Department of the Environment Act of 1991

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Introduced

28 February 1991

Last action

9 October 1992 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

Summary

Department of the Environment Act of 1991- Title I: Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level - Department of the Environment Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Department of the Environment, an executive agency to be administered by a Secretary of the Environment. Encourages the Secretary to: (1) assist the Secretary of State in participating in international environmental protection agreements and organizations; (2) conduct research on international environmental problems and develop responses to such problems; and (3) provide technical and other assistance to foreign countries and international bodies to improve the environment. Provides for the continuance of specified EPA positions without renomination or reconfirmation. Establishes: (1) a Bureau of Environmental Statistics within the Department; and (2) an Advisory Council on Environmental Statistics to advise the Bureau on statistics and analyses. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary of the Environment to make grants to, and enter into contracts with, State and local governments to assist in data collection. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for a study and report on the adequacy of the Department's data collection procedures and capabilities. Sets forth administrative provisions concerning the acquisition of gifts, property, copyrights, and patents by the Department. Provides that the EPA seal shall be the official departmental seal until the Secretary approves another seal. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for unauthorized uses of the seal. Authorizes the Secretary to promulgate regulations governing advisory committee standards of conduct and compensation. Sets forth conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for persons entering into contracts or other arrangements for the provision of services with the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to promulgate regulations requiring public notice to be given when the award of a contract, agreement, or other arrangement may result in a conflict-of-interests. Title II: Environmental Role of the United States in International Organizations to Which It Belongs - Urges the Secretary of State to convene international conferences to encourage the exchange of information on energy efficiency and environmentally acceptable renewable energy sources. Requires the President to encourage the establishment of an international office to monitor annual generation of carbon dioxide and trace gases on a country-by-country basis. Title III: Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection - Establishes the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection to make recommendations on the implementation of Federal environmental laws to protect human health and the environment. Authorizes appropriations. Title IV: Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.

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Timeline

28 February 1991
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
28 February 1991
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1991
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Source: Committee
13 June 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 121.
Source: Calendars
13 June 1991
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-82. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
13 June 1991
Reported
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 102-82. Additional views filed.
Source: Committee
30 September 1991
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
1 October 1991
Floor
Considered by Senate.
Source: Floor
1 October 1991
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
2 October 1991
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1991
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1991
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
9 October 1992
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Source: IntroReferral

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Reported to Senate (text)
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/102nd-congress/senate-bill/533
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