[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 145 (Friday, October 24, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2086]
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             THE SUPERFUND RECYCLING EQUITY ACT INTRODUCED

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                           HON. DAN SCHAEFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 24, 1997

  Mr. DAN SCHAEFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today, Congressman Billy 
Tauzin introduced the Superfund Recycling Equity Act. I am an original 
cosponsor of this measure.
  This legislation is similar to a proposal offered during the 104th 
Congress by then-Representative Blanche Lincoln. That bill had 238 
cosponsors and enjoyed overwhelming support of industry, environmental 
groups, the Clinton administration. This year's bill has the same broad 
base of support.
  Simply put, the Superfund Recycling Equity Act gives business in the 
recycling industry peace-of-mind that they will not be unduly drawn 
into the Superfund liability web as long as they do not knowingly 
contribute hazardous wastes and follow standard business practices. 
This legislation will encourage more recycling of paper, glass, 
textiles, metals, plastics and other materials greatly reducing the 
volume of the Nation's waste stream.
  The House Commerce Committee is currently engaged in bipartisan 
negotiations to reform Superfund, which will speed cleanups and reduce 
needless litigation. I look forward to working with Congressman Tauzin 
to include this proposal as part of this comprehensive Superfund reform 
effort.

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