S 2431 · 97th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend and extend the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, for two years.

Introduced 1982-04-22· Sponsored by Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held.(1982-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1984 for general administration of such Act. Repeals the requirement that at least 20 percent of the appropriations authorized under such Act for general administration be used for Resource Recovery and Conservation Panels and at least 25 percent be used for State and local support. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1984 for assisting States in the development and implementation of authorized States hazardous waste programs. Repeals the program of assistance to States for discretionary programs relating to recycled oil. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for the programs of the Resource Conservation Committee. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for a study on the adverse effects of drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil or natural gas or geothermal energy.…

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