S. 710 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act
S. 710 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Mar 31, 2011, sponsored by John Thune with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 31, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
- Public law
- Public Law 112-195
What it does
Hazardous Waste Electronic Manifest Establishment Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system within three years that may be used by a hazardous waste generator or transporter, an owner or operator of a hazardous waste treatment, storage, recycling, or disposal facility, or any other person that: (1…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 31, 2011
- Passed the SenateAug 2, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 11, 2012
- Sent to the PresidentSep 25, 2012
- Became lawOct 5, 2012
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-195. (Oct 5, 2012)
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- H.R. 872: Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
- H.R. 1049: ROAD to Jobs Act of 2011
- S. 1528: Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
- H.R. 1558: Hunting, Fishing, and Recreational Shooting Protection Act
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- H.R. 2009: Fuel Feedstock Freedom Act
Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Environment and Public Works Committee
More
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