S 607 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

Superfund Extension and Improvement Act of 1985

Introduced 1985-03-06· 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: Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Environmental Protection Agency.(1985-03-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Superfund Extension and Improvement Act of 1985 - Title I: Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) (Superfund) to specify how such program operates within Indian lands. Exempts remedial actions on Indian lands from the cost-sharing and future maintenance requirements imposed on States and requires the President to assure the availability of off-site disposal capability. Authorizes Indian tribes to recover damages for injury to or loss of natural resources resulting from releases of hazardous substances. Treats Indian tribes substantially like States for certain information, notification, and planning provisions. Includes within removal costs the costs of permanent relocation of residents, business debt installments during the evacuation period, and assistance for lost wages. Includes within remedial action the offsite transport and treatment and storage of hazardous substances and associated contaminated materials. Includes household water supplies within the scope of alternative water supplies for replacement purposes. Requires State and local officials to be notified as well as the National Response Center of releases of h…

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