide a State with technical assistance in developing or implementing programs addressing radon, including: (1) surveys of radon location and occurrence; (2) public information programs; and (3) controlling radon in existing or new structures. Directs the Administrator to report to the Congress annually on a plan to implement this assistance program. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States on an annual basis for radon assessment and mitigation, covering the same types of activities the Administrator may provide directly through technical assistance. Grants priority to State projects which involve serious radon contamination or potential for reduction, including the development of innovative techniques. Limits the Federal share of costs to 75 percent, in the first year, 60 percent in the second, and 50 percent in the third. Limits per State grants to ten percent of the total funds available. Places other limitations on the uses of grant money. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990. Permits the Administrator to charge persons applying for a proficiency rating to defray the costs of such program. Authorizes appropriations to start such program. Directs the Administrator to study the extent of radon contamination in the Nation's school buildings, including a statistical survey of radon levels and a list of school districts where radon levels probably exceed target levels for remedial action. Authorizes the Administrator to provide technical assistance, information, and equipment to States for conducting radon tests. Authorizes the Administrator to undertake diagnostic and remedial effects at high radon level school buildings to develop the necessary technology. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress annually for two years on activities under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 29 June 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 29 June 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 29 June 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 June 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 1 July 1987

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 5 November 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 28 July 1988

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 10 August 1988

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 10 August 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 4 October 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 617.

    Source: Calendars

12. 4 October 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-1047.

    Source: Committee

13. 4 October 1988

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Report No: 100-1047.

    Source: Committee

14. 5 October 1988

    Floor

    Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

15. 5 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

16. 5 October 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

17. 5 October 1988

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

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• Passed House amended

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 29 June 1987

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Sponsors

• Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Whittaker, Bob [R-KS-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Obey, David R. [D-WI-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Brennan, Joseph E. [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← Radon Program Development Act of 1987