H.R. 3529 (103rd): Environmental Excellence Recognition Act of 1993

Introduced:
Nov 18, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Richard Swett [D-NH2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on November 18, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Nov 18, 1993
Cosponsors
none
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House Science, Space, and Technology

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Full Title

To establish the President's Total Environmental Quality Award and the National Environmentally Sound Technology Award.

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Last updated Nov 18, 1993.
7 pages

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11/18/1993--Introduced.
Environmental Excellence Recognition Act of 1993 - Amends the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to establish the President's Total Environmental Quality Award. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to establish a process for the acceptance and evaluation of Award applicants using, to the extent practicable, the same procedures and facilities provided for the Malcolm Baldrige Award. Directs the President, based on the Secretary's recommendations, to periodically select companies and other organizations which have benefited the United States through the development and deployment of environmental technologies for receipt of the Award. Establishes a National Environmentally Sound Technology Award for individuals who have pioneered the development and use of a highly innovative environmental technology. Directs the Secretary to receive and evaluate applications for, and provide for presentation of, the Award. Makes U.S. citizens or permanent residents eligible for the Award. Permits up to five of such Awards to be presented annually.

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