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HR 3572 103th Congress House

Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993

Official title: To establish minimum standards for the training and certification of environmental professionals performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Introduced: November 19, 1993 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 103rd Congress (1993–1994) 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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Became law
Dec 20, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Nov 20, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2983)
Nov 19, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 19, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 20, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) establish an Environmental Certification Board; and (2) issue regulations, based on the Board's recommendations, that establish minimum standards regulating environmental training and certification organizations for environmental professionals performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.

Defines a "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment" as a process by which a person determines whether a parcel of real property is subject to recognized environmental conditions which indicate the likely presence of a hazardous substance or petroleum product and the likely release into the ground, groundwater, or surface water.

Provides for approval of an organization if it meets minimum standards for curriculum, program, facilities, training, and certification methods. Makes such approval valid for up to five years. Bars unapproved organizations from issuing degrees signifying that a recipient is a certified environmental site assessor or qualified to perform a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Prescribes civil penalties for such violation.

Authorizes appropriations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Mar 2, 1994
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3572: Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993. 103rd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/103-HR-3572/
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