H.R. 365 (110th): Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007

110th Congress, 2007–2009

To provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jan 10, 2007
Sponsor:
Rep. Barton “Bart” Gordon [D-TN6, 1985-2010]
Status:
Signed by the President

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Bill Overview

Status:
Introduced Jan 10, 2007
Reported by Committee Jan 24, 2007
Passed House Feb 07, 2007
Passed Senate Dec 11, 2007
Signed by the President Dec 21, 2007
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on December 21, 2007.
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Committees:

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

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Votes:

H.R. 365 (110th): Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act ... (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass)
Feb 07, 2007 2:23 p.m.. Passed.

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This bill was a re-introduction of H.R. 798 (109th) (Feb 15, 2005).

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12/21/2007--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)
Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), not later than one year after the enactment of this Act, to: (1) establish voluntary guidelines, based on the best currently available scientific knowledge, for the remediation of former methampehtamine laboratories, including guidelines regarding preliminary site assessment and the remediation of residual contaminants; (2) consider relevant federal, state, and local requirements in developing the guidelines, the varying types and locations of former methamphetamine laboratories, and the cost of carrying out such guidelines; (3) work with state and local governments and other relevant non-federal agencies in adopting the voluntary guidelines; (4) periodically update such guidelines; and (5) establish a research program to support the development and revision of such guidelines.
Directs the Administrator: (1) not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every third year thereafter, to convene a conference of appropriate state agencies, individuals, and organizations involved in research and other activities directly relating to the environmental or biological impact of former methamphetamine laboratories; (2) to submit a report to Congress that summarizes the proceedings of the conference, including a summary of recommendations and concerns of non-federal participants; and (3) to make such report widely available to the general public.
Directs the Administrator to enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for a study of the status and quality of research on the residual effects of methamphetanmine laboratories and to report to Congress on the uses of such study.
Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a research program to develop: (1) new methamphetamine detection technologies, with an emphasis on field test kits and site detection; and (2) appropriate standard reference materials and validation procedures for methamphetamine detection testing. Authorizes appropriations for FY2007-FY2008.