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H.R. 553 (109th)

Solid Waste Compact Act

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Introduced

2 February 2005

Last action

25 February 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

15 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Solid Waste Compact Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow States with approved State solid waste management plans to prohibit the importation of solid waste from outside the State. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify alternative solid waste disposal methods and establish and publish technical guidance regarding their implementation.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2005

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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