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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 fa… 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 h… 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 h… 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 operato… 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… 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. Imp… 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 … 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 treatme… 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 fa… 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 fa… 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 fa… 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 fa… 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 fa… 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 wh… 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 f… 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 encou… 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 … 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 potent… 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 fa… 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 po… 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. Stip… 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 fa… 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, con… 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, con… 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 recommenda… 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  

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