bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
94-hr-15853,94,hr,15853,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize grants to pay a portion of the costs of operation and maintenance of treatment works.,Environmental Protection,1976-10-01,1976-10-01,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Mezvinsky, Edward [D-IA-1]",IA,D,M000686,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States and localities to assist in meeting the costs of operation and maintenance of publicly-owned treatment works.  Stipulates that such assistance shall be on a percentage basis to be determined by the length of time such treatment works have been in operation. Authorizes the appropriation of $800,000,000 per year for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980 for such grant program.",2024-08-01T19:33:41Z,
94-s-3874,94,s,3874,National Materials Policy Act,Environmental Protection,1976-10-01,1976-10-01,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,0,"National Materials Policy Act - Title I: Environmental Quality Assistance and Natural Resource Material Conservation Incentives - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a schedule of national solid waste product charges.  Authorizes annual increases in the initial charge schedule over a ten-year period.  Stipulates that such charges shall be levied at the earliest practical stage of the manufacturing sequence.  Exempts exported products from the charge schedules established pursuant to this Act. Establishes an Environmental Quality Assistance Fund from all sums received as charges under this title.  Authorizes appropriations from the fund for municipal solid waste management plans, in accordance with guidelines established by the Administrator consistent with the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Imposes criminal penalties of up to a $10,000 fine and/or five years imprisonment for evasion of the charges imposed by this Act, or for knowing failure to collect charges imposed by this Act. Imposes additional penalties for failure to supply accurate information and for assisting in the furnishing of false information. Title II: General Provisions - Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall preclude States and localities from adopting more stringent solid waste standards. Imposes certain record-keeping requirements upon manufacturers of products covered by this Act. Establishes procedures for judicial review under this Act.",2025-09-02T18:52:38Z,
94-s-3894,94,s,3894,"A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.",Environmental Protection,1976-10-01,1976-10-19,Public law 94-558.,Senate,"Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]",TN,R,B000063,1,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to guarantee loans to States and localities for advanced construction of eligible treatment works facilities.,2024-08-01T19:37:40Z,
94-hr-15782,94,hr,15782,Sludge Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-30,1976-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,1,"Sludge Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the environmental, health, and economic effects of subsurface landfilling sludge on soils and ground water, and alternate methods of sludge disposal.  Directs the Administrator of develop guidelines for sludge disposal and land-spreading in order to protect the public health and welfare. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities of up to 40 percent of the cost of removal of sludge from navigable waters of the United States or any adjacent shoreline.  Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Protection Agency Task Force on sludge removal.  Authorizes the establishment of programs of training, demonstration, and surveys relating to the restoration of water quality where degraded by sludge. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for regulating and controlling the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous sludge.  Establishes a permit program for activities relating to hazardous sludge two years after the enactment of this Act. Establishes procedures for adoption and approval of State hazardous sludge permit programs in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Administrator. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit grants for treatment works, after September 30, 1976, unless the applicant demonstrates that adequate confined disposal methods will be provided.",2025-09-02T18:50:00Z,
94-hr-15783,94,hr,15783,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-30,1976-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,8,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:50:00Z,
94-hr-15812,94,hr,15812,A bill to provide for grants and technical assistance for the construction or acquisition by certain State and local authorities for the use or disposal of sewage sludge.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-30,1976-09-30,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5]",NY,R,W000780,2,"Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment.",2024-08-01T19:33:40Z,
94-hr-15746,94,hr,15746,A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-29,1976-09-29,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,4,"Prohibits mining or related operations from discharging amphibole asbestos fibers except on land and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for violations of requirements imposed under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:33:40Z,
94-hr-15747,94,hr,15747,A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-29,1976-09-29,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,4,"Stipulates that mining companies or related operations which have discharged amphibole asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay the cost of removing such fibers from water used for human consumption, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for failure to make any payment required under this Act or under regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:33:30Z,
94-hr-15759,94,hr,15759,A bill to amend the Federal Hazardous Substance Act to make aerosol containers which contain fluorocarbons banned hazardous substances.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-29,1976-09-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]",NY,D,H000752,0,Amends the Federal Hazardous Substances Act to ban as hazardous substances all aerosol containing fluorocarbons.,2024-08-01T19:33:38Z,
94-s-3836,94,s,3836,Sludge Control Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-20,1976-09-20,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,W000502,0,"Sludge Control Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations (1) identifying sludge which requires specialized management practices; (2) establishing criteria for acceptable methods of sludge management; and (3) establishing requirements applicable to generators of such sludge. Stipulates that no person shall, after two years after the enactment of this Act, transport, treat, store, or dispose of any sludge without a permit for such activity. Establishes minimum criteria for issuance of such permits.  Authorizes States to develop sludge permit programs equivalent to the Federal program. Directs the Administrator to establish a plan for the removal of sludge which poses a danger to public health or the environment.  Imposes strict liability upon owners and operators of vessels for the costs in removing sludge. Imposes criminal penalties of fines between $2,500 and $25,000 per day of violation and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violation of this Act.  Increases the maximum penalty to $50,000 per day of violation and two years' imprisonment for second offenders. Authorizes the Administrator to conduct a special demonstration project relating to the feasibility of ocean disposal sites for sludge and similar substances beyond the Outer Continental Shelf. Directs the Administrator to study the feasibility and practicality of a single comprehensive ecosystem approach to the management and control of sludge and other solid wastes.",2025-09-02T18:52:33Z,
94-hr-15570,94,hr,15570,Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments,Environmental Protection,1976-09-15,1976-09-15,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Jones, Robert E., Jr. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,J000248,1,"Hazardous Materials Transportation Act Amendments - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to require shippers of hazardous materials (presently extremely hazardous) to file registration statements with the Secretary of Transportation. Authorizes appropriations of $5,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 and 1978 to carry out the provisions of such Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:55Z,
94-hr-15577,94,hr,15577,Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-15,1976-09-15,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]",NJ,D,H000930,17,"Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - Title I:  General Provisions - Expresses the intent and findings of Congress that alternative energy sources for public and private consumption are necessary to reduce dependence on petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear and hydroelectric generations as a power source.  Establishes the objective of establishing a cooperative effort to recover potential energy sources and other valuable materials from discarded material. Title II:  Office of Discarded Materials; Authorities of the Administrator - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish within the Agency an Office of Discarded Materials to carry out administrative functions under this Act and the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Stipulates that the Administrator shall have exclusive supervisory authority over litigation commenced under this Act.  Requires that the concurrence of the Administrator be obtained with respect to any aspect of proceedings before the Supreme Court where the Attorney General acts as the Administrator's representative. Directs the Administrator to collect information on discarded materials for dissemination to the public.  Requires the establishment of resource recovery panels to assist State and local programs.  Directs the Administrator to undertake studies and reports on discarded mining wastes and sludge material.  Authorizes Federal grants to public and private applicants to assist in the purchase of discarded tire shredders.  Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 for such programs and studies. Requires annual reports to Congress by the Administrator on activities of the Office of Discarded Materials. Title III:  Hazardous Waste Management - Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for identifying hazardous waste materials.  Establishes procedures for the development of standards to seasonably protect human health from hazardous waste. Directs the Administrator to establish a permit program to regulate the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.  Establishes requirements for application for such permits. Directs the Administrator to establish standards for State hazardous waste programs.  Establishes procedures for authorization and withdrawal of authorization by the Administrator for the operation of State programs. Requires the operators of facilities regulated by this Act to allow authorized officials duly designated by the Administrator access to records relating to hazardous waste, and to enter and inspect facilities at any reasonable time upon the furnishing of a written statement as to the reason for the inspection by the authorized official. Establishes procedures for Federal enforcement of hazardous waste regulations. Title IV:  State or Regional Discarded Materials Plans - Directs the Administrator to establish guidelines for State or regional discarded materials management plans.  Lists factors to be considered by the Administrator in developing such guidelines. Establishes minimum requirements for approval of plans by the Administrator.  Authorizes technical assistance to States and localities for the development and implementation of such plans. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for classification of facilities as sanitary landfills.  Stipulates that each State or regional plan shall require disposal of all discarded material in a sanitary landfill. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for grants to States for the development and implementation of State plans.  Authorizes Federal loan guarantees from the United States Resource Recovery Corporation to local governments and other persons only with respect to facilities located in States or regions having an approved plan. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants and provide technical assistance to States and localities for the removal of sludge and other solid wastes from shorelines. Requires the establishment of a Task Force in the Environmental Protection Agency to perform surveillance activities and to provide technical assistance.  Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for grants under such program. Title V:  Duties of the Secretary of Commerce in Resource Conservation and Recovery - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish accurate specifications for recovered materials, to promote development of resource recovery technology, and to stimulate the development of markets for recovered materials. Title VI:  United States Resource Recovery Corporation - Creates a nonprofit United States Resource Recovery Corporation to stimulate the construction of new resource recovery facilities by reducing a portion of the operating risk inherent in traditional methods of capital formation for such facilities. Authorizes the Corporation to provide financial assistance to eligible facilities for up to 50 percent of the initial project cost.  Limits the amount of financial assistance, which may be outstanding at any time to a total of $2,500,000,000. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, for administrative expenses incurred by the Corporation. Title VII:  Federal Responsibilities - Requires Federal procurement agencies to maximize use of resource recovery and energy efficient methods in Federal procurement practices.  Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish guidelines for procurement agencies with recommended practices designed to encourage energy conservation and resource recovery. Title VIII:  Miscellaneous Provisions  - Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who seek to enforce legally protected rights under this Act.  Authorizes citizen suits in Federal district courts for alleged violations of provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:53Z,
94-hr-15496,94,hr,15496,A bill to provide for grants and technical assistance for the construction or acquisition by certain State and local authorities of facilities for the use or disposal of sewage sludge.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-09,1976-09-09,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5]",NY,R,W000780,10,"Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment.",2024-08-01T19:33:22Z,
94-hr-15470,94,hr,15470,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-09-08,1976-09-08,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,1,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:33:17Z,
94-hr-15478,94,hr,15478,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to progress payments for construction costs.,Environmental Protection,1976-09-08,1976-09-08,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4]",NY,R,L000243,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require that, if upon completion of the construction of waste treatment works, progress payments made pursuant to the Act exceed the Federal share of the project, the amount of such excess payments shall be deducted from revenue sharing funds due to the recipient of such overpayment.",2024-08-01T19:33:22Z,
94-hr-15430,94,hr,15430,Sludge Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-02,1976-09-02,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,16,"Sludge Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the environmental, health, and economic effects of subsurface landfilling sludge on soils and ground water, and alternate methods of sludge disposal.  Directs the Administrator of develop guidelines for sludge disposal and land-spreading in order to protect the public health and welfare. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities of up to 40 percent of the cost of removal of sludge from navigable waters of the United States or any adjacent shoreline.  Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Protection Agency Task Force on sludge removal.  Authorizes the establishment of programs of training, demonstration, and surveys relating to the restoration of water quality where degraded by sludge. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for regulating and controlling the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous sludge.  Establishes a permit program for activities relating to hazardous sludge two years after the enactment of this Act. Establishes procedures for adoption and approval of State hazardous sludge permit programs in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Administrator. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit grants for treatment works, after September 30, 1976, unless the applicant demonstrates that adequate confined disposal methods will be provided.",2025-09-02T18:49:49Z,
94-hr-15382,94,hr,15382,Disposal Area Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-09-01,1976-09-01,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5]",SC,D,H000719,0,"Disposal Area Management Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to utilize and encourage the utilization of disposal area management practices designed to minimize the need for new dredged material disposal areas.",2025-09-02T18:49:48Z,
94-hr-15289,94,hr,15289,African Elephant Protection Act,Environmental Protection,1976-08-26,1976-08-26,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Vigorito, Joseph P. [D-PA-24]",PA,D,V000098,8,African Elephant Protection Act - Stipulates that the African elephant shall be deemed to be added to the endangered species list of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to specify the portion of the range of the African elephant in which it is endangered.,2025-09-02T18:49:41Z,
