H.R. 4209 (110th): To authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas endangered by the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Nov 15, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nancy Boyda [D-KS2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on November 15, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Nov 15, 2007
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1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
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House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Nov 15, 2007.
2 pages

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11/15/2007--Introduced.
Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide specified funds to Kansas in FY2009 to purchase (with the owners' consent), and to provide relocation assistance to the residents of: (1) properties in Treece, Kansas, that are in danger of being destroyed by subsidence relating to the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site that may endanger the health of occupants; and (2) residential properties of water customers of Picher, Oklahoma, residing in or near Treece, Kansas.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 61: UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Section 4601: Definitions