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H.R. 411 (108th)

To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain authorities under an agreement with Canada respecting the importation of municipal solid waste, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

28 January 2003

Last action

23 July 2003 · Committee

Status

Committee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit any person from importing, transporting, or exporting municipal solid waste (MSW), for final disposal or incineration, in violation of the Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of Canada Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to perform the functions of the Designated Authority of the United States with respect to the importation and exportation of MSW under the Agreement and to implement and enforce the Agreement. Sets forth factors for consideration in the Administrator's determinations of whether to consent to importation. Provides procedures for issuance of compliance orders, assessment of civil penalties, and conduct of public hearings.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 July 2003

    Committee

    Committee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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