S.595 - Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act

A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision relating to modifications in reporting frequency. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act as introduced.
  • Short: Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act as reported to senate.
  • Official: A bill to amend the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to strike a provision relating to modifications in reporting frequency. as introduced.

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12/19/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act - Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to repeal provisions autho

Official Summary

12/19/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act - Amends the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 to repeal provisions authorizing the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to modify the frequency of submitting toxic chemical release forms. Requires the Administrator to establish the eligibility threshold regarding the use of a form A certification statement under the Toxics Release Inventory Program at not greater than 500 pounds for nonpersistent bioaccumulative and toxic chemicals. Prohibits the use of such form with respect to any chemical of special concern identified by the Administrator.

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11/28/07
Illinois Joins Lawsuit Against EPA for Restricting Public Access ...

Illinois PIRG supports the Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act (S. 595, HR 1055), federal legislation introduced by Senator Lautenberg and Representative ...

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03/15/11
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10/14/08
John Edwards Calls For "Brownie's Law" For Federal Agencies ...

Much like The Public's Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act (S. 595) .. there is much to be done .... The House companion bill (H.R. 1055) is stalled in subcommittee. If Congress passes the Toxic Right to Know Protection Act, ...

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10/14/08
John Edwards Calls For "Brownie's Law" For Federal Agencies ...

Much like The Public's Toxic Right-to-Know Protection Act (S. 595) .. there is much to be done .... The House companion bill (H.R. 1055) is stalled in subcommittee. If Congress passes the Toxic Right to Know Protection Act, ...

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