94-hr-15259,94,hr,15259,Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-08-25,1976-08-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]",NJ,D,H000930,0,"Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - Title I:  General Provisions - Expresses the intent and findings of Congress that alternative energy sources for public and private consumption are necessary to reduce dependence on petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear and hydroelectric generations as a power source.  Establishes the objective of establishing a cooperative effort to recover potential energy sources and other valuable materials from discarded material. Title II:  Office of Discarded Materials; Authorities of the Administrator - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish within the Agency an Office of Discarded Materials to carry out administrative functions under this Act and the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Stipulates that the Administrator shall have exclusive supervisory authority over litigation commenced under this Act.  Requires that the concurrence of the Administrator be obtained with respect to any aspect of proceedings before the Supreme Court where the Attorney General acts as the Administrator's representative. Directs the Administrator to collect information on discarded materials for dissemination to the public.  Requires the establishment of resource recovery panels to assist State and local programs.  Directs the Administrator to undertake studies and reports on discarded mining wastes and sludge material.  Authorizes Federal grants to public and private applicants to assist in the purchase of discarded tire shredders.  Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 for such programs and studies. Requires annual reports to Congress by the Administrator on activities of the Office of Discarded Materials. Title III:  Hazardous Waste Management - Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for identifying hazardous waste materials.  Establishes procedures for the development of standards to seasonably protect human health from hazardous waste. Directs the Administrator to establish a permit program to regulate the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste.  Establishes requirements for application for such permits. Directs the Administrator to establish standards for State hazardous waste programs.  Establishes procedures for authorization and withdrawal of authorization by the Administrator for the operation of State programs. Requires the operators of facilities regulated by this Act to allow authorized officials duly designated by the Administrator access to records relating to hazardous waste, and to enter and inspect facilities at any reasonable time upon the furnishing of a written statement as to the reason for the inspection by the authorized official. Establishes procedures for Federal enforcement of hazardous waste regulations. Title IV:  State or Regional Discarded Materials Plans - Directs the Administrator to establish guidelines for State or regional discarded materials management plans.  Lists factors to be considered by the Administrator in developing such guidelines. Establishes minimum requirements for approval of plans by the Administrator.  Authorizes technical assistance to States and localities for the development and implementation of such plans. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for classification of facilities as sanitary landfills.  Stipulates that each State or regional plan shall require disposal of all discarded material in a sanitary landfill. Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for grants to States for the development and implementation of State plans.  Authorizes Federal loan guarantees from the United States Resource Recovery Corporation to local governments and other persons only with respect to facilities located in States or regions having an approved plan. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants and provide technical assistance to States and localities for the removal of sludge and other solid wastes from shorelines. Requires the establishment of a Task Force in the Environmental Protection Agency to perform surveillance activities and to provide technical assistance.  Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, $12,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1980 for grants under such program. Title V:  Duties of the Secretary of Commerce in Resource Conservation and Recovery - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish accurate specifications for recovered materials, to promote development of resource recovery technology, and to stimulate the development of markets for recovered materials. Title VI:  United States Resource Recovery Corporation - Creates a nonprofit United States Resource Recovery Corporation to stimulate the construction of new resource recovery facilities by reducing a portion of the operating risk inherent in traditional methods of capital formation for such facilities. Authorizes the Corporation to provide financial assistance to eligible facilities for up to 50 percent of the initial project cost.  Limits the amount of financial assistance, which may be outstanding at any time to a total of $2,500,000,000. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, for administrative expenses incurred by the Corporation. Title VII:  Federal Responsibilities - Requires Federal procurement agencies to maximize use of resource recovery and energy efficient methods in Federal procurement practices.  Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish guidelines for procurement agencies with recommended practices designed to encourage energy conservation and resource recovery. Title VIII:  Miscellaneous Provisions  - Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who seek to enforce legally protected rights under this Act.  Authorizes citizen suits in Federal district courts for alleged violations of provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:42Z,
94-sres-521,94,sres,521,A resolution regarding a treaty requiring international environmental impact statements.,Environmental Protection,1976-08-25,1976-08-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.,Senate,"Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI]",RI,D,P000193,0,"Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States Government should seek the agreement of other governments to a treaty to provide that: (1) no state shall undertake any action which may be reasonably expected to have a significant adverse effect on the physical environment or environmental interests of another state or on a global commons area unless such activities are carried out in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty; and (2) before authorizing any activity affecting the environment, a Party to this Treaty will ensure that an International Environmental Impact Statement regarding the potential adverse physical environmental effects of such activity is prepared and submitted to the United Nations Environment Program and to any other Party to this Treaty whose physical environment or environmental interests may be adversely affected by such activity, and such parties shall have an opportunity to make their views known as to the desirability of undertaking the activity. Directs that the states party to this Treaty shall have a compulsory obligation to settle any dispute between them relating to the interpretation or application of this Treaty. Provides that five years after the entry into force of this Treaty, a conference of Parties shall be held at Geneva, Switzerland, in order to review the operation of this Treaty. Provides that the Treaty shall be of unlimited duration with each party having the right to withdraw upon 90 days notice.",2025-01-14T19:00:46Z,
94-s-3764,94,s,3764,National Environmental Policy Act Amendments,Environmental Protection,1976-08-24,1976-08-24,Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,Senate,"Sen. Moss, Frank E. [D-UT]",UT,D,M001033,0,"National Environmental Policy Act Amendments - Amends the National Environmental Policy Act to detail procedures for Federal agency decisions with respect to preparation of environmental impact statements. Requires that the initial decision on whether or not an impact statement be prepared be made within 30 days of the receipt of any lease, permit, or license application.  Requires  that a lead agency be designated and that notice of such application be published in the Federal Register. Requires that the designated lead agency publish a draft environmental impact statement within 12 months of designation.  Requires public hearings and issuance of a final decision approving or disapproving the pending application be made within an additional 30 days. Authorizes applicants to recover damages for delays in Federal agency decisions on such applications where the delay has exceeded a 540-day period, by petitioning any district court of the United States.  Authorizes judicial review of agency decisions with respect to environmental impact statements in the United States courts of appeals.",2025-09-02T18:52:35Z,
94-hr-15145,94,hr,15145,Family Farm Energy Conversion Act,Environmental Protection,1976-08-10,1976-08-10,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]",NY,D,R000232,2,"Family Farm Energy Conversion Act - Directs the Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration of the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study of anaerobic digesters.  Defines ""anerobic digester"" as any device whose primary function is to convert animal or vegetable waste products into usable flammable gas, methane, or other gases, or fertilizers. Requires the Administrator to:  (1) submit a report regarding the results of such study to the President and the Congress; (2) have printed and make available to the public a brief pamphlet describing no fewer than two models of anaerobic digesters which he considers efficient and safe for operation; (3) institute a pilot project to demonstrate the field performance of optimum anaerobic digesters in at least 100 farms throughout the United States; and (4) issue a report summarizing the results of such trials which shall be presented to the appropriate congressional committees and made available to the public. Authorizes the Administrator, if a pilot project has proved an anaerobic digester to be cost effective and safe, to make grants to farmers owning farms of 640 acres or less for the construction of such digesters. Requires the Administrator to consult with the Administrator of the Small Business Administration at least every six months to determine whether the grant program under this Act is working to the benefit of the small business community. Authorizes appropriations of $8,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 for purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:41Z,
94-hr-15151,94,hr,15151,A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exempt from the provisions of that act certain activities relating to endangered species born in captivity.,Environmental Protection,1976-08-10,1976-08-10,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Steiger, Sam [R-AZ-3]",AZ,R,S000846,0,"Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to make such Act inapplicable to the importation, transportation, exportation, or sale of any endangered species born in captivity if such transaction occurs between approved dealers or exhibitors. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, Commerce, or Agriculture, as responsibilities are vested by Reorganization Plan Numbered 4 of 1970, to promulgate regulations for enforcement of this Act, including registration of approved dealers or exhibitors and an inventory system for endangered species. Imposes a fine of not more than $1,000, or imprisonment for not more than ten days, or both, for violation of such regulations.",2024-08-01T19:32:56Z,
94-hr-15158,94,hr,15158,A bill to provide for grants and technical assistance for the construction or acquisition by certain State and local authorities of facilities for the use or disposal of sewage sludge.,Environmental Protection,1976-08-10,1976-08-10,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5]",NY,R,W000780,6,"Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment.",2024-08-01T19:33:12Z,
94-hr-15163,94,hr,15163,"A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for a study of the effects of sewage sludge in certain waters, to provide that disposal sites for certain sewage sludge shall be moved.",Environmental Protection,1976-08-10,1976-08-10,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3]",NJ,D,H000840,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the effects of sewage sludge disposal in the territorial seas, the contiguous zone, and the oceans. Requires modification of permits to conform to results of such study. Authorizes the appropriation of $26,000,000 for grants to States and localities in order to comply with anticipated permit modifications.",2024-08-01T19:33:02Z,
94-hr-15032,94,hr,15032,A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.,Environmental Protection,1976-08-03,1976-08-03,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,17,"Prohibits mining or related operations from discharging amphibole asbestos fibers except on land and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for violations of requirements imposed under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:33:01Z,
94-hr-15033,94,hr,15033,A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.,Environmental Protection,1976-08-03,1976-08-03,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,17,"Stipulates that mining companies or related operations which have discharged amphibole asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay the cost of removing such fibers from water used for human consumption, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for failure to make any payment required under this Act or under regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:33:01Z,
94-hr-15005,94,hr,15005,Fuel Discharge Act,Environmental Protection,1976-08-02,1976-08-02,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Metcalfe, Ralph H. [D-IL-1]",IL,D,M000675,0,"Fuel Discharge Act - Title I: Discharge of Fuel - Prohibits discharges of fuel by vessels into the territorial seas of the United States.  Prohibits discharges of fuel by United States vessels on the high seas.  Authorizes exemptions from such prohibitions for discharges which are necessary for safety or emergency reasons, or which are less than ten gallons in quantity. Requires immediate reporting of any discharges to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, who shall monitor and analyze such discharges. Stipulates that such Secretary and the Secretary of Commerce shall enforce the provisions of this title. Imposes a civil penalty of not more than $100,000 for each violation of the provisions of this Act.  Imposes an additional penalty of up to $100,000 or five years imprisonment or both for knowing violation of the provisions of this Act.  Stipulates that each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. Authorizes civil suits by private parties to enforce provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary of State to seek effective international cooperation to prohibit the discharge of fuel oils and petroleum products into the oceanic waters and high seas of the United States. Title II: Comprehensive Research on Discharging of Fuel - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish criteria for determining the impact of such discharges on human health, animal and plant life, and marine ecosystems.",2025-09-02T18:49:37Z,
94-hr-14965,94,hr,14965,Solid Waste Research and Development Act,Environmental Protection,1976-07-30,1976-09-01,"Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1461.",House,"Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36]",CA,D,B000918,11,"Solid Waste Research and Development Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize additional research and development designed to improve solid waste management practices in an environmentally sound manner.  Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a management program to coordinate solid waste research and development activities. Directs the Administrator to make special studies and reports on (1) resource recovery from glass and plastic waste; (2) potential utility of future components of the solid waste stream; (3) promising techniques of energy recovery from solid waste; (4) systems of small-scale solid waste management; (5) compatibility of front-end source separation systems with high technology resource recovery systems; (6) solid waste from mining; (7) sludge; (8) discarded motor vehicle tires; (9) economics of resource recovery; (10) environmental, social, economic, and other impacts of alternative waste reduction systems; and (11) hazards to aviation caused by birds congregating on landfill sites near airports. Directs the Administrator to collect and coordinate information on solid waste, resource recovery, and management practices, to be housed in a central reference library. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the construction and operation of full-scale demonstration facilities. Directs the Administrator to establish an Intra-Agency Coordinating Committee to promote coordination of research goals with regulatory functions within the Environmental Protection Agency. Authorizes the appropriation of $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out the additional authority granted by this Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and 1979 for the special studies authorized by this Act. Requires disclosure of known financial interests by employees or officials of the Environmental Protection Agency where such interests are in any person or corporation applying for assistance under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:39Z,
94-hr-14972,94,hr,14972,Sludge Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-07-30,1976-07-30,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,17,"Sludge Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the environmental, health, and economic effects of subsurface landfilling sludge on soils and ground water, and alternate methods of sludge disposal.  Directs the Administrator of develop guidelines for sludge disposal and land-spreading in order to protect the public health and welfare. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities of up to 40 percent of the cost of removal of sludge from navigable waters of the United States or any adjacent shoreline.  Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Protection Agency Task Force on sludge removal.  Authorizes the establishment of programs of training, demonstration, and surveys relating to the restoration of water quality where degraded by sludge. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for regulating and controlling the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous sludge.  Establishes a permit program for activities relating to hazardous sludge two years after the enactment of this Act. Establishes procedures for adoption and approval of State hazardous sludge permit programs in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Administrator. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit grants for treatment works, after September 30, 1976, unless the applicant demonstrates that adequate confined disposal methods will be provided.",2025-09-02T18:49:37Z,
94-hr-14946,94,hr,14946,A bill to amend the Federal Pollution Control Act to increase the penalties for discharging oil and hazardous substances.,Environmental Protection,1976-07-29,1976-07-29,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13]",FL,D,L000226,0,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase penalties for discharges of oil and hazardous substances.,2024-08-01T19:33:02Z,
