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| 95-hr-14383 | 95 | hr | 14383 | A bill to amend section 311(b) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit liability under such section to knowing and willful discharges and to provide certain defenses to liability under such section. | Environmental Protection | 1978-10-14 | 1978-10-14 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Natcher, William H. [D-KY-2] | KY | D | N000009 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit liability for discharges of oil or hazardous substances to knowing and willful discharges. Enumerates specified defenses to liability for violation of the prohibition against such discharges. | 2024-08-01T20:07:16Z | |
| 95-hr-14338 | 95 | hr | 14338 | A bill to amend the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to establish a program for the identification and reclamation of abandoned hazardous waste sites, to establish a fee for the storage or disposal of hazardous waste, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 1978-10-13 | 1978-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to identify and monitor abandoned hazardous waste sites. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States which submit programs for the maintenance and reclamation of abandoned hazardous waste sites where such programs are approved under rules promulgated by the Administrator to protect the public health, safety, and the environment. Authorizes States, pursuant to approved State programs, to enter, study and acquire any land adversely affected by hazardous waste at abandoned hazardous waste disposal sites and to do all things necessary to restore, reclaim, abate, control, or prevent such adverse effects if such action is required in the public interest. Specifies conditions under which a State may acquire such lands. Authorizes the sale of such acquired lands after restoration and reclamation has been accomplished where such lands are deemed to be suitable for specified uses. Directs a State to record a lien against lands not acquired by the State for moneys expended to restore, reclaim or prevent adverse effects of hazardous waste disposal on such lands. Authorizes the Administrator to designate sites for new hazardous waste disposal sites upon a finding that such sites will be safe and environmentally sound. Requires the Administrator to consult with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and to take into account results of studies and investigations of such sites initiated under agreements between the Administrator and NAS before designating such sites. Establishes a fund for the maintenance and reclamation of abandoned sites. Provides that fees collected from permit holders, based upon the volume of hazardous waste accepted by such persons, shall form the basis of such fund. Stipulates that half of such fees collected from permit holders of new hazardous waste sites shall be paid into interest-bearing site maintenance accounts to provide for periodic payments for maintenance, c… | 2024-08-01T20:07:14Z | |
| 95-hr-14301 | 95 | hr | 14301 | Toxic Pollutant Compensation Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-10-12 | 1978-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Toxic Pollutant Compensation Act - Title I: Federal Cause of Action - Creates a Federal cause of action for damages for any person physically injured by the negligent manufacture of a toxic pollutant by a manufacturer. Stipulates that this action shall not preempt any other rights or causes of action existing under State or Federal law. Establishes a two-year statute of limitations for actions brought under this title, such period to commence on the date that the Environmental Protection Agency determines the requisite nexus between the physical injury complained of and the toxic pollutant alleged to be the cause of such injury. Authorizes the award of exemplary damages upon a finding by the trier of fact that the conduct of the defendant constituted a gross and wanton disregard for public safety. Sets forth certain rules regarding rebuttable presumptions and jurisdiction for any action pursuant to this title. Title II: State Worker's Compensation Law Amendments - Preempts any provision of State law contrary to the provisions, purposes, or intents of this title. Declares that the worker's compensation law of any State shall not deny benefits to any injured person solely for the untimely filing of a claim for benefits where such claim would have been timely under the provisions of this Act. Title III: Toxic Pollutant Compensation Agency - Establishes within the Environmental Protection Agency the Toxic Pollutant Compensation Agency (TPCA). Sets forth the powers and duties of the TPCA, including the power to subpoena any person to provide information deemed relevant to a claim; to promulgate such rules, regulations, and procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act; to employ experts and consultants; and to perform any other administrative activities necessary for the effective fulfillment of its powers and duties under this Act. Outlines the procedure for certification of victims of toxic substance pollution and sets forth criteria upon which the TPCA shall determine whether the toxic polluta… | 2025-09-02T17:11:43Z | |
| 95-hr-14282 | 95 | hr | 14282 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-10-11 | 1978-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 1 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments - Title I: Toxic Substances Injury Assistance - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States for up to 75 percent of the amounts paid by such States in toxic substances injury assistance to qualified individuals and businesses. Stipulates that priority shall be given in granting assistance to actions principally involving polybrominated biphenyls. Imposes conditions upon applicants for assistance under this title. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States for the establishment and operation of medical programs designed to monitor adverse effects of chemical substances. Authorizes the Administrator to make payments to individuals for actual medical expenses incurred as a result of exposure to injurious chemical substances. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979, to the Administrator for grants and payments under this title. Title II: Authorization for Appropriations - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under such Act to $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. | 2025-09-02T17:11:40Z | |
| 95-hr-14263 | 95 | hr | 14263 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to certain international treaties and agreements. | Environmental Protection | 1978-10-06 | 1978-10-06 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the United States to pay for any increased operating costs of a municipality's treatment works resulting from a treaty or other agreement between the United States and any foreign country which imposes upon a municipality more stringent pollution standards than those imposed by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary for carrying out the provisions of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:07:08Z | |
| 95-hr-14193 | 95 | hr | 14193 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-09-28 | 1978-09-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 2 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and finding that the benefits of the agency action outweigh the benefits of alternative courses of action consistent with conserving the species or its critical habitat. States that no final determination of the Committee regarding such an exemption shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides for judicial review of any Committee action with regard to an exemption. Declares that no civil penalty shall be imposed for violation of the requirements of this Act if they were committed on a good-faith belief that the violator was acting to protect himself, family member, or any other individual from bodily harm. Authorizes appropriations necessary to carry out the purpose of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:39Z | |
| 95-hr-14104 | 95 | hr | 14104 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-09-18 | 1978-10-14 | Measure laid on table in House, S. 2899 passed in lieu. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 16 | (Measure laid on table in House, S. 2899 passed in lieu) Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Interior in issuing regulations under this Act and to direct the Secretary to review the endangered species list at least once every five years and to publish, in the Federal Register, any final regulation which adds a species to the endangered list, not later than two years after the date of the regulation. Establishes an intergovernmental review board to consider applications, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Interior, for exemption from the requirements of the Act that Federal agencies take no action which would jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species. Specifies that the review board shall make its recommendations to the Endangered Species Committee, established by this Act. Establishes the Endangered Species Committee to make a final determination whether to grant an exemption to the requirements of this Act. Directs such decision to be made within 90 days of receiving the recommendation of the review board. Prohibits the Endangered Species Committee from granting an exemption if the Secretary of State has determined the proposed agency action to be in violation of any international obligation. Sets forth the procedure for judicial review of the Endangered Species Committee decisions. Allows the President to grant exceptions to the requirements of this Act in the case of major disaster areas. States that no final determination by a review board or by the Committee regarding such exemptions shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. Requires an environmental impact statement on threatened species or their critical habitat prior to a final determination of the Committee in granting an exemption. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with any State in the implementation of programs… | 2025-09-02T17:11:35Z | |
| 95-hres-1352 | 95 | hres | 1352 | A resolution urging the United States and Canada to cooperate in their efforts to improve the quality of air in the boundary regions. | Environmental Protection | 1978-09-18 | 1978-09-18 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 14 | Expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives that (1) the Governments of the United States and Canada set up a bilateral task force under the International Joint Commission (established under the Boundary Waters Treaty) to conduct an evaluation of the desirability of a United States-Canadian clear air agreement to be submitted to the two Governments within nine months of the adoption of this resolution; and (2) the President take any diplomatic action necessary to reduce any undesirable impact on both countries from air pollution. | 2024-08-01T19:56:50Z | |
| 95-s-3474 | 95 | s | 3474 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require vehicles sold at high altitudes to comply with emission standards. | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-25 | 1978-08-25 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] | CO | D | H000287 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to require motor vehicles manufactured in model years 1980 through 1983 and sold at specified high altitudes to comply with emission standards established under such Act. Stipulates that such regulations shall prohibit pricing discrimination between high and low altitude dealers and discrimination in model range availability. Restricts issuance of certificates of conformity under the Clean Air Act to those models or engines which have been issued a certificate of conformity with the regulations established by this Act. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-13946 | 95 | hr | 13946 | A bill to promote and assist in the conduct of environmental research and development on ground water. | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-17 | 1978-08-17 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 0 | Title I: Federal Coordination of Research and Development - Establishes an Interagency Coordinating Committee of representatives of Federal agencies having significant authority for ground-water development, management, regulation, or research. Directs such Committee to prepare a comprehensive five-year plan for environmental research and development on ground water. Makes the Committee responsible for ensuring coordination of all Federal environmental research and development activities concerning ground water. Directs the President to appoint members of an Advisory Council to such Committee to review the Committee's activities. Requires the Committee to submit to the President a report of its activities and of its progress towards meeting the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this title. Title II: Technical Information Transfer and Assistance - Requires the Committee to study existing technical information transfer mechanisms and to recommend improvements of such mechanisms through the establishment of a technical information transfer and assistance program. Provides for incentives to States and local governments which participate in such program. Title III: Training - Authorizes designated agencies to make grants and to enter into contracts to promote and develop skilled manpower in the area of environmental ground-water technology and management. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this title. Title IV: Extramural Research and Development - Authorizes the heads of designated agencies to make grants and to enter into contracts for environmental research and development on ground water with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, private enterprises and other persons. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this title. | 2024-08-01T20:06:55Z | |
