legislation: 97-s-622
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| 97-s-622 | 97 | s | 622 | Export of Hazardous Wastes Control Act of 1981 | Environmental Protection | 1981-03-05 | 1981-07-30 | Committee on Banking received executive comment from State Department. Unfavorable. | Senate | Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] | HI | D | I000025 | 12 | Export of Hazardous Wastes Control Act of 1981 - Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to permit the export of hazardous wastes from the United States only pursuant to a validated export license. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to issue a license only: (1) after consultation with specified Federal officials; and (2) if the Secretary is satisfied that the importing country's government has been fully informed about, and agrees to, the shipment. Makes such conditions applicable to all exports of hazardous wastes. Directs the Secretary to list annually for Congress: (1) hazardous wastes for which validated export licenses are required; (2) the number and type of applications received for the export of such wastes; and (3) hazardous wastes for which export licenses were granted. | 2025-08-29T19:50:47Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/622 |