Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act

Summary

Cleanup of Inactive and Abandoned Mines Act - Includes among purposes of this Act to: (1) encourage the partial or complete remediation of inactive or abandoned mining sites for the public good by Good Samaritans; (2) provide appropriate protections for such Good Samaritans under applicable environmental laws; and (3) create an efficient permit process for remediation projects. Defines "Good Samaritan" as a person who is unrelated to an inactive or abandoned mining site, who had no role in the creation of such site or no significant role in the environmental pollution caused by such site, and who is not liable by law for the remediation of such site. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to issue a permit to a Good Samaritan for a remediation project. Establishes eligibility requirements for permits, including that: (1) the principal purpose of the project is the reduction of pollution caused by historic mine residue; (2) a state remediation program be in effect prior to the issuance of a permit; and (3) a permit applicant provide specified information to the Administrator to demonstrate ability to complete the project. Requires the Administrator to: (1) consult with permit applicants; (2) maintain all records relating to permits and the permit process; (3) provide notice to the public about permit applications; and (4) monitor remediation projects. Imposes civil penalties for violations of permit requirements and authorizes injunctions to require compliance with a permit.

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Timeline

1. 6 October 2005

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR 10/7/2005 S11233-11235)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 October 2005

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 10/07/2005 S11232-11233)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 October 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 September 2006

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

5. 27 September 2006

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 645.

   Source: Calendars

6. 27 September 2006

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-351. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

7. 27 September 2006

   Reported

   Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Inhofe with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-351. Additional views filed.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 27 September 2006 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 6 October 2005 · Official file

Documents

6 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 27 September 2006

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 27 September 2006

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 27 September 2006

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 October 2005

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 6 October 2005

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 October 2005

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Sponsors

• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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