| 95-hr-13887 | 95 | hr | 13887 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-16 | 1978-08-16 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 2 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and finding that the benefits of the agency action outweigh the benefits of alternative courses of action consistent with conserving the species or its critical habitat. States that no final determination of the Committee regarding such an exemption shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides for judicial review of any Committee action with regard to an exemption. | 2025-09-02T17:11:20Z | |
| 95-hr-13823 | 95 | hr | 13823 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-10 | 1978-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] | NJ | R | F000286 | 0 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the procedures followed by the Secretary of the Interior in issuing regulations under the Act. Authorizes the Endangered Species Committee, established by this Act, to exempt Federal agencies from the requirement of the Act that agencies take no action which would jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species if the Commission finds that the agency action on any alternative measure cleary outweigh the benefits of the continued conservation of the species. Requires each Federal agency to utilize its resources to carry out programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Establishes the Endangered Species Committee which shall be responsible for the review of applications for exemption from this Act. Sets forth the rules for granting such an exemption. Exempts certain antique articles made from an endangered species from the import restrictions of the Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:19Z | |
| 95-hr-13807 | 95 | hr | 13807 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] | CA | D | L000221 | 0 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to revise the procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Interior in issuing regulations under the Act. Authorizes the President to exempt Federal agencies from the requirement of the Act that agencies take no action which would jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species if he finds that the agency action is of national or regional significance and the national interest warrants an exemption. Exempts certain raptors legally held in captivity on the effective date of this Act from certain restrictions of the Act relating to possession and dealing in endangered species. Exempts certain antique articles made from an endangered species from the import restrictions of the Act. | 2025-09-02T17:11:19Z | |
| 95-hr-13811 | 95 | hr | 13811 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 19 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to restate the findings of Congress and to declare that in any determination of threatened or endangered species status it is the policy of the United States to protect the species to the maximum extent practicable while providing for a balancing of interests between the benefits to be derived from man's activities and the continued survival of the species. Redefines the term "conservation" to mean the use of methods which are prudent and reasonable to save an endangered species, rather than methods which are necessary. Eliminates natural occurences affecting the continued existence of a species as a factor that can be considered by the Secretary of the Interior in deciding whether a species is endangered. Directs the Secretary to determine the critical habitat of any endangered species and defines critical habitat for such purpose. States that no species shall be listed as endangered or threatened until the Secretary has prepared an economic impact statement which includes specified analyses of the economic impact of a decision to list a species as endangered or threatened. Provides that the determination to list a species as endangered shall be deemed to be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Establishes an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and findings that: (1) there is no reasonable and prudent alternative to the agency action; (2) the action is of regional or national significance; (3) the economic benefits of the action clearly outweigh the ben… | 2025-09-02T17:11:19Z | |
| 95-hres-1305 | 95 | hres | 1305 | A resolution urging the United States and Canada to cooperate in their efforts to improve the quality of air in the boundary regions. | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-09 | 1978-08-09 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Quie, Albert H. [R-MN-1] | MN | R | Q000010 | 0 | Expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives that (1) the Governments of the United States and Canada set up a bilateral task force under the International Joint Commission (established under the Boundary Waters Treaty) to conduct an evaluation of the desirability of a United States-Canadian clear air agreement to be submitted to the two Governments within nine months of the adoption of this resolution; and (2) the President take any diplomatic action necessary to reduce any undesirable impact on both countries from air pollution. | 2024-08-01T19:56:51Z | |
| 95-hr-13725 | 95 | hr | 13725 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-03 | 1978-08-03 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 14 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to restate the findings of Congress and to declare that in any determination of threatened or endangered species status it is the policy of the United States to protect the species to the maximum extent practicable while providing for a balancing of interests between the benefits to be derived from man's activities and the continued survival of the species. Redefines the term "conservation" to mean the use of methods which are prudent and reasonable to save an endangered species, rather than methods which are necessary. Eliminates natural occurences affecting the continued existence of a species as a factor that can be considered by the Secretary of the Interior in deciding whether a species is endangered. Directs the Secretary to determine the critical habitat of any endangered species and defines critical habitat for such purpose. States that no species shall be listed as endangered or threatened until the Secretary has prepared an economic impact statement which includes specified analyses of the economic impact of a decision to list a species as endangered or threatened. Provides that the determination to list a species as endangered shall be deemed to be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Establishes an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and findings that: (1) there is no reasonable and prudent alternative to the agency action; (2) the action is of regional or national significance; (3) the economic benefits of the action clearly outweigh the ben… | 2025-09-02T17:11:19Z | |
| 95-s-3365 | 95 | s | 3365 | A bill to cancel the registration of 2, 4, 5-T, and any other pesticide containing 2, 3, 7, 8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD), under the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. | Environmental Protection | 1978-08-01 | 1978-08-01 | Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Gaylord [D-WI] | WI | D | N000033 | 0 | Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to cancel the registration of 2,4,5-T and any other pesticide containing 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD) under the provisions of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 95-hr-13658 | 95 | hr | 13658 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-31 | 1978-07-31 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2] | MS | D | B000682 | 0 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to restate the findings of Congress and to declare that in any determination of threatened or endangered species status it is the policy of the United States to protect the species to the maximum extent practicable while providing for a balancing of interests between the benefits to be derived from man's activities and the continued survival of the species. Redefines the term "conservation" to mean the use of methods which are prudent and reasonable to save an endangered species, rather than methods which are necessary. Eliminates natural occurences affecting the continued existence of a species as a factor that can be considered by the Secretary of the Interior in deciding whether a species is endangered. Directs the Secretary to determine the critical habitat of any endangered species and defines critical habitat for such purpose. States that no species shall be listed as endangered or threatened until the Secretary has prepared an economic impact statement which includes specified analyses of the economic impact of a decision to list a species as endangered or threatened. Provides that the determination to list a species as endangered shall be deemed to be a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the meaning of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Establishes an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and findings that: (1) there is no reasonable and prudent alternative to the agency action; (2) the action is of regional or national significance; (3) the benefits of the action clearly outweigh the benefits of … | 2025-09-02T17:11:13Z | |
| 95-hr-13624 | 95 | hr | 13624 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide grants for the costs of operation and maintenance of waste treatment works. | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-27 | 1978-07-27 | 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 make grants to States, municipalities, and regional agencies to assist in financing the operation and maintenance of publicly owned treatment works, constructed with grants awarded under such Act if such facility provides secondary treatment and if the cost of providing such secondary treatment in any fiscal year exceeds twice the cost of the primary treatment provided by the applicant in the last fiscal year. Limits the amount of such grant to 75 percent of this excess cost. Authorizes appropriations of $80,000,000 to carry out this Act for fiscal years 1980 and 1981. | 2024-08-01T20:06:38Z | |
| 95-hres-1275 | 95 | hres | 1275 | A resolution urging the United States and Canada to cooperate in their efforts to improve the quality of air in the boundary regions. | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-18 | 1978-07-18 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 1 | Expresses the sentiment of the House of Representatives that (1) the Governments of the United States and Canada set up a bilateral task force under the International Joint Commission (established under the Boundary Waters Treaty) to conduct an evaluation of the desirability of a United States-Canadian clear air agreement to be submitted to the two Governments within nine months of the adoption of this resolution; and (2) the President take any diplomatic action necessary to reduce any undesirable impact on both countries from air pollution. | 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z | |
| 95-hr-13478 | 95 | hr | 13478 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-14 | 1978-07-14 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 14 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and finding that the benefits of the agency action outweigh the benefits of alternative courses of action consistent with preserving the species or its critical habitat. States that no final determination of the Committee regarding such an exemption shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides for judicial review of any Committee action with regard to an exemption. | 2025-09-02T17:11:05Z | |
| 95-s-3294 | 95 | s | 3294 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to study the area near the Rocky Gorge Reservoir, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-13 | 1978-07-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 0 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study the desirability of protecting and preserving the Rocky Gorge Reservoir area in the State of Maryland. Directs the Secretary to report the results of such study to the Congress within two years. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 95-s-3295 | 95 | s | 3295 | Rocky Gorge National Environmental Center Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-13 | 1978-07-13 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] | SD | D | A000017 | 0 | Rocky Gorge National Environmental Center Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Rocky Gorge National Environmental Center, Maryland, and to provide for wildlife-oriented recreation and nature study within such area. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the provisions of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:14:24Z | |
