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S. 439

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary butyl ether and petroleum contamination.

Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require: (1) secondary containment of any new or replaced underground storage tank system; and (2) the monitoring for leaks of the space between the primary and secondary containment if the new or replaced tank or piping are within 1,000 feet of a community water system, potable drinking water well, or other sensitive area.

Establishes civil penalties for a violation of these requirements.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1655)

  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate