A bill to amend and extend the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, for two years.

Summary

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1984 for general administration of such Act. Repeals the requirement that at least 20 percent of the appropriations authorized under such Act for general administration be used for Resource Recovery and Conservation Panels and at least 25 percent be used for State and local support. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1984 for assisting States in the development and implementation of authorized States hazardous waste programs. Repeals the program of assistance to States for discretionary programs relating to recycled oil. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for the programs of the Resource Conservation Committee. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for a study on the adverse effects of drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil or natural gas or geothermal energy.

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Timeline

1. 22 April 1982

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 April 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 April 1982

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 April 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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