Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to extend the authorization of Appropriations through fiscal year 1980.
Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to conduct a study of the impact on individuals and the economy caused by exposure to hazardous chemical substances. Directs the Council to examine the following areas of concern: (1) health problems and economic losses caused by the exposure of individuals to hazardous chemical substances; (2) the extent to which Federal or State programs provide compensation for health or economic injuries caused by exposure to hazardous chemical substances and the adequacy of such compensation; (3) the adequacy of legal remedies available for obtaining compensation for such injuries; and (4) the extent to which compensation is provided to individuals under private insurance systems for health or economic injuries caused by exposure to hazardous chemical substances and the adequacy of such compensation. Directs the Council to report to Congress its findings within one year after funds are made available for such study. Authorizes appropriations for such study.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.
Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-174.
Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce with amendment, H. Rept. 96-174.
Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, H. Rept. 96-174 (Part II).
Reported to House from the Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, H. Rept. 96-174 (Part II).
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