| 95-hres-1262 | 95 | hres | 1262 | A resolution expressing the sense of the House with respect to mutual action by the United States and Canada to protect and enhance the quality of air resources along their mutual border so as to promote the public health and welfare. | Environmental Protection | 1978-07-11 | 1978-07-11 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Fraser, Donald M. [D-MN-5] | MN | D | F000350 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State: (1) make every effort to negotiate an agreement with Canada to preserve out mutual airshed, protect air resources, and maintain air quality; and (2) take whatever diplomatic actions necessary to reduce or eliminate any undesirable impact on both countries resulting from air pollution from any source. | 2024-08-01T19:56:44Z | |
| 95-hr-13341 | 95 | hr | 13341 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 in order to clarify the provisions of the Act regarding Federal agency cooperation. | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-29 | 1978-06-29 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 15 | Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to state that no Federal public works project begun after January 1, 1967, and before the date on which a species is listed pursuant to such Act as endangered shall be deemed to jeopardize the continued existence of the species or to result in the destruction of its critical habitat so long as such project is on or directly affects the navigable waters of the United States. Provides that if this Act applies to a public works project, the Secretary of the Interior shall take action to minimize the adverse effects on the species caused by the project. | 2024-08-01T20:06:25Z | |
| 95-hr-13327 | 95 | hr | 13327 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-28 | 1978-06-28 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 8 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an annual review of all species listed as endangered or threatened to determine whether any species should be removed from the list or changed in status from endangered to threatened. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to relocate endangered or threatened species to areas where they will not be jeopardized by the operation or construction of certain types of projects. Provides that projects funded by Federal monies which jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered species shall be halted under under such Act only if the Secretary of the Interior determines that the social and economic costs of halting the operation are justified because of the benefits to the United States of the continued existence of the species, and the cessation is approved by both Houses of Congress. | 2025-09-02T17:10:59Z | |
| 95-hr-13269 | 95 | hr | 13269 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-23 | 1978-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Beard, Robin [R-TN-6] | TN | R | B000280 | 0 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and finding that the benefits of the agency action outweigh the benefits of alternative courses of action consistent with preserving the species or its critical habitat. States that no final determination of the Committee regarding such an exemption shall be considered a major Federal action under the National Environmental Policy Act. Provides for judicial review of any Committee action with regard to an exemption. | 2025-09-02T17:10:59Z | |
| 95-hr-13280 | 95 | hr | 13280 | Endangered Species Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-23 | 1978-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to establish an Endangered Species Committee. Directs the Committee to review applications submitted by Federal agencies regarding proposed agency actions to determine whether an exemption from the requirement of the Act that Federal agencies take no actions which would jeopardize endangered species or their critical habitats should be granted. Stipulates that such an exemption may be granted only after a public hearing and findings that: (1) there is no reasonable and prudent alternative to the agency action; (2) the action is of regional or national significance; (3) the benefits of the action clearly outweigh the benefits of alternative courses of action consistent with conserving the species or its critical habitat; and (4) the action is in the public interest. States that no final determination of the Committee regarding an exemption shall be considered a major Federal action purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act. | 2025-09-02T17:10:59Z | |
| 95-hr-13227 | 95 | hr | 13227 | Citizens Privacy Protection Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-21 | 1978-06-21 | Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary. | House | Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10] | CA | D | E000064 | 0 | Citizen's Privacy Protection Amendments - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to require a subpena duces tecum for the search for and seizure of evidence when anyone acting under color of law has probable cause to believe evidence of a crime is located on or about premises in which the person in possession of the evidence has a reasonable expectation of privacy. Permits issuance of a search warrant instead of a subpena duces tecum only if there is probable cause to believe: (1) the person in possession of the evidence may be involved in the crime under investigation; or (2) the evidence sought to be seized would be destroyed, hidden, or moved if the subpena duces tecum procedures set out in this Act were followed. Creates a cause of action for any person aggrieved by a violation of this Act, allowing punitive damages of up to $10,000 for each violation. | 2025-09-02T17:10:58Z | |
| 95-hr-13120 | 95 | hr | 13120 | A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditures for pollution control facilities will be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments. | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-13 | 1978-06-13 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3] | TN | D | L000381 | 7 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards. | 2024-08-01T20:06:12Z | |
| 95-hr-13084 | 95 | hr | 13084 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide a lower limit on penalties for the discharge of hazardous substances. | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-12 | 1978-06-12 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] | LA | R | L000371 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to lower the limit on penalties for the discharge of oil and hazardous substances into or upon waters of the United States. | 2024-08-01T20:06:12Z | |
| 95-hconres-639 | 95 | hconres | 639 | A resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-05 | 1978-06-05 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 6 | Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hr-12953 | 95 | hr | 12953 | A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditures for pollution control facilities will be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments. | Environmental Protection | 1978-06-02 | 1978-06-02 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2] | TN | R | D000534 | 2 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards. | 2024-08-01T20:06:11Z | |
| 95-hr-12898 | 95 | hr | 12898 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide Federal funding for the costs of operation and maintenance of waste treatment works. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-31 | 1978-05-31 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] | NY | D | D000471 | 0 | Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, to make grants to any State, municipality, or intermunicipal or interstate agency for up to 25 percent of the costs of operating and maintaining publicly owned treatment works. | 2024-08-01T20:06:02Z | |
| 95-hr-12866 | 95 | hr | 12866 | A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditures for pollution control facilities will be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-25 | 1978-05-25 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Flippo, Ronnie G. [D-AL-5] | AL | D | F000208 | 2 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards. | 2024-08-01T20:06:02Z | |
| 95-sres-465 | 95 | sres | 465 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to mutual action by the United States and Canada to protect and enhance the quality of air resources along their mutual border so as to promote the public health and welfare. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-24 | 1978-05-24 | Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Paul [D-MT] | MT | D | H000344 | 34 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State: (1) make every effort to negotiate an agreement with Canada to preserve our mutual airshed, protect air resources, and maintain air quality; and (2) take whatever diplomatic actions necessary to reduce or eliminate any undesirable impact on both countries resulting from air pollution from any source. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 95-s-3136 | 95 | s | 3136 | A bill to amend section 15d of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 to provide that expenditures for pollution control facilities will be credited against required power investment return payments and repayments. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-23 | 1978-05-23 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 2 | Amends the Tennessee Valley Authority Act to allow credits against required power investment return payments for expenditures for certified pollution control facilities. Requires that pollution control facilities be certified by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency as being in compliance with applicable air and water quality standards. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hconres-632 | 95 | hconres | 632 | Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency should reconsider and revise in accordance with propositions outlined in the resolution the national ambient air quality standard. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-22 | 1978-05-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Young, John [D-TX-14] | TX | D | Y000043 | 13 | Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-hjres-929 | 95 | hjres | 929 | A resolution calling for protection of international waters from further pollution. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-19 | 1978-05-19 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the President to seek an international agreement to prevent pollution of the oceans by establishing tanker safety criteria. | 2024-08-01T19:57:28Z | |
| 95-hconres-627 | 95 | hconres | 627 | A resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-18 | 1978-05-18 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 8 | Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National ambient air quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the national ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidants; and (3) resonable air pollution control measures be applied during such reconsideration. | 2024-08-01T19:55:54Z | |
| 95-sconres-87 | 95 | sconres | 87 | A concurrent resolution relating to the national air quality standard for photochemical oxidants. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-18 | 1978-05-18 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 1 | Expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the Congress intended the National air ambient quality standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency EPA pursuant to the Clean Air Act and subsequent amendments to be reasonable and attainable; (2) the EPA reconsider and revise the National ambient air quality standards for photochemical oxidents, and (3) reasonable air pollution control measures be applied during such consideration. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-12633 | 95 | hr | 12633 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-09 | 1978-05-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 12 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments - Title I: Toxic Substances Injury Assistance - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States for up to 75 percent of the amounts paid by such States in toxic substances injury assistance to qualified individuals and businesses. Stipulates that priority shall be given in granting assistance to actions principally involving polybrominated biphenyls. Imposes conditions upon applicants for assistance under this title. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States for the establishment and operation of medical programs designed to monitor adverse effects of chemical substances. Authorizes the Administrator to make payments to individuals for actual medical expenses incurred as a result of exposure to injurious chemical substances. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979, to the Administrator for grants and payments under this title. Title II: Authorization for Appropriations - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under such Act to $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. | 2025-09-02T17:10:39Z | |
| 95-hr-12499 | 95 | hr | 12499 | Pollution Control Facilities Tax Incentives Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-02 | 1978-05-02 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000230 | 0 | Pollution Control Facilities Tax Incentives Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to elect a 12-month amortization period or an additional ten percent investment tax credit for new pollution control facilities. | 2025-09-02T17:10:35Z | |
| 95-hr-12441 | 95 | hr | 12441 | A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the authorization of appropriations contained in such Act. | Environmental Protection | 1978-05-01 | 1978-06-12 | Measure failed of passage in House under suspension of rules, roll call #438 (190-188). | House | Rep. Eckhardt, Bob [D-TX-8] | TX | D | E000035 | 0 | Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase from $16,200,000 to $50,000,000 the authorization of appropriations for fiscal year 1979 to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for carrying out specified provisions of such Act. | 2024-08-01T20:05:44Z | |
| 95-hr-12406 | 95 | hr | 12406 | Rural Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-26 | 1978-04-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] | OK | D | R000268 | 0 | Rural Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:10:32Z | |
| 95-hr-12249 | 95 | hr | 12249 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-20 | 1978-04-20 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | A000195 | 4 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:10:25Z | |
| 95-hr-12225 | 95 | hr | 12225 | Clean Lakes Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-19 | 1978-04-19 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2] | MN | R | H000012 | 4 | Clean Lakes Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: (1) to transfer authority to approve a State plan for fresh water lake pollution control and to financially assist such plan from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Secretary of the Army acting through the Chief of Engineers; and (2) to authorize the Secretary to enter into agreements with any State or public agency to carry out one or more projects to demonstrate methods and techniques for the elimination or control of pollution within lakes. States that Federal participation in such projects shall be 100 percent of the cost. | 2025-09-02T17:10:28Z | |
| 95-hr-12113 | 95 | hr | 12113 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to clean lakes. | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-13 | 1978-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] | NH | R | C000512 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to transfer from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Secretary of the Army, the approval and financial assistance functions with respect to certain clean lake projects. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to enter into agreements with States for demonstration projects related to water pollution. Directs such demonstration projects to be conducted at the following locations in New Hampshire: Blackwater Bay, Cummings Meadow Pond, French Pond, Kezar Lake, Long Pond, Mascoma Lake, Otter Pond, Pearly Lake, Pennichuck Pond, Perkins Pond, Todd Lake, and Weare Reservoir. Directs the Secretary to establish a clean lakes research laboratory at Hanover, New Hampshire. | 2024-08-01T20:05:30Z | |
| 95-hr-12131 | 95 | hr | 12131 | Rural Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-13 | 1978-04-13 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2] | OK | D | R000268 | 0 | Rural Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:10:18Z | |
| 95-hr-12140 | 95 | hr | 12140 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide additional authorizations for certain operating programs under the Act. | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-13 | 1978-11-02 | Public Law 95-576. | House | Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | J000135 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to supplement previous authorizations for designated operating programs. Allows specified discharges of oil and hazardous substances into or upon the navigable waters of the United States or the contiguous zone which are determined to be in full compliance with the conditions of a permit or application for a permit issued pursuant to such Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress on procedures to achieve a higher standard of care in the management and movement of hazardous substances by all parties. Includes within such report limits of liability and third party damages liability, penalties and fees, and spill prevention plans. Prohibits the discharge of such pollutants in such quantities as may be harmful to the public health or welfare of the United States as determined by the President. Stipulates that any person in charge of a vessel or an onshore facility must report to the Coast Guard any illegal discharge of oil or an hazardous substance if such person is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States at the time of such discharge. Subjects any owner, operator, or person in charge of a vessel or an offshore facility who is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States at the time of such discharge to a penalty of up to $5,000 for each violation. Authorizes the Administrator (1) to commence a civil action in a Federal district court against any such persons and (2) to impose a penalty based on consideration of size of the business, the effect of a penalty on business, the gravity of the violation, and the nature, extent, and degree of success to minimize or mitigate the effects of the discharge. States that the penalty shall not exceed $50,000 unless the discharge was the result of willful negligence or misconduct on the part of the owner, operator, or person in charge, in which case the penalty shall not exceed $250,000. Stipulates that any cost of removal of… | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hjres-849 | 95 | hjres | 849 | A resolution calling for protection of international waters from further pollution. | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-12 | 1978-04-12 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 1 | Directs the President to seek an international agreement to prevent pollution of the oceans by establishing tanker safety criteria. | 2024-08-01T19:57:23Z | |
| 95-s-2896 | 95 | s | 2896 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act. | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-12 | 1978-04-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 0 | Amends the Endangered Species Act to permit certain Federal actions which will affect the critical habitats of endangered species where the responsible party has (1) demonstrated to the Governor of the affected State that the impact of the action can be mitigated by modifications to the habitat which are not adverse, or (2) made all practical efforts to eliminate significant adverse impacts. States that the Governor may allow any such action to proceed, regardless of the adverse impact on critical habitats, if the benefits of the action outweigh the possible biological costs. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-s-2899 | 95 | s | 2899 | Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1978 | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-12 | 1978-11-10 | Public Law 95-632. | Senate | Sen. Culver, John C. [D-IA] | IA | D | C000979 | 5 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1804) Endangered Species Act Amendments - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to set forth procedures to be followed by the Secretary of the Interior and other Federal agencies in reviewing agency actions to assure that such actions do not jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Establishes a procedure for the application for and review of an exemption from the prohibition against agency actions which jeopardize endangered or threatened species or critical habitat. Provides that upon receipt of an application for such exemption the Secretary of the Interior shall notify the Governor of each State affected and request the Governors to recommend individuals to be appointed to a review board established pursuant to this Act, which will initially consider such applications and to the Endangered Species Committee, established by this Act, which shall review such applications if the review board determines that an irresolvable conflict exists. Defines "irresolvable conflict" as a situation in which the completion of agency action would jeopardize the continued existence of an endangered or threatened species or harm critical habitat. States that a review board shall consist of three members: (1) one appointed by the Secretary; (2) one appointed by the President after consideration of any recommendations received from Governors of affected States; and (3) an administrative law judge. Stipulates that any determination by such board that an irresolvable conflict does not exist or that the applicant has not carried out specified responsibilities shall be considered final agency action. Stipulates that if the board determines that an irresolvable conflict does exist the board shall submit to the Committee a report containing specified information. States that the Committee shall be composed of seven members: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture; (2) the Secretary… | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-s-2900 | 95 | s | 2900 | Oil Spill Liability Fund and Compensation Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-12 | 1978-04-12 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] | ME | D | M001121 | 3 | Oil Spill Liability Fund and Compensation Act - Imposes liability for the illegal discharge of oil or other hazardous substances. Permits, as a defense to such liability, proof that the discharge was solely caused by an act of God, an act of war, negligence on the part of the United States, or an act or omission of a third party. Imposes liability for all costs incurred in cleanup, damages for economic loss or loss of natural resources, and other specified losses including direct or indirect loss of taxes, royalties, rental, or net profits due governments for a maximum of one year. Establishes limits to the liability of offending parties. Waives such limits upon a showing of willful negligence or failure to provide all reasonable cooperation with cleanup crews. Permits the President to establish maximum limits of liability in specified instances. Establishes, in the U.S. Treasury, an Oil Spill Liability Fund. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to collect a fee, to be paid into the Fund, on all oil shipped to or from the United States. Provides for civil penalties for failure to pay or collect fees required by this Act. Permits the President, at any time the Fund is inadequate to meet its obligations, to issue notes or other obligations to cover such obligations. Directs the President to use the moneys in the fund to pay costs in excess of those assessed offending parties, to pay claims where the offending party is unknown, and for other specified purposes. Provides that payment of any claim by the Fund shall entitle the Federal Government to all rights of subrogation arising from such payment. Prohibits use of the Fund for damages caused by gross negligence or willful misconduct. Requires a showing of financial responsibility for specified vessels of over 300 tons gross weight. Provides for the seizure of oil or other hazardous cargoes found aboard vessels in navigable waters of the United States without proof of financial responsibility. Directs owners or operators of onshore or offshore facilities of a… | 2025-09-02T17:14:07Z | |
| 95-hjres-843 | 95 | hjres | 843 | Joint resolution calling for protection of international waters from further pollution. | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-11 | 1978-04-11 | Referred to House Committee on International Relations. | House | Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2] | VA | R | W000406 | 7 | Directs the President to seek an international agreement to prevent pollution of the oceans by establishing tanker safety criteria. | 2024-08-01T19:57:23Z | |
| 95-hr-11967 | 95 | hr | 11967 | Consumer Emergency Safe Drinking Water Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-04-10 | 1978-04-10 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Heckler, Margaret M. [R-MA-10] | MA | R | H000440 | 0 | Consumer Emergency Safe Drinking Water Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to any State, municipality, or interstate or intermunicipal agency for the purchase, construction, or modification of drinking water treatment facilities which are part of an eligible water systen. Defines an "eligible water system" to mean any water system which is publicly owned and which serves 60,000 or fewer individuals. Permits the Administrator to make such grants only if such grant: (1) is necessary to enable an eligible water system to meet a national primary drinking water standard; (2) takes into account such areawide and regional planning for the provision of drinking water as the Administrator deems appropriate; (3) conforms to all applicable State and local law; and (4) is designed to meet the present, and reasonable anticipated, needs to be served by the system. Authorizes grants for up to 75 percent of the total cost of purchase, construction, or modification of any facility. | 2025-09-02T17:10:14Z | |
| 95-hr-11719 | 95 | hr | 11719 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the approval of revisions of implementation plans for standards in air quality control regions. | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-22 | 1978-03-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Byron, Goodloe E. [D-MD-6] | MD | D | B001221 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to provide that a revision of an implementation plan concerning standards of air quality control in an air quality control region will have met the requirements of the Act where ambient air monitoring for four consecutive quarters (prior to the publication of proposed rulemaking on the revision) of operation at emission levels contemplated by the revision has recorded no violation of primary or secondary ambient air quality standards for the pollutants affected by the revision within the area significantly affected by the revision, unless demonstrated that such monitoring was substantially inadequate to measure compliance with such standards. | 2024-08-01T20:05:14Z | |
| 95-hr-11481 | 95 | hr | 11481 | A bill to extend the authorization for appropriations to carry out the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-13 | 1978-03-13 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 2 | Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to extend the authorization for appropriations for fiscal years 1979 and 1980. | 2024-08-01T20:05:01Z | |
| 95-hr-11406 | 95 | hr | 11406 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-09 | 1978-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | A000195 | 24 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:09:55Z | |
| 95-hr-11407 | 95 | hr | 11407 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-09 | 1978-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | A000195 | 3 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:09:55Z | |
| 95-hr-11414 | 95 | hr | 11414 | Clean Lakes Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-09 | 1978-03-09 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2] | MN | R | H000012 | 0 | Clean Lakes Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act: (1) to transfer authority to approve a State plan for fresh water lake pollution control and to financially assist such plan from the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to the Secretary of the Army acting through the Chief of Engineers; and (2) to authorize the Secretary to enter into agreements with any State or public agency to carry out one or more projects to demonstrate methods and techniques for the elimination or control of pollution within lakes. States that Federal participation in such projects shall be 100 percent of the cost. States that at least one such project shall be conducted at Albert Lea Lake, Albert Lea, Minnesota, and at lakes near Fairmont, Minnesota. | 2025-09-02T17:09:57Z | |
| 95-hr-11396 | 95 | hr | 11396 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require proof that the discharge of pollutants into the navigable waters is not harmful to the public health and welfare or to the environment. | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-08 | 1978-03-08 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-2] | OH | D | L000508 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require that all parties receive the prior approval of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency before discharging pollutants into navigable waters. Places the burden of proof on the party seeking to discharge pollutants to show that such discharge will not be harmful to the public health and welfare or to the environment. | 2024-08-01T20:04:59Z | |
| 95-hr-11302 | 95 | hr | 11302 | Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1979 | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-06 | 1978-10-18 | Public Law 95-477. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 7 | (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 95-1593) Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities for fiscal year 1979. Specifies amounts authorized for programs concerning water quality, pesticides, water supply, toxic substances, radiation, air quality, solid waste, noise control, and intermedia activities. Prohibits transfer of funds, above a specified amount, without prior written approval by the appropriate Congressional committees or the lapse of 30 legislative days after the transmittal, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate, of a written report containing a full and complete statement concerning the nature of the transfer and the reason therefor. Declares that the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall continue to be responsible for conducting full-scale demonstrations of energy-related pollution control technologies necessary to fulfill the provisions of the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and other pertinent statutes; and directs the Administrator to continue to conduct such demonstrations. Prohibits the transfer to the Department of Energy of energy-related environmental control projects which were authorized to be administered by the Environmental Protection Agency in fiscal year 1978. Authorizes funds for grants concerning long-term environmental research. Authorizes funds for a study and report, to be conducted outside the Federal Government, concerning the coordination of the Federal Government's effort in environmental research, development and demonstration and the application of the results of such efforts. Requires that such report be submitted to the President, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Congress within two years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes funds for grants to support and encou… | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-11258 | 95 | hr | 11258 | Pollution Control Facilities Tax Incentives Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-03-02 | 1978-03-02 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14] | OH | D | S000230 | 0 | Pollution Control Facilities Tax Incentives Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers to elect a 12-month amortization period or an additional ten percent investment tax credit for new pollution control facilities. | 2025-09-02T17:09:53Z | |
| 95-hr-11199 | 95 | hr | 11199 | Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-02-28 | 1978-02-28 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 7 | Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protection Agency for environmental research, development, and demonstration activities for fiscal year 1979. Specifies amounts authorized for programs concerning air quality, water quality, water supply, pesticides, solid waste, toxic substances, radiation, energy, program management and support, and interdisciplinary activities. Prohibits transfer of funds, above a specified amount, without prior written approval by the appropriate Congressional committees or the lapse of 30 legislative days after the transmittal to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate, of a written report containing a full and complete statement concerning the nature and reason of the transfer. Authorizes funds for grants concerning long-term environmental research programs at universities and other research institutions. Authorizes funds to implement the air quality study authorized by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977. Authorizes funds for a study and report, to be conducted outside the Federal government, concerning the coordination of the Federal government's efforts in environmental research, development and demonstration and the application of the results of such efforts. Requires that such report be submitted to the President, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Congress within two years after the enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for use by the National Bureau of Standards for research in the area of environmental measurement and for development of specifications for recovered materials. Requires the Administrator to timely make available to the appropriate Congressional committees all reports relevant to the agency's program of research, development, and demonstration. Directs the Administrator to annually review the environmental control technology research, development, and demonstration activities of the Department of En… | 2025-09-02T17:09:50Z | |
| 95-hr-10884 | 95 | hr | 10884 | A bill to authorize appropriations to the Council on Environmental Quality for fiscal years 1979, 1980, and 1981. | Environmental Protection | 1978-02-09 | 1978-06-26 | Public law 95-300. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 7 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 95-876) Amends the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 to authorize the appropriation of $2,126,000 for fiscal year 1979, and $3,000,000 each year for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, for the operations of the Office of Environmental Quality and the Council on Environmental Quality. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-s-2500 | 95 | s | 2500 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act in order to limit the information which may be obtained pursuant to such Act. | Environmental Protection | 1978-02-06 | 1978-02-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR] | AR | D | B001057 | 9 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to information to be supplied to the Environmental Protection Agency by owners and operators of any point source to restrict such information to matters that are necessarily and directly involved in carrying out the provisions of the Act. Excludes from required information financial statements or similar comprehensive financial information, investment data, tax information, or general production costs. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-10714 | 95 | hr | 10714 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act | Environmental Protection | 1978-02-02 | 1978-02-02 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] | IL | R | A000195 | 0 | Small Town Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to small public water systems for the purpose of enabling such systems to meet national primary drinking water regulations. | 2025-09-02T17:09:31Z | |
| 95-hr-10570 | 95 | hr | 10570 | A bill to amend the Environmental Education Act to extend the authorizations of appropriations for carrying out the provisions of such Act, and for other purposes. | Environmental Protection | 1978-01-26 | 1978-02-22 | Referred to Senate Committee on Human Resources. | House | Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] | IN | D | B000736 | 10 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Education and Labor with amendment, H. Rept. 95-885) Amends the Environmental Education Act to authorize to be appropriated $5,000,000 for fiscal year 1979, $7,000,000 for 1980, $9,000,000 for 1981, $11,000,000 for 1982, and $13,000,000 for 1983. Permits the Commissioner of Education to use such funds as are appropriated under this Act for multiple-year funding of projects. Abolishes the Advisory Council on Environmental Education. | 2025-07-21T19:44:15Z | |
| 95-hr-10378 | 95 | hr | 10378 | A bill to amend the Clear Air Act to eliminate, with respect to sulfur dioxide emissions, the best available control technology requirement for anthracite coal-burning facilities. | Environmental Protection | 1977-12-15 | 1977-12-15 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Flood, Daniel J. [D-PA-11] | PA | D | F000209 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to exempt anthracite coal-burning facilities, with respect to sulfur dioxide emissions, from enforcement regulations promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and from the requirement that such facilities be subject to the best available technology for the control of sulfur dioxide emissions. | 2024-08-01T20:04:07Z | |
| 95-hr-10390 | 95 | hr | 10390 | Act to Prevent Pollution From Ships | Environmental Protection | 1977-12-15 | 1977-12-15 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] | NY | D | M001098 | 3 | Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships - Implements the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973. Applies this Act to ships registered in or of the nationality of the United States or a country party to the Convention and ships registered in or of the nationality of a country not a party to the Convention travelling in all waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Exempts (1) warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned by the United States while engaged in noncommercial service, subject to standards prescribed by the appropriate Federal department and agencies, and (2) other ships specifically excluded by the convention. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to administer, enforce, and prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of the Convention and this Act, utilizing other Federal departments and agencies as necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to designate persons to issue certificates required by the Convention. Stipulates that (1) certificates shall not be issued to ships of countries not a party to the Convention, and (2) certificates issued by a participating country of the Convention shall be honored. Prescribes that ships required to carry a valid certificate are subject to inspection. Directs the Secretary to ascertain any ship required to have a certificate which either does not have one on board or has a condition or condition of equipment in disagreement with the certificate until such ship can proceed to sea without harming the marine environment. Allows any person whose ship is detained to petition the Secretary. Permits compensation for any loss or damage suffered by a ship unreasonably detained or delayed. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to establish regulations for determining the adequacy of reception facilities of a port or terminal and to issue certificates indicating such facilities for receiving residues and mixtures containing oil or no… | 2025-09-02T17:09:22Z | |
