HR 5074 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection
Toxic Substance Pollution Victim Compensation Act
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-08-02)
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Toxic Substance Pollution Victim Compensation Act - Establishes, as an independent agency of the Federal Government, the Administrative Board for Compensation of Victims of Toxic Substance Pollution (hereinafter referred to as the ABC). Sets forth the powers and duties of the ABC regarding the compilation and dissemination of data on deaths, diseases, and injuries related to toxic substances, the designation of toxic substances and diseases related thereto, the procedure for compensating victims of toxic substance pollution, and the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Compensation of Victims of Toxic Substance Pollution. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Ombudsman regarding complaint procedures, compulsory process, investigations, and recommendations to the ABC concerning its rules, regulations, findings, and compensation awards. Directs the Internal Revenue Service to collect a pollution charge from each manufacturer of a toxic substance to be used to defray the costs of operating the ABC and the Office of the Ombudsman. Directs the ABC to establish risk levels for each toxic subst…
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