94-hr-14860,94,hr,14860,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-07-26,1976-07-26,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,2,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:32:46Z,
94-hr-14862,94,hr,14862,Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act,Environmental Protection,1976-07-26,1976-09-09,"Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1489 (Part I).",House,"Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3]",MO,D,S001057,15,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1489 (Pt. I))  Comprehensive Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - =Title I: Domestic Oil Pollution Liability, Compensation, and Fund= - Establishes in the Treasury of the United States a fund for the purpose of paying for otherwise uncompensated losses resulting from oil pollution.  Enumerates the sources of moneys to be deposited in such fund, including a fee, not to exceed three cents per barrel of oil, imposed upon owners of terminals receiving crude oil in bulk directly from a vessel, an offshore production or port facility, or an oil pipeline.  Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to issue obligations to the Secretary of the Treasury at times when fund assets are insufficient to meet fund liabilities.   Lists the types of injuries which may be compensated under this Act and the potential claimants who have standing to assert claims involving each such type of damage.  Imposes joint, several, and strict liability on the owners and operators of each pollution source.   Specifies liability limits, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, for ships and other vessels.  Directs the Secretary of Transportation to establish limits on the liability of classes of facilities used for transporting, producing, processing, storing, or transferring oil.  Requires the owner or operator: (1) of any such facility; or (2) any ship which uses such facility or navigable waters of the United States, to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility in an amount sufficient to satisfy applicable liability limits.   Directs the person in charge of a vessel or facility to immediately notify the Secretary of Transportation of any pollution incident in which the vessel or facility is involved.  Specifies procedures whereby the Secretary may, in the absence of such an admission, designate and advertise pollution sources.   Directs the Secretary, in instances in which: (1) the owner and operator of a vessel or facility designated by the Secretary deny such vessel's or facility's involvement; (2) the source of the discharge is a public vessel; or (3) the Secretary is unable to designate the pollution source, to advertise procedures for presenting claims directly to the fund.  Requires all other claims, with limited exceptions, to be initially presented to the owner or operator, or to such persons' guarantor.  Permits claimants to either present a claim to the fund or to bring an action in an appropriate United States district court when an owner or operator and a guarantor deny liability or fail to settle the claim within a specified period.   Sets forth procedures for the disposition and appeal of claims submitted to the fund.   Requires both the plaintiff and the defendant in a court action brought against an owner, operator, or guarantor to forward copies of all pleadings to the fund.  Permits the fund to intervene in such actions.   Subrogates any person or governmental entity, including the fund, paying compensation to all the claimant's claims and rights under this Act.  Specifies procedures for and the measure of recovery in actions brought by the fund against owners, operators, or guarantors of alleged pollution sources.   Declares that the rights and remedies under this Act shall be exclusive with respect to economic loss caused by oil pollution.   Sets penalties for persons failing to comply with specified provisions in this Act.   =Title II:  Effective dates; Conforming Amendments= - Specifies the effective date of, and amends specified laws to conform with, the provisions of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:32Z,
94-hr-14793,94,hr,14793,Hazardous Waste Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-07-21,1976-07-21,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1]",NJ,D,F000215,0,"Hazardous Waste Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and promulgate criteria for identifying the characteristics of hazardous waste and to list particular hazardous wastes which shall be subject to the provisions of this Act.  Prohibits the treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous waste identified or listed by the Administrator unless a permit is issued pursuant to this Act.  Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations for the issuance of such permits and authorizes the Administrator to issue the permits subject to such conditions as deemed necessary to assure compliance with this Act and to minimize any risk to the public health and the environment. Directs the Administrator, after consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to issue minimum criteria for the establishment of a transportation manifest system for hazardous waste whereby a manifest shall originate with the generator of hazardous waste and accompany each quantity, unit, or load of such waste from the point of generation through transportation, treatment, storage, or disposal. Requires the Administrator to authorize any State which has implemented a program for the control of hazardous waste disposal which meet the minimum requirements established under this Act to issue and enforce permits for the transportation, disposal, treatment, or storage of hazardous wastes. Establishes criteria for the withdrawal of such authorization. Requires any person who handles hazardous waste, upon request of any officer or employee of the Environmental Protection Agency duly designated by the Administrator, or any duly designated officer or employee of a State having an authorized hazardous waste program, to furnish or permit such person at all reasonable times to have access to, and to copy all records relating to, such wastes. Authorizes the Administrator to issue orders requiring compliance with this Act or commence a civil action against a violator in the appropriate United States district court to obtain appropriate relief.  Imposes penalties for continued noncompliance with this Act.  Sets forth criteria for the revocation of permits issued pursuant to this Act. Requires the Administrator, in consultation with the appropriate Federal and State agencies, to promulagate regulations establishing standards applicable to generators and transporters of hazardous waste, and to operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities. Authorizes the Governor of any State to petition the Adminstrator at any time to identify or list a particular discarded material as a hazardous waste. Stipulates that nothing in this Act shall be construed to apply to any activity or substance which is subject to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 except to the extent that such application is not inconsistent with the requirements of such Acts. Directs the Administrator to integrate all provisions of this Act and avoid duplication, to the maximum extent practicable, with the appropriate provisions of the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, and such other Acts of Congress as grant regulatory authority to the Administrator.",2025-09-02T18:49:28Z,
94-hr-14775,94,hr,14775,A bill to provide for grants and technical assistance for the construction or acquisition by certain State and local authorities of facilities for the use or disposal of sewage sludge.,Environmental Protection,1976-07-20,1976-07-20,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Wydler, John W. [R-NY-5]",NY,R,W000780,0,"Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Acency to make grants and provide technical assistance to eligible States, municipalities, or municapal or interstate agencies for the construction or acquisition of facilities for the use or land disposal of sewage sludge. Conditions eligibility for such grants or assistance on possession of a permit issued under the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 for the dumping of sewage in waters subject to such Act or to this Act. Sets forth regulations for the administration of this Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of not in excess of $100,000,000 to carry out the purposes of this Act for the first fiscal year subsequent to enactment.",2024-08-01T19:32:52Z,
94-s-3663,94,s,3663,A bill to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to exempt certain activities from the permit requirement under such section.,Environmental Protection,1976-07-02,1976-07-02,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO]",CO,D,H000287,3,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt farming, silviculture, ranching, and emergency construction activities from permit requirements for discharge of dredge or fill material. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue general permits for discharges of dredged or fill material for activities which have a minimal adverse environmental impact.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-14638,94,hr,14638,Sludge Management Act,Environmental Protection,1976-06-30,1976-06-30,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,2,"Sludge Management Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study the environmental, health, and economic effects of subsurface landfilling sludge on soils and ground water, and alternate methods of sludge disposal.  Directs the Administrator of develop guidelines for sludge disposal and land-spreading in order to protect the public health and welfare. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States and localities of up to 40 percent of the cost of removal of sludge from navigable waters of the United States or any adjacent shoreline.  Directs the Administrator to establish an Environmental Protection Agency Task Force on sludge removal.  Authorizes the establishment of programs of training, demonstration, and surveys relating to the restoration of water quality where degraded by sludge. Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for regulating and controlling the transportation, storage, and disposal of hazardous sludge.  Establishes a permit program for activities relating to hazardous sludge two years after the enactment of this Act. Establishes procedures for adoption and approval of State hazardous sludge permit programs in accordance with criteria prescribed by the Administrator. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit grants for treatment works, after September 30, 1976, unless the applicant demonstrates that adequate confined disposal methods will be provided.",2025-09-02T18:49:23Z,
94-s-3629,94,s,3629,"A bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, as amended, to provide civil penalties for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of any ocean dumping permit issued thereunder.",Environmental Protection,1976-06-28,1976-06-28,Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE]",DE,R,R000460,1,"Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to require that all ocean dumping permits include a delayed compliance penalty to be imposed for failure to meet deadlines established in the permit.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
94-hr-14559,94,hr,14559,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the protection of passengers of school buses and certain other vehicles from concentrations of carbon monoxide within the vehicle.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-25,1976-06-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]",NY,D,K000302,18,Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe standards for carbon monoxide in the passenger area of buses and sustained-use vehicles in order to protect the health of passengers.  Requires that State implementation plans include measures to attain and enforce such standards.,2024-08-01T19:32:36Z,
94-hr-14560,94,hr,14560,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the protection of passengers of schoolbuses and certain other vehicles from concentrations of carbon monoxide within the vehicle.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-25,1976-06-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]",NY,D,K000302,18,Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe standards for carbon monoxide in the passenger area of buses and sustained-use vehicles in order to protect the health of passengers.  Requires that State implementation plans include measures to attain and enforce such standards.,2024-08-01T19:32:36Z,
94-s-3622,94,s,3622,Solid Waste Utilization Act,Environmental Protection,1976-06-25,1976-06-30,Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,"Solid Waste Utilization Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial assistance to States for the development and administration of solid waste management and resource recovery programs, and for the implementation and enforcement of State hazardous waste control programs.  Establishes criteria for State solid waste management programs to qualify for Federal assistance. Directs the Administrator to establish areawide planning guidelines for identification of areas with common solid waste management problems, regardless of geographic and political boundaries.  Directs Governors of affected States to designate management agencies for such areas. Directs the Administrator to develop suggested guidelines for solid waste management in accordance with prescribed criteria.  Directs the Administrator to implement a program for dissemination of information about solid waste management. Requires that solid waste management programs provide for the prohibition of open dumping no later than one year after the publication of solid waste management quidelines under this Act. Directs  the Administrator to develop criteria for hazardous waste control programs. Requires that solid forms of hazardous air pollutants and toxic water pollutants previously designated as hazardous by the Administrator be designated as hazardous waste subject to control programs.  Requires permits for the disposal of hazardous waste. Authorizes States to establish control programs consistent with criteria established by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to bring suit to have immediate restraints placed upon disposal of wastes which presents an imminent and substantial endangerment to the health of persons or the environment. Establishes procedures for enforcement of open dumping and hazardous waste disposal restrictions.  Imposes a criminal penalty of up to $25,000 per day of violation and up to one year imprisonment for knowing violations of such restrictions.  Imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per day of such violations.  Authorizes citizen suits to enforce the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to quarantee loans and other obligations in order to finance construction and development costs of resource recovery systems for municipal solid wastes.  Stipulates that the amount of outstanding indebtedness quaranteed under this Act shall at no time exceed $150,000,000.  Lists conditions for the approval of such guarantees.  Directs the Administrator to make grants to States to provide assistance to municipalities with a population of 5,000 or less, or counties with a population of 10,000 or less, for solid waste management facilities and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this Act. Requires Federal agencies to give preference to the purchase of goods, material and energy comprised of recovered resources. Prohibits discrimination against employees and their representatives who have been involved in proceedings instituted under this Act. Authorizes Federal land managers to enter into contracts with municipalities under which Federal lands suitable for disposal purposes may be made available to such municipalities, provided that other appropriate non-Federal sites are not available to such municipalities. Requires a two-year study of the economic, social, and environmental consequences of resource conservation, to be conducted by a special committee chaired by the Administrator.  Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 for such study. Authorizes appropriations for various programs under the Solid Waste Disposal Act for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979.",2025-09-02T18:52:26Z,
94-hr-14543,94,hr,14543,A bill to amend section 311 (a) of the Federal Water Pollution Control and for other purposes.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-24,1976-06-24,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20]",NY,D,A000018,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to redefine the term ""hazardous substance"" to include fecal material, sewage, municipal or industrial waste, and floating debris.",2024-08-01T19:32:40Z,
94-hr-14496,94,hr,14496,Resource Conservation and Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-06-22,1976-09-27,"Measure laid on table in House, S. 2150 passed in lieu.",House,"Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]",PA,D,R000423,1,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #812 (367-8))  Resource Conservation and Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise ""Title II:  Solid Waste Disposal.""  Expresses the intent and findings of Congress that alternative energy sources for public and private consumption are necessary to reduce dependence on petroleum, natural gas, and nuclear and hydroelectric generations as a power source. Establishes the objective of establishing a cooperative effort to recover potential energy sources and other valuable materials from discarded material.   Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and publish guidelines for solid waste management.   Directs the Administrator to establish within the Agency an Office of Solid Waste to carry out administrative functions under the Solid Waste Disposal Act.   Stipulates that such Office shall be headed by a Deputy Assistant Administrator of the EPA.   Directs the Administrator of the EPA to perform enumerated functions including furnishing resource recovery and conservation personnel teams to States and local governments upon request. Authorizes Federal grants to public and private applicants to assist in the purchase of discarded tire shredders.   Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on the activities of the Office of Solid Waste.   Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums in fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the purposes of such Act.   Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for identifying hazardous waste materials. Authorizes the Governor of any State, not later than 18 months after the enactment of this title, to petition the Administrator to identify or list a material as a hazardous waste.  Establishes procedures for the development of standards to seasonably protect human health from hazardous waste.   Directs the Administrator to establish a permit program to regulate the treatment, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste. Establishes requirements for application for such permits.   Directs the Administrator to establish standards for State hazardous waste programs.  Establishes procedures for authorization and withdrawal of authorization by the Administrator for the operation of State programs.   Requires the operators of facilities regulated by this Act to allow authorized officials duly designated by the Administrator access to records relating to hazardous waste, and to enter and inspect facilities at any reasonable time upon the furnishing of a written statement as to the reason for the inspection by the authorized official.   Establishes procedures for Federal enforcement of hazardous waste regulations.   Directs the Administrator to publish guidelines identifying those areas which have common discarded materials problems and are appropriate units for planning the management of such problems. Lists factors to be considered by the Administrator in developing such guidelines.   Establishes minimum requirements for approval of plans by the Administrator.   Directs the Administrator to establish criteria for classification of facilities as sanitary landfills.  Stipulates that each State or regional plan shall require disposal of all discarded material in a sanitary landfill.   Authorizes the appropriation of $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1978, and $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1979 for grants to States for the development and implementation of State plans.   Directs the Administrator to make grants to States to provide assistance to municipalities with a population of five thousand or less or counties with a population of ten thousand or less or less than twenty persons per square mile, and not within a metropolitan area, for solid waste management facilities.   Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish accurate specifications for recovered materials, to promote development of resource recovery technology, and to stimulate the development of markets for recovered materials.   Directs the Administrator to promulgate regulations which shall apply to any property, facility, or activity governing management of discarded materials.  Requires Federal procurement agencies to maximize use of resource recovery and energy efficient methods in Federal procurement practices.  Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish guidelines for procurement agencies with recommended practices designed to encourage energy conservation and resource recovery.   Prohibits employers from discriminating against employees who seek to enforce legally protected rights under such Act.  Authorizes citizen suits in Federal district courts for alleged violations of provisions of such Act.   Authorizes additional research and development designed to improve solid waste management practices in an environmentally sound manner.  Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a management program to coordinate solid waste research and development activities.   Directs the Administrator to make special studies and reports on: (1) resource recovery from glass and plastic waste; (2) potential utility of future components of the solid waste stream; (3) promising techniques of energy recovery from solid waste; (4) systems of small-scale solid waste management; (5) compatibility of front-end source separation systems with high technology resource recovery systems; (6) solid waste from mining; (7) sludge; (8) discarded motor vehicle tires; (9) economics of resource recovery; (10) environmental, social, economic, and other impacts of alternative waste reduction systems; and (11) hazards to aviation caused by birds congregating on landfull sites near airports.   Directs the Administrator to collect and coordinate information on solid waste, resource recovery, and management practices, to be housed in a central reference library.   Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the construction and operation of full-scale demonstration facilities.   Requires the President to direct such executive agencies or departments as he deems appropriate to determine the best overall procedures for removing existing solid waste on Federal lands in Alaska.",2025-09-02T18:49:19Z,
94-hr-14477,94,hr,14477,Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act,Environmental Protection,1976-06-21,1976-06-21,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large]",VT,R,J000072,0,"Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of carbonated beverages in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents.  Requires that retailers and distributors pay the amount of the affixed refund value for brands of beverages bought and sold by such retailers or distributors. Prohibits States from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values established by this Act. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 and/or 60 days imprisonment for violation of the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the rate of reuse and recycling as a result of this Act. Stipulates that the labeling of refund values shall be required within three years of the date of enactment of this Act.  Stipulates that the prohibition on detachable metal openings shall take effect one year after the date of enactment of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:49:21Z,
94-hr-14407,94,hr,14407,African Elephant Protection Act,Environmental Protection,1976-06-16,1976-06-16,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Vigorito, Joseph P. [D-PA-24]",PA,D,V000098,0,African Elephant Protection Act - Stipulates that the African elephant shall be deemed to be added to the endangered species list of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to specify the portion of the range of the African elephant in which it is endangered.,2025-09-02T18:49:14Z,
94-hr-14418,94,hr,14418,A bill to establish a pilot program to compensate persons who suffer loss or damage from predation by endangered species.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-16,1976-09-20,"Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #754 (152-228).",House,"Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8]",MN,D,O000006,0,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1511)  Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot program to compensate persons in Minnesota for damage to livestock caused by the wild eastern timber wolf since such wolf was listed as an endangered or threatened species.  Stipulates that such compensation shall be equal to the fair market value of the damaged livestock or the medical expenses incurred to restore such livestock. Limits such compensation to damage occurring between October 1, 1977, and September 30, 1981.  Sets forth the formula for determination of the Federal share of such compensation.  Authorizes the appropriation of $600,000 to carry out such program.  Directs the Secretary to study the type and extent of damage caused by endangered species, and what methods should be implemented to reduce, eliminate, or mitigate such damage.",2024-08-01T19:32:26Z,
94-hr-14355,94,hr,14355,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to permit protection of natural aquifers.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-14,1976-06-14,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. du Pont, Pierre S., IV [R-DE-At Large]",DE,R,D000558,1,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to include methods for protection of natural aquifiers, within the definition of ""treatment works"" for which construction grants may be made under such Act.",2024-08-01T19:32:30Z,
94-hr-14363,94,hr,14363,A bill to provide that mining companies may not discharge certain asbestos fibers except on land and in a manner provided by the Secretary of the Interior.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-14,1976-06-14,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,0,"Prohibits mining or related operations from discharging amphibole asbestos fibers except on land and in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for violations of requirements imposed under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:32:29Z,
94-hr-14364,94,hr,14364,A bill to provide that mining companies that discharge asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay for the cost of removal of such fibers from water used for public drinking purposes.,Environmental Protection,1976-06-14,1976-06-14,Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.,House,"Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11]",MI,R,R000512,0,"Stipulates that mining companies or related operations which have discharged amphibole asbestos fibers into Lake Superior shall be required to pay the cost of removing such fibers from water used for human consumption, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per day for failure to make any payment required under this Act or under regulations promulgated by the Secretary under this Act.",2024-08-01T19:32:29Z,
94-hr-14185,94,hr,14185,"A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency's assistance to persons outside the United States for the purpose of eliminating, abating, or controlling transboundary water pollution flowing into the United States.",Environmental Protection,1976-06-04,1976-06-04,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1]",MT,D,B000243,0,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide financial assistance to control the pollution of transboundary waters through the construction of treatment facilities. Requires that actions taken by the Administrator under this Act be undertaken after consultation with the Secretary of State.,2024-08-01T19:32:22Z,
94-hr-14201,94,hr,14201,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-06-04,1976-06-04,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,8,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:32:20Z,
94-hr-14034,94,hr,14034,Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments,Environmental Protection,1976-05-26,1976-05-26,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Fary, John G. [D-IL-5]",IL,D,F000040,0,"Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments - Extends through Fiscal year 1978 the authorization of appropriations for:  (1) water treatment works pilot training programs; (2) the development of a system of forecasting the supply of and demand for water pollution control specialists; (3) grants for State pollution control programs; (4) scholarships, training grants and contracts in the field of water pollution control; (5) grants to designated agencies to assist in the development and operation of continuing areawide waste treatment management planning processes; (6) grants to the States for lake water improvement programs; and (7) the purposes of this Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. Authorizes the use of Federal grants for construction of treatment works as grants for the Federal share of construction costs of sewage collection systems which are part of the same total waste treatment system. Stipulates that the total amount of all such grants shall exceed $2,800,000. Authorizes the use of a single grant for the combined Federal share of planning and design along with building and construction costs in the case of treatment works with an estimated total cost of $1,000,000 or less. Authorizes the use of ad valorem taxes to satisfy the user charge system requirement for applicants for treatment works grants under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Establishes procedures for allotment of construction grant funds to States in accordance with criteria established by the House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Stipulates that allotments made subject to a limitation on obligation shall remain available until expended. Extends the provisions for Federal reimbursement of construction costs of publicly owned water treatment works to include reimbursement for works on which construction was started not later than July 1, 1973. Increases the amount of the appropriation authorized to cover such reimbursement to $2,950,000,000. Authorizes additional appropriations for waste treatment construction grants of $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 and $6,000,000 per fiscal year for fiscal years 1978 and 1979. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept certification of by State water pollution control agencies responsibility for treatment projects within such State.  Requires a finding by the Administrator that such projects will be carried out in accordance with State laws and standards at least equivalent to those established by Federal law. Stipulates that the determination of priorities with respect to categories of projects for treatment works within each State shall be made solely by the State. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans to assist in financing the non-Federal share of projects for the construction of publicly owned treatment works.  Authorizes waiver of requirements that applicants pay the non-Federal share of construction costs if such applicant can demonstrate an inability to obtain private financing. Authorizes the Administrator to extend from July 1, 1977, until July 1, 1982, the deadline for the achievement of effluent limitations for public treatment works.  Authorizes additional extensions of deadlines until July 1, 1983, in the case of treatment works based on innovative technology.  Requires submission of enforceable compliance schedules by applicants for such extension. Extends until April 1, 1975, the deadline for submission of State water quality inventory reports. Requires that such reports be revised by April 1, 1976, and kept current biennially.  Directs the Administrator to submit such reports to Congress on or before October 1, 1976, and biennially thereafter. Deletes the 30-day time requirement for public hearings as required by the Act for proposed toxic and pretreatment effluent standards. Authorizes the Administrator to defer the effective date of proposed effluent standards for up to three years following promulgation of such standards if he determines that compliance within one year is technologically unfeasible for a particular category of sources. Establishes a civil penalty of not in excess of $50,000 for the owner or operator of any vessel, or onshore or offshore facility from which any hazardous substance is discharged. Revises procedures for assessment of civil penalties for spills of hazardous substances.  Requires that the following factors be considered in determining the amount of such penalty:  (1) characteristics of the substance discharged; (2) extent of damage to public health or welfare, including damage to fish, wildlife, shorelines, and beaches; (3) whether such owner or operator has been found liable for a previous discharge within the last three years; (4) whether the discharge resulted from wilfull misconduct of the owner or operator; and (5) whether the owner or operator took steps to prevent such discharge and to remove the substance once discharged. Redefines the term ""navigable waters"" as it applies to permits for dredged or fill material as required by the Act.  Allows the discharge of dredged or fill materials without a permit in waters other than navigable waters. Establishes an emergency contingency fund to provide assistance in cases of imminent and substantial threats to the public health and welfare.  Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to maintain such fund with a balance of $5,000,000. Authorizes judicial review of adminstrative acts connected with effluent guidelines or approval of State certification.",2025-09-02T18:49:05Z,
94-hr-13811,94,hr,13811,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-05-17,1976-05-17,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6]",GA,D,F000229,0,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:32:03Z,
94-s-3437,94,s,3437,"An original bill to authorize appropriations for research, development, and demonstration under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.",Environmental Protection,1976-05-13,1976-06-11,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for research, development, and demonstration activities for fiscal year 1977. Increases the amount authorized for the mine water pollution control and Alaska village demonstration projects under such Act.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-s-3438,94,s,3438,"An original bill to amend the Clean Air Act to authorize appropriations for research, development, and demonstration.",Environmental Protection,1976-05-13,1976-06-11,Measure passed Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV]",WV,D,R000046,0,"Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize the appropriation of $148,194,700 for research, development, and demonstration programs in fiscal year 1977.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-13665,94,hr,13665,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-05-10,1976-05-10,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,1,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:31:53Z,
94-hr-13594,94,hr,13594,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-05-06,1976-05-06,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Patten, Edward J. [D-NJ-15]",NJ,D,P000106,0,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:31:53Z,
94-hr-13391,94,hr,13391,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-04-28,1976-04-28,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,4,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:44Z,
94-hr-13339,94,hr,13339,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.,Environmental Protection,1976-04-27,1976-04-27,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Jones, Robert E., Jr. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,J000248,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit the Federal share of the cost of construction of new treatment works for control of the stormwater component in combined sewer systems to 60 percent. Stipulates that no grants shall be made for the construction of works to control separate storm sewer system discharges. Establishes criteria designed to obtain the most efficient construction necessary to achieve secondary treatment effluent standards for waste treatment works.  Authorizes increases in cost to achieve additional water quality objectives or beneficial use objectives. Authorizes modifications of permits in situations where major construction is required in order for a publicly owned treatment works to achieve applicable effluent standards under condition that:  (1) construction cannot reasonably be completed within the required time; or (2) financial assistance under this Act is unavailable to achieve such time limitations.  Stipulates that such extensions of time shall in no case be later than July 1, 1983.",2024-08-01T19:31:43Z,
94-s-3301,94,s,3301,"A bill to extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, for 1 1/2 years.",Environmental Protection,1976-04-13,1976-04-13,Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.,Senate,"Sen. Talmadge, Herman E. [D-GA]",GA,D,T000035,0,"Extends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for one and one-half years, until September 30, 1978.  Authorizes appropriations under such Act of $43,335,100 for fiscal year 1977 and $47,668,600 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-01-14T16:41:20Z,
94-hr-13078,94,hr,13078,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.,Environmental Protection,1976-04-07,1976-04-07,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1]",NH,D,D000017,0,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve user charge systems based upon ad valorem taxation if he determines that: (1) changing from such method would create hardships; and (2) using such method would substantially achieve the goal of proportionality among classes of recipients and individual users.  Stipulates that indirect costs not attributable to individual users shall be equitably prorated among all user classes.,2024-08-01T19:31:27Z,
94-hr-13087,94,hr,13087,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the United States to pay for certain lateral sewer connections for low-income elderly persons.,Environmental Protection,1976-04-07,1976-04-07,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]",PA,R,M000399,0,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the United States to pay the entire cost of lateral sewer connections between Federal-assisted sewerage collection systems and single-family residences of low-income elderly persons age 65 or older.,2024-08-01T19:31:27Z,
94-hr-13046,94,hr,13046,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-04-06,1976-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,20,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:33Z,
94-hr-13047,94,hr,13047,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-04-06,1976-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,23,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:33Z,
94-hr-13048,94,hr,13048,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-04-06,1976-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,24,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:33Z,
94-hr-13049,94,hr,13049,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-04-06,1976-04-06,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,24,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:33Z,
94-hr-12998,94,hr,12998,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-04-02,1976-04-02,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,14,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:31:25Z,
94-hr-12944,94,hr,12944,"A bill to extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, for six months.",Environmental Protection,1976-04-01,1976-08-13,"Vetoed by President, H. Doc. 94-585.",House,"Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]",WA,D,F000239,1,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #598 (347-33))  Authorizes appropriations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act of $19,735,100 for the six month period of April 1, 1977, through September 30, 1977.   Declares that any environmental rule or regulations issued by any Federal department or agency under the Act may be disapproved by either House of Congress within 60 days after adoption of such rule or regulation.",2024-08-01T19:31:23Z,
94-hr-12954,94,hr,12954,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require the protection of passengers of schoolbuses and certain other vehicles from concentrations of carbon monoxide within the vehicle.,Environmental Protection,1976-04-01,1976-04-01,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Koch, Edward I. [D-NY-18]",NY,D,K000302,0,Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe standards for carbon monoxide in the passenger area of buses in order to protect public health.  Requires that State implementation plans include measures to attain and enforce such standards.,2024-08-01T19:31:24Z,
94-hr-12938,94,hr,12938,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-31,1976-03-31,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13]",NY,D,S000673,0,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency: (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants.  Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants and loans to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Stipulates that the term of such loans shall be 20 years with the interest rate to be determined by the Secretary of the Treasury. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs: $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $22,500,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1976; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities: $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $10,000,000 for the transitional period; and $110,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for operations and maintenance of facilities: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $5,000,000 for the transitional period; and $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation of $1,000,000 for the purpose of making loans for facility construction, to be available for three fiscal years, beginning on October 1, 1976.",2025-09-02T18:48:33Z,
94-hr-12904,94,hr,12904,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-30,1976-03-30,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5]",IA,D,H000206,0,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for:  (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for certain projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle bulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants.  Limits the amount of available federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000. Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the Construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Directs the Administrator to make grants for establishment of regional resources recovery institutes.  Stipulates that one such institute be established at a college or university in each of the ten standard Federal regions.  Limits the amount of such assistance to a maximum of $150,000 annually to each institute. Authorizes the appropriation of $45,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for grants for energy resource recovery programs. Authorizes the appropriation of $110,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for grants for facility construction.  Authorizes an additional annual appropriation of $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1977 and 1978 for grants for operation and maintenance of such facilities. Authorizes an annual appropriation of $750,000 for fiscal year 1977 and each fiscal year thereafter for grants to regional resources recovery institutes.",2025-09-02T18:48:28Z,
94-s-3224,94,s,3224,"A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, to define the term ""navigable waters"" as it applies to Corps of Engineers authority.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-30,1976-03-30,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Bartlett, Dewey F. [R-OK]",OK,R,B000200,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to further define the term ""navigable waters"" as it applies to the issuance of permits for dredged or fill material by the Corps of Engineers.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-s-3219,94,s,3219,"A bill to amend the Clean Air Act, as amended.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-29,1976-10-01,Conference report considered in Senate.,Senate,"Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME]",ME,D,M001121,0,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 94-1742)  Clean Air Act Amendments - Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal years 1977 through 1979 to carry out the Clean Air Act.  Authorizes the appropriation of specified sums for fiscal year 1977 for research and development.   =Title I:  Amendments Primarily Relating to Title I of the Clean Air Act= - Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from charging fees for training courses provided to personnel of State and local air pollution control agencies.   Provides that State air pollution agencies whose budgets are reduced as part of an overall State budget reduction shall not lose Federal grants as a result of the existing maintenance of effort requirement.   Requires each State to submit to the Administrator, within 120 days after enactment, a list identifying air quality levels of its air quality control regions.   Requires the Administrator to publish within 180 days after enactment informational guidelines on the basic elements of a transportation control planning process.   Requires review of the air quality criteria for existing ambient air quality standards and a review of the standards themselves by the Administrator by December 31, 1980.   Requires each State to adopt and submit to the Administrator within nine months after the enactment of this Act a revision of its implementation plan which provides for the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality in each appropriate air quality control region.   Requires that major new sources use the best technological continuous emission controls to meet standards and percentage reduction requirements.  Provides that intermittent or alternative control measures are not permissible means of compliance.   Mandates the use of design standards as an element of new source performance standards.   Permits any person proposing to own or operate a new source to request from the Administrator a waiver from a standard of performance under such Act with respect to any air pollutant to encourage the use of an innovative technological system of continuous emission reduction.   Specifies design equipment or operational standards for the control of a source of hazardous emissions where an emission limitation is not possible or feasible to measure hazardous emissions or to capture them through appropriate devices for control.   Authorizes a State, and after 30 days notice, EPA, to issue enforcement orders to sources not in compliance with applicable emission limitations.   Imposes a delayed compliance penalty on any major facility which for any reason not entirely beyond the control of the owner is not in compliance with an applicable emission limitation by January 1, 1979.  Stipulates that such penalty shall be incorporated into the source's compliance schedule and that it shall amount to a monthly payment in an amount no less than the monthly equivalent of the capital costs of compliance over a normal amortization period.   Authorizes judically imposed civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violations of stationary source requirements.   Establishes procedures for revision of State implementation plans where it is alleged that pollutants emitted in the United States endanger the health or welfare of persons in a foreign country.   Abolishes the Air Quality Advisory Board originally established under the Clean Air Act.   Stipulates that neither the United States nor any officer, employee, or agent thereof shall be exempt or immune from any process or sanction of any State or Federal court with respect to the enforcement of any air pollution abatement requirement.   Establishes procedures to allow major emitting facilities to convert to coal in order to conserve fuel and to allow additional time to comply with clean air requirements.  Authorizes the Federal Energy Administrator to establish priorities among such facilities in order to insure that facilities in regions which do not meet primary standards are provided available emission control systems.  Stipulates that compliance schedules established for such facilities shall be enforceable to the same extent as other compliance schedules established under the Act.   Prohibits the construction or modification of major emitting facilities where such facilities will prevent the attainment or maintenance of a national ambient air quality standard.  Establishes an exception for construction or modification at existing sites, provided the proposed facility will utilize the best available control technology and will not, in combination with existing facilities at the site, prevent reasonable progress towards the achievement of ambient air quality standards.   Authorizes the States and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue an order to any primary nonferrous smelter to postpone the date required under an applicable implementation plan for compliance by such source with emission limitations under such plan.  Sets forth procedures to be followed by such a source during the time a postponement is in effect.   Requires the Administrator to promulgate an ambient air quality standard for one-hour concentrations of nitrogen dioxide unless it is found that there is no significant evidence that such a standard is required to protect public health.  Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of the health and welfare effects of sulfates, cadmium, vinyl chloride, arsenic, and polycyclic organic, and methods for their abatement.   Directs the Administrator to make arrangements with the National Academy of Sciences for an independent study of indirect source review programs.  Limits the Administrator's authority to require indirect source review programs as part of a State Implemenation Plan. Authorizes the States to suspend or revoke existing programs included in such plans.   Requires that State Implementation Plans contain provisions prohibiting the emission of pollutants from any stationary source within a State which will prevent attainment or maintenance of standards in another State.   Directs the Administrator to contract for a National Academy of Sciences study of the nature and likelihood of potential effects on the public health and welfare from the release of halocarbons into the atmosphere.  Requires further studies of the effects of halocarbons on the ozone in the stratosphere.  Directs the Secretary of Labor, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the National Science Foundation, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to submit reports on studies of related matters.   Directs the Administrator to consider such information and promulgate final regulations for the control of halocarbon discharges no later than April 1, 1978, subject to Congressional review.  Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for violation of such regulations.   Directs the Administrator to establish a Coordinating Committee for the coordination of the efforts of other Federal agencies carrying out research and studies on stratospheric protection.  Requires a report to the Congress on the work of such Committee.   Sets restrictions on the maximum allowable concentration of any air pollutants.  Requires designation of specified national wilderness and park lands as class I areas for purposes of setting allowable ambient air concentrations.   Grants States authority with respect to the designation of areas for the purpose of preventing significant deterioration in air quality.  Prevents the Administrator from making redesignations without the approval of the Governor of the State affected.   Requires the Administrator to adjust any model used for determining the effect of emissions for the unique terrain or meteorological characteristic of an affected area.   Directs the Administrator to conduct triennial conferences on air quality modeling.   Authorizes the Administrator to grant extensions of up to five years for the attainment of national primary ambient standards where transportation measures are required.  Details requirements for the submission of any such extension application by the Governor of the affected State.   Directs the Administrator to make grants to local officials in order to assist in the development of transportation control plans for the area.  Authorizes decreases in levels of such assistance if localities fail to implement conditions imposed as a result of an extension granted the region by the Administrator.  Directs the State to provide a satisfactory process of consultation with general purpose local governments and designated organizations of elected officials of local governments to assure adequate consultation.   =Title II:  Amendments Primarily Relating to Title II of the Clean Air Act= - Revises emission standards for light duty vehicles to extend for two years from model year 1977 to 1979 the compliance date for light-duty vehicles to achieve a 90 percent reduction of carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions from 1970 levels.  Revises the applicable nitrogen oxides standard to require model year 1981 light duty vehicles to achieve a standard of 1.0 gram per vehicle mile. Extends the 2.0 gram per mile interim standard through model year 1980.   Requires as a condition of certification of new motor vehicles or engines that the manufacturer establish to the satisfaction of the Administrator that the emission control system used will not cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to public health, welfare, or safety.   Requires the Administrator to revise for model year 1978 the existing evaporative emissions test procedure to measure hydrocarbon emissions from the vehicle as a whole.   Directs the Administrator to prescribe regulations applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and oxides of nitrogen from heavy-duty vehicles beginning with model year 1979.  Specifies standards to be reflected in such regulations, and procedures for revisions of such regulations.  Directs the Administrator to conduct a continuous pollutant-specific study of the effects on health and welfare of particulate emissions from motor vehicles.  Requires the issuance of conformity certificates for heavy-duty vehicles and motorcycles.   Stipulates that the cost of any part, device, or component of any light-duty vehicle that is designed for emmission control, and which is scheduled for placement during the useful life of the vehicle, shall be borne at the time of replacement by the vehicle manufacturer if specified additional conditions are met.  Requires the manufacturer to furnish written instructions as to the proper maintenance and use of the vehicle in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Administrator.  Requires the owner of any motor vehicle warranted under this Act to keep such vehicle properly maintained and to replace at his own expense such items as spark plugs, points, condensers, and any other part related to emission control having a limited useful life.   Specifies conditions under which high altitude performance adjustments shall be allowed in anti-pollution equipment.   Directs the Administrator to study and report on the effects of emissions of sulfur-bearing compounds from motor vehicles and aircraft engines.  Directs the Administrator to establish emission standards for air pollutants from railroad locomotives.  Directs the Secretary of Transportation to make inspections to insure compliance with such standards.  Prohibits States and localities from adopting different standards.   =Title III:  Amendments Primarily Relating to Title III of the Clean Air Act= - Stipulates that regulations under the Clean Air Act governing vapor recovery for mobile source fuels at the retail outlets of such fuels shall require that the cost of vapor recovery equipment procurement and installation be borne by the outlet owner and that no part of such cost shall be transferred to any retail outlet lessee.   Delays for two years the implementation of specified vapor recovery regulations, pending an economic analysis of their impact by the Federal Trade Commission.   Allows a citizen to bring suit to prevent construction of a major emitting facility which does not have a permit in compliance with the Clean Air Act or to enforce against any violation of a condition of such permit.   Authorizes any employee to request an investigation by the Administrator of a threatened plant closure or reduction in employment allegedly resulting from any Clean Air Act requirement.   Directs the Administrator, in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences, to study and report to Congress on the adequacy of present particulate standards to protect the public health from fine particulates.   Directs the Administrator to prepare an economic impact assessment on proposed regulations concerning new source performance standards, excess emissions fees, ozone, significant deterioration, auto emission standards, fuel or fuel additives, aircraft emission standards, or railroad emission standards.   Establishes a National Commission on Air Quality composed of Congressional and public members to study and report to Congress on the adequacy of the clean air programs to protect the public health and welfare, and the implications of implementing such programs.   Directs the Administrator, in conjunction with the Secretary of Transportation, to study the problem of carbon monoxide intrusion in buses and sustained-use motor vehicles.   =Title IV:  Miscellaneous Amendments= - Establishes a new standard for Environmental Protection Agency regulation of air pollutants which applies to the promulgation of:  (1) criteria for national ambient air quality standards; (2) new stationary source performance standards; (3) hazardous stationary source emission standards; (4) new auto emission standards; (5) fuel and fuel additives regulations; (6) aircraft emission standards; (7) new ozone regulations; and (8) new railroad emission standards.   Stipulates that any rule or regulation prescribed by the Administrator pursuant to the Clean Air Act may be disapproved by the Congress by concurrent resolution within 60 days of the promulgation of such rule or regulation.   Prohibits the appropriation of any sums to the Environmental Protection Agency for environmental research, development, or demonstration, for any period beginning after September 30, 1977, unless previously authorized by Congress after the enactment of this Act.  Directs the Administrator to transmit to the Congess a comprehensive five-year plan for environmental research, development, and demonstration.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-12789,94,hr,12789,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-25,1976-03-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2]",AL,R,D000326,0,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:31:16Z,
94-s-3209,94,s,3209,Coal Substitution Incentive Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-25,1976-03-25,"Referred to Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.",Senate,"Sen. Humphrey, Hubert H. [D-MN]",MN,D,H000953,5,"Coal Substitution Incentive Act - Authorizes the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration to make and guarantee loans to assist industries in the purchases and installation of air pollution control devices for coal-fired boilers and heating devices. Limits the aggregate amount of outstanding loan guarantees to $5,000,000,000.  Limits the aggregate amount of outstanding loans to $1,000,000,000. Establishes additional criteria and limitations on the making of such loans and guarantees.  Stipulates that no such commitments shall be made after January 1, 1975. Authorizes the appropriation of $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1977 through 1981 for the purposes of this Act. Stipulates that priority consideration be given to requests for assistance by facilities in receipt of coal conversion orders issued by the Administrator under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974.",2025-09-02T18:52:13Z,
94-hr-12716,94,hr,12716,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to areawide waste treatment management plans.,Environmental Protection,1976-03-23,1976-03-23,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Henderson, David N. [D-NC-3]",NC,D,H000479,0,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish procedures for the certification by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency of State areawide management plans for areas not previously designated as having serious water quality problems.,2024-08-01T19:31:11Z,
94-hr-12697,94,hr,12697,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-22,1976-03-22,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3]",WV,D,S000473,0,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:31:16Z,
94-hr-12704,94,hr,12704,"A bill to authorize appropriations for environmental research, development, and demonstration.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-22,1976-05-05,Referred jointly to Senate Committees on Agriculture and Forestry; and Labor and Public Welfare.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,24,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #234 (381-16))  Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal year 1977 for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities in the following categories and amounts:  (1) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, $13,813,900 (except that no part of such amount shall be obligated or expended after March 31, 1977); (2) health studies under the Public Health Service Act, $878,900; (3) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, $13,592,500; (4) under the Clean Air Act, $129,223,500; (5) under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, $9,278,900; and (6) under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, $89,779,300.   Prohibits the transfer of more than ten percent of the total funds in one category to another category without the consent of Congress.  Establishes procedures for obtaining the consent of Congress in such cases.   Authorizes transfers of an amount not to exceed ten percent of the total research budget for the Agency to other authorized Agency activities (except waste treatment works construction grants and overseas research programs).   Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prepare a comprehensive five-year plan for environmental research, development, and demonstration.   Directs the chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality to conduct a continuing inventory of ongoing environmental research and development programs, and to report on such inventory to the President and the Congress in the Council's annual report.   Requires rules and regulations promulgated by the Administrator concerning research, development, and demonstration, under the Acts specified in this Act, to be submitted to the Congress with a cost-benefit analysis and to be subject to Congressional disapproval.   Provides that hearings concerning expenditure of funds under this Act be held in the geographic area involved.",2025-04-21T12:24:17Z,
94-hr-12561,94,hr,12561,A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of recycling organic waste materials.,Environmental Protection,1976-03-16,1976-03-16,Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.,House,"Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14]",NY,D,R000232,1,"Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study of the practicability, desirability, and feasibility of using organic waste materials to improve soil fertility and to prepare and submit a report of the results of such study to the President and the Congress.",2024-08-01T19:31:06Z,
94-s-3149,94,s,3149,Toxic Substances Control Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-16,1976-10-11,Public law 94-469.,Senate,"Sen. Tunney, John V. [D-CA]",CA,D,T000410,9,"(Conference report filed in Senate, S. Rept. 94-1302)  Toxic Substances Control Act - Provides that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that testing of a chemical substance in accordance with a test protocol for such substance is necessary to protect against unreasonable risk to health or the environment, he may by rule require that testing be conducted on such substance to develop data with respect to the health and environmental effects for which there is an insufficiency of data.  States that a rule requiring the testing of a chemical substance or mixture must include: (1) identification of the substance or mixture for which testing is required; and (2) standards for the development of test data for such substance.   Requires persons intending to manufacture or process the substance to perform the necessary tests.   Authorizes the Administrator to exempt chemicals and mixtures from the testing requirement if he determines that data has been or is being developed for substantially the same compound.   Directs the Administrator upon receipt of the test results to promptly publish in the Federal Register the test data, the intended uses of the substances, and the nature of the tests.   Establishes a committee to recommend to the Administrator the chemical substances and mixtures to which the Administrator should give priority consideration for testing.  States that the committee shall give priority attention to chemical substances known or suspected of causing or contributing to cancer, gene mutations, and birth defects.  Sets forth the membership of the committee.   Specifies that upon the receipt of any test data which indicates that a chemical substance or mixture has the potential to induce in human beings cancer, gene mutations, or birth defects, the Administrator shall take action within 180 days to limit human exposure.   Requires manufacturers to give a 90-day notice to the Administrator of their intent to manufacture a new chemical substance, and to submit data developed in accordance with the requirements of this Act where the Administrator has determined that the use of such chemical substance will be a ""significant new use."" Exempts from this requirement persons who satisfactorily demonstrate that the proposed substance or activity will not cause an unreasonable risk of injury to human health or the environment.   Requires the Administrator to issue a proposed rule or an order prior to the expiration of the notification period where the Administrator has found that the manufacture or use of a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.   Authorizes exemptions from the testing requirement if the Administrator determines that the manufacture and distribution of such substance would not present an unreasonable risk to health or the environment under the particular circumstance or under appropriate restrictions.   Authorizes the Administrator, upon a finding that a chemical substance is dangerous or potentially dangerous, to prescribe rules using the least burdensome requirements to: (1) prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a substance or limit the amount which may be produced or distributed; (2) prohibit particular use or uses of such a substance; and (3) require an adequate warning with regard to the use or disposal of the substance.  Provides the Administrator with criteria for formulating such rules.   Authorizes the Administrator to order a manufacturer or processor to revise his quality control procedures if the Administrator determines that such manufacturer or processor is manufacturing or processing a chemical substance in a manner which causes it to present an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment.   Makes it unlawful, effective one year after the date of enactment of this Act, to manufacture, process, distribute in commerce, or use any polychlorinated biphenyl in any manner other than in a totally enclosed environment.  Makes it unlawful, effective two years after the date of enactment of this Act, to manufacture such items; and unlawful 2 1/2 years after such date to process or distribute in commerce such item.  Permits the Administrator to make exceptions to such restrictions where he determines that no unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment is presented.  Directs the Administrator to promulgate, within six months, rules prescribing methods for the disposal of such item.   Authorizes the Administrator to file an action in a United States district court: (1) for seizure of an imminently hazardous chemical substance or mixture or any article containing such a substance or mixture; (2) for relief against any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes such substance, mixture, or article; or (3) for both seizure and relief.   Authorizes the Administrator, by rule, to require reports from all manufacturers and processors of chemical substances where appropriate to ascertain the chemical identity, quantity, and uses of substances produced.   Requires the Administrator to compile and publish a list of each chemical substance which is manufactured or processed in the United States.   Directs any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes in commerce any chemical substance or mixture to maintain records of significant adverse reactions to health or the environment.   Authorizes the Administrator to require manufacturers, processors, or distributors to submit lists of health and safety studies with respect to chemical substances or mixtures which they intend to introduce into commerce.   Requires any person who manufactures, processes, or distributes in commerce a chemical substance or mixture and who obtains information which reasonably supports the conclusion that such substance or mixture presents an unreasonable risk to health or the environment to immediately inform the Administrator of such risk unless such person has actual knowledge that the Administrator has been adequately informed of such risk.   Requires the Administrator to coordinate actions taken under this Act with actions taken under other Federal laws administered in whole or in part by the Administrator.   Directs the Administrator to conduct such research, development, and monitoring as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.  Authorizes the establishment of an interagency committee whose primary responsibility shall be to design an efficient system within the Environmental Protection Agency for the collection of data.   Directs the Administrator to coordinate, with the Assistant Secretary for Health, a program for the development of rapid, reliable, and economical screening techniques for carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic, and ecological effects of chemical substances and mixtures.   Provides for research programs aimed at the development of monitoring techniques for the detection of toxic chemical substances.   Requires the Administrator to establish a system of exchange among Federal, State, and local authorities of research results with respect to toxic chemical substances.   Authorizes the Administrator to inspect, after written notice, premises in which chemical substances or mixtures are manufactured, processed, or stored to determine whether the requirements of this Act have been complied with.   Provides that this Act shall not apply to any chemical substances which are to be used solely for export from the United States.   Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to prohibit the entry into the customs territory of the United States of material or article containing a chemical substance or mixture if: (1) it fails to comply with any rule in effect under this Act; or (2) it is otherwise prohibited pursuant to this Act from being distributed in commerce.   Permits disclosure of data received by the Administrator pursuant to this Act under limited circumstances, and prescribes criminal penalties for wrongful disclosure.   Enumerates civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this Act, and grants jurisdiction to Federal district courts to specifically enforce such provisions.   Provides that no State or political subdivision may establish similar requirements for the testing of a substance or mixture after the Administrator has issued a rule.   Provides for judicial review in the courts of appeals of the United States for specified rules promulgated under this Act.   Authorizes any person to commence a civil action in specified district courts against any person including the United States alleged to be in violation of this Act.   Prescribes procedures for any person to petition the Administrator to issue a rule for testing standards or regulation of hazardous substances.   Requires the Administrator to waive compliance with the provisions of this Act upon a statement by the President that such waiver is necessary in the interest of national defense.   Prohibits any employer from discharging any employee for taking any action pursuant to this Act.   Requires that the Administrator evaluate on a continuing basis the potential effects on employment of the requirements of this Act or the issuance of a rule or order pursuant to this Act.   Directs the Administrator to conduct a study of all Federal laws administered by the Administrator for the purpose of determining whether and under what conditions, if any, indemnification should be afforded any person as a result of any action taken by the Administrator under any such law.   Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities and to enter into contracts for the development and evaluation of methods of determining the health and environmental effects of chemical substances and mixtures.   Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States for the establishment and operation of programs to prevent or eliminate unreasonable risks within the States to health or the environment which are associated with a chemical substance.   Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act.   Requires the Administrator to prepare and submit to the President and the Congress an annual report on the administration of this Act.",2025-01-14T18:51:33Z,
94-hr-12440,94,hr,12440,Toxic Substances Control Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-11,1976-03-11,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1]",TN,R,Q000013,0,"Toxic Substances Control Act - Provides that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that testing of a chemical substance in accordance with a test protocol for such substance is necessary to protect against unreasonable risk to health or the environment, he may, by rule:  (1) prescribe a test protocol for such substance; and (2) require one or more persons connected with such substance to perform the test called for in such protocol. Provides criteria from which the Administrator shall determine the need for a test protocol.  Permits those persons connected with such substance to designate one or more of their members or a qualified independent third party to perform the required tests and share the costs of such tests. Authorizes the Administrator, if those persons connected with the substance cannot agree on a designee or if the designee is unacceptable to the Administrator, to designate one or more of those connected with the substance or a third party to perform the required tests and require those connected to contribute to the costs of the tests. Directs the Administrator upon receipt of the test results to promptly publish in the Federal Register, the test data, the intended uses of the substances, and the nature of the tests. Directs the Administrator to establish a list of chemical substances which the Administrator finds are likely to pose a substantial danger to health or environment. Provides that a chemical substance placed on such list which was manufactured and distributed in commerce prior to its listing may not be manufactured and placed in commerce for a new use unless the manufacturer or distributor submits applicable test data with respect to such intended new use.  Requires the submission of test data for such listed chemical substances which were not manufactured or distributed in commerce prior to such listing before such chemical substance may be distributed in commerce. Authorizes the Administrator, upon a finding that a chemical substance is dangerous or potentially dangerous, to prescribe rules to:  (1) prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a substance or limit the amount which may be produced or distributed; (2) prohibit particular use or uses of such a substance; and (3) require an adequate warning with regard to the use or disposal of the substance.  Provides the Administrator with criteria for formulating such rules. Permits the Administrator to formulate quality control rules if he has good cause to belive processing or manufacturing permits or causes dangerous adulteration of a chemical substance.  Provides that the Administrator shall conduct hearings to determine if quality control rules are necessary. Provides that the Administrator may file an action for temporary or permanent relief in a U.S. district court against an imminently hazardous chemical substance for its seizure or against any person who is a manufacturer, processor, retailer, or distributor of such chemical substance. Authorizes the Administrator, by rule, to require reports of all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances where appropriate to ascertain the nature, quantity and uses of substances produced. Exempts tobacco and tobacco products, pesticides, and drugs, devices, or cosmetics from the provisions of this Act. Prohibits the Administrator from taking action under this Act if any risks to health or environment could be prevented by employing existing Federal law. Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency a Chemical Substances Board. Makes it the duty of the Board to assist and advise the Administrator in carrying out the provisions of this Act. Permits the Administrator to inspect and examine the records and properties of persons to the extent that such records and properties relate to the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of chemical substances subject to this Act. Establishes procedures for the issuance of administration inspection warrants. Provides that this Act shall not apply to any chemical substances which are to be used solely for export from the United States.  Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall refuse entry into the United States of any chemical substance or article containing such substance offered for entry which fails to conform with rules promulgated under this Act.  Provides that all information reported to, or otherwise obtained by, the Administrator or his representative which contains or relates to trade secrets shall be considered confidential. Makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule promulgated under the authority of this Act.  Provides a $25,000 a day civil penalty for each day of violation and a criminal penalty of $25,000 a day or imprisonment not to exceed one year or both in addition to or in lieu of a civil penalty. Declares that the Administrator shall waive compliance with this Act upon request of the Secretary of Defense and upon a determination by the President that the requested waiver is necessary in the interest of national defense. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $9,240,000, $11,100,000, and $10,100,000 for the fiscal years 1974, 1975, and 1976, respectively, for the purposes and administration of this Act.  Stipulates that no part of the funds so authorized to be appropriated shall be used to construct any research laboratories.",2025-09-02T18:48:17Z,
94-hr-12459,94,hr,12459,"A bill to extend certain authorizations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.",Environmental Protection,1976-03-11,1976-03-11,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10]",NY,D,B000432,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the appropriation of $7,000,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 for the construction of waste treatment works.",2024-08-01T19:31:03Z,
94-hr-12477,94,hr,12477,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to guarantee loans for the construction of treatment works.,Environmental Protection,1976-03-11,1976-03-11,Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.,House,"Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37]",NY,D,N000163,0,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to guarantee loans to States, localities, and interstate agencies for the construction of qualified treatment works. Stipulates that no such guarantee shall extend to more than 90 percent of the outstanding obligation unless there is a reasonable assurance that the recipient of such loan shall be able to meet its financial obligations. Authorizes the Administrator to impose reasonable fees for investigation and processing of applicants for loan guarantees.",2024-08-01T19:31:03Z,
94-hr-12380,94,hr,12380,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-09,1976-03-09,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4]",MA,D,D000499,0,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $65,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1977; $17,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1977; and $70,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; $9,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1978. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; 12,000,000 for the transitional period; and $60,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:14Z,
94-hr-12336,94,hr,12336,Toxic Substances Control Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-04,1976-03-04,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. McCollister, John Y. [R-NE-2]",NE,R,M000349,1,"Toxic Substances Control Act - Provides that if the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency finds that testing of a chemical substance in accordance with a test protocol for such substance is necessary to protect against unreasonable risk to health or the environment, he may, by rule:  (1) prescribe standards for a test protocol for such substance; and (2) require one or more persons connected with such substance to perform the test called for in such protocol. Provides criteria from which the Administrator shall determine the need for a test protocol. Permits those persons connected with such substance to designate one or more of their members or a qualified independent third party to perform the required tests and share the costs of such tests. Authorizes the Administrator, if those persons connected with the substance cannot agree on a designee or if the designee is unacceptable to the Administrator, to designate one or more of those connected with the substance or a third party to perform the required tests and require those connected to contribute to the costs of the tests. Directs the Administrator upon receipt of the tests results to promptly publish in the Federal Register the test data, the intended uses of the substances, and the nature of the tests. Directs the Administrator to establish a list of chemical substances which the Administrator finds may pose a substantial danger to health or environment.  Provides that a chemical substance placed on such list which was manufactured and distributed in commerce prior to its listing may not be manufactured and placed in commerce for a new use unless the manufacturer or distributor submits applicable test data with respect to such intended new use.  Requires the submission of test data for such listed chemical substances which were not manufactured or distributed in commerce prior to such listing before such chemical substance may be distributed in commerce. Authorizes the Administrator, upon a finding that a chemical substance is dangerous or potentially dangerous, to prescribe rules to:  (1) prohibit the manufacture or distribution of a substance or limit the amount which may be produced or distributed; (2) prohibit particular use or uses of such a substance; and (3) require an adequate warning with regard to the use or disposal of the substance.  Provides the Administrator with criteria for formulating such rules. Permits the Administrator to formulate quality control rules if he has good cause to believe processing or manufacturing permits or causes dangerous adulteration of a chemical substance. Provides that the Administrator shall conduct hearings to determine if quality control rules are necessary. Provides that the Administrator may file an action for temporary or permanent relief in a U.S. district court against an imminently hazardous chemical substance for its seizure or against any person who is a manufacturer, processor, retailer, or distributor of such chemical substance. Authorizes the Administrator, by rule, to require reports of all manufacturers and importers of chemical substances where appropriate to ascertain the nature, quantity and uses of substances produced. Exempts tobacco and tobacco products, pesticides, and drugs, devices, or cosmetics from the provisions of this Act. Prohibits the Administrator from taking action under this Act if any risks to health or environment could be prevented by employing existing Federal law. Permits the Administrator to inspect and examine the records and properties of persons to the extent that such records and properties relate to the manufacture, processing, or distribution in commerce of chemical substances subject to this Act.  Establishes procedures for the issuance of administration inspection warrants. Provides that this Act shall not apply to any chemical substances which are to be used solely for export from the United States.  Provides that the Secretary of the Treasury shall refuse entry into the United States of any chemical substance or article containing such substance offered for entry which fails to conform with rules promulgated under this Act.  Provides that all information reported to, or otherwise obtained by, the Administrator or his representative which contains or relates to trade secrets shall be considered confidential. Makes it unlawful to fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Act or any rule promulgated under the authority of this Act.  Provides a $25,000 a day civil penalty for each day of violation and a criminal penalty of $25,000 a day or imprisonment not to exceed one year or both in addition to or in lieu of a civil penalty. Declares that the Administrator shall waive compliance with this Act upon request of the Secretary of Defense and upon a determination by the President that the requested waiver is necessary in the interest of national defense. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $9,240,000, $11,100,000, and $10,100,000 for the fiscal years 1977, 1978 and 1979, respectively, for the purposes and administration of this Act. Stipulates that no part of the funds so authorized to be appropriated shall be used to construct any research laboratories.",2025-09-02T18:48:13Z,
94-hr-12347,94,hr,12347,Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-04,1976-03-04,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]",MA,D,S001040,0,"Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act).  Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge occurs. Stipulates that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other Federal, State, or local official or agency, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which the discharge occurred (up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel). Imposes strict liability on owners and operators of vessels, onshore and offshore facilities, and deepwater ports for damages caused by oil spills unless it can be shown that such discharge was caused by an act of war. Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilities and licenses of deepwater ports to the following amounts:  (1) $50,000,000 in the case of an offshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000 in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department in which the Coast Guard is operating an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the natural resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damages not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Stipulates that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the administration of a 3-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between:  (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility; (2) offshore or onshore facilities; or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. Requires each owner or operator of a vessel or onshore or offshore facility and each licensee to establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel, the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Requires owners or operators of self-propelled vessels of over three hundred gross registered tons to establish and maintain evidence of financial responsibility with the Federal Maritime Commission. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time change regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Sets forth procedures for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.",2025-09-02T18:48:14Z,
94-s-3087,94,s,3087,Safe Compressed Gas Cylinder Transportation Act,Environmental Protection,1976-03-04,1976-03-04,Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.,Senate,"Sen. Hartke, Vance [D-IN]",IN,D,H000297,1,"Safe Compressed Gas Cylinder Transportation Act - Amends the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act to require the safety inspection and testing of compressed gas cylinders before such cylinders are received for transportation or shipment, or shipped within the United States.  Excludes compressed gas cylinders manufactured in Canada pursuant to the regulations of the Canadian Transport Commission.",2025-09-02T18:52:07Z,
94-hr-12193,94,hr,12193,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the authorization for the National Study Commission.,Environmental Protection,1976-03-01,1976-03-23,Public law 94-238.,House,"Rep. Jones, Robert E., Jr. [D-AL-5]",AL,D,J000248,1,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase from $17,000,000 to $17,250,000 the authorization of appropriations for the National Study Commission in its investigation of the technological, economic, social, and environmental aspects of achieving or not achieving water quality standards.",2024-08-01T19:30:49Z,
94-hr-12106,94,hr,12106,Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act,Environmental Protection,1976-02-25,1976-02-25,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12]",NJ,R,R000262,0,"Solid Waste Energy and Resource Recovery Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:  (1) to assist with research projects for the development of pilot plant facilities for the purpose of investigating new fuels, recovery methods, or technology; (2) to conduct demonstrations of new methods and technology; and (3) to test and evaluate such pilot plants and demonstration projects. Directs the Administrator to establish a program for the collection and dissemination of information to assist Federal, State, interstate, regional, and local agencies in planning and building solid waste collection, recycling and recovery facilities.  Sets forth specific areas to be covered by such program. Directs the Administrator to make grants to State, interstate, municipal and intermunicipal agencies for: (1) the implementation of solid waste management plans and planning programs; (2) the development and revision of solid waste disposal plans as part of regional environmental protection systems; (3) the development of interlocal regions and establishment of regional agencies; (4) the development of proposals for various projects; and (5) the planning of programs for the removal and processing of abandoned motor vehicle hulks. Authorizes the Administrator to impose conditions consistent with the purposes of this Act upon such grants. Limits the amount of available Federal assistance to 85 percent of the total cost. Authorizes the Administrator to guarantee loans incurred by State, regional, or local government agencies to finance the construction of large-scale fuel, energy, or resource recovery facilities.  Limits the total outstanding indebtedness allowed under this Act to $75,000,000.  Sets forth procedures for applying for loan guarantees under this Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to a State, regional authority or local government agency for the construction, operation, or maintenance of fuel, energy, and resource recovery facilities when such facilities cannot be financed by any other means.  Limits the amount of each grant to 25 percent of the total cost of the project. Authorizes the appropriation of the following amounts for solid waste research and development and for grants for energy and resource recovery programs:  $45,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1976; $12,000,000 for the transitional period ending September 30, 1976; and $55,500,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for State, interstate, and local planning: $35,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $10,000,000 for the transitional period; and $45,000,000 for fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the appropriation of the following sums for grants for construction of facilities:  $40,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $10,000,000 for the transitional period; and $110,000,000 for fiscal year 1977.",2025-09-02T18:48:08Z,
