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

26 July 2002

Last action

29 July 2002 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

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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26 July 2002
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 July 2002
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 2002
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5244
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