| Bill | HR 4087 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | House Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Description
CERCLA Liability Expansion and Accountability for Negligent and Unjust Pollution Act or the CLEANUP Act
This bill includes petroleum products under the definition of hazardous substances for purposes of Superfund, the program that directs and funds the cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. Additionally, the release of a petroleum product shall be considered as a release under Superfund if liability for such release is established by any other federal law.
Per the bill, a petroleum product is petroleum or oil of any kind, in any form, or any fraction thereof, and includes fuel oil, sludge, oil refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other than dredged spoil.
Bill Title
CLEANUP Act
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-07-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-07-26: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2019-07-26: Introduced in House
- 2019-07-26: Introduced in House
- 2019-07-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
- 2019-07-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.