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97-s-3119 97 s 3119 A bill to extend until October 1, 1988, the authority for advances to the migratory bird conservation fund. Environmental Protection 1982-12-19 1982-12-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] AR D P000556 0 Extends through September 30, 1988, (currently, September 30, 1983) the authority for advances to the migratory bird conservation fund. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3119
97-s-3087 97 s 3087 Hazardous Waste Identification Improvement Act Environmental Protection 1982-12-08 1982-12-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 0 Hazardous Waste Identification Improvement Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to revise provisions relating to criteria for identification and listing of hazardous waste. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), when evaluating a petition to exclude a waste generated at a particular facility from being listed as a hazardous waste, to consider criteria other than those for which the waste was listed if the Administrator has a reasonable basis to believe that such additional criteria could cause such waste to be listed as a hazardous waste. Directs the Administrator to grant or deny such petition only after the petitioner and all interested parties have been given notice and opportunity for public hearing with respect to such additional criteria and to demonstrate whether such waste meets such criteria. Directs the Administrator to develop, and submit to the Congress by July 1, 1983, a two-year plan for: (1) revising or adding new characteristics for identifying hazardous waste; and (2) the listing of those hazardous wastes which are not so listed on the date of enactment of this Act, with a determination with respect to the listing of dioxin and certain organic and inorganic waste streams (described in a specified document) to be made prior to March 1, 1983; and (3) an evaluation of possible determinations as to the levels of certain hazardous constituents which may cause wastes to be hazardous per se. Directs the Administrator to submit progress reports on such program on January 1, 1984, and January 1, 1985, in conjunction with the submittal of the proposed budget for EPA, to the appropriate congressional committees. Provides that such amendments shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act, and required regulations shall be promulgated within 180 days after such date. 2025-08-29T19:51:51Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3087
97-s-3041 97 s 3041 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-11-15 1982-11-15 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 957. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Clean Air Act ("the Act"). Title I: Amendments Relating Primarily to Stationary Sources - Amends title I of the Act (Air Pollution Prevention and Control). Indian Tribes - Amends the definition of "air pollution control agency" to provide that any single agency designated by the tribal governing body of a federally recognized Indian tribe shall be eligible for grants for support of air pollution planning and control programs within an Indian reservation. Provides that specified funding level requirements for such grants to other agencies in each State shall not apply to grants to tribal agencies. Information for Technology Requirements - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make available to State agencies administering permit programs, and to other interested persons, guidance documents to assist such agencies in implementing requirements regarding: (1) best available control technology (BACT) for proposed new and modified major stationary sources; and (2) reasonably available control technology (RACT) for existing sources. Requires publication of such documents within one year after enactment of this Act and updating every year thereafter. Requires that such documents describe, in detail and with specified distinctions, BACT and RACT determinations made by the Administrator and State air pollution control agencies. Secondary Ambient Air Quality Standards - Makes a technical revision of requirements for national secondary ambient air quality standards (secondary NAAQS). Implementation Plan Revisions - Directs the Administrator to announce a 60-day public comment period after receipt of any State implementation plan (SIP) revision. Provides for automatic approval of SIP revisions if the Administrator does not disapprove the revision within 120 days after the end of such public comment period. Authorizes the Administrator to extend the disapproval deadline for 60 days if the State submits additional information after the close … 2025-08-29T19:51:51Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/3041
97-s-2959 97 s 2959 Acid Deposition Study and Sulfur Emission Limitation Act of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-09-24 1982-09-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 0 Acid Deposition Study and Sulfur Emission Limitation Act of 1982 - Amends title I (Air Pollution Prevention and Control) of the Clean Air Act to establish a program of acid deposition analysis and mitigation. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within the five-fiscal-year period following the enactment of this Act, to report on acid deposition to specified congressional committees. Sets forth requirements relating to such report. Directs the Administrator to solicit data, views, and comments from State and other Federal agencies which are carrying out studies and research relating to acid deposition. Encourages State Governors to: (1) establish and designate appropriate regional acid deposition corridors comprising several States; and (2) negotiate appropriate measures to reduce emissions of acid deposition pollutants, taking into consideration actions taken and planned by various States and Canada to control sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, future economic growth in the corridors, employment impact, environmental endangerment, consumer costs, and equity among States. Directs the Administrator to cooperate with and to provide technical assistance for such State efforts. Prohibits the Administrator from approving State implementation plan revisions, during the five-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, which would increase the annual allowable emissions of sulfur dioxide for any existing major stationary source. Sets forth exemptions from such prohibitions where: (1) the revised plan requires reduction of annual allowable emissions of sulfur dioxide from one or more other stationary sources in the State and such reduction is equal to, or greater than, such increase; (2) the increase is less than a deminimum amount established for stationary source construction or modification; (3) there is conversion from burning petroleum products or natural gas to the use of coal, or coal mixed with any other fuel, as the primary energy source; (4) modifications based on re… 2025-08-29T19:51:51Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2959
97-s-2941 97 s 2941 A bill to authorize funds for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for fiscal year 1983 to carry out the provisions of the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978. Environmental Protection 1982-09-23 1982-12-27 Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography. Senate Sen. Schmitt, Harrison H. [R-NM] NM R S000132 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Amends the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for FY 1983 for the administration of such Act by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Amends the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977 to authorize appropriations for such Committee for FY 1983. 2025-01-14T18:51:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2941
97-s-2894 97 s 2894 A bill to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Army acting through the Corps of Engineers to relocate the Christina River Dredge Spoil Disposal Site. Environmental Protection 1982-09-10 1982-09-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] DE R R000460 1 Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to relocate the site of disposal for dredge spoil from the Christina River, Wilmington, Delaware, from its current location at Cherry Island to a Delaware River site between the Wilmington Marine Terminal and Pigeon Point. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2894
97-s-2874 97 s 2874 A bill to amend the Act of March 16, 1934, as amended, to credit entrance fees for the migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamp contest to the account which pays for the administration of the contest. Environmental Protection 1982-08-20 1982-10-14 Became Public Law No: 97-307. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Credits entrance fees for the migratory-bird hunting and conservation stamp contest, first, to the account which pays for the administration of the contest and, then, to the migratory-bird conservation fund. 2023-05-11T13:18:01Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2874
97-s-2867 97 s 2867 Environmental Programs Assistance Act of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-08-19 1982-08-19 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 9 Environmental Programs Assistance Act of 1982 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (Administrator) to develop a program, through grants or contracts, designed to assist Federal, State, and local environmental agencies in carrying out projects of pollution prevention, abatement, and control. Provides that such program may include projects such as: (1) air monitoring and emission testing; (2) pesticides inventory and control; (3) water quality and supply sampling and monitoring; (4) technical libraries and public information projects; (5) carcinogenic surveys and followup; (6) hazardous materials routing surveys; (7) health screening in rural areas and among migrant workers; and (8) noise abatement and control. Directs the Administrator to: (1) submit to Congress, within 180 days after enactment of this Act a report identifying projects which serve the purpose of the program; (2) consult with representatives of State and local environmental agencies concernign ways to implement this Act; and (3) utilize the talents of older Americans available for project participation and consult with the Secretary of Labor and the Administrator of the Administration on Aging to ensure coordination with similar projects under the Older Americans Act of 1965 or the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (or under any successor statute). Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to and cooperative agreements with, public and private institutions and individuals to carry out the program under this Act. Prohibits the Administrator from making any grants to, or agreements with, any State or local environmental agency for any activities which would take the job of any agency employee or impair any existing contract for services. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator for FY 1982 through 1985 to carry out the administrative provisions of this Act. Provides that environmentally related programs described under this Act shall be eligible for funding made available through title V of the Older A… 2025-08-29T19:51:45Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2867
97-s-2795 97 s 2795 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act in order to expedite the evaluation of potentially hazardous air pollutants, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1982-07-30 1982-07-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to revise provisions relating to national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPs). Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, within 90 days of the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1982, to publish: (1) a list of not less than 40 substances for priority review concerning whether such substances should be included on the list for which NESHAPs will be established (the NESHAPs list); and (2) a schedule for making such determinations on at least ten of such substances during each of the following four years. Directs the Administrator to include those substances for which previous evaluations are most advanced, taking into account specified data. Makes the selection of the substances, schedule dates for determination on each substance, and any revision of such list or schedule within the first two years discretionary and not subject to judicial review. Directs the Administrator to: (1) consider any information relevant to whether the substance has hazardous effects on human health; (2) consult with the Science Advisory Board and other experts; (3) provide an opportunity for public submission of data and views; and (4) obtain other information appropriate in making a final determination. Authorizes the Administrator to request data from any person and use specified authority to obtain such data. Directs the Administrator to determine for each substance included in the schedule whether such substance is or is not a hazardous air pollutant to be included on the NESHAPs list or whether the information available is insufficient for such a determination. Requires publication of statements of the basis for such determinations and identification of data relied upon. Requires that a substance be considered, as a matter of law, a hazardous air pollutant and be included on the NESHAPs list, if the Administrator fails to make such determinations. Authorizes the Administrator, upon the Administrator's own motion or the petition of any interested pe… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2795
97-s-2779 97 s 2779 A bill to specify that the release of water from dams is not the discharge of water pollution. Environmental Protection 1982-07-27 1982-07-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 1 Amends the Clean Water Act to declare that "discharge of a pollutant or pollutants" does not include controlled or uncontrolled flows of water through, over, or around dams with water quality effects resulting solely from impoundment or from the method of release. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2779
97-s-2652 97 s 2652 A bill to revise and extend certain provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, for five years, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1982-06-18 1982-07-29 Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 2 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act ("the Act," also known as the Clean Water Act) to extend through FY 1987: (1) authorizations of appropriations for programs of investigations and information and for State program grants; and (2) the general authorization of appropriations to carry out programs under the Act. Specifies amounts of such authorizations for FY 1983, but provides for such sums as may be necessary for FY 1984 through 1987. Extends until July 1, 1988, the deadline for industry compliance with best available technology (BAT) and best conventional technology (BCT) guidelines and effluent limitations for pollutants. Extends until July 1, 1991, the deadline for facilities with permits to use innovative production processes, control techniques, or systems to achieve compliance with BAT. Extends the deadline for requests by owners or operators of municipal, publicly owned treatment works for permits to extend the time for achievement of effluent limitations based on secondary treatment or on more stringent water quality standards. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prescribe and collect processing fees for applications for modifications and exemptions under specified provisions of the Act. Requires that amounts collected be credited to the appropriation that incurs the costs and be available only in such amounts as are included in appropriations Acts. Redefines "new source" to mean any source the construction of which is commenced after the publication of final regulations prescribing applicable new source performance standards (NSPS). Extends until July 1, 1984, the deadlines for the Administrator to: (1) publish regulations providing guidelines for effluent limitations; (2) propose and publish regulations establishing Federal new source performance standards (NSPS) within listed categories of sources; and (3) establish effluent limitations for specified toxic pollutants. Revises provisions for the pretreatment of sources which introduce pollutants i… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2652
97-s-2644 97 s 2644 A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prohibit the disposal in landfills of certain hazardous wastes. Environmental Protection 1982-06-17 1982-06-17 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Hart, Gary W. [D-CO] CO D H000287 1 Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to list those hazardous wastes which may reasonably be anticipated to cause adverse health or environmental effects if disposed of without adequate prior treatment. Directs the Administrator to make such list within 18 months after the enactment of this Act and periodically thereafter. Directs the Administrator to consult with appropriate Federal and State agencies and to provide notice and opportunity for public hearing before making such list. Prohibits disposal of such listed hazardous waste without prior treatment by a method, technique, or process certified by the Administrator. Sets forth procedures for such certification. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2644
97-s-2620 97 s 2620 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Amendments of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-06-10 1982-09-15 Committee on Agriculture. Ordered favorably reported H.R.5203 in lieu of this measure. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 1 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to exclude from the definition of "use inconsistent with the label" the use of a registered pesticide for another end-use product or for repackaging such product, unless such use is prohibited by the labeling. Revises pesticide registration provisions. Increases reply time to an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data request from 90 to 180 days. Requires, rather than permits, joint development arrangements where appropriate unless all parties object. Sets forth a 25 percent or $100,000 (whichever is less) cost-sharing arrangement. Requires the Administrator of the EPA to suspend the registration of a party for data request noncompliance. Makes such suspension enforceable in U.S. district courts. Expands the scope of suspension appeals. Provides a 15-year protective period for such additional data. Permits new parties to use such data (and be considered original developers) if they reimburse the joint developers. Permits registrants to replace scientifically insufficient health and safety data with new data submitted after September 30, 1978. Authorizes joint development arrangements. Establishes a 120 day joint developer transition period. Sets forth end-use product formulator exemptions. Requires the Administrator to give 90-day notice to affected registrants of the risks upon which a proposed public interim review will be based. Makes an interim decision not to restrict a pesticide's use or classification subject to judicial review. Sets forth required registration data. Requires: (1) 90-day reregistration notice: and (2) cancellation (subject to judicial review) for failure to reregister within the permitted time. Provides 15-year exclusive use protection for supporting data for: (1) a pesticide containing a new active ingredient initially registered after September 30, 1978; (2) a new use registration; (3) an experimental use permit for a pesticide containing a new a… 2025-08-29T19:51:39Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2620
97-s-2621 97 s 2621 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act. Environmental Protection 1982-06-10 1982-09-15 Committee on Agriculture. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 5203 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 0 Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to revise State review and health and safety data request authority under such Act. Prohibits a political subdivision of a State from regulating the sale or use of any federally registered pesticide or device. Permits a State to request previously submitted (in support of a Federal registration) health and safety data for its own review from either the applicant or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Permits a State to require additional data when there are special local concerns about increased environmental risk or pesticide ineffectiveness. Authorizes: (1) the applicant to contest such request through the EPA; and (2) the EPA to modify or overrule such State request. Subjects State and EPA determinations to judicial review in U.S. district courts. Makes other State data requests subject to EPA review. Requires States to review a registration application within 60 days or such application shall be considered approved. Gives States up to 120 days to review an application for a pesticide used in the commercial production of food crops if a new use or active ingredient is involved. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2621
97-s-2590 97 s 2590 An original bill to amend and extend the Clean Water Act, as amended, for one year, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1982-05-27 1982-05-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 629. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Clean Water Act (also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) to extend through FY 1983: (1) authorizations of appropriations for specified programs, including programs of investigations and information, operator training, State program grants, student training, and clean lakes grants; and (2) the general authorization of appropriations to carry out such Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2590
97-s-2591 97 s 2591 An original bill to extend Titles I and II of the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, as amended. Environmental Protection 1982-05-27 1982-05-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 630. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act to authorize appropriations for regulation of ocean dumping for FY 1983. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2591
97-s-2594 97 s 2594 Acid Deposition Control Act Environmental Protection 1982-05-27 1982-05-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO] MO R D000030 0 Acid Deposition Control Act - Amends title I of the Clean Air Act (Air Pollution Prevention and Control) to establish a new program (Interstate Transport and Acid Precursor Reduction) to: (1) regulate the long-range transport of pollutants and their transformation products; and (2) reduce acid compounds, and their precursors, in the atmosphere. Establishes a long-range transport corridor, the "acid deposition impact region," consisting of 22 States (east of or bordering the Mississippi River) and the District of Columbia. Establishes a "secondary acid deposition impact region" consisting of the nine other States east of or bordering the Mississippi River. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to include such group of States in the acid deposition impact region upon determination, based on study results, that such inclusion will better serve the purposes of this Act. Directs the Administrator to: (1) conduct a study of air pollution problems associated with the long-range transport of pollutants in the portions of the continental United States not included in the acid deposition impact region; and (2) report the results to Congress within two years. Prohibits annual emissions of sulfur dioxide and of oxides of nitrogen from stationary sources in the acid deposition impact region from exceeding the total actual emissions in such region for calendar year 1980. Prohibits any major stationary source in the region from significantly increasing such emissions, unless a not otherwise required net reduction of such regional pollution, in excess of the proposed increase, has been identified. Requires a ten-year phased reduction in annual emissions of sulfur dioxide in the region of 7,500,000 tons from the total 1980 level (or 10,000,000 tons if the States in the secondary region are included). Requires each State to achieve reductions in annual sulfur dioxide emissions according to a formula based on each State's share of utility emissions in the region. Permits State Governors to agree … 2025-08-29T19:51:39Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2594
