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H.R. 2997 (112th): Superfund Common Sense Act
- Introduced:
- Sep 21, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. Billy Long [R-MO7]
- Status:
- Died (Referred to Committee)
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- Full Title
To amend the Comprehensive Environmental Responsive Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes.
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- Text
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Last updated Sep 21, 2011.
3 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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9/21/2011--Introduced.
Superfund Common Sense Act - Amends the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) to exclude manure from the definition of "hazardous substance" and "pollutant or contaminant" for purposes of such Act. Defines "manure" to mean:
(1) digestive emissions, feces, urine, urea and other excrement from livestock;
(2) any associated bedding, compost, raw materials or other materials commingled with such excrement from livestock;
(3) any process water associated with such items; and
(4) any byproducts, constituents, or substances contained in, or originating from, such items or any emissions relating to such items.
Amends the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 to exempt from notification requirements releases associated with manure.
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The bill contains the following citations to other parts of U.S. law:
Slip Laws
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- Public Law 99-499:
H.R. 2005 (99th): Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986
United States Code
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- Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
- Chapter 103: COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY
- Subchapter I: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES RELEASES, LIABILITY, COMPENSATION
- Section 9601: Definitions
Statutes at Large
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- 100 Stat. 1655