To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the criminal penalties, and for other purposes.

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Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase and expand the scope of criminal penalties for knowing violations of such Act. Makes persons who violate certain sections of such Act and who place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury subject to fines under the Federal criminal code and up to 15 years' imprisonment, or both. Doubles the maximum punishment for subsequent violations. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to pay a reward of up to $10,000 to any person furnishing information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or judgment of liability for certain violations of such Act.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 September 1989

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