97-s-2576 97 s 2576 An original bill to extend the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, for one year. Environmental Protection 1982-05-26 1982-05-26 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 609. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 Amends the Public Health Service Act to revise specified provisions under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Provides that certifications of need or orders issued to assure availability of adequate supplies of chemicals necessary for water treatment may remain in effect until September 30, 1983 (currently September 30, 1982) or for one year after issuance, whichever occurs first. Extends through FY 1983 the authorizations of appropriations under the Safe Drinking Water Act for research, technical assistance, information, training of personnel, and grants to State programs of public water system supervision and of underground water source protection. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 for matching grants to States for the development of groundwater protection plans for sole source aquifer regions. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2576
97-s-2577 97 s 2577 Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1983 Environmental Protection 1982-05-26 1982-11-30 Veto message Indefinitely Postponed in the Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 (Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of l983 - Authorizes appropriations to the Environmental Protecton Agency (EPA) for FY 1983 and 1984 for activities authorized under the: (1) Clean Air Act; (2) Federal Water Pollution Act; (3) Safe Drinking Water Act; (4) Solid Waste Disposal Act; (5) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; (6) Public Health Service Act (radiation activities); (7) interdisciplinary activities provisions; (8) Toxic Substances Control Act; and (9) energy research programs relating to control technology, health effects, ecological effects, monitoring, and acid rain. Authorizes appropriations to the EPA Office of Research and Development for FY 1983 and 1984 for program management and support. Sets forth permissible uses of such funds. Provides for congressional oversight of transfers of funds between categories. Requires at least 20 percent of specified funds authorized under this Act for FY 1984 to be obligated and expended for long-term research and development. Directs the Administrator of the EPA to report annually on the performance of such long-term research and development programs to the appropriate congressional committees at the time the President's budget is submitted to the Congress. Directs the Administrator, at least 30 days prior to issuing any general notice of major reduction in force in any fiscal year, to inform the appropriate congressional committees of the reasons for the reduction and its impact on carrying out this Act. Requires that certain amounts of specified funds authorized under this Act for FY 1983 and 1984 be authorized for environmental monitoring activities which are authorized under Federal environmental statutes and which support development of a continuing national environmental monitoring program. Directs the Administrator, in consultation and in cooperation with specified Federal and State officials, to: (1) ensure that the national environmental monitoring program… 2025-08-29T19:51:39Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2577
97-s-2477 97 s 2477 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-05-04 1982-05-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] UT R G000072 6 Clean Air Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Clean Air Act ("the Act") to revise stationary source provisions for State implementation plans (SIPs), new source performance standards (NSPS), primary nonferrous smelter orders, prevention of significant deterioration (PSD), and best available control technology (BACT). State Implementation Plans (SIPs) - Permits major stationary source construction or modification in a nonattainment area, even if such source emissions will cause or contribute to concentrations of a pollutant in excess of a national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS), if: (1) the SIP revision permitting such construction or modification has not been affirmatively disapproved by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); or (2) the State determines that such construction or modification is in the public interest and that NAAQS attainment would be achieved with a reasonable extension of the attainment deadline. Prohibits findings by the Administrator related to procedural or technical defects in permit applications from serving as the basis for a moratorium on stationary source construction or modification in nonattainment areas. Requires States to provide the Administrator: (1) notice and copies of proposed SIP revisions; and (2) notice of SIP revisions adopted and brief summaries of written objections or comments concerning such revisions and of State actions with respect to such objections or comments. Directs the Administrator to submit to the State technical and legal comments, and any recommended changes, on proposed SIP revisions. Directs the Administrator to publish notice in the Federal Register within 30 days of receipt of notice of State adoption of an SIP revision and to provide a period of no less than 30 days and no more than 70 days for public comment. Provides that SIP revisions shall be deemed approved by the Administrator and become effective 90 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless the Administrator has disapproved the revision for failure … 2025-08-29T19:51:39Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2477
97-s-2431 97 s 2431 A bill to amend and extend the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, for two years. Environmental Protection 1982-04-22 1982-04-26 Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1984 for general administration of such Act. Repeals the requirement that at least 20 percent of the appropriations authorized under such Act for general administration be used for Resource Recovery and Conservation Panels and at least 25 percent be used for State and local support. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1984 for assisting States in the development and implementation of authorized States hazardous waste programs. Repeals the program of assistance to States for discretionary programs relating to recycled oil. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for the programs of the Resource Conservation Committee. Eliminates the authorization of appropriations for a study on the adverse effects of drilling fluids, produced waters, and other wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil or natural gas or geothermal energy. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2431
97-s-2432 97 s 2432 A bill to amend and extend the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, for two years. Environmental Protection 1982-04-22 1982-05-27 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 631. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 3 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 97-445) Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to extend the authorization of appropriations through FY 1984 for general administration and for assistance to States in the development and implementation of authorized State hazardous waste programs. Requires that a specified amount of the sums authorized to the Environmental Protection Agency for FY 1983 be made available to the National Academy of Sciences to conduct the following studies: (1) an assessment of the procedures for estimating the relative risks to human health and welfare and natural resources, of releases, spills and leaks from disposal sites of hazardous wastes; (2) a review of the current knowledge of the effects of hazardous chemical and waste management procedures on ground water systems and supplies; and (3) an assessment of the institutional factors inhibiting the development and siting of facilities for treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. Requires such studies to be completed within 12 months after the completion of contractual arrangements and reports submitted to specified Congressional committees. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2432
97-s-2307 97 s 2307 Clean Air Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-03-30 1982-03-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 1 Clean Air Act Reauthorization Amendments of 1982 - Title II: Mobile Source Amendments - Amends title II (Emission Standards for Moving Sources) of the Clean Air Act ("the Act"). Requires that any more stringent new standard for New Motor Vehicle or New Motor Vehicle Engines not become effective for at least: (1) 48 months after prescription or revision, in the case of heavy-duty vehicles or engines; and (2) 36 months after prescription or revision, in the case of all other new motor vehicles or engines. Provides that any more stringent new standards must reflect the degree of emission reduction the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines to be reasonably achievable through application of technology adequately demonstrated to be available for the appropriate model year. Directs the Administrator, in making such determination, to consider costs, applicability to gasoline or diesel-fueled vehicles or engines, impact on fuel economy, effect on level of all emissions from such vehicles or engines, safety, commercial use, and other appropriate factors. Authorizes the Administrator to arrange with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to review the technical feasibility of such proposed new standards and to submit written reports which shall be available to the public. Revises provisions relating to regulations applicable to emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, oxides of nitrogen, and particulate matter from classes or categories of heavy- duty vehicles or engines. Directs the Administrator to prescribe such regulations within one year of the enactment of this Act. Provides that the standards prescribed in such emissions regulations shall apply for a minimum period of four model years unless less stringent standards are prescribed for any model year during that period. Requires that standards applicable to emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter be prescribed at the same time. Directs the Administrator to arrange with NAS for a technological feasibility report wi… 2025-08-29T19:51:34Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2307
97-s-2309 97 s 2309 Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-03-30 1982-06-09 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 17 (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 6133 passed in lieu) Endangered Species Act Amendments of 1982 - Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to add the term "experimental population" to the definitions in such Act. Defines such term as a population of an endangered or threatened species that: (1) has been transported and released outside of the current range of the species to further its conservation; and (2) is wholly separate geographically from nonexperimental populations of the species. Deletes the term "irresolvable conflict" from the definitions of such Act. Provides that the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to the enforcement of provisions of such Act and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora which pertain to the import or export of any plants. (Currently, the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to provisions pertaining to the import or export of terrestrial plants.) Provides for the treatment of experimental populations as threatened species. Requires the Secretary (either the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce, as program responsibilities are vested) to issue regulations to provide for the identification and conservation of such populations. Authorizes the Secretary to issue a permit for the enhancement of survival of an endangered species which authorizes the incidental taking of individuals of the affected species if: (1) there is a long term conservation plan for the species; and (2) adequate funding is provided by the permittee and the Secretary is assured the conservation plan will be fully implemented. Increases the limit on the Federal share of costs of conservation programs for endangered and threatened species developed by States pursuant to cooperative agreements between the States and the Secretary. Requires the Secretary, to the maximum extent prudent and determinable, to designate the critical habitat of any endangered or threatened species concurr… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2309
97-s-2310 97 s 2310 A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1983 and 1984, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1982-03-30 1982-03-30 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to authorize appropriations to the Department of Commerce for FY 1983 and 1984 to carry out such Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2310
97-s-2266 97 s 2266 Clean Air Reauthorization and Acid Precipitation Study Act of 1982 Environmental Protection 1982-03-24 1982-03-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 2 Clean Air Reauthorization and Acid Precipitation Study Act of 1982 - Amends the Clean Air Act ("the Act"). Title I: Implementation Plans and Enforcement - State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and the SIP revision Process - Revises required State Implementation plans (SIPs) provisions. Directs a State to notify the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of proposed and adopted revisions to its SIP and of any comments or objections filed concerning such revisions. Directs the Administrator to: (1) submit to the State comments on the technical and legal sufficiency of any proposed revision; (2) publish notice of a revision in the Federal Register within 30 days of receipt of notice of State adoption of the revision; and (3) provide a period of 30 to 70 days for public comment. Provides that any SIP revision shall be deemed approved and become effective 90 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless the Administrator, upon considering the State's administrative proceeding record and public comments, disapproves on the basis of failure to satisfy specified requirements. Directs the Administrator to publish notice of such approval or disapproval. Permits the Administrator to: (1) extend the periods for public comment and for approval, by up to 60 days; and (2) hold public hearings on SIP revisions. Provides that an SIP approval shall not be effective unless the Administrator finds, and publishes, that the State's response to any objection filed both during the State's proceedings and the Administrator's public comment period was not arbitrary or capricious. Repeals the requirement that SIPs provide for periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles to enforce compliance with applicable emission standards. Prohibits the Administrator from requiring, as a condition of SIP approval, any indirect source review program or, except as specified in provisions for nonattainment areas, any program of periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles. Permits States to include, and the Administrat… 2025-08-29T19:51:28Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2266
97-s-2280 97 s 2280 A bill to amend the Clean Water Act of 1977. Environmental Protection 1982-03-24 1982-07-29 Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 11 Amends the Clean Water Act to declare that "discharge of a pollutant or pollutants" does not include effects upon water quality resulting solely from the impoundment of waters, or the release of impounded waters, or the methods of such release. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2280
97-s-2245 97 s 2245 A bill to amend and extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended, for two years. Environmental Protection 1982-03-22 1982-06-22 Committee on Agriculture. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to: (1) extend the duration of the scientific advisory panel through FY 1984; and (2) authorize specified appropriations through FY 1984. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2245
97-s-2090 97 s 2090 A bill to amend the application of the Clean Air Act to the Northern Mariana Islands. Environmental Protection 1982-02-09 1982-09-13 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to exempt the Northern Mariana Islands from the application of such Act upon a finding by the Governor of the Islands that the benefits of compliance are significantly outweighed by the costs of compliance. 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2090
97-s-2027 97 s 2027 Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act Environmental Protection 1982-01-28 1982-01-28 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] WV D B001210 13 Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act - Amends the Energy Security Act (title VII provisions also known as the "Acid Precipitation Act of 1980") to reduce the period covered by a comprehensive research plan from ten years to five years. Makes conforming amendments relating to implementation of, and authorization of appropriations for, the comprehensive research plan. Directs the Acid Precipitation Task Force to submit a final report, with detailed recommendations, within five years of enactment of the Energy Security Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to submit recommendations, to accompany the final report of the Task Force, for specific changes in law supported by scientific findings of the Task Force. Prohibits the Administrator from proposing or promulgating any rule to control sulfur dioxide or nitrogen oxide emissions if such rule would expand the Administrator's existing regulatory authority, before the final report is transmitted. Directs the Task Force to: (1) study fuel precombustion treatment and low-polluting combustion processes for reduction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions; and (2) solicit information from State agencies conducting acid deposition research. 2025-08-29T19:51:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/2027
97-s-1973 97 s 1973 Great Lakes Protection Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-12-15 1981-12-15 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI] MI D R000249 0 Great Lakes Protection Act of 1981 - Amends the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 to redesignate specified provisions and to revise definitions under such Act. Establishes a Great Lakes Protection program under such Act. Directs the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to establish within NOAA a Great Lakes Research Office, to be directed by an Executive Director appointed by the Administrator. Requires the Executive Director to compile, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, an inventory of all major actions of the Federal, State, and local governments since 1977 which have significantly affected (or may so affect) the Great Lakes. Requires that such inventory be submitted to the Congress and the President and be updated at least once every three months. Requires that, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, the Executive Director report to the President and the Congress, together with recommendations for improvement and coordination, on: (1) the current state of Federal efforts to improve the Great Lakes' environmental quality; and (2) the degree of coordination among the States to preserve and protect such quality. Sets forth other responsibilities of the Executive Director. Requires that all Federal agencies prepare Great Lakes environmental impact analyses in their recommendations or reports for major Federal actions significantly affecting the Great Lakes. Sets forth provisions relating to such analyses, including a requirement that copies be available to the President and to the public. Directs that, to the fullest extent practicable: (1) U.S. policies, regulations, and public laws be interpreted and administered in accordance with the policies of protection for the Great Lakes set forth in this Act; and (2) any major Federal action significantly affecting the Great Lakes be modified to accommodate such policies and include all possible planning to minimize harm to the Great Lakes. Revises provisions relating to interagency co… 2025-08-29T19:51:22Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1973
97-s-1915 97 s 1915 A bill granting the consent of Congress to the compact between the States of New Hampshire and Vermont concerning solid waste. Environmental Protection 1981-12-04 1981-12-04 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary by unanimous consent with instructions that when the bill is reported it be referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works for not to exceed thirty days. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 3 Interstate Compact - Grants the consent of Congress to the cooperative agreement between the States of New Hampshire and Vermont for the construction and operation of facilities for the processing or disposal of solid waste. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1915
97-s-1771 97 s 1771 Global Resources, Environment, and Population Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-10-26 1982-03-23 Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from Environmental Protection Agency; Council on Environmental Quality; Commerce Department; State Department. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 10 Global Resources, Environment, and Population Act of 1981 - Declares it to be the public policy to: (1) promote national population stabilization; (2) encourage other nations to achieve population stabilization; and (3) coordinate research and national planning concerning global trends in population characteristics, the availability of natural resources, and environmental change. Directs all Federal agencies to: (1) use reliable demographic research in planning and decisionmaking which affect national and global population characteristics; and (2) develop procedures to insure the consideration of population characteristics, population stabilization, and environmental, economic, and natural resource aspects in agency planning and decisionmaking. Directs each agency head to: (1) review the agency's statutory authority, policies, and regulations to determine whether there are any impediments to complying with this Act; and (2) recommend the necessary administrative or legislative actions to eliminate such impediments. Establishes an interagency Council on Global Resources, the Environment, and Population to: (1) coordinate research, conduct studies, and report to the President and Congress on trends in population characteristics; (2) assess the impact of such trends on population stabilization, the environment, and the availability of natural resources; (3) recommend legislative and administrative actions to modify or eliminate Federal programs, laws, and regulations which limit the achievement of the policies of this Act; and (4) recommend to Congress and the President a national population policy and policies to encourage global population stabilization at a level which maintains the highest possible standard of living and does not deplete the world's natural resources or degrade the global environment. Requires the President to submit to Congress, annually, a national population change and planning report which includes: (1) an evaluation of the impact that national and global trends in population character… 2025-08-29T19:51:17Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1771
97-s-1716 97 s 1716 Clean Water Act Amendments of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-10-07 1981-10-29 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 (Measure passed Senate, amended) Clean Water Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Clean Water Act (also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) to revise provisions for Grants for Construction of Treatment Works (title II). Prohibits Federal grants, after October 1, 1981, which provide assistance only for facility plans, or plans, specifications, and estimates for any proposed construction of treatment works. Provides that non-Federal funds expended during the facility planning and advanced engineering and design phase shall be reimbursed at the prevailing Federal share, if the proposed project later receives a Federal grant for construction. Authorizes each State to use up to ten percent of allotted funds to establish a revolving fund for advancing facility planning costs to potential grant applicants otherwise unable to prepare construction cost grant requests. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make a specified sewage treatment grant to the State of California. Lowers the Federal share for treatment works grants (from 75 percent in fiscal year 1981) to 65 percent for fiscal years 1982 through 1984 and to 55 percent thereafter, for specified grants. Requires that treatment works grants be made only for: (1) secondary treatment or more stringent treatment, or any cost effective alternative; and (2) new interceptors and appurtenances. Revises formulas for determining the amount of any grant, made after September 30, 1978, for treatment works using innovative or alternative wastewater treatment processes and techniques. Sets such amount at a percentage rate of the construction costs 20 percent greater than the rate established for other treatment works grants or the modified uniform percentage rate, up to 85 percent of such costs. Extends the definition of the term "eligible treatment works" to cover those which can be fully funded by States in fiscal years beyond fiscal year 1981 (and which meet specified other requirements). Authorizes the Administrator, upon the requ… 2025-08-29T19:51:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1716
97-s-1718 97 s 1718 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to interstate pollution abatement. Environmental Protection 1981-10-07 1981-10-29 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] CT D D000388 1 Amends the Clean Air Act to revise provisions relating to interstate pollution abatement. Extends required State implementation plan prohibitions against interstate pollution to cover emissions: (1) from any source (currently, stationary sources) within a State; (2) interfering with (currently, preventing) another State's attaining or maintaining) national air quality standards; and (3) contributing to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare in another State. Mandates that State implementation plans require each major proposed new (or modified) source that may significantly contribute to violations of such prohibitions to provide written notice to all possibly affected nearby States at least 60 days prior to the date on which opportunity for public comment on the construction or modification permit commences (currently, prior to commencement of construction). Requires implementation plans, not later than July 1, 1982, to: (1) identify areas of emissions from all sources (in addition to all major existing stationary sources) that may have such an interstate pollution impact; and (2) notify all nearby States of the location and level of pollutants from (in addition to the identity of) such sources and areas. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make a finding or deny a State or local government petition for a finding that any source violates such interstate pollution prohibitions within 120 days after receipt of such petition (currently, 60 days after receipt and after public hearing). Requires a public hearing to be held during such 120-day period. Prohibits the Administrator, in considering such petitions, from requiring the petitioner to rely solely on modeling or other previously approved methodologies for estimating interstate air pollution. Directs the Administrator to also consider: (1) total emissions of a pollutant in each State; (2) reasonable estimates of outside contributions to air quality problems in the petitioning St… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1718
97-s-1706 97 s 1706 Acid Deposition Control Act Environmental Protection 1981-10-06 1981-10-29 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 19 Acid Deposition Control Act - Amends title I of the Clean Air Act (Air Pollution Prevention and Control) to establish a new program (Interstate Transport and Acid Precursor Reduction) to: (1) regulate the long-range transport of pollutants and their transformation products; and (2) reduce acid compounds, and their precursors, in the atmosphere. Establishes a long-range transport corridor, the "acid deposition impact region," consisting of 31 States (east of or bordering the Mississippi River) and the District of Columbia. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) conduct a study of air pollution problems associated with the long-range transport of pollutants in the portions of the continental United States not included in the acid deposition impact region; and (2) report the results to Congress within two years. Prohibits the increase of emissions of sulfur dioxide and of oxides of nitrogen from stationary sources in the acid deposition impact region over such total actual emissions there as of January 1, 1981. Prohibits any major stationary source in the region from significantly increasing such emissions, unless a not otherwise required net reduction of such regional pollution, in excess of the proposed increase, has been identified. Requires a ten-year phased reduction in annual emissions of sulfur dioxide in the region of 10,000,000 tons from the total 1980 level. Requires each State to achieve reductions in annual sulfur dioxide emissions according to a formula based on each State's share of utility emissions in the region. Permits State Governors to agree to reallot the required reductions. Requires each State in the region to adopt, within two years, enforcement measures to achieve such reduction. Directs the Administrator to approve such measures within four months if specified criteria are met. Sets forth a uniform sulfur dioxide emission limit for fossil-fuel-burning electric generating facilities (which are major stationary sources not subject to new performance sta… 2025-08-29T19:51:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1706
97-s-1709 97 s 1709 Acid Precipitation Control Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-10-06 1981-10-29 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 0 Acid Precipitation Control Act of 1981 - Amends title I of the Clean Air Act (Air Pollution Prevention and Control) to establish a new program (Acid Precipitation Control) to: (1) regulate acid precipitation precursor emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide; and (2) reduce the transport of air pollutants across international boundaries. Establishes an "acid precipitation mitigation region" consisting of 31 States (east of or bordering the Mississippi River) and the District of Columbia. Requires States in the region to reduce, prior to December 31, 1991, sulfur dioxide emissions from all major stationary sources by an amount equal to 85 percent of the actual 1980 sulfur dioxide emissions from all major emitting powerplants (fossil-fuel-fired electric powerplants with specified emissions levels) within such States. Disregards, for purposes of determining such reduction, any emissions from a separate generating unit or units of such powerplants that are subject to new source performance standards. Sets forth formulas for determining the maximum required reduction for any state, based on annual statewide utility sulfur dioxide emission rates. Directs the Administrator to: (1) determine such rates within 60 days; (2) establish a reduction requirement for each State in the region within 90 days; and (3) notify each State of such requirement within 120 days. Requires that, within one year, each applicable State implementation plan be amended to contain enforceable measures for meeting the sulfur dioxide emissions reduction requirement by December 31, 1991. Permits States to substitute a reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions for a reduction in sulfur dioxide emissions, at a specified rate. Prohibits States, in meeting the requirement deadline, from including emissions reductions representing compliance with Federal emission standards other than those imposed under this Act by sources in operation before December 31, 1980. Permits for sources not in operation before such date, inclusion of emissions reducti… 2025-08-29T19:51:16Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1709
97-s-1662 97 s 1662 National Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 Environmental Protection 1981-09-24 1982-04-29 Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 69-9. Record Vote No: 93. Senate Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] ID R M000346 4 (Measure passed Senate, amended, roll call #93 (69-9)) National Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982 - Title I: Findings and Purpose - Declares the purpose of this Act to be the establishment of a Federal policy for the acquisition and interim storage of spent fuel and the long-term storage and disposal of high-level radioactive waste generated by civilian nuclear activities. Title II: Definitions and General Provisions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Sets forth the applicability of certain provisions in this Act to atomic energy defense activities of the Department of Energy. Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) develop a program of inplant drills for nuclear powerplant operators, to be conducted by civilian nuclear powerplant licensees; and (2) promulgate regulations for training and qualifications of civilian nuclear powerplant operating personnel. Requires the NRC to report to Congress within one year of enactment of this Act on its efforts to comply with these requirements. Title III: Interim Storage of Spent Fuel From Civilian Nuclear Powerplants - Directs the Secretary of Energy to enter into contracts with owners of civilian nuclear powerplants which cannot provide adequate spent fuel storage capacity at the powerplant site. Requires that under such contracts the Government agree to take title to any spent fuel which cannot be stored onsite and transport it to, and store it in, federally owned and operated interim storage facilities, pending further processing, storage, or disposal. Prohibits contracts for spent fuel in amounts in excess of available storage capacity. States that this Act does not authorize contracts with respect to spent fuel from a nuclear powerplant located outside the United States. Sets forth contract requirements with respect to: (1) a one-time payment by the owner of the spent fuel to cover transportation, storage, and disposal costs; (2) the owner's right to the value of the remaining fuel resource; (3) the transfer of title to the spent fuel; and (4) the… 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1662
97-s-1486 97 s 1486 Environmental Poisoning Compensation Act Environmental Protection 1981-07-15 1981-07-15 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME] ME D M000811 3 Environmental Poisoning Compensation Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (the "Superfund Act") to extend the liability of specified owners, operators, or other responsible persons under such Act to cover any out-of-pocket medical expenses for personal injury resulting from a release of hazardous substances. Excludes liability for such medical expenses from the limitations on the amounts of liability set forth in such Act. Provides that such claims for medical expenses may be asserted against the Hazardous Substance Response Fund. Includes damages for personal injury under the definition of damages. Lowers (from 85 percent) to 66 2/3 percent the amount of the money credited to the Fund which is to be available only for certain purposes relating to governmental and other persons' response costs and to other specified governmental costs. Raises (from $1,380,000,000) to $3,000,000,000 the sum of the amounts received in the Fund which must be reached for the authority to collect environmental taxes (on petroleum and certain chemicals) to be terminated before September 30, 1985. 2025-08-29T19:51:11Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1486
97-s-1381 97 s 1381 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to permit the discharge of alum and alum sludge under such Act. Environmental Protection 1981-06-17 1981-06-17 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 0 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from establishing any effluent limitation with regard to the discharge of alum or alum sludge. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1381
97-s-1328 97 s 1328 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to delete the limitation on the use of public treatment works grants for treating, storing, or conveying the flow of industrial users into treatment works. Environmental Protection 1981-06-04 1981-06-04 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] NY D M001054 9 Repeals a specified provision of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act thereby deleting limits on the use of public treatment works grants for treating, storing, or conveying the flow of industrial users into treatment works. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1328
97-s-1274 97 s 1274 Clean Water Act Amendments of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-05-21 1981-09-23 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported an original bill (S.1716) in lieu of this bill. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 3 Clean Water Act Amendments of 1981 - Amends the Clean Water Act (also known as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act) to revise provisions for Grants for Construction of Treatment Works (title II). Prohibits Federal grants, after October 1, 1981, which provide assistance only for facility plans, or plans, specifications, and estimates for any proposed construction of treatment works. Provides that non-Federal funds expended during the facility planning and advanced engineering and design phase shall be reimbursed at the prevailing Federal share, if the proposed project later receives a Federal grant for construction. Prohibits grant approval until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State have reviewed and approved plans, specifications, estimates, compliance with specific Federal laws, and a grant payment schedule. Lowers the Federal share for treatment works grants (from 75 percent in fiscal year 1981) to 65 percent for fiscal years 1982 through 1984 and to 55 percent thereafter. Requires that treatment works grants be made only for: (1) secondary treatment or more stringent treatment, or any cost-effective alternative; and (2) new interceptors and appurtenances. Revises formulas for determining the amount of any grant, made after September 30, 1978, for treatment works using innovative or alternative wastewater treatment processes. Extends the definition of the term "eligible treatment works" to cover those that can be fully funded by States in fiscal years beyond fiscal year 1981 (and which meet specified other requirements). Makes available to the Administrator specified additional funds per fiscal year to be used to address water quality problems of bays and estuaries due to discharges from combined storm water and sanitary sewer overflows, not otherwise eligible for Federal payments for treatment works. Authorizes the use of such funds upon the request of and demonstration of water quality benefits by the Governor of an affected State. Revises conditions on treatment … 2025-08-29T19:51:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1274
97-s-1204 97 s 1204 Quiet Communities Act Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1982-02-25 Senate disagreed to House amendments, requested a conference and appointed conferees. Stafford; Gorton; Simpson; Randolph; Baucus. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 (Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 3071) Quiet Communities Act - Amends the Noise Control Act of 1972 to retitle such Act the "Quiet Communities Act." Replaces a finding that Federal action is necessary to control major noise sources in commerce with a finding that Federal action must assure uniform treatment of certain carriers engaged in interstate commerce and certain transportation equipment distributed in interstate commerce which are major noise sources. Limits the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish noise emission standards. Provides that such Federal regulations shall apply only to transportation equipment and to motors or engines designed for use in transportation equipment. Repeals provisions for: (1) EPA noise control regulations pertaining to product labeling; and (2) prohibitions relating to such regulations. Authorizes States to bring civil actions in U.S. district courts to impose penalties against violators of prohibitions under such Act. Makes technical and conforming amendments. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 and 1983. 2025-08-29T19:51:03Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1204
97-s-1205 97 s 1205 Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1982 Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1982-06-15 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1982 - Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 to the Environmental Protection Agency for specified environmental research, development, and demonstration activities relating to air quality, water quality, water supply, solid and hazardous wastes, pesticides, radiation, interdisciplinary activities, toxic substances, and energy. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1982 to the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development for program management and support. Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to utilize funds authorized under this Act for appropriate scientific and professional review of research and development grant, contract, and cooperative agreement applications. Permits transfers of funds of up to ten percent between categories of activities authorized under this Act, as well as transfers of more than ten percent if the Congress is notified and the appropriate committees do not object. Requires that at least 15 percent of funds appropriated for each activity be obligated and expended for long-term environmental research and development programs. Reduces the total amount of appropriations authorized under this Act by $1,000,000 (such reduction to be apportioned among the supported activities at the discretion of the Administrator). 2025-08-29T19:51:04Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1205
97-s-1206 97 s 1206 An original bill to authorize appropriations for the Clean Air Act for fiscal year 1982. Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1982-12-02 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1982 to carry out the provisions of such Act (other than research, development, and demonstration activities). 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1206
97-s-1210 97 s 1210 An act to authorize appropriations for the operations of the Office of Environmental Quality and the Council on Environmental Quality during fiscal years 1982, 1983, and 1984, and withdraw certain lands within the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest from leasing under mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1982-10-18 Became Public Law No: 97-350. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 (House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment) Amends the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations for the Office of Environmental Quality and the Council on Environmental Quality, for FY 1982 through 1984. Withdraws from mining and mineral leasing certain public lands in the Mount Baker- Snoqualmie National Forest in the State of Washington. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1210
97-s-1211 97 s 1211 An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1981-12-29 Became Public Law No: 97-129. Senate Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] WA R G000333 0 (Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 97-373) Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1982 and 1983 to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for grants to State programs and for other provisions of such Act. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1211
97-s-1213 97 s 1213 An original bill to amend Title I of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, as amended. Environmental Protection 1981-05-15 1981-06-23 Became Public Law No: 97-16. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 0 Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act to authorize appropriations for regulation of ocean dumping for fiscal year 1982. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1213
97-s-1036 97 s 1036 A bill to extend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended for two years, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1981-04-29 1982-06-10 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. Senate Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] NC R H000463 0 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry with amendment, S. Rept. 97-75) Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to: (1) extend the duration of the scientific advisory panel through fiscal year 1983; and (2) authorize specified appropriations for fiscal year 1982. 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/1036
97-s-975 97 s 975 A bill to revise and extend certain provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, for one year, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1981-04-09 1981-09-23 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported an original bill (S.1716) in lieu of this bill. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 2 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend, through fiscal year 1982, the authorization of appropriations to carry out all but specified provisions of such Act. Requires that the sums authorized for fiscal year 1982 be allotted to each State based on such State's needs as a percentage of the total national needs. Extends through fiscal year 1982 the program under such Act which provides grants to States for eligible treatment works. Permits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, at the request of the Governor of a State, to set aside from funds authorized under such Act for fiscal year 1982 not more than three percent of funds allotted to such State for such grants to be available only for increasing grants for construction of treatment works from 75 percent to 85 percent, and to set aside not more than four percent of such funds to be available only for alternatives to conventional sewage treatment works for municipalities having a population of 3,500 or less, or for the highly dispersed sections of larger municipalities, as defined by the Administrator. Limits such grants for treatment works to the following categories of projects: (1) secondary treatment or more stringent treatment, or any cost-effective alternative thereof; and (2) new interceptors and appurtenances. Authorizes the Administrator, from sums authorized for each fiscal year beginning on or after October 1, 1981, to reserve from the allotment for each State for each such fiscal year an amount not to exceed one percent of the sum of the unexpended obligations and the unobligated allotment available to such State as of the first day of such fiscal year, or $400,000, whichever is greater. Repeals the provision under which the Administrator is authorized to pay the Federal share of the cost of advanced construction on publicly owned treatment works in cases where a State allotment has been obligated under specified provisions. Permits the Administrator to retain the authority to pay such eligible obligations in su… 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/975
97-s-977 97 s 977 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to allow temporary emergency suspensions of implementation plan provisions when coal is burned instead of foreign oil, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1981-04-09 1981-04-09 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] RI D P000193 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to include among the circumstances in which a Governor of a State may issue a temporary emergency suspension for a fuel burning stationary source of any part of a State implementation plan for a national primary ambient air quality standard: (1) when such temporary suspension is essential to the State's economic welfare; or (2) when foreign imports of fuel used by such source have reached an excessive level and such imports can be reduced by the emergency suspension, e.g. allowing coal rather than foreign oil to be burned. Increases the maximum period for which such temporary emergency suspensions may be issued by a Governor or by the President to one year (currently four months). Prohibits such suspensions from remaining in effect if in violation of any national ambient air quality standard results. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/977
97-s-777 97 s 777 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restrict the jurisdiction of the United States over the discharge of dredged or fill material to those discharges which are into navigable waters, and for other purposes. Environmental Protection 1981-03-24 1982-07-29 Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 11 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to direct (currently authorizes) the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to issue permits for the discharge of dredged or fill material into navigable waters at a disposal site or sites specified by the applicant (currently specified by the Secretary), unless the Secretary determines that such site cannot be specified through the application of certain guidelines or other considerations. Limits the definition of "navigable waters" for purposes of such permits to mean all waters which are presently used or are susceptible to use in their natural condition as a means to transport interstate or foreign commerce shoreward to their ordinary high water mark, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide shoreward to their mean high water mark. Declares that the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters other than navigable waters (as limited by such definition) is not prohibited by or otherwise subject to regulation under any Act of Congress. Revises procedures for application of the provisions of this Act by a State requesting Federal jurisdiction over nonnavigable waters. Repeals provisions relating to State permit programs for the discharge of dredged or fill material into other types of navigable waters. Eliminates the qualifying phrase "to the maximum extent practicable" in the requirement that specified agreements between Federal agencies assure that decisions on permit applications be made within 90 days of published notice. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/777
97-s-789 97 s 789 A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that the limitation on the use of grants for publicly owned treatment works for treatment, storage, or conveyance of flows of industrial users shall not take effect until November 15, 1984. Environmental Protection 1981-03-24 1981-09-22 Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 3 Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide that the limitation on the use of grants for publicly owned treatment works for treatment, storage, or conveyance of flows of industrial users shall not take effect until November 15, 1984 (rather than 1981). 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/789
97-s-723 97 s 723 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the prevention and control of air pollution in border areas of the United States and countries contiguous to the United States. Environmental Protection 1981-03-17 1981-03-17 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Senate Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] TX R T000322 1 Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the President, acting through the Secretary of State, to enter into negotiations with countries contiguous to the United States to: (1) prevent and control air pollution in U.S. border areas; and (2) reduce or eliminate air pollution which originates in such other countries and affects any U.S. area. Declares it to be the sense of the Congress that such goals should be achieved as soon as feasible through treaties or other appropriated international agreements and diplomatic actions. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to determine the percentage of air pollutants in border areas resulting from foreign sources and to eliminate such percentage in determining compliance with ambient air quality standards by such region. 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/723
97-s-709 97 s 709 Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act Environmental Protection 1981-03-12 1981-11-05 Committee on Commerce. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] OR R H000343 7 Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of carbonated beverages in containers unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the amount of the affixed refund value on brands of beverages bought and sold by such retailers or distributors. Preempts inconsistent State and local law. Prohibits States from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values established by this Act. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Imposes penalties of up to $1,000 for violation of the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the rate of reuse and recycling of beverage containers. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress at specified intervals on the impact of this Act on: (1) conservation of energy and material resources; (2) resource recovery and the reduction of solid waste and litter; and (3) the economy. Directs the Administrator to consult with the Secretary of Labor on assisting individuals whose employment may be adversely affected by this Act. 2025-08-29T19:50:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/709
97-s-681 97 s 681 Oil Spill Liability and Compensation Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-03-10 1981-03-26 Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] VT R S000776 6 Oil Spill Liability and Compensation Act of 1981 - Title I: Oil Spill Liability and Compensation - Subjects the owner or operator of a vessel or facility to liability for oil discharged in violation of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (unless the discharge was caused as an act of God, war, or by a third party). Causes such owners and operators to be liable for: (1) all actual costs of removal incurred by the United States or a State under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Intervention on the High Seas Act, or the Deepwater Port Act of 1974; (2) any removal costs incurred by any person, as removal is defined under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act; and (3) specified damages for economic loss or loss of natural resources resulting from such a discharge. Limits such liability, but stipulates than an owner or operator shall be liable for all damages and removal costs in the case of: (1) willful misconduct or negligence; (2) violation of applicable safety, construction, or operating standards or regulations; (within the knowledge or privity of the owner or operator); or (3) a refusal to provide reasonable cooperation and assistance requested by a responsible official. Provides that owners or operators subject to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act shall bear all costs of removal. Authorizes the President to establish additional limitations on liability for certain facilities; and, from time to time, to increase established limitations to reflect specified factors. Provides for third party liability. Directs that money in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (established in title II of this Act) be used for, among other things: (1) payment of removal costs; and (2) related research. Sets forth procedures for asserting claims against the Fund. Requires any claimant, prior to asserting a claim, to present the claim to the owner, operator, or guarantor of the vessel or facility from which the oil was discharged. Directs the President to: (1) prescribe forms and procedures for filing claims;… 2025-08-29T19:50:53Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/681
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
97-s-637 97 s 637 Nuclear Waste Policy Act Environmental Protection 1981-03-05 1981-10-21 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure S. 1662 ordered to be reported. Senate Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA] LA D J000189 1 Nuclear Waste Policy Act - Title I: Findings and Purposes - Declares the purpose of this Act to be to: (1) assume Federal responsibility for the acquisition and interim storage of spent fuel and the disposal of high-level radioactive waste from civilian nuclear activities; (2) establish a Federal policy for the disposal of high-level radioactive waste from civilian nuclear activities; (3) authorize the Secretary of Energy to acquire or construct nuclear waste storage and disposal facilities; (4) examine alternative nuclear waste disposal technologies; and (5) provide for consultation and cooperation between the Federal Government and States and Indian tribes with regard to nuclear waste storage facility and repository siting. Title II: Definitions - Defines the terms used in this Act. Title III: Interim Storage of Spent Fuel From Civilian Nuclear Powerplants - Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts providing that the Federal Government will: (1) take title to spent fuel from civilian nuclear powerplants; (2) transport and store such spent fuel in Federal facilities; and (3) dispose of waste products associated with such spent fuel. Provides for a one-time payment by the owner of such spent fuel in an amount adequate to cover the proportionate costs of such transportation, storage, and disposal. Directs the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register notice of intent to enter into such contracts and of the one-time payment charged to owners of spent fuel. Directs the Secretary to construct or acquire one or more facilities for interim storage of spent fuel. Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts with private industry for the transportation of spent fuel to such facilities. Authorizes the Secretary to use Federal transportation services if private industry is unable or unwilling to provide such transportation at a reasonable cost. Makes funds available for the establishment of such facilities. Directs the Secretary to inform the Governor and the legislature of any State in which a potential fa… 2025-08-29T19:50:54Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/637
97-s-540 97 s 540 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that the voluntary conversion from oil or gas to an alternate fuel by a stationary source shall be treated in the same manner as a conversion ordered under the Energy Supply and Environmental Coordination Act of 1974 or the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978. Environmental Protection 1981-02-24 1981-02-24 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 5 Amends the Clean Air Act to provide coequal treatment, under Federal law, for a stationary source voluntarily converting from oil or natural gas to an alternate fuel and a stationary source mandated to convert. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/540
97-s-541 97 s 541 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to temporary emergency suspensions of implementation plan provisions. Environmental Protection 1981-02-24 1981-02-24 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 3 Amends the Clean Air Act, with regard to State implementation plans for a national primary ambient air quality standard, to authorize the President, as well as a Governor, to issue a temporary emergency suspension of any part of such plan applicable to a fuel burning stationary source. Requires either the President or the Governor to issue such an emergency suspension if either finds that foreign imports of fuels used by such source have reached an excessive level and that such imports can be reduced by the emergency suspension. Requires such suspension to be effective for a maximum of five years, or longer if reasonable; except suspensions violating a national ambient air quality standard are limited to not more than four months. Allows the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in a disapproval order to require a lesser period if the suspension is issued by a Governor. Allows for revocation of a suspension if after four months the fuel burning stationary source in question has not changed to an alternate fuel. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/541
97-s-542 97 s 542 A bill to provide that major stationary sources complying with all applicable emission limitations and standards of performance established pursuant to the Clean Air Act shall not be subject to any more stringent limitations or standards for a period of ten years. Environmental Protection 1981-02-24 1981-02-24 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] KY D H000905 3 Amends the Clean Air Act to prohibit, for ten-years, the application of a more stringent emission limitation or standard of performance to: (1) any existing major stationary source which comes into compliance with all emission limitations in the applicable implementation plan; or (2) any new or modified major stationary source the construction or modification of which meets all applicable emission limitations and standards of performance. Sets such ten-year period to run from the date of completion of compliance, construction, or modification, or during the period of depreciation or amortization of such facility (for Internal Revenue Code purposes), whichever period ends first. Exempts from the application of this Act any source to which a substantial imminent threat to public health can be attributed, as determined by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/542
97-s-517 97 s 517 Ozone Depletion Validation Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-02-20 1981-02-20 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] TX D B000401 18 Ozone Depletion Validation Act of 1981 - Amends the Clean Air Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to continue ozone protection studies and research while increasing actual measurements of stratosphere ozone and improving methods of monitoring potential trends in such measurements. Directs the Administrator to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to: (1) continue review and research; (2) determine the extent, nature, and causes of changes in stratospheric ozone concentration (with particular attention to the effects of chlorofluorocarbons); (3) investigate unreasonable effects on health and the environment; and (4) report all findings and associated uncertainties. Prohibits the Administrator from proposing further regulations for the control in the United States of any chlorofluorocarbon: (1) until an international agreement or agreements among major free-world producing countries of chlorofluorocarbons are reached as to the nature, extent, and implications of any threat to the concentration of ozone in the stratosphere and as to the appropriate regulatory action to be taken; or (2) until depletion of the stratospheric ozone by chlorofluorocarbons at a rate determined to be eventually harmful to human health and the environment is actually detected. Provides that any such final regulation not take effect until at least 90 days after its promulgation and not until the expiration of the period provided for adoption of a resolution of disapproval. Requires that continuing research and monitoring programs be expanded to determine the extent, nature, causes, effects, and associated uncertainties of stratospheric ozone concentration changes. Directs the National Academy of Sciences, in consultation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to report, within two years and annually thereafter until such time as the theory of ozone depletion by chlorofluorocarbons has been validated, all … 2025-08-29T19:50:46Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/517
97-s-249 97 s 249 A bill to provide that certain industrial parks shall be classified as class III areas for purposes of part C of title I of the Clean Air Act. Environmental Protection 1981-01-23 1981-01-23 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Heflin, Howell [D-AL] AL D H000445 0 Amends the Clean Air Act to classify as a class III area, for purposes of provisions relating to air quality nondegradation, any area of more than 5,000 acres zoned as an industrial park, if a State determines that such classification will enhance industrial and employment expansion. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/249
97-s-169 97 s 169 A bill to amend sections 169 and 103 of the Internal revenue Code with respect to tax treatment of pollution control facilities. Environmental Protection 1981-01-20 1981-06-26 Subcommittee on Taxation and Debt Management. Hearings held. Senate Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] PA R H000456 5 Title I: Tax Treatment of Industrial Development Bonds Issued to Finance Pollution Control of Waste Disposal Facilities - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to define "air or water pollution control facilities," for purposes of the income tax exclusion of interest on industrial development bonds, to include depreciable equipment which is installed to control pollution through specified process changes in such pollution control facilities. Requires such equipment to meet Federal or State certification requirements in order to qualify for preferential tax treatment. Disallows an income tax exclusion for that portion of the bond proceeds which exceed the amount by which the acquisition and construction costs exceed the net profit reasonably expected to be derived through the recovery of wastes or by the operation of the pollution control facility over its useful life. Places specified dollar limits on the face amounts of obligations issued for air or water pollution control facilities at any new manufacturing or processing plant. Defines "hazardous waste or solid waste disposal facilities," for purposes of the exclusion of interest on industrial development bonds, to include depreciable property installed solely to comply with hazardous or solid waste management requirements imposed by the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Title II: Current Expensing of Amounts Paid or Incurred in Connection with the Construction or Erection of Pollution Control Facilities - Allows a taxpayer to elect to treat amounts paid or incurred in connection with the acquisition or construction of a certified pollution control facility as a currently deductible expense (amortizable over a period of 60 months under existing law). Revises the definition of "certified pollution control facility" to include treatment facilities made operational after January 1, 1976. 2025-01-03T20:54:05Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/169
97-s-95 97 s 95 Nuclear Waste Management Reorganization Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-01-15 1981-01-22 Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and Government Processes. Senate Sen. Percy, Charles H. [R-IL] IL R P000222 2 Nuclear Waste Management Reorganization Act of 1981 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - States the findings of Congress that Federal nuclear waste disposal programs have been ineffective. Title II: Establishment, Membership, and Functions of Nuclear Waste Management Planning Council - Establishes a Nuclear Waste Management Planning Council as an independent instrumentality of the Executive branch, the functions of which shall include: (1) providing representatives to the Nuclear Waste Coordinating Committee; (2) advising Federal agencies and departments having membership on the Committee; and (3) providing views on the annual Nuclear Waste Management Plan to the President. Title III: Establishment, Membership, and Functions of Nuclear Waste Coordinating Committee - Establishes a Nuclear Waste Coordinating Committee as an independent instrumentality in the Executive branch. Charges the Committee with coordinating Federal activities with respect to nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel management and preparing an annual Nuclear Waste Management Plan for fiscal years 1983 through 1987. Requires the Committee to notify the Governor of any State in which the Committee has decided to undertake a study. Requires the Committee to prepare for submission to Congress a nuclear waste Repository Development Report when any Federal agency has made application for a license to construct the main shaft of a nuclear waste repository. Prohibits the undertaking of site preparation work until such Report has been submitted. Requires that Congress pass a concurrent resolution permitting such construction when the Chairman of a State Review Panel (see title IV) formally objects to such Report. Provides that such Report shall be considered rejected unless Congress passes a concurrent resolution of approval within 60 days of continuous session. Prohibits any Federal agency from emplacing significant quantities of nuclear waste into a repository unless the Committee submits to Congress, at the earliest feasible time, a R… 2025-08-29T19:50:37Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/95
97-s-52 97 s 52 A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to repeal the requirement that State implementation plans provide for periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles. Environmental Protection 1981-01-06 1981-01-06 Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Hayakawa, Samuel Ichiye [R-CA] CA R H000384 4 Amends the Clean Air Act to repeal the requirement that State implementation plans for meeting the national primary ambient air quality standard provide for periodic inspection and testing of motor vehicles. 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/52
97-s-63 97 s 63 Steel Industry Compliance Extension Act of 1981 Environmental Protection 1981-01-06 1981-06-11 Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. Senate Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] WV D R000046 24 (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 97-133) Steel Industry Compliance Extension Act of 1981 - Amends the Clean Air Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to extend the date for compliance with emission limitation requirements by owners or operators of a stationary source in an iron- and steel-producing operation if: (1) the compliance date extension is necessary to allow the applicant to make capital investments in its operations to improve efficiency and productivity; (2) the funds freed by such extension will be used within two years for additional capital investments in the applicant's operations; (3) the Administrator and the applicant agree to a phased compliance program for each of the applicant's stationary sources; (4) the applicant has sufficient funds to comply with such program; (5) the applicant is in compliance with any existing Federal decrees applicable to its operations; (6) the compliance date extension will not result in the degradation of air quality during the extension term; and (7) the State in which the source is located does not object to such schedule for compliance. Provides that if such an extension will result in a modification of the proposed means of compliance involving a significant reduction in employment, then additional capital investments shall be made at iron- and steel-producing operations in the same community or labor market in which the reduction in employment would occur. Prohibits the imposition of a noncompliance penalty under the Clean Air Act upon an owner or operator with a compliance date extension only if their stationary source remains in compliance with all the requirements of such extension. Makes available to the public all information obtained by the Administrator under this Act, subject to a specified exception. Directs the Administrator to publish notice of receipt of an application for extension of time in the Federal Register and to notify the appropriate State … 2025-08-29T19:50:36Z https://www.congress.gov/bill/97th-congress/senate-bill/63

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