H.R. 2209 — To amend subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to establish safety zones around Federal prisons in which certain facilities may not be permitted.

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Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to prohibit the issuance of a permit for the operation of any new off site hazardous waste incinerator or other hazardous waste treatment, storage, or disposal facility if: (1) the facility is located within a two-mile radius of the boundary of a Federal prison; and (2) an accident at such a facility could require evacuation of prisoners or nearby residents.

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1993-05-20
Introduced in House
1993-05-20
Introduced in House
1993-05-20
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1307)
1993-05-20
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1993-05-25
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2724-2725)
1993-06-03
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

To amend subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to establish safety zones around Federal prisons in which certain facilities may not be permitted.

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