H. R. 3245: a Bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability act of 1980, and for other purposes. Introduced in the House of Representatives, Ninety-Ninth Congress, First Session, September 9, 1985
The Superfund Amendments of 1985 (H.R. 3245) amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980 in order to strengthen the cleanup standards for hazardous waste sites and to promote a closer federal-state partnership in the effort. Title I of the bill amends the 21 sections, including those on quantities, reporting and response procedures, liabilities and penalties, settlement procedures, treatment technologies, and applications of Superfund money. Title II amends several miscellaneous provisions involving the closing of dump sites, the transport of hazardous materials, leakage from underground oil storage tanks, radon gas, and others. Title III amends notification requirements under the public's right to facts, status sheets, and emergency bulletins, as well as requirements and procedures for emergency response and enforcement.
- OSTI ID:
- 6473979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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