HR 5372 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection
Lead Pollution Prevention Act of 1990
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1990-09-19)
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Lead Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the manufacturing, processing, or distribution in commerce of certain products containing more than a specified percentage of lead. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify the allowable lead percentage for such products under certain conditions. Prohibits the manufacture, import, or distribution in commerce of food cans containing more than .1 percent lead by dry weight. Prohibits the sale of leaded gasoline at a price lower than that of unleaded gasoline sold at the same establishment. Directs persons manufacturing, processing, or importing any product containing more than .1 percent lead by dry weight to submit specified information to the Administrator. Requires the Administrator to publish a compilation of such information. Directs owners and operators of primary and secondary lead smelters or refiners and of battery manufacturing facilities to report to the Administrator on lead emissions from their facilities. Requires such facilities to be equipped with emissions monitoring devices meeting the Administrator's requirements. Directs manufactur…
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