3.0.0 2491 2023-01-13T04:50:16Z 2023-01-13T04:50:16Z House H HR 2005-05-19 109 ssev00 Environment and Public Works Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2006-09-07T18:36:33Z hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee House Standing hsif15 Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Reported by 2005-06-08T20:10:08Z Markup by 2005-06-08T20:09:52Z Referred to 2005-06-03T20:04:59Z Reported by 2005-09-27T23:31:21Z Markup by 2005-06-29T13:41:50Z Referred to 2005-05-19T12:49:05Z H. Rept. 109-235 International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 109 1198 S 2005-06-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6232-6234) Related bill CRS 2006-09-07 ssev00 Environment and Public Works Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. IntroReferral 2006-09-06 15:42:15 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2006-09-06 15:41:54 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6254-6255) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2006-09-06 15:41:54 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6254-6255) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2006-09-06 15:08:16 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2491. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2006-09-06 15:08:15 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6254-6259) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2006-09-06 15:08:14 Mr. Gillmor moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2005-09-27 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00130 2005-09-27 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-235. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2005-09-27 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 109-235. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2005-06-29 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2005-06-29 hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2005-06-08 hsif15 Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2005-06-08 hsif15 Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2005-06-03 hsif15 Environment and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. Committee 2005-05-19 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsif00 Energy and Commerce Committee 2005-05-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2005-05-19 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress G000210 Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] PAUL GILLMOR R OH E. 5 N R000572 Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8] Mike Rogers R MI 8 2005-05-19 True D000355 Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-15] JOHN DINGELL D MI D. 15 2005-05-19 True S001045 Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1] BART STUPAK D MI 1 2005-05-19 True U000031 Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] FRED UPTON R MI 6 2005-05-19 True S001161 Rep. Schwarz, John J.H. "Joe" [R-MI-7] John Schwarz R MI J.H. "Joe" 7 2005-06-15 False L000263 Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12] SANDER LEVIN D MI M. 12 2005-06-15 False H000676 Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2] PETER HOEKSTRA R MI 2 2005-06-15 False K000172 Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] DALE KILDEE D MI E. 5 2005-06-15 False M001150 Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10] Candice Miller R MI S. 10 2005-06-15 False K000180 Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] CAROLYN KILPATRICK D MI CHEEKS 13 2005-06-15 False E000092 Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3] VERNON EHLERS R MI J. 3 2005-06-24 False C000071 Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4] DAVE CAMP R MI 4 2005-06-29 False 2005-07-26T04:00:00Z H.R. 2491, International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/17025 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 29, 2005</p> 2005-07-26T04:00:00Z H.R. 2491, International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/17025 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on June 29, 2005 Environmental Protection Administrative procedure Administrative remedies Canada Civil actions and liability Crime and Law Enforcement Environmental Protection Agency Environmental assessment Environmental health Environmental law enforcement Export controls Federal-local relations Federal-state relations Fines (Penalties) Foreign Trade and International Finance Government Operations and Politics Health Highway maintenance Import restrictions Imports Incineration International Affairs International environmental cooperation Landfills Law Motor vehicle pollution control Municipal solid waste Public meetings Recycling of waste products Refuse and refuse disposal State laws Subpoena Transboundary pollution Transportation and Public Works Transportation of hazardous substances Treaties Environmental Protection 00 2005-05-19 Introduced in House 2007-02-05T20:47:26Z International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to enact laws restricting the receipt and disposal of foreign municipal solid waste within their borders until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues regulations implementing and enforcing the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste between the United States and Canada (Agreement).

Defines the authority of the Administrator with respect to the importation and exportation of municipal solid waste under the Agreement. Requires the Administrator to give substantial weight to the views of affected states and local governments before consenting to the importation of foreign municipal solid waste into the United States under the Agreement, and to consider the impact of such importation on: (1) the continued public support for state and local recycling programs; (2) landfill capacities; (3) air emissions and road deterioration from increased vehicular traffic; and (4) homeland security, public health, and the environment.

Authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties for any past or current violations of this Act or to commence a civil action in the U.S. district court.

]]> 17 2005-09-27 Reported to House with amendment(s) 2005-10-31T19:01:52Z International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to enact laws or issue regulations or orders restricting the receipt and disposal of foreign municipal solid waste, as defined by this Act, within their borders until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues regulations implementing and enforcing the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste between the United States and Canada (Agreement). Declares that state actions authorized by this Act shall not be considered a burden on, or otherwise impede, interstate and foreign commerce.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) perform the functions of the Designated Authority of the United States with respect to the importation and exportation of municipal solid waste under the Agreement; (2) implement and enforce the notice and consent and other provisions of the Agreement; and (3) issue final regulations on the Administrator's responsibilities as Designated Authority of the United States.

Requires the Administrator to give substantial weight to the views of affected states and local governments before consenting to the importation of foreign municipal solid waste into the United States under the Agreement, and to consider the impact of such importation on: (1) the continued public support for state and local recycling programs; (2) landfill capacities; (3) air emissions and road deterioration from increased vehicular traffic; and (4) homeland security, public health, and the environment.

Makes it unlawful for any person to import, transport, or export municipal solid waste for final disposal or for incineration in violation of the Agreement.

Authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties for any past or current violations of this Act or to commence a civil action in the U.S. district court. Limits the amount of such civil penalties to $25,000 per day of noncompliance for each violation. Provides for a public hearing to review any noncompliance order issued by the Administrator.

]]> 36 2006-09-06 Passed House amended 2006-11-01T18:53:43Z International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2006 - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize states to enact laws or issue regulations or orders restricting the receipt and disposal of foreign municipal solid waste, as defined by this Act, within their borders until the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issues regulations implementing and enforcing the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste between the United States and Canada (Agreement). Declares that state actions authorized by this Act shall not be considered a burden on, or otherwise impede, interstate and foreign commerce.

Requires the Administrator to: (1) perform the functions of the Designated Authority of the United States with respect to the importation and exportation of municipal solid waste under the Agreement; (2) implement and enforce the notice and consent and other provisions of the Agreement; and (3) issue final regulations on the Administrator's responsibilities as Designated Authority of the United States.

Requires the Administrator to give substantial weight to the views of affected states and local governments before consenting to the importation of foreign municipal solid waste into the United States under the Agreement, and to consider the impact of such importation on: (1) the continued public support for state and local recycling programs; (2) landfill capacities; (3) air emissions and road deterioration from increased vehicular traffic; and (4) homeland security, public health, and the environment.

Makes it unlawful for any person to import, transport, or export municipal solid waste for final disposal or for incineration in violation of the Agreement.

Authorizes the Administrator to assess civil penalties for any past or current violations of this Act or to commence a civil action in the U.S. district court. Limits the amount of such civil penalties to $25,000 per day of noncompliance for each violation. Provides for a public hearing to review any noncompliance order issued by the Administrator.

]]> International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2006 Display Title International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2006 Short Titles as Introduced International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 Short Titles as Reported to House International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2005 H House Short Titles as Passed House International Solid Waste Importation and Management Act of 2006 H House Official Title as Introduced To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to authorize States to restrict receipt of foreign municipal solid waste and implement the Agreement Concerning the Transboundary Movement of Hazardous Waste between the United States and Canada, and for other purposes. Referred in Senate 2006-09-07T04:00:00Z Engrossed in House 2006-09-06T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-109hr2491eh/xml/BILLS-109hr2491eh.xml Reported in House 2005-09-27T04:00:00Z Introduced in House 2005-05-19T04:00:00Z 2006-09-07 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.