H.R. 1989 — A bill to establish a National Commission to examine and report to Congress regarding the Superfund program, and for other purposes.

Summary

Establishes a Superfund Commission to examine the Superfund program under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

Sets a deadline for the Commission's report to the Congress. Terminates the Commission upon submission of its report.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make available a specified amount from the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to reimburse such Fund for amounts provided to the Commission.

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1983-03-09
Introduced in House
1983-03-09
Introduced in House
1983-03-09
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
1983-03-16
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

A bill to establish a National Commission to examine and report to Congress regarding the Superfund program, and for other purposes.

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