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S. 439

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A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary butyl ether and petroleum contamination.
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Committee
Latest Action · February 17, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
February 17, 2005
Cosponsors (1)
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Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require: (1) secondary containment of any new or replaced underground storage tank system; and (2) the monitoring for leaks of the space between the primary and secondary containment if the new or replaced tank or piping are within 1,000 feet of a community water system, potable drinking water well, or other sensitive area. Establishes civil penalties for a violation of these requirements.

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