To amend the Clean Air Act to control emissions of dioxin from certain resource recovery plants and municipal waste incinerators.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 1989)
Amends the Clean Air Act to establish standards for emissions of dioxins from new or modified municipal waste combustion units. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to provide for the monitoring of such emissions. Authorizes States to adopt more stringent standards. Authorizes the Administrator to promulgate standards for emissions of other air pollutants from municipal waste combustion units.
What just happenedMay 15, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- May 15, 1989CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Apr 18, 1989IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 18, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House