| Bill | HR 6527 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020
This bill requires the owner or operator of a facility where hazardous chemicals are produced, used, or stored to hold a public meeting within 72 hours of the release of an extremely hazardous substance. The owner or operator must publish a notice in a local newspaper, giving at least 24 hours of notice before the public meeting. Such notice must be posted at a local library, other local government buildings, and on the facility's public website.
The bill also requires the owner or operator of a facility to hold an annual public meeting, where specified information regarding the extremely hazardous substances at the facility must be disclosed. Notice for such meeting must be published in a local newspaper at least a week in advance of the meeting. The bill provides for a civil penalty if such public meeting and notice requirements are not met.
Bill Title
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2020-04-17: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2020-04-17: Introduced in House
- 2020-04-17: Introduced in House
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.