S 2012 · 98th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Introduced 1983-10-26· Sponsored by Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ]· 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: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1983-10-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) to require that cleanup actions begin whether or not negotiation is concluded. Directs the President to commence remedial actions within 60 days of notification of responsible parties, and thereafter seek reimbursement for the costs of such remedial actions, under specified conditions. Revises provisions relating to the Federal and State shares for costs of operation and maintenance of such remedial actions. Requires that the State pay or assure payment of: (1) ten percent of the capital, future operation, and future maintenance costs of the remedial action; or (2) 50 percent of the capital, future operation, and future maintenance costs of the remedial action relating to a release at a facility that was owned and primarily used for the treatment, storage, or disposal at the time of any disposal of hazardous substances in such facility, by the State or local government. Provides for the use of State or local funds for additional remedial actions. Directs the President to approve a more costly remedial action than the one already chosen, if the State or local government informs the P…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

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1 Democrat