HR 879 · 109th Congress · Environmental Protection

To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment to prevent MTBE and petroleum contamination.

Introduced 2005-02-17· Sponsored by Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15]· 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: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.(2005-03-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats