HR 2576 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection
Toxic Release Control Act of 1985
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Subcommittee Hearings Held.(1985-06-19)
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Toxic Release Control Act of 1985 - Title I: General Provisions - Applies national emission standards under the Clean Air Act only to those hazardous air pollutants for which a standard has been promulgated before this Act's enactment. States that standards promulgated pursuant to this Act supersede standards under the Clean Air Act for any particular pollutant. Identifies hazardous substances. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish within one year and revise annually a list of additional substances, including all those listed under the Clean Air Act's national emission standards provision. Requires the listing of substances which are released into the air and cause air pollution which can reasonably be expected to increase mortality, illness, or which are acutely or chronically toxic. Sets forth sources of listed carcinogens to be included. Requires the consideration of other substances listed by various Federal health-conscious sources, including all substances defined as hazardous under Superfund (the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980). Requires the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substa…
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4 Democrats