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H.R.3128 / 115th Congress

To amend section 111 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification, and for other purposes.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 9 .

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 29, 2017

This bill amends the Clean Air Act to provide that a modification of a stationary source results in an increase in air pollution only when the maximum achievable hourly emissions rate from the source is higher than: (1) the rate of the source as it was originally designed, and (2) the rate that was actually achieved during the 10 years before the change.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9] · R–VA

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
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  1. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 9 .

  2. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

  4. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  5. Introduced in House

  6. Introduced in House

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