Introduced
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To exempt “waste diversion” facilities as defined in the bill from certain very restrictive hazardous waste regulations and procedures. This would include operations that separate and process medical waste, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, pesticides, thermostats and other devices that contain mercury and more so they can be transported to other plants for ultimate disposal or recycling.
Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendments be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To clarify certain definitions in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 109 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Environment, and Great Lakes
