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H.R. 3783 (100th)

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to improve compliance with hazardous waste laws at Federal facilities, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

17 December 1987

Last action

9 August 1988 · Committee

Status

Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

Sponsors

Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Swift, Al [D-WA-2], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3]

Subjects

Environment

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5 February 2024

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Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to state that a permit issued to a Federal facility for hazardous waste management shall be deemed to be issued jointly to the United States and the operator, but that sovereign immunity does not extend to such operator. Prohibits Federal procurement from persons convicted of an offense under such Act. Permits exemptions as specified. Directs the President to report annually to the Congress on the implementation of this section. Prohibits Federal payment of an operator's fine. Permits payment of attorneys fees only if awarded pursuant to other authority.

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Timeline

  1. 17 December 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 December 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 December 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 January 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 10 March 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 14 July 1988

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 July 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 9 August 1988

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 August 1988

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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