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Environmental Professionals Training and Certification Act of 1993

Introduced: November 19, 1993 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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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
 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.

What's happening now December 20, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

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