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Bill99th CongressFiled Feb 20, 1986Environmental Protection
S. 2083

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986

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What it doesSummary indefinitely postponed in senate (Sep 10, 1986)

(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 5073 passed in lieu)

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations for asbestos hazard abatement in the schools, including requiring warning labels on friable asbestos-containing material left in schools.

Requires local educational agencies to respond to asbestos according to EPA's most current guidance documents if the Administrator fails to promulgate regulations within the prescribed period.

Directs the Administrator to develop a model accreditation plan for States to give accreditation to individuals who inspect, manage, abate and analyze asbestos problems. Makes the use of accredited personnel a condition for receiving financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984.

Requires each State Governor to establish administrative procedures for the certification of school asbestos inspection and abatement programs and for asbestos management plans, all to be carried forward by the local educational agency.

Authorizes the Administrator or the appropriate State Governor to take necessary response measures where asbestos in a school building may be hazardous and adequate local measures have not been taken.

Prohibits discrimination by a State or local educational agency against a whistle-blower.

Sets forth the relationship of pollution liability insurance risk retention groups to State law, including securities law.

Requires the Administrator to consider the seriousness of the violation and the culpability and ability of the violator when assessing civil penalties against a local education agency.

Provides that State law is not preempted from imposing additional liability or more stringent requirements with respect to asbestos in schools.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to manage asbestos at overseas schools for dependents to the extent feasible.

Establishes the Asbestos Trust Fund in the Treasury to carry out the Asbestos Hazards Abatement Assistance Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to the Congress on the financial condition of the Fund which shall consist of amounts repayed of loans made under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984. Reserves certain funds available for such loans for grants to States and local educational agencies to help them carry out their asbestos abatement programs.

What just happenedSep 10, 1986

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT](R-VT)Sponsor
10 cosponsors7 D3 R
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  1. Sep 10, 1986Floor

    Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote.

  2. Sep 10, 1986Floor

    Senate passed companion measure H.R. 5073 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.

  3. Sep 10, 1986Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in H.R. 5073 as an amendment.

  4. Sep 3, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 877.

  5. Sep 3, 1986Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford under the authority of the order of Aug 16, 86 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-427.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Sep 3, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford under the authority of the order of Aug 16, 86 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-427.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. Aug 12, 1986Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Jun 19, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Toxic Substances. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.

    Clean Air and Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee
  9. May 15, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Toxic Substances. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-708.

    Clean Air and Nuclear Regulation Subcommittee
  10. Feb 20, 1986IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Feb 20, 1986IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Indefinitely postponed in SenateSep 10, 198634
(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 5073 passed in lieu)

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations for asbestos hazard abatement in the schools, including requiring warning labels on friable asbestos-containing material left in schools.

Requires local educational agencies to respond to asbestos according to EPA's most current guidance documents if the Administrator fails to promulgate regulations within the prescribed period.

Directs the Administrator to develop a model accreditation plan for States to give accreditation to individuals who inspect, manage, abate and analyze asbestos problems. Makes the use of accredited personnel a condition for receiving financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984.

Requires each State Governor to establish administrative procedures for the certification of school asbestos inspection and abatement programs and for asbestos management plans, all to be carried forward by the local educational agency.

Authorizes the Administrator or the appropriate State Governor to take necessary response measures where asbestos in a school building may be hazardous and adequate local measures have not been taken.

Prohibits discrimination by a State or local educational agency against a whistle-blower.

Sets forth the relationship of pollution liability insurance risk retention groups to State law, including securities law.

Requires the Administrator to consider the seriousness of the violation and the culpability and ability of the violator when assessing civil penalties against a local education agency.

Provides that State law is not preempted from imposing additional liability or more stringent requirements with respect to asbestos in schools.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to manage asbestos at overseas schools for dependents to the extent feasible.

Establishes the Asbestos Trust Fund in the Treasury to carry out the Asbestos Hazards Abatement Assistance Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to the Congress on the financial condition of the Fund which shall consist of amounts repayed of loans made under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984. Reserves certain funds available for such loans for grants to States and local educational agencies to help them carry out their asbestos abatement programs.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 3, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 99-427)

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations for asbestos hazard abatement in the schools, including requiring waring labels on friable asbestos-containing material left in schools.

Requires local educational agencies to respond to asbestos according to EPA's most current guidance documents if the Administrator fails to promulgate regulations within the prescribed period.

Directs the Administrator to develop a model accreditation plan for States to give accreditation to individuals who inspect, manage, and abate asbestos problems. Makes the use of accredited personnel a condition for receiving financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984.

Requires each State Governor to establish administrative procedures for the certification of school asbestos inspection and abatement programs and for asbestos inspection and abatement programs and for asbestos management plans, all to be carried forward by the local educational agency.

Authorizes the Administrator or the appropriate State Governor to take necessary response measures where asbestos in a school building may be hazardous and adequate local measures have not been taken.

Prohibits discrimination by a State or local educational agency against a whistle-blower.

Sets forth the relationship of pollution liability insurance risk retention groups to State law, including securities law.

Requires the Administrator to consider the seriousness of the violation, the culpability of the violator, and the ability of the violator to pay the penalty when assessing civil penalties against a local education agency.

Provides that State law is not preempted from imposing additional liability or more stringent requirements with respect to asbestos in schools.

Directs the Secretary of Defense to manage asbestos at overseas schools for dependents to the extent feasible.

Establishes the Asbestos Trust Fund in the Treasury to carry out the Asbestos Hazards Abatement Assistance Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to report annually to the Congress on the financial condition of the Fund which shall consist of amounts repayed of loans made under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984. Reserves certain funds available for such loans for grants to States and local educational agencies to help them carry out their asbestos abatement programs.

Introduced in SenateFeb 20, 198600

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986 - Amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promulgate regulations for asbestos hazard abatement in the schools.

Directs the Administrator to develop a model accreditation plan for States for individuals who inspect, manage, abate, and analyze asbestos problems. Makes the use of accredited personnel a condition for receiving financial assistance under the Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act of 1984.

Requires each State Governor to establish administrative procedures for the certification of school asbestos inspection and abatement programs and for asbestos management plans, all to be carried forward by the local educational agency. Requires warning labels on any asbestos still in routine maintenance areas of a school building.

Authorizes the Administrator or the appropriate State Governor to take necessary response measures where asbestos in a school building may be hazardous and adequate local measures have not been taken.

Sets forth the relationship of pollution liability insurance risk retention groups to State law, including securities law.

Establishes the Asbestos Trust Fund in the Treasury to carry out the Asbestos Hazards Abatement Assistance Program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1990.