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H.R. 565

A bill to establish a National Groundwater Commission and for other purposes.

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.

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7](D-PA)Sponsor
27 cosponsors21 D6 R
27cosponsors2committees8actions11subjects
  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Competitiveness Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA, Army, Interior, OMB.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  4. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  5. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House