Chemical Security Act of 1999

Summary

Chemical Security Act of 1999 - Amends provisions of the Clean Air Act regarding accidental releases of hazardous substances anticipated to cause death, injury, or serious health or environmental effects to require the Attorney General to: (1) determine whether owners or operators of stationary sources have taken adequate actions to detect, prevent, and minimize the consequences of criminal releases that may cause harm to public health and safety and the environment; and (2) promulgate requirements to ensure that such actions are taken, if they have not been taken. Defines a "criminal release" as a release of such a substance: (1) from a stationary source into the environment caused by a criminal act; and (2) that has been removed from a source by a criminal act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 30 July 1999

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 July 1999

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9947)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 July 1999

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 30 July 1999 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 July 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 30 July 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 July 1999

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
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