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.

Introduced 1994-05-18· Sponsored by Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7]· 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: Executive Comment Requested from EPA.(1994-05-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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