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S. 2598 (100th)

Waste Export Control Act

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Introduced

29 June 1988

Last action

29 June 1988 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Kasten, Robert W., Jr. [R-WI], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

28 August 2025

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Summary

Waste Export Control Act - Prohibits the exportation of waste from the United States, except as provided for by this Act. Sets forth the required content of applications to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for waste export permits, including information demonstrating that exported waste will be transported, treated, stored, and disposed of in a manner providing environmental protection no less strict than that required in this country. Gives the public notice and an opportunity to comment on an application before the issuance of a permit. Sets a maximum term of five years for such permits. Requires that permit terms and conditions, at a minimum, be equivalent to and consistent with the standards and requirements applicable to waste management in this country under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. Directs the EPA to impose fees on permitees and permit applicants to cover all the costs of such permit program. Subjects individuals who violate any provision of this Act to monetary penalties, and individuals who export waste without a permit or in knowing violation of a material condition of a permit to a fine and/or imprisonment. Exempts certain waste from this Act's provisions on the basis of national security considerations or its exportation for recycling or reuse.

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Timeline

  1. 29 June 1988

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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