HR 847 · 107th Congress · Environmental Protection
To amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to establish certain requirements regarding the approval of facilities for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.(2001-03-14)
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Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from approving the construction of a facility for the disposal of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) unless the construction is in the public interest and the facility's design, location, and operation will protect public health and the environment. Authorizes petitions to a court of appeals for review of approvals. Applies to approval of a PCB disposal facility Solid Waste Disposal Act requirements of public notice and participation for issuance of a permit regarding a hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility. Prohibits approval of construction of a PCB disposal facility unless a complete violations record is made publicly available.…
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