Chemical Security Act of 2002

Summary

Chemical Security Act of 2001 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations to: (1) designate certain combinations of chemical sources and substances of concern as high priority categories based on the severity of the threat posed by an accidental or criminal release of such substance; and (2) require each owner and operator of a high priority category chemical source to take specified actions to prevent, control, and minimize the potential consequences of such a release. Declares that each such owner and operator has a general duty to: (1) identify hazards that may result from an accidental or criminal release; (2) ensure safer design and maintenance of that source; and (3) minimize the consequences of any such release. Grants authority to the Administrator or the Attorney General to: (1) secure necessary relief to abate imminent and substantial endangerments to the public health or welfare or the environment because of a potential release or to issue orders necessary to protect the public; (2) require persons believed to have information relating to a potential release, or persons subject to any Act requirement, to establish and maintain records, make reports, and provide information; and (3) enter the premises and have access to records and required information of such an owner or operator. Provides for: (1) public availability of records and information obtained, with exceptions for national security and trade secrets; and (2) civil and criminal penalties.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 November 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 15 November 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 15 November 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 31 October 2001

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 October 2001

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