HR 8240 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Regulatory Negotiations Commissions Act of 1980

Introduced 1980-09-30· Sponsored by Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

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 Government Operations.(1980-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Regulatory Negotiations Commissions Act of 1980 - States that it is the purpose of this Act to create a pilot program to encourage the formation of regulatory negotiation commissions, comprised of representatives of businesses, public interest organizations, labor, and State and local officials, for the purpose of making recommendations to Federal agencies on regulatory policy. Directs the Chairman of the Administrative Conference of the United States to announce, by April 1, 1981, the availability of funds for the establishment of five commissions during each of fiscal years 1981 and 1982; and (2) to notify the public of the issues with respect to which applications for funding will be accepted. Restricts such issues to matters pertaining to regulatory policy in the areas of health, safety, and the environment for which: (1) major legislation has been enacted but proposed regulations have not been issued; (2) final regulations have been issued, but are likely to be revised; or (3) basic statutory changes are expected. Permits interested persons proposing to form a commission with respect to such an issue to apply for funding. Specifies the information to be included in an applicat…

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