HR-2132 : Still Just a Bill

CLEANER Act of 2021 or the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021

This bill eliminates the exemption of waste associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy from regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.

Within a year of enactment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must

  • determine whether such waste meets the criteria for hazardous waste,
  • promulgate regulations concerning the disposal of such waste if the EPA determines it is hazardous, and
  • revise regulations applicable to solid waste management and disposal facilities (e.g., landfills) to address such waste that is nonhazardous.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-03-24CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.House committee actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2021-03-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
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Policy Area :

Environmental Protection
See Subjects
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Alternative and renewable resources
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
  • Oil and gas
  • Solid waste and recycling
  • Water quality

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