HR 4813 · 98th Congress · Environmental Protection

Comprehensive Hazardous Substances Cleanup and Emergency Relief Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See H.R.5640.(1984-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Hazardous Substances Cleanup and Emergency Relief Act of 1984 - Sets forth the finding that in order to adequately protect human health and the environment from hazardous waste it is necessary to: (1) establish a program for the cleanup of hazardous waste sites; (2) establish standards for the cleanup of such sites which will insure the same degree of protection for human health and the environment as are applicable in the case of facilities regulated under hazardous waste management provisions of the Solid Waste Disposal Act and other applicable Federal and State law; (3) establish enforcement standards which require parties responsible for the release or threatened release of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants to assume financial responsibility for injuries of those exposed and for either conducting cleanup or reimbursing government costs of cleanup; (4) establish a full and cooperative Federal-State partnership in the cleanup program; and (5) afford citizens emergency assistance, reimbursement of medical and reimbursement expenses, and an opportunity to participate in the cleanup process. Title I: Cleanup of Hazardous Substances, Pollutants, and Cont…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans