S. 1531: a Bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to provide for improved emergency planning and notification of releases of hazardous substances, and for other purposes. Introduced in the Senate of the United States, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session, July 30, 1985

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OSTI ID:5061972

The Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Act of 1985 amends the 1980 Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980. The changes deal with offsite planning and the procedures for designating hazardous materials to be covered. There are time limits for publishing the list of hazardous substances, for manufacturers and owners to notify the government of the location of these substances, and for states to develop and implement emergency plans. A section on emergency bulletins changes the procedure for community notification of the release of a toxic substance. Facility owners will prepare special material safety data sheets for use during an emergency.

• Research Organization: Government Printing Office, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5061972
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LEGISLATION
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
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STATE GOVERNMENT
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