An amendment to the miscellaneous provisions concerning citizens suits to state that the United States (and not just the Administrator, as in the bill) may intervene as a matter of right if it is not a party. The amendment also strikes language that gives the D.C. District Court jurisdiction "without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties". And the amendment adds that provisions concerning transportation of hazardous materials apply to listed and regulated substances, and not just listed ones.

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Amendment Number
1071
Description
An amendment to the miscellaneous provisions concerning citizens suits to state that the United States (and not just the Administrator, as in the bill) may intervene as a matter of right if it is not a party. The amendment also strikes language that gives the D.C. District Court jurisdiction "without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties". And the amendment adds that provisions concerning transportation of hazardous materials apply to listed and regulated substances, and not just listed ones.
Congress
98
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Aug 10, 1984
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Aug 10, 1984
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 1071 — Informed