HR 3781 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

DOE Waste Cleanup Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-12-17· Sponsored by Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported (Amended).(1988-08-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] DOE Waste Cleanup Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish the DOE Hazardous Waste Management and Cleanup Account, which shall be credited with appropriations for hazardous waste activities under the Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund). Establishes within the Department of Energy the Office of Waste Management and Cleanup to implement the Secretary's hazardous waste disposal functions under the Solid Waste Disposal Act and Superfund. Directs the Secretary to pay the charges imposed by State authorities for hazardous waste disposal permit services on lands which are under the Secretary's jurisdiction to the same extent that non-governmental entities are required to pay for such services. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements on a reimbursable basis with any other governmental entity (or agency) for assistance related to waste management and cleanup carried out by the Director of Waste Management and Cleanup (established under this Act). Requires the Secretary to identify in each annual authorization and appropriations request the portion intended for Office support. R…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican