An amendment to add that the term "hazardous substance emergency" is to include any release of a hazardous substance in amounts which require notification of the EPA under CERLA and which constitutes a substantial threat to the public health and environment. It requires the EPA Administrator to promulgate regulations to carry out this provision.

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Amendment Number
691
Description
An amendment to add that the term "hazardous substance emergency" is to include any release of a hazardous substance in amounts which require notification of the EPA under CERLA and which constitutes a substantial threat to the public health and environment. It requires the EPA Administrator to promulgate regulations to carry out this provision.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 6, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Dec 6, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 691 — Informed