HR 776
111th Congress
House
Environmental Protection
Environmental regulatory procedures
Government information and archives
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act
Introduced: January 28, 2009
Introduced by:
Pallone, Frank
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 2, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Jan 28, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jan 28, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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