HR 5767 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend title I of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize a demonstration project for the reclamation of the Hudson River.

Introduced 1979-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Stratton, Samuel S. [D-NY-28]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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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 Public Works and Transportation.(1979-10-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to enter into agreements with the State of New York for a demonstration project for the removal of polychlorinated biphenyls from the Hudson River and storing such toxic substances in secure landfills. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to the State for 75 percent of the costs of such project.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25]NY