HR 4049 · 104th Congress · Environmental Protection

To permit States to prohibit the disposal of solid waste imported from other nations.

Introduced 1996-09-11· Sponsored by Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.(1996-09-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to allow any State to prohibit disposal in the State of any solid waste imported from a foreign country. Exempts from such a prohibition foreign-generated waste received pursuant to an existing host community agreement that explicitly authorizes such receipt by a facility owner or operator that complies with all of the agreement's terms and conditions.…

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