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.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1976-08-03)
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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