An amendment to add that States and local governments shall not be liable for costs or damages resulting from actions taken by them in response to emergencies created by the actual or threatened release of hazardous substances from a site or facility owned by another person. This is not to affect the liability of the State or local government for negligence.

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Amendment Number
1065
Description
An amendment to add that States and local governments shall not be liable for costs or damages resulting from actions taken by them in response to emergencies created by the actual or threatened release of hazardous substances from a site or facility owned by another person. This is not to affect the liability of the State or local government for negligence.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Aug 9, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Aug 9, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 1065 — Informed