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Bill96th CongressFiled May 23, 1979Environmental Protection
S. 1222

A bill to repeal Section 125 of the Clean Air Act.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 1979)

Amends the Clean Air Act to repeal provisions which authorize the President and the Governor of any State to require a fuel burning facility to use locally available coal or coal derivatives in order to minimize regional economic dislocation resulting from compliance with such Act. Rescinds any regulation promulgated under such provisions. Declares that contracts entered into in order to implement such provisions shall remain in effect.

What just happenedMay 23, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY](D-KY)Sponsor
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  1. May 23, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  2. May 23, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate