HR 4447 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection
To amend title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to clarify what constitutes an alternative system for the management of sewage sludge and industrial waste for purposes of section 104B of that title, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from EPA.(1994-05-23)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to include within the definition of "alternative system," with respect to provisions concerning ocean dumping of sewage and industrial waste, methods for the management of such sludge or waste which do not require permits to be implemented under contracts effective for up to five years. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek to amend enforcement agreements under such provisions to reflect such amendment.…
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