94-s-3037,94,s,3037,"A bill to extend certain authorizations under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended.",Environmental Protection,1976-02-25,1976-09-10,Placed on Calendar in Senate under Subjects on the Table.,Senate,"Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME]",ME,D,M001121,12,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 94-870)  Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1977 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act for construction of municipal waste treatment works, treatment works training programs, anti-pollution employment forecasting needs, pollution control programs, training grants and contracts and scholarships, development and operation of a continuing areawide waste treatment management planning process, pollution control and restoration of public lakes, and for additional purposes for water pollution prevention and control not otherwise funded.   Provides that, for the first two years of operation of any agency designated to conduct an areawide waste treatment management planning process, the amount of the Federal grant shall be 100 percent of the costs, and thereafter 75 percent.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-s-3038,94,s,3038,A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.,Environmental Protection,1976-02-25,1976-02-25,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]",TN,R,B000063,1,"Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit the Federal share of the cost of construction of new treatment works for control of the stormwater component in combined sewer systems to 60 percent. Stipulates that no grants shall be made for the construction of works to control separate storm sewer system discharges. Establishes criteria designed to obtain the most efficient construction necessary to achieve secondary treatment effluent standards for waste treatment works.  Authorizes increases in cost to achieve additional water quality objectives or beneficial use objectives. Authorizes modifications of permits in situations where major construction is required in order for a publicly owned treatment works to achieve applicable effluent standards under condition that:  (1) construction cannot reasonably be completed within the required time; or (2) financial assistance under this Act is unavailable to achieve such time limitations.  Stipulates that such extensions of time shall in no case be later than July 1, 1983.",2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-12028,94,hr,12028,Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act,Environmental Protection,1976-02-23,1976-02-23,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-24]",NY,D,O000134,0,"Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, or licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge occurs. Stipulates that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which the discharge occured up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel. Imposes strict liability on owners and operators of vessels at onshore and offshore facilities and deepwater ports, for damages caused by oil spills, unless it can be shown that such discharge was caused by an act of war. Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilities and licenses of deepwater ports to the following amounts:  (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the national resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damage not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between:  (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility; (2) offshore or onshore facilities; or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. Requires each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee to establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel, the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to revise regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Sets forth procedures for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.",2025-09-02T18:48:04Z,
94-hr-12035,94,hr,12035,"A bill to authorize appropriations for environmental research, development, and demonstration.",Environmental Protection,1976-02-23,1976-02-23,Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.,House,"Rep. Teague, Olin E. [D-TX-6]",TX,D,T000110,2,"Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal year 1977 for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities in the following categories and amounts:  (1) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, $13,813,900; (2) health studies under the Public Health Service Act, $878,900; (3) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, $13,592,500; (4) under the Clean Air Act, $122,427,500; (5) under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, $9,278,900; and (6) under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, $79,656,400. Prohibits the transfer of more than ten percent of the total funds in one category to another category without the consent of Congress.  Establishes procedures for obtaining the consent of Congress in such cases. Authorizes transfers of an amount not to exceed ten percent of the total research budget for the Agency to other authorized Agency activities (except waste treatment works construction grants and overseas research programs).",2024-08-01T19:30:39Z,
94-s-3010,94,s,3010,"A bill to amend Public Law 92-500, the Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.",Environmental Protection,1976-02-23,1976-02-23,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Hansen, Clifford P. [R-WY]",WY,R,H000170,1,Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize an exemption from Federal permit requirements for point sources from agricultural activities.  Requires a permit in cases where the agricultural point source is determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to be causing a violation of a numerical standard for any pollutant in the receiving waters. Directs the Administrator and the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to develop regulations to define normal and reasonable irrigation practices to govern the issuance of such permits. Authorizes the Administrator to delegate to States or interstate programs the authority to exempt discharges of agricultural pollutants from permit requirements in accordance with conditions prescribed by this Act.,2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-11669,94,hr,11669,Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act,Environmental Protection,1976-02-03,1976-02-03,Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.,House,"Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12]",MA,D,S001040,1,"Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Prohibits the discharge of oil in harmful quantities (as determined by the President under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act), and assesses a civil fine of up to $10,000 against the owner, operator, or licensee of the discharging vessel. Prescribes criminal penalties for the failure of any person in charge of a vessel to notify the appropriate agency of the United States Government of such discharge. Directs the President to act to remove discharged oil unless he determines that such removal will be done properly and expeditiously by the owner or operator of the vessel, onshore or offshore facility, or deepwater port, from which the discharge occurs. Stipulates that all costs, including administrative, incurred by the President, Secretary, or any other person, of cleanup and other actions to minimize damages resulting from a discharge shall be borne by the owner and operator or licensee of the operation from which the discharge occured up to $150 per gross ton of the responsible vessel. Imposes strict liability on owners and operators of vessels at onshore and offshore facilities and deepwater ports, for damages caused by oil spills, unless it can be shown that such discharge was caused by an act of war. Limits the liability of owners or operators of onshore and offshore facilities and licenses of deepwater ports to the following amounts:  (1) $50,000,000, in the case of an onshore facility; (2) $50,000,000, in the case of an offshore facility; and (3) $100,000,000, in the case of a deepwater port. Establishes in the Department of Transportation an agency to be known as the Federal Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Administration to establish and maintain the Federal Oil Pollution Compensation Fund and to generally act as trustee of the national resources of the marine environment. Authorizes disbursement of moneys from the Fund for payment of damage not actually compensated under this Act, cleanup costs, and research into methods to prevent, contain, and remove discharges. Provides that the Fund shall be provisioned through the levy and collection by the Administration of a 5-cent-per-barrel fee imposed on the owner of oil when the oil is transferred between:  (1) a vessel and an onshore or offshore facility; (2) offshore or onshore facilities; or (3) a vessel and a deepwater port. Requires each owner or operator of a vessel or an onshore or offshore facility and each licensee to establish and maintain under rules and regulations prescribed by the Administrator, evidence of financial responsibility based on the tonnage of the vessel, the capacity of the facility or deepwater port, and other relevant factors. Directs the Administrator to prescribe and from time to time to revise regulations for the filing, processing, settlement, and adjudication of claims for cleanup costs and damages resulting from the discharge of oil. Sets forth procedures for public access to information concerning any communication, document, report, or information transmitted between any official of the Federal Government and any person concerning liability and compensation for damage resulting from the discharge of oil. Authorizes appropriations for the administration of this Act for fiscal years 1976, 1977, and 1978.",2025-09-02T18:47:57Z,
94-hr-11616,94,hr,11616,"A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the promulgation of certain regulations respecting beverage containers sold, offered for sale, or distributed at Federal facilities.",Environmental Protection,1976-01-29,1976-01-29,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1]",WV,D,M000845,2,Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of solid waste management regulations with respect to the sale or distribution of beverage containers at Federal facilities.,2024-08-01T19:30:20Z,
94-hr-11619,94,hr,11619,An Act to authorize further appropriations for the Council on Environmental Quality.,Environmental Protection,1976-01-29,1976-05-29,Public law 94-298.,House,"Rep. Sullivan, Leonor K. (Mrs. John B.) [D-MO-3]",MO,D,S001057,4,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-888)  Authorizes appropriations, under the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970, for the operations of the Office of Environmental Quality and the Council on Environmental Quality, as follows: $2,000,000 for fiscal year 1976; $500,000 for the transition period through September 30, 1976; $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1977; and $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1978.",2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
94-s-2895,94,s,2895,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act in order to authorize States to allow certain variances in emission control systems in isolated areas.,Environmental Protection,1976-01-29,1976-01-29,Referred to Senate Committee on Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV]",NV,D,C000120,1,Amends the Clean Air Act to require that State implementation plans provide for variances from air quality control standards for sources in isolated areas:  (1) where such variances would not seriously impact on public health and welfare; and (2) where the cost of complete compliance would cause severe economic hardship on such source.,2025-01-14T17:12:38Z,
94-hr-11576,94,hr,11576,Toxic Substances Control Act,Environmental Protection,1976-01-28,1976-01-28,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8]",TX,D,E000035,16,"Toxic Substances Control Act - Declares that it is the policy of the United States that: (1) hazardous and potentially hazardous chemical substances and mixtures should be adequately tested with respect to their effect on health and the environment and that such testing should be the responsibility of those who manufacture and those who process such chemical substances and mixtures; (2) adequate authority should exist to regulate chemical substances and mixtures which cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to health or the environment, and to take action with respect to chemical substances and mixtures which are imminent hazards; and (3) authority over chemical substances and mixtures should be exercised in such a manner as not unduly to impede, or to create unnecessary economic barriers to, technological innovation while fulfilling the primary purpose of this Act to assure that such innovation and commerce in such chemical substances and mixtures do not cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to health or the environment. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to require that testing be conducted on a substance or mixture to develop data with respect to the health and environmental effects for which there is an insufficiency of data and experience and which are relevant to a determination that the manufacture, distribution in commerce, processing, use, or disposal of such substance or mixture does or does not cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to health or the environment when he makes findings enumerated in this Act. Directs the Administrator to consider all relevant factors in promulgating rules under this Act, including the effect on the competitive position of the person required to provide reimbursement in relation to the persons to be reimbursed and the share of the market for such substance or mixture of the person required to provide reimbursement in relation to the share of such market of the persons to be reimbursed. Establishes a committee to make recommendations to the Administrator respecting the chemical substances and mixtures to which the Administrator should give priority consideration for the promulgation of a rule under this Act.  Requires that in making such a determination with respect to any chemical substance or mixture, the committee shall consider all relevant factors, including: (1) the quantities in which the substance or mixture is or will be manufactured; (2) the quantities in which the substance or mixture enters the environment; (3) the number of persons who will be exposed to the substance or mixture in their places of employment and the duration of such exposure; (4) the extent of human exposure to the substance or mixture; (5) the extent to which the substance or mixture is closely related to a chemical substance or mixture which is known to cause or contribute to an unreasonable risk to health or the environment; and (6) the existence of data concerning the effects of the substance or mixture on health or the environment. Directs the Administrator to promulgate rules under which: (1) each person who manufactures or processes or proposes to manufacture or process a chemical substance shall maintain such records, and shall submit to the Administrator such reports, as the Administrator may reasonably require, and (2) each person who manufactures or processes or proposes to manufacture or process a mixture, or a chemical substance in small quantities (as defined by the Administrator by rule) solely for scientific experimentation or analysis or for chemical research or analysis, including such research or analysis for the development of a product, shall maintain records and submit to the Administrator reports but only to the extent the Administrator determines the maintenance of records or submission of reports, or both, is necessary for the effective enforcement of the Act. Requires the Administrator, in consultation and cooperation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and with other heads of appropriate agencies, to conduct such research and monitoring as is necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and other heads of appropriate agencies, to design, establish, and coordinate an efficient and effective system for the retrieval of toxicological and other scientific data which could be useful to the Administrator in carrying out the purposes of this Act.  Requires systematized retrieval to be developed for use by all Federal and other agencies with responsibilities in the area of regulation or study of chemical substances and mixtures and their effect on health or the environment. Limits the disclosure of data gathered under provisions of this Act. Provides for the designation of confidential information. Prohibits any discrimination against an employee for compliance with requirements of this Act. States that no employer may discharge any employee or otherwise discriminate against any employee with respect to the employee's compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because the employee (or any person acting pursuant to the request of the employee) has: (1) commenced, caused to be commenced, or is about to commence or cause to be commenced a proceeding under this Act; (2) testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding;  or (3) assisted or participated or is about to assist or participate in any manner in such a proceeding or in any other action to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides that any employee who believes that the employee has been discharged or otherwise discriminated against by any person in violation of such provisions may, within thirty days after such alleged violation occurs, file (or have any person file on the employee's behalf) a complaint with the Secretary of Labor. Provides that upon receipt of such a complaint, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation of the violation alleged in the complaint. Sets forth criminal and civil penalties for violations of provisions of this Act. Requires the Council on Environmental Quality, in consultation with the Administrator, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Secretary of Commerce, and the heads of other appropriate Federal departments or agencies, to coordinate a study of the feasibility of establishing (1) a standard classification system for chemical substances and related substances, and (2) a standard means for storing and for obtaining rapid access to information respecting such substances. Requires a report on such study to be completed and submitted to Congress not later than eighteen months after the date of the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.",2025-09-02T18:47:51Z,
94-hr-11501,94,hr,11501,A bill to amend the Clean Air Act.,Environmental Protection,1976-01-26,1976-01-26,Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.,House,"Rep. Rogers, Paul G. [D-FL-11]",FL,D,R000401,0,"Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize appropriations of $175,000,000 for fiscal year 1976, $50,000,000 for July 1, 1976, through September 30, 1976, and $200,000,000 for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the purposes of such Act. Revises motor vehicle emission standards under such Act to specify interim standards for carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and nitrogen oxide emissions for model year 1977 and 1978 vehicles.  Delays imposition of the 90 percent reduction requirement for two years until model year 1979.",2024-08-01T19:30:19Z,