HR 2218 · 113th Congress · Environmental Protection
Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013
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EnactedLatest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.(2013-07-30)
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Coal Residuals Reuse and Management Act of 2013 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA) to authorize states to adopt and implement coal combustion residuals permit programs. Requires states that decide to implement such a program to: (1) certify that such program meets the specifications of this Act, and (2) maintain either an approved program or system for the disposal of hazardous waste from households or small quantity generators or an authorized state hazardous waste program. Requires the agency implementing such coal combustion residuals permit programs to apply the revised criteria established by this Act to owners or operators of structures that receive such residuals, including surface impoundments. Sets forth requirements for: (1) the certification, inspection, and evaluation of structures under such programs; (2) the preparation and maintenance of emergency action plans in the event of dam safety emergency for surface impoundments that pose a high hazard potential; and (3) the mitigation of such hazards. Authorizes a state agency responsible for implementing a program to require: (1) action to correct structural deficiencies according to a schedule, and (2) closure o…
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Cosponsors (20)
7 Democrats13 Republicans