HR 3940 · 108th Congress · Environmental Protection
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment to prevent MTBE and petroleum contamination.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.(2004-03-30)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require: (1) secondary containment of any new or replaced underground storage tank system; and (2) the monitoring for leaks of the space between the primary and secondary containment if the new or replaced tank or piping are within 1,000 feet of a community water system, potable drinking water well, or other sensitive area. Establishes civil penalties for a violation of these requirements.…
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