HR 2817 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

Superfund Amendments of 1985

Introduced 1985-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: Laid on Table in House by Voice Vote.(1985-12-11)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1985-12-10
Yea 391Nay 33
PassedHouse · 1985-12-10
Yea 391Nay 33

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Superfund Amendments of 1985 - Title I: Provisions Relating Primarily to Response and Liability - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA)(Superfund) to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish reportable quantities for all hazardous substances by December 31, 1986. Directs the Administrator to give primary attention to releases which may present a threat to public health. Confirms the President's discretion to decide when responsible parties are authorized to conduct cleanup actions in lieu of Superfund-financed responses. Requires short-term removal actions undertaken by the Administrator to contribute to the highest degree possible to the efficient performance of any long-term action. Increases the maximum time and funding limit on short-term response actions when appropriate. Limits the 50 percent State cleanup obligation to those facilities which are both owned and operated by the State. Credits States with expenditures made at National Priorities List (NPL) sites on cost-eligible response actions. Revises other State cost-sharing measures. Treats long-term cleanup of groundwater…

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

Cosponsors (20)

9 Democrats11 Republicans