Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to increase and expand the scope of criminal penalties for knowing violations of such Act.
Makes persons who violate certain sections of such Act and who place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury subject to fines under the Federal criminal code and up to 15 years' imprisonment, or both. Doubles the maximum punishment for subsequent violations.
Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to pay a reward of up to $10,000 to any person furnishing information or services which lead to a criminal conviction or judgment of liability for certain violations of such Act.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
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