Environmental Research Enhancement Act of 2001

Summary

Environmental Research Enhancement Act of 2001 - Establishes in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) the position of Deputy Administrator for Science and Technology, who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Gives such Deputy Administrator responsibility for: (1) oversight of the Office of Research and Development, the Office of Environmental Information, the Science Advisory Board, the Science Policy Council, and scientific and technical activities in the regulatory program and regional offices; and (2) functions related to identification of scientific issues and dissemination of scientific information. Sets the term for the Assistant Administrator for Research and Development. Revises authorities of the Office of Research and Development, including establishment of a program to make senior research appointments. Requires increased dissemination of research products, an expanded inventory of EPA-conducted scientific activities, and revision of the agency's peer-review policy. Redesignates the position of EPA Deputy Administrator as Deputy Administrator for Policy and Management.

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Timeline

1. 12 July 2001

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR 7/16/2001 S7689-7690)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 July 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 July 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7688-7689)

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 12 July 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 July 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 12 July 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 12 July 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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