HR 2699 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Stratospheric Ozone Protection Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-06-21· Sponsored by Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44]· 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: For Further Action See H.R.3030.(1990-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stratospheric Ozone Protection Act of 1989 - Amends the Clean Air Act to list as class I and II substances which are known or may reasonably be anticipated to contribute to stratospheric ozone depletion. Authorizes any person to petition the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add a chemical to such lists. Requires the Administrator to: (1) add to the class I list any substance having an ozone depletion potential greater than .15; (2) add to the class II list any substance having a significant ozone depletion potential; and (3) assign each listed substance a numerical ozone depletion potential factor, based upon a comparison with chlorofluorocarbon-11. Directs producers and importers of such substances to report annually to the Administrator on the production or import levels of such substances. Makes it unlawful to produce such substances in an amount greater than 1986 levels effective 180 days after enactment of this Act. Requires a further reduction by July 1, 1993, and makes it unlawful, effective July 1, 1996, to produce such substances for other than medical purposes. Authorizes the Administrator to promulgate rules under which persons may produce su…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans