HR 5487 · 94th Congress · Federal advisory bodies

Waste Control Act

Introduced 1975-03-25· Sponsored by Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1975-03-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Waste Control Act - Requires each State to adopt a State waste management and resource recovery program, which the State determines will effectuate specified environmental and energy conservation goals. Provides for the publication of Federal guidelines to assist States in designing such programs. Requires such programs to: (1) provide for the operation of a State waste management and resource recovery system which serves the entire State; (2) provide for the collection and disposal of abandoned cars and litter; and (3) require each person owning or operating a waste facility to obtain a permit. Specifies additional requirements. Specifies procedural requirements for the development and adoption of such programs by the States. Directs the Administrator to approve or disapprove such programs, after opportunity for public hearing and consultation with an advisory board. Prohibits the following acts: (1) the operation of any facility or site for which a permit is required under this Act or under an applicable State program without having obtained a required permit; (2) the disposing of any waste in a manner which violates any requirement under this Act; and (3) the acceptance for trea…

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