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Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act

Introduced: September 27, 2006 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov

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Became law

Oct 2, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

Sep 27, 2006

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sep 27, 2006

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act - Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to repeal provisions authorizing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify the frequency of submitting toxic chemical release forms.

Requires the Administrator to establish the eligibility threshold regarding the use of a form A certification statement under the toxic release inventory program at not greater than 500 pounds for nonpersistent bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals. Prohibits the use of such form with respect to any chemical of special concern identified by the Administrator. Prohibits the Administrator from implementing the proposed rule dated October 4, 2005, to revise requirements under such program.

What's happening now October 2, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.

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