CLEAN–UP Act

This bill says the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Corps of Engineers, would not be liable under the federal Superfund law for releases of hazardous substances that result from removing or cleaning up contaminated sediment, if the work follows a joint plan approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The joint plan would be developed with the local or state partner on the project and must protect human health and the environment, describe the work, and identify disposal methods, roles, and funding sources. The Secretary must consult government officials and allow public comment when developing the plan. Before starting work, the Secretary must document contaminants in the sediment and try to identify those responsible for the pollution, and the federal government could still seek to recover cleanup costs from responsible parties.

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Sponsors

• Nellie Pou Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors