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H.R. 324 (107th)

Recycle America's Land Act of 2001

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Introduced

31 January 2001

Last action

1 May 2001 · Introduced

Status

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E689)

Sponsors

Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Dooley, Calvin M. [D-CA-20], Rep. Deal, Nathan [R-GA-9], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Grucci, Felix J., Jr. [R-NY-1], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

19 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Recycle America's Land Act of 2001- Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to direct the President to establish assistance programs for: (1) assessment and remediation of brownfields; and (2) State voluntary cleanup programs. Absolves of liability under CERCLA: (1) certain owners or operators, including heirs, specified treatment works, and owners or operators of rights-of-way; (2) certain non-owner/operators, including small businesses, landfills, de micromis contributors, and recyclers; and (4) contiguous property owners. Limits the right to seek contribution from other parties in certain circumstances. Revises provisions regarding settlements. Establishes a liability allocation process for NPL facilities. Reauthorizes appropriations to the Hazardous Substance Superfund through FY 2007.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 2001

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 January 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 January 2001

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 February 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 February 2001

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 May 2001

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E689)

    Source: IntroReferral

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