H.R. 6075 (112th): To permit the chief executive of a State to create an exemption from certain requirements of Federal environmental laws for producers of agricultural commodities, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jun 29, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle [R-NY25]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 29, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 29, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 29, 2012
Cosponsors
12 cosponsors (12R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Last updated Jun 29, 2012.
3 pages

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6/29/2012--Introduced.
Permits the chief executive of a state to exempt persons in the state acting in their capacity as farmers from a requirement of a covered federal environmental law by determining that such requirement is unduly burdensome to such persons.
Requires the chief executive to solicit and accept public comments for at least 90 days before finalizing any such determination.
Defines "covered federal environmental law" to mean the Clean Air Act insofar as it applies to emissions of air pollutants other than those resulting from the combustion of fossil fuel, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act), and the Solid Waste Disposal Act.

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