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HR 3885 101th Congress House

Relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, authorizing States to regulate solid waste in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 5, 1990 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative procedureFines (Penalties)Government paperworkInterstate commerce
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Refuse and refuse disposalState lawsTransboundary pollution
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Feb 5, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 24, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 24, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 5, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Makes it unlawful to ship or transport any solid waste generated in a State into another State for treatment or disposal if such shipment or transportation is in violation of the laws of the recipient State.

Authorizes States to enact and enforce laws regulating the treatment and disposition of solid waste, including laws regulating the importation of such wastes into States.

Prescribes penalties for violations of this Act, including up to ten years' imprisonment for subsequent violations.

Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, by regulation, to require persons transporting or shipping more than 100 pounds of solid waste in interstate commerce to submit annual registration statements. Directs the Administrator, upon request, to make such statements available to the public.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Aug 1, 1990
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 5, 1990
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3885: Relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, authorizing States to regulate solid waste in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3885/
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"H.R. 3885: Relating to the treatment and disposal of solid waste, authorizing States to regulate solid waste in interstate commerce, and for other purposes.." 101st Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-3885/.
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