HR 15032 · 94th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.

Introduced 1976-08-03· Sponsored by Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1976-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Prohibits mining or related operations from discharging amphibole asbestos fibers except on land and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for violations of requirements imposed under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (17)

14 Democrats3 Republicans