A bill to establish a National Groundwater Commission and for other purposes.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 6, 1983)
Establishes the National Ground Water Commission.
Sets forth provisions relating to the Commission's duties, membership, Director and staff, experts and consultants, and powers.
Directs the Commission to report to the President and the Congress: (1) within one year of enactment of this Act, the findings and conclusions of a preliminary study including an analysis of the extent of ground water contamination caused by hazardous and other solid waste, the regions and major water supplies most significantly affected by such contamination, and commission recommendations for preventive or remedial measures to protect human health and the environment from the effects of such contamination; (2) by October 30, 1985, final findings and conclusions of the continued study, with recommendations for appropriate legislation and administrative actions.
Terminates the Commission on January 1, 1986.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985.
What just happenedFeb 2, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Who’s behind it
- Feb 2, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee - Feb 2, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 24, 1983CommitteeH12000
Executive Comment Requested from EPA, Army, Interior, OMB.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 20, 1983CommitteeH11000
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 6, 1983IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jan 6, 1983IntroReferralH11100
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 6, 1983IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 6, 1983IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House