HR 10498 · 94th Congress ·
Clean Air Act Amendments
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EnactedLatest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 3219 passed in lieu.(1976-09-16)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1976-09-15
Yea 324Nay 68
PassedHouse · 1976-09-15
Yea 324Nay 68
Plain Language Summary
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Clean Air Act Amendments - Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1976 through 1978 for Federal enforcement procedures, vehicle and other equipment procurement, and other programs for air pollution control under the Clean Air Act. Title I: Amendments Relating Primarily to Stationary Sources - Provides for the regulation of air pollution caused by vinyl chloride, cadmium, arsenic, and polycyclic organic matter found to be causes of or contributing to endangering public health. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary ambient air quality standard for specified gas concentrations. Requires a study of the effect on the public health and welfare of sulfates, vinyl chloride, and other matter present in the ambient air. Stipulates the basis for administrattive standards under the Clean Air Act. Defines terms under such Act. Defines "hazardous air pollutant" for purposes of such Act as meaning an air pollutant to which no ambient air quality standard is applicable and which in the judgment of the Administrator causes, or contributes to, air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to result in an increas…
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only
Cosponsors (9)
7 Democrats2 Republicans