| 95-s-2380 | 95 | s | 2380 | A bill to amend the Intervention on the High Seas Act to implement the Protocol Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances Other Than Oil, 1973. | Environmental Protection | 1977-12-15 | 1978-06-26 | Public law 95-302. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 188) Amends the Intervention on the High Seas Act to enable the United States to take necessary action on the high seas, in accordance with the provisions of the International Convention Relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties, 1969, and protocol, to prevent, mitigate, or eliminate the pollution of the Sea by convention oil or of the sea or atmosphere by a substance other then convention oil, by a foreign flag or United States vessel. Permits the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Commerce, to determine additional substances, other than those enumerated in the protocol, which are liable to create a hazard to human health, to harm living resources, to damage amenities, or to interfere with other legitimate uses of the sea. Requires the United States, in adherence to the protocol, when taking intervention action for an unlisted substance, to establish that at the time of intervention the substance could reasonable pose a grave and imminent danger analogous to that posed by a substance listed in the protocol. Authorizes the Secretary to propose, and the President to accept, amendments to the list of substances other than convention oil in accordance with article III of the protocol. | 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z | |
| 95-s-2346 | 95 | s | 2346 | Act to Prevent Pollution From Ships | Environmental Protection | 1977-12-06 | 1977-12-06 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 1 | Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships - Implements the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973. Applies this Act to ships registered in or of the nationality of the United States or a country party to the Convention and ships registered in or of the nationality of a country not a party to the Convention travelling in all waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Exempts (1) warships, naval auxiliaries or other ships owned by the United States while engaged in noncommercial service, subject to standards prescribed by the appropriate Federal department and agencies, and (2) other ships specifically excluded by the Convention. Authorizes the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to administer, enforce, and prescribe regulations to carry out the provisions of the Convention and this Act, utilizing other Federal departments and agencies as necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to designate persons to issue certificates required by the Convention. Stipulates that (1) certificates shall not be issued to ships of countries not a party to the Convention, and (2) certificates issued by a participating country of the Convention shall be honored. Prescribes that ships required to carry a valid certificate are subject to inspection. Directs the Secretary to ascertain any ship required to have a certificate which either does not have one on board or has a condition in disagreement with the certificate until such ship can proceed to sea without harming the marine environment. Allows any person whose ship is detained to petition the Secretary. Permits compensation for any loss or damage suffered by a ship unreasonably detained or delayed. Directs the Secretary, after consultation with the Environmental Protection Agency, to establish regulations for determining the adequacy of reception facilities of a port or terminal and to issue certificates indicating such facilities for receiving residues and mixtures containing oil or noxious liquid substances from… | 2025-09-02T17:13:48Z | |
| 95-hr-9947 | 95 | hr | 9947 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1977-11-03 | 1977-11-03 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 1 | Toxic Substances Control Act Amendments - Title I: Toxic Substances Injury Assistance - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to States for up to 75 percent of the amounts paid by such States in toxic substances injury assistance to qualified individuals and businesses. Stipulates that priority shall be given in granting assistance to actions principally involving polybrominated biphenyls. Imposes conditions upon applicants for assistance under this title. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States for the establishment and operation of medical programs designed to monitor adverse effects of chemical substances. Authorizes the Administrator to make payments to individuals for actual medical expenses incurred as a result of exposure to injurious chemical substances. Authorizes the appropriation of $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1977, 1978, and 1979, to the Administrator for grants and payments under this title. Title II: Authorization for Appropriations - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase the amounts authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under such Act to $50,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1979. | 2025-09-02T17:09:10Z | |
| 95-hr-9782 | 95 | hr | 9782 | A bill to amend section 206 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to reimbursement for certain publicly owned sewage collection systems. | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-27 | 1977-10-27 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38] | NY | R | K000086 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reimburse States for the cost of certain sewage collection system projects. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2024-08-01T20:03:45Z | |
| 95-hr-9616 | 95 | hr | 9616 | Toxic Substance Pollution Victim Compensation Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-18 | 1977-10-18 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17] | MI | D | B000862 | 0 | Toxic Substance Pollution Victim Compensation Act - Establishes as an independent agency of the Federal Government, the Administrative Board for Compensation of Victims of Toxic Substance Pollution (hereinafter referred to as the ABC). Sets forth the powers and duties of the ABC regarding the compilation and dissemination of data on deaths, diseases, and injuries related to toxic substances, the designation of toxic substances and diseases related thereto, the procedure for compensating victims of toxic substance pollution, and the promulgation of rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Establishes the Office of the Ombudsman for Compensation of Victims of Toxic Substance Pollution. Sets forth the powers and duties of the Ombudsman regarding complaint procedures, compulsory process, investigations, and recommendations to the ABC concerning its rules, regulations, findings, and compensation awards. Directs the Internal Revenue Service to collect a pollution charge from each manufacturer of a toxic substance to be used to defray the costs of operating the ABC and the Office of the Ombudsman. Directs the ABC to establish risk levels for each toxic substance, and to correlate a graduated pollution levy to the established risk categories. Exempts Federal agencies and the United States Armed Forces from such pollution levels. Entitles victims of toxic substance pollution, or the survivors of such victims, to specified compensation, medical benefits, rehabilitation services, and disability or death benefits. Directs the ABC to authorize specific physicians in every State to report cases of toxic substance poisoning, maintain certain records, post a list of toxic substance related diseases, and participate in specialized training and conferences. Imposes strict liability on manufacturers of toxic substances for injuries resulting from toxic substance pollution. Requires the ABC to promulgate, through rules and regulations, forms and procedures for the filing of claims regarding symptoms re… | 2025-09-02T17:09:00Z | |
| 95-hr-9557 | 95 | hr | 9557 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-13 | 1977-10-13 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 5 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from making certain grants relating to wastewater treatment unless the grant applicant has (1) studied and evaluated methods for eliminating pollutants and (2) analyzed potential recreation and open space opportunities in planning treatment works. Requires the Administrator to encourage waste treatment processes which will reduce total energy requirements. Sets forth the Federal grant share for construction of State treatment works. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the technical evaluation of the operation of treatment works, personnel training, and the dissemination of information. Permits States to modify priority lists regarding the needs for construction of waste treatment works to give higher priority for certain grants involving the Federal share of the cost of preparing construction drawings and erecting treatment works which comply with the guidelines promulgated under the Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for certain treatment works if the life-cycle cost of such treatment works does not exceed the life-cycle cost of the most cost-effective alternative by more than 15 percent. Directs the Administrator to operate a program of public information program on recycling and reuse of wastewater. Requires the Administrator to promulgate guidelines for identifying and evaluating demonstrated new and innovative wastewater treatment processes. Directs the Administrator to develop a program of cooperation for utilizing wastewater control systems of Federal facilities. Prohibits the construction of new facilities for wastewater treatment at Federal facilities if alternative methods, utilizing innovative processes, are not used. | 2025-09-02T17:08:59Z | |
| 95-hr-9514 | 95 | hr | 9514 | National Oil Recycling Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-12 | 1977-10-12 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-36] | NY | D | L000556 | 0 | National Oil Recycling Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the disposal of used oil produced by Federal Government activities and to encourage the recycling of used oil. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a program of public education on the recycling of used lubricating oil. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States which submit acceptable waste oil management plans in accordance with prescribed criteria. Imposes monetary limitations on the amount of such grants. Stipulates that this Act shall not preempt stricter State controls over recycled oil. Requires that automobile oil packaged for sale to consumers be sold in resalable containers with a mandatory 30-cent refund value for each container. Prohibits restrictive covenants designed to discourage the recycling of used oil. Imposes a fine of $50,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of such prohibition. Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to establish a program of research to improve the performance and marketability of recycled oil. Requires the development of performance standards and testing standards designed to compare the performance of recycled oil with new oil. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit annual reports to Congress containing information on the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the mandatory licensing of patent rights where necessary to accomplish this Act's purposes. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980 to carry out the various programs authorized by this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:08:56Z | |
| 95-hr-9491 | 95 | hr | 9491 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-11 | 1977-10-11 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 7 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from making certain grants relating to wastewater treatment unless the grant applicant has (1) studied and evaluated methods for eliminating pollutants and (2) analyzed potential recreation and open space opportunities in planning treatment works. Requires the Administrator to encourage waste treatment processes which will reduce total energy requirements. Sets forth the Federal grant share for construction of State treatment works. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the technical evaluation of the operation of treatment works, personnel training, and the dissemination of information. Permits States to modify priority lists regarding the needs for construction of waste treatment works to give higher priority for certain grants involving the Federal share of the cost of preparing construction drawings and erecting treatment works which comply with the guidelines promulgated under the Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for certain treatment works if the life-cycle cost of such treatment works does not exceed the life-cycle cost of the most cost-effective alternative by more than 15 percent. Directs the Administrator to operate a program of public information program on recycling and reuse of wastewater. Requires the Administrator to promulgate guidelines for identifying and evaluating demonstrated new and innovative wastewater treatment processes. Directs the Administrator to develop a program of cooperation for utilizing wastewater control systems of Federal facilities. Prohibits the construction of new facilities for wastewater treatment at Federal facilities if alternative methods, utilizing innovative processes, are not used. | 2025-09-02T17:08:54Z | |
| 95-hr-9464 | 95 | hr | 9464 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-06 | 1977-10-06 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 14 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from making certain grants relating to wastewater treatment unless the grant applicant has (1) studied and evaluated methods for eliminating pollutants and (2) analyzed potential recreation and open space opportunities in planning treatment works. Requires the Administrator to encourage waste treatment processes which will reduce total energy requirements. Sets forth the Federal grant share for construction of State treatment works. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the technical evaluation of the operation of treatment works, personnel training, and the dissemination of information. Permits States to modify priority lists regarding the needs for construction of waste treatment works to give higher priority for certain grants involving the Federal share of the cost of preparing construction drawings and erecting treatment works which comply with the guidelines promulgated under the Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for certain treatment works if the life-cycle cost of such treatment works does not exceed the life-cycle cost of the most cost-effective alternative by more than 15 percent. Directs the Administrator to operate a program of public information program on recycling and reuse of wastewater. Requires the Administrator to promulgate guidelines for identifying and evaluating demonstrated new and innovative wastewater treatment processes. Directs the Administrator to develop a program of cooperation for utilizing wastewater control systems of Federal facilities. Prohibits the construction of new facilities for wastewater treatment at Federal facilities if alternative methods, utilizing innovative processes, are not used. | 2025-09-02T17:08:54Z | |
| 95-hr-9430 | 95 | hr | 9430 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-10-04 | 1977-10-04 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 0 | Wastewater Reuse and Recycle and Innovative Technology Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from making certain grants relating to wastewater treatment unless the grant applicant has (1) studied and evaluated methods for eliminating pollutants and (2) analyzed potential recreation and open space opportunities in planning treatment works. Requires the Administrator to encourage waste treatment processes which will reduce total energy requirements. Sets forth the Federal grant share for construction of State treatment works. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for the technical evaluation of the operation of treatment works, personnel training, and the dissemination of information. Permits States to modify priority lists regarding the needs for construction of waste treatment works to give higher priority for certain grants involving the Federal share of the cost of preparing construction drawings and erecting treatment works which comply with the guidelines promulgated under the Act. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants for certain treatment works if the life-cycle cost of such treatment works does not exceed the life-cycle cost of the most cost-effective alternative by more than 15 percent. Directs the Administrator to operate a program of public information program on recycling and reuse of wastewater. Requires the Administrator to promulgate guidelines for identifying and evaluating demonstrated new and innovative wastewater treatment processes. Directs the Administrator to develop a program of cooperation for utilizing wastewater control systems of Federal facilities. Prohibits the construction of new facilities for wastewater treatment at Federal facilities if alternative methods, utilizing innovative processes, are not used. | 2025-09-02T17:08:53Z | |
| 95-hr-9291 | 95 | hr | 9291 | A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exempt antique articles composed in whole or in part of endangered species or threatened species from the importation prohibitions in such act. | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-26 | 1977-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] | LA | D | B000592 | 1 | Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit the importation of articles composed of endangered or threatened species of such articles are eligible for classification as antiques under the Tariff Schedules. | 2024-08-01T20:03:12Z | |
| 95-hr-9211 | 95 | hr | 9211 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-20 | 1977-09-20 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Clausen, Don H. [R-CA-2] | CA | R | C000475 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from making grants to States or municipalities for treatment works unless the grant applicant has demonstrated to the Administrator that it has studied and evaluated new waste water treatment processes and methods of joint treatment systems for municipal and industrial waste. Increases the Federal share of grants for certain treatment works. Directs the Administrator to publish guidelines for identifying and evaluating new wastewater treatment processes. Limits the amount of funds which may be expended by States for increasing grants for construction of treatment works. | 2024-08-01T20:03:09Z | |
| 95-s-2083 | 95 | s | 2083 | Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-12 | 1978-10-05 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6803 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Magnuson, Warren G. [D-WA] | WA | D | M000053 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6803 passed in lieu) Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation Act - Establishes the general standard with certain exceptions, that an owner, operator, or insurer of a vessel or a facility which is the source of, or poses an imminent threat of, a discharge of oil or hazardous substance shall be jointly, severally, and strictly liable for all damages and cleanup costs resulting therefrom. Specifies liability limits, except in cases of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or refusal to cooperate, for ships and other vessels. Permits the President to adjust, within certain limits, levels of liability or financial responsibility for specified facilities, if the President determines that certain such levels required by this Act will have either a significant adverse impact on small business enterprises or a significant anti-competitive impact. Requires the President to notify the appropriate committees of Congress of the intention to propose such rule or regulation change before publication, including a justification of such change and the views of the Federal Trade Commission on the matter. Imposes liability on third parties who solely cause a discharge. Permits foreign nations or foreign citizens to make claims for compensation under certain circumstances. Establishes the Oil Spill Liability Fund in the United States Treasury to be administered jointly by the President and the Secretary of the Treasury for the purpose of paying for otherwise uncompensated losses resulting from oil pollution. Establishes a Hazardous Substances Liability Fund and directs the President to establish an interagency task force to study the size and method of financing such a fund. Enumerates the sources of moneys to be deposited in the Oil Spill Liability Fund including a fee, not in excess of three cents, to be imposed on each barrel of oil received at any refinery, or at any terminal for export from or entry into the United States. Authorizes the Secretary to modify the fee w… | 2025-09-02T17:13:35Z | |
| 95-hr-8962 | 95 | hr | 8962 | A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act for the purpose of prohibiting the use of the chemical dibromochloropropane. | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-08 | 1977-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12] | MI | D | B000619 | 0 | Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to prohibit the distribution, sale, shipment, manufacture, or use of the chemical dibromochloropropane. | 2024-08-01T20:02:56Z | |
| 95-hr-8967 | 95 | hr | 8967 | Oil Spill Removal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-08 | 1977-09-08 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] | PA | D | E000043 | 9 | Oil Spill Removal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Oil Spill Removal Research, Development, and Demonstration Project to promote basic and applied research and development of oil spill control and removal technology. Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to transfer similar programs to the Project from other Federal agencies, including those functions currently performed by the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Stipulates that the authority granted by this Act shall terminate on September 30, 1983. Directs the Administrator to make grants to institutions of higher learning for programs relating to oil spill removal problems. Directs the Administrator to encourage participation by small business concerns in oil spill removal research through planning grants and loan guarantees. Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on activities undertaken pursuant to this act. | 2025-09-02T17:08:36Z | |
| 95-hr-8954 | 95 | hr | 8954 | A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended. | Environmental Protection | 1977-09-07 | 1977-09-07 | Referred to House Committee on Agriculture. | House | Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1] | NE | R | T000234 | 2 | Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to revise procedures for the registration of pesticides with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Authorizes the Administrator to waive certain data requirements of the Act pertaining to the efficacy of a pesticide. Authorizes the Administrator to conditionally register or amend the registration of a pesticide substantially similar to any currently registered pesticide. Authorizes the Administrator to conditionally amend the registration of a pesticide to permit additional uses, and to conditionally register a pesticide containing an active ingredient not contained in any currently registered pesticide for a period reasonably sufficient for the generation and submission of required data. Permits the classification of pesticides prior to registration. Sets forth the procedure for changing the classification of a registered pesticide from restricted to general use. Requires the Administrator to authorize any State to issue an experimental use permit for a pesticide. Permits the Administrator to consider restricting a pesticide's use as an alternative to cancellation. Sets forth the procedure for cancellation of conditional registrations. Revises the trade secrets provision of the Act to require the applicant to clearly mark and submit separately any data which such applicator considers to be trade secrets or commercial or financial information. Requires such applicant to submit an unmarked summary of each compilation of data marked as trade secrets or commercial or financial information. Sets forth revised disclosure procedures. Includes Indian tribes within the provisions of the Act relating to cooperative agreements with the Administrator for training and enforcement programs. Directs the Administrator to exempt certain pesticides from regulations promulgated under the Act. Requires the Administrator to delegate to the States the primary responsibility for the enforcement of pesticide use violations under the Act. | 2024-08-01T20:02:56Z | |
| 95-hr-8823 | 95 | hr | 8823 | Ocean Pollution Environmental Research and Development Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-08-05 | 1977-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36] | CA | D | B000918 | 11 | Ocean Pollution Environmental Research and Development Act - Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to prepare a comprehensive annual plan for ocean pollution environmental research and development to be submitted to Congress and the President. Establishes procedures for interagency coordination of existing ocean-related programs. Authorizes the Administrator to provide financial assistance in the form of grants and contracts for additional ocean pollution research and development activities. Directs the Administrator to establish an oil spill research and development program. Directs the Administrator and the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct a study of the practicality of utilizing oil spill removal technologies developed under such Act by Federal agencies. Directs the Administrator to submit an annual report of activities under this Act to Congress and the President. Authorizes the appropriation of $5,000,000 to the Administrator for fiscal year 1979 to carry out the purposes of this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:08:31Z | |
| 95-hr-8909 | 95 | hr | 8909 | National Oil Recycling Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-08-05 | 1977-08-05 | Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology. | House | Rep. Vanik, Charles A. [D-OH-22] | OH | D | V000047 | 9 | National Oil Recycling Act - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to direct the Administrator of General Services and the Secretary of Defense to prohibit the disposal of used oil produced by Federal Government activities and to encourage the recycling of used oil. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a program of public education on the recycling of used lubricating oil. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States which submit acceptable waste oil management plans in accordance with prescribed criteria. Imposes monetary limitations on the amount of such grants. Stipulates that this Act shall not preempt stricter State controls over recycled oil. Requires that automobile oil packaged for sale to consumers be sold in resalable containers with a mandatory 30-cent refund value for each container. Prohibits restrictive covenants designed to discourage the recycling of used oil. Imposes a fine of $50,000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year for violations of such prohibition. Directs the Administrator of Energy Research and Development to establish a program of research to improve the performance and marketability of recycled oil. Requires the development of performance standards and testing standards designed to compare the performance of recycled oil with new oil. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit annual reports to Congress containing information on the implementation of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes the mandatory licensing of patent rights where necessary to accomplish this Act's purposes. Imposes criminal penalties for violation of the provisions of this Act. Authorizes appropriations through fiscal year 1980 to carry out the various programs authorized by this Act. | 2025-09-02T17:08:39Z | |
| 95-s-1985 | 95 | s | 1985 | A bill to expedite action on certain permits by the Secretary of the Army. | Environmental Protection | 1977-08-02 | 1977-08-02 | Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 0 | Amends the Refuse Act of 1899, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of the Army to act on applications for permits for discharges under such Acts within 90 days. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 95-hr-8657 | 95 | hr | 8657 | Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Amendments | Environmental Protection | 1977-08-01 | 1977-08-01 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Findley, Paul [R-IL-20] | IL | R | F000123 | 0 | Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Amendments - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to require that new hazardous waste management facilities be located on suitable public lands in accordance with prescribed conditions and criteria. Requires the Administrator to hold public hearings in the affected locality prior to issuance of permits for hazardous waste facilities. | 2025-09-02T17:08:28Z | |
| 95-hr-8681 | 95 | hr | 8681 | A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended. | Environmental Protection | 1977-08-01 | 1977-10-31 | Text inserted in H.R. 7073 as passed House. | House | Rep. Fithian, Floyd J. [D-IN-2] | IN | D | F000161 | 0 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Agriculture with amendment, H. Rept. 95-663) Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) by amending certain definitions in existing law and by adding certain new definitions. Provides that each applicant for registration of a pesticide shall file, with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, a statement which includes a full description of tests, results, and citations to data which the Administrator may consider in support of such registration. Prohibits the Administrator from using data previously submitted by an applicant for pesticide registration to support a later applicant unless the original data submitter consents, or: (1) the original data was submitted for an experimental permit or new pesticide product; (2) the data presently submitted is in support of an application to add a new use to an existing pesticide; and (3) the data is requested by the Administrator and was first submitted to support an existing registration. Requires that the original data submitter be compensated for subsequent use of such data, during the five-year period commencing upon the expiration of a period of exclusive use. Establishes procedures governing the generation of data needed to maintain existing registrations. Directs the Administrator, in establishing standards for data requirements for the registration of pesticides intended for minor uses, to: (1) make the standards commensurate with the anticipated extent and pattern of use, and the level and degree of potential exposure of man and environment to the pesticides; and (2) consider the economic factors of volume of use and extent of distribution, and the impact of the cost of meeting such requirements. Directs the Administrator to prescribe procedures for the simplified registration of pesticides. Authorizes the Administrator to conditionally register or amend registration of pesticides in accordance with prescribed criteria utilizing abbreviated procedures. Restricts… | 2024-08-01T20:02:47Z | |
| 95-hr-8605 | 95 | hr | 8605 | Chemical Emergency Response Team Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-07-28 | 1977-07-28 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-15] | MI | D | F000270 | 8 | Chemical Emergency Response Team Act - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish and maintain a Chemical Emergency Response Team within the Agency. Requires that the team be able to respond rapidly to situations where significant threats to health as the environment are posed by chemical substances. Directs the Administrator to develop a contingency plan detailing procedures to be utilized in prevention or mitigation of unreasonable risks posed by chemical substances. Establishes additional procedures governing the operation of the response team. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes for fiscal years 1978, 1979, and 1980. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to States for the development of State contingency plans to prevent or reduce risks posed by chemical substance emergency situations. Details information to be included in State contingency plans. | 2025-09-02T17:08:28Z | |
| 95-s-1952 | 95 | s | 1952 | Clean Water Act | Environmental Protection | 1977-07-28 | 1977-08-04 | Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3199 passed in lieu. | Senate | Sen. Muskie, Edmund S. [D-ME] | ME | D | M001121 | 0 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 3199 passed in lieu) Clean Water Act - Changes the title of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to the Clean Water Act. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend through fiscal year 1980 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 the Act other than those specified in (1) through (6) above. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to pay non-Federal costs of research projects in connection with approved State continuing planning process. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to municipalities in order to defray operation and maintenance costs of approved water pollution control projects. Lists priorities for Federal assistance under the treatment works design and construction grant program. Authorizes the appropriation of $3,500,000,000 for fiscal year 1977, and $4,500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1978 through 1982, for the construction grant program. Specifies a formula for allotment of such funds to States. Authorizes the Administrator to develop a comprehensive program to provide sanitation services in Alaskan villages. Authorizes additional appropriations for a study of such program and for additional Alaska village demonstration projects. Revises procedures for allocation of grants for areawide waste treatment management programs. Authorizes Federal grants for the construction of privately owned treatment works where certified by an appropriate public body and where cos… | 2025-09-02T17:13:27Z | |
| 95-hr-8521 | 95 | hr | 8521 | A bill to provide for the regulation of certain detergents in the Great Lakes region of the United States. | Environmental Protection | 1977-07-25 | 1977-07-25 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Ruppe, Philip E. [R-MI-11] | MI | R | R000512 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prohibit the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of certain detergents containing excessive amounts of phosphorus for use within the Great Lakes Region. Defines the Great Lakes Region to include the States of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Stipulates that the maximum allowable amounts of phosphorus in such detergents shall not exceed (1) 0.5 percent in the case of machine laundry detergents and household cleaning agents; (2) 11 percent in the case of machine dishwashing detergents; and (3) 20 percent in the case of chemical water conditioners for machine laundry use. Authorizes the Administrator to exempt certain cleaning or water conditioning agents where compliance is deemed unreasonable, impractical, or not feasible. Imposes civil penalties of up to $10,000 for each violation of the prohibitions contained in this Act. Stipulates that illegal agents or conditioners shall be liable to be proceeded against and condemned in United States district courts. Establishes procedures for condemnation and disposal of such illegal products. Authorizes the Administrator to make inspections within reasonable limits in order to enforce the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator to study the feasibility of applying such regulations on a nationwide basis. | 2024-08-01T20:02:43Z | |
| 95-hr-8309 | 95 | hr | 8309 | A bill authorizing certain public works on rivers for navigation. | Environmental Protection | 1977-07-14 | 1978-10-04 | Conference scheduled in House. | House | Rep. Johnson, Harold T. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | J000135 | 3 | (House agreed to Senate amendments with an amendment (Pursuant to H. Res. 1325)) =Title I: Navigation Development Act= - Authorizes the project for replacement of locks and dam 26, Mississippi River, Alton, Illinois and Missouri by constructing a new dam and lock at a location approximately two miles downstream from the existing dam in accordance with the recommendations of the Chief of Engineers in his report of July 31, 1976, at an estimated cost of $421,000,000. Makes the following inland and intracoastal waterways subject to this Act: (1) Alabama-Coosa Rivers; (2) Allegheny River; (3) Apalachicola-Chattahoochee and Flint Rivers; (4) Arkansas Rivers; (5) Atchafalaya River; (6) Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway; (7) Black Warrior-Tombigbee Rivers; (8) Columbia River; (9) Cumberland River; (10) Green and Barren Rivers; (11) Lower Mississippi River; (12) Upper Mississippi River; (13) Missouri River; (14) Ohio River; (15) Monongahela River; (16) Illinois Waterway; (17) Kanawha River; (18) Kentucky River; (19) Tennessee River; (20) Kaskaskia River; (21) Quachita-Black Rivers; (22) Pearl River; (23) White River; (24) Red River; (25) Gulf Intracoastal Waterway; and (26) Willamette River. =Title II: Tax on Fuel Used in Commercial Transportation on Island Waterways= - Imposes a tax upon any liquid used as a fuel in a vessel in commercial water transportation. Sets the level of such tax at four cents a gallon in the fiscal years 1980 and 1981 and six cents a gallon in 1982. Provides exemptions from such tax for: (1) deep draft ocean-going vessels; (2) passenger vessels; and (3) vessels used by State or local Government. =Title III: Water Resource Projects= - Water Resource Development Act - Adopts and authorizes the following works of improvement for navigation, flood control, and other purposes, to be carried out by the Secretary of the Army through the Chief of the Corps of Engineers: (1) specified bridges of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Bridges, Virginia and North Carolina; (2) Kodiak Harbor, Alask… | 2024-08-01T20:02:37Z | |
| 95-hr-8010 | 95 | hr | 8010 | A bill to amend section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to permits for dredged or fill material. | Environmental Protection | 1977-06-24 | 1977-06-24 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] | MT | R | M000139 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to stipulate that specified regulations of the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, with respect to discharges for dredged or fill material, shall remain in effect for the period ending on the day following final adjournment of the 95th Congress. | 2024-08-01T20:02:21Z | |
| 95-hr-7999 | 95 | hr | 7999 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to the definition of the term "pollutant". | Environmental Protection | 1977-06-23 | 1977-06-23 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 4 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exclude wastewaters resulting from commercial processing of seafoods from the definition of "pollutant" under such Act, except where discharges of such wastewaters from a point source will interfere with the shellfish, fish, plant, and wildlife in the area where the discharge is made. | 2024-08-01T20:02:21Z | |
| 95-hr-7934 | 95 | hr | 7934 | A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to permit the revision of certain transportation control plans. | Environmental Protection | 1977-06-22 | 1977-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. | House | Rep. Badillo, Herman [D-NY-21] | NY | D | B000025 | 0 | Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to approve revisions in State implementation plans which would suspend or eliminate provisions which curtail motor vehicle parking in urban areas. | 2024-08-01T20:02:17Z | |
| 95-hr-7949 | 95 | hr | 7949 | A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to the discharge of pollutants into open ocean waters. | Environmental Protection | 1977-06-22 | 1977-06-22 | Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. | House | Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2] | HI | D | A000069 | 0 | Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt publicly owned treatment waste facilities discharging into open ocean waters from certain effluent standards. Directs the Administrator to consider social, economic, and environmental costs in determining whether or not an exemption or modification of the standards is appropriate. | 2024-08-01T20:02:21Z |
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