HR 2355 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-05-08· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1987-06-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1987 - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1988 and 1989 for research, development, and demonstration activities authorized under: (1) the Clean Air Act; (2) the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; (3) the Safe Drinking Water Act; (4) the Solid Waste Disposal Act; (5) the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA); (6) the Public Health Service Act (radiation activities); (7) interdisciplinary activities provisions; (8) the Toxic Substances Control Act; and (9) energy activities. Authorizes appropriations to the EPA, Office of Research and Development for FY 1988 and 1989 for program management and support. Restricts transfers of funds among categories in excess of ten percent, reductions-in-force, and office closings by requiring 30 days' written notice to the appropriate congressional officials and committees before such actions may be taken. Requires the Administrator of EPA to conduct and support basic long-term research which furthers the scientific understanding of environmental pollution and processes and their effects upon human health and …

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