HR 2296 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to exempt pesticide rinse water degradation systems from subtitle C permit requirements.

Introduced 1993-05-27· Sponsored by Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.(1993-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to exempt owners or operators of pesticide rinse water degradation systems from obtaining a permit for the treatment or disposal of pesticide rinse water if the system: (1) uses evaporation and biological degradation to treat or dispose of such water; (2) contains an above-ground tank or double-walled tank that can be inspected for leaks; (3) includes a secondary containment system capable of collecting and containing any leaks from the tank; (4) does not discharge fluid; (5) is protected from rainfall; and (6) when it is dismantled or any matrix or media used in the tank is replaced, if the matrix or media contains any hazardous waste, the matrix or media is treated, stored, or disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste management requirements. Applies this Act to systems in operation as of January 1, 1987.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans