Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to state that a permit issued to a Federal facility for hazardous waste management shall be deemed to be issued jointly to the United States and the operator, but that sovereign immunity does not extend to such operator.
Prohibits Federal procurement from persons convicted of an offense under such Act. Permits exemptions as specified. Directs the President to report annually to the Congress on the implementation of this section.
Prohibits Federal payment of an operator's fine. Permits payment of attorneys fees only if awarded pursuant to other authority.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
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