HR 1670 · 98th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to prohibit the landfill disposal of hazardous waste, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1983-02-24· Sponsored by Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7]· 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 Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.(1983-03-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of permits for the disposal of any hazardous waste on or into a landfill. Exempts from such prohibition landfill facilities for which a permit: (1) was issued before the date of enactment of this Act; or (2) is treated as having been issued under specified provisions for interim status permits.…

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