United States · Bill · S
S. 2544 (107th)
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002
Introduced
22 May 2002
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Summary
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress regarding oversight of Remedial Action Plans for the Great Lakes. Authorizes the Administrator, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to make grants for projects that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes. Authorizes the Program Office to carry out a public information program through grants. Extends funding for Great Lakes programs.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2002
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2002
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 22 May 2002
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/senate-bill/2544
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/107/s/2544