HR 4873 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1990

Introduced 1990-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8]· House

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Latest: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.(1990-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1990 - Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for FY 1991 through 1993 for specified environmental research, development, and demonstration activities and for program management and support of the Office of Research and Development. Authorizes the transfer of funds among categories, but requires prior notice to the Congress of transfers exceeding ten percent from or to any category. Prohibits the Administrator from using any funds appropriated in this Act for office closings or reductions in force unless a congressional notice and wait procedure has been complied with by the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to establish a separately identified core research program consisting of fundamental ecological, health, and risk reduction research to support efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate serious environmental risks. Directs the Administrator to establish a Research Strategy Council to oversee, review, and ensure adequate funding of the core research program. Requires the Science Advisory Board to review and make recommendations on core research…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans