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H.R. 3572 (103rd)

Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

19 November 1993

Last action

20 December 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Margolies-Mezvinsky, Marjorie [D-PA-13], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) establish an Environmental Certification Board; and (2) issue regulations, based on the Board's recommendations, that establish minimum standards regulating environmental training and certification organizations for environmental professionals performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Defines a "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment" as a process by which a person determines whether a parcel of real property is subject to recognized environmental conditions which indicate the likely presence of a hazardous substance or petroleum product and the likely release into the ground, groundwater, or surface water. Provides for approval of an organization if it meets minimum standards for curriculum, program, facilities, training, and certification methods. Makes such approval valid for up to five years. Bars unapproved organizations from issuing degrees signifying that a recipient is a certified environmental site assessor or qualified to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Prescribes civil penalties for such violation. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 19 November 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 November 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 November 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 November 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2983)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 20 December 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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