An amendment to postpone until August 31, 1988 the imposition of economic sanctions against areas that fail to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone and carbon monoxide by the statutory deadline of December 31, 1987. Sanctions also would be postponed in cases where states have not submitted adequate plans for meeting the standards. The amendment would further prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing any sanctions during the eight-month period, even in areas where the agency has already imposed or proposed them.

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Amendment Number
525
Description
An amendment to postpone until August 31, 1988 the imposition of economic sanctions against areas that fail to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone and carbon monoxide by the statutory deadline of December 31, 1987. Sanctions also would be postponed in cases where states have not submitted adequate plans for meeting the standards. The amendment would further prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from enforcing any sanctions during the eight-month period, even in areas where the agency has already imposed or proposed them.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 3, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Dec 3, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 525 — Informed