HR 1978 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

Hazardous Waste Safety and Technology Incentive Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-04-03· Sponsored by Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34]· 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: See H.R.2005.(1985-12-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hazardous Waste Safety and Technology Incentive Act of 1985 - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) to require each State to develop and adopt a plan to assure the availability of adequate capacity to treat or dispose of all hazardous waste reasonably anticipated to be generated in such State during the next 20 years. Requires such plans to include timetables and schedules for the construction and operation of treatment and disposal facilities. Requires emissions standards for such facilities to conform with applicable State and Federal laws and to be sufficient to protect human health and the environment. Prohibits the construction or operation of new landfills. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of such plans within two years. Provides for resubmittal of rejected plans. Prohibits the expenditure of Superfund monies for remedial action after four years if a State is not in compliance with an Administrator-approved plan. Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of a hazardous waste facility permit unless the owner or operator of the facility enters into…

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Cosponsors (17)

14 Democrats3 Republicans