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HR 776 111th Congress House

Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act

Official title: To amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision relating to modifications in reporting frequency.

Introduced: January 28, 2009 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Environmental regulatory proceduresGovernment information and archivesHazardous wastes and toxic substances
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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
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 Latest action February 2, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
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Hirono, Mazie K.
Hawaii · Mar 24, 2009
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Mar 6, 2009
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Jan 28, 2009
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 28, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 776: Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HR-776/
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