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HR 739 102th Congress House

To authorize States to regulate certain solid waste.

Introduced: March 11, 1991 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Federal-state relationsFeesInterstate compactsRecycling of waste products
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Refuse and refuse disposalState lawsTransboundary pollutionWaste disposal sitesWaste reduction
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Jan 30, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 30, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 11, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize a State to enforce laws collecting fees in connection with the treatment and disposal within such State of solid waste generated in another State. Permits a State to enforce laws regulating the treatment and disposal of solid waste within the State.

Exempts specified types of waste from regulation under this Act.

Grants congressional approval to agreements or compacts entered into by two or more States for cooperative efforts and mutual assistance for solid waste management.

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations exempting waste types or recycling practices from the authority granted to States under this Act if such action promotes the development of an interstate market for recyclable materials or is necessary to promote environmentally sound waste disposal practices.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Mar 11, 1991
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