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H.R. 4006

Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2019

CLEANER Act of 2019 or the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2019

This bill eliminates the exemption of waste associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy from regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste. Within a year of enactment, the Environmental Protection Agency must determine whether waste associated with oil, gas, or geothermal energy activities meet the criteria promulgated for the identification or listing of hazardous waste.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8](D-PA)Sponsor
57 cosponsors57 D
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.

    Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee
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    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2019 — Informed