HR 423 · 104th Congress · Environmental Protection

To amend subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to establish safety zones around Federal prisons in which certain facilities may not be permitted.

Introduced 1995-01-05· Sponsored by Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.(1995-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of a permit for the operation of any new off site hazardous waste incinerator or other hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility if: (1) the facility is located within a two-mile radius of the boundary of a Federal prison; and (2) an accident at such a facility could require evacuation of prisoners or nearby residents.…

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