Solid Waste Disposal Act Amendments of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Solid Waste Disposal Act Amendments of 1979 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to redefine the terms "open dump" and "recovered materials." Allows the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to delegate to other agencies the power to enforce solid waste disposal regulations where such delegation would prevent unnecessary duplication of enforcement efforts. Adds a specific dollar limitation on the authorized appropriations which may be used for purposes of the Resource Recovery and Conservation Panels. Sets forth a minimum amount of the total amount appropriated under this Act which must be used for support to State, regional, local, and interstate agencies for the development and implementation of Solid Waste Plans. Suspends, for a minimum of 24 months, regulations on disposal of drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, and production of crude oil or natural gas, provided that existing State or Federal programs provide mechanisms for obtaining certain information or disposal sites which are to be closed. Stipulates that such suspension will apply until the Congress acts affirmatively to endorse any propos…