To authorize States and political subdivisions of States to control the management of municipal solid waste generated within their jurisdictions, and to exempt States and political subdivisions of States from civil liability with respect to the good faith passage, implementation, and enforcement of flow control ordinances prior to May 16, 1994.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 25, 1998

Authorizes States or political subdivisions to require municipal solid waste generated within their jurisdictions to be managed at a designated facility. Permits authority to be exercised only if the designated facility is in compliance with all applicable Federal and State environmental laws and regulations. Prohibits recovery of damages, costs, or attorney's fees in any claim against a State or local government (including a solid waste management district) based on the exercise of flow control authority authorized by this Act. Defines "flow control authority" as the authority to control the movement of municipal solid waste or voluntarily relinquished recyclable material and to direct such waste or material to a waste management or recyclable material facility. Applies such prohibition to cases commenced before and after this Act's enactment date, except those with respect to which a final judgment no longer subject to judicial review has been rendered.

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Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2] · D–MN

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Sep 30, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 25, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Sep 25, 1998
Introduced in House
Sep 25, 1998
Introduced in House

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4635

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4635

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1998-09-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr4635/BILLS-105hr4635ih.htm

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4635

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1998-09-25.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/105/bills/hr4635/BILLS-105hr4635ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:51:25Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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