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42 U.S.C. § 6952 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6952. Development of specifications for secondary materials
The Secretary of Commerce, acting through the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and in conjunction with national standards-setting organizations in resource recovery, shall, after public hearings, and not later than two years after September 1, 1979, publish guidelines for the development of specifications for the classification of materials recovered from waste which were destined for disposal. The specifications shall pertain to the physical and chemical properties and characteristics of such materials with regard to their use in replacing virgin materials in various industrial, commercial, and governmental uses. In establishing such guidelines the Secretary shall also, to the extent feasible, provide such information as may be necessary to assist Federal agencies with procurement of items containing recovered materials. The Secretary shall continue to cooperate with national standards-setting organizations, as may be necessary, to encourage the publication, promulgation and updating of standards for recovered materials and for the use of recovered materials in various industrial, commercial, and governmental uses.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 5002, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2820; amended Pub. L. 96–482, § 21(a), Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2346; Pub. L. 100–418, title V, § 5115(c), Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1433.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–418 substituted “National Institute of Standards and Technology” for “National Bureau of Standards”.
1980—Pub. L. 96–482 substituted “September 1, 1979” for “October 21, 1976”.
42 U.S.C. § 6953 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6953. Development of markets for recovered materials
The Secretary of Commerce shall within two years after September 1, 1979, take such actions as may be necessary to—
(1) identify the geographical location of existing or potential markets for recovered materials;
(2) identify the economic and technical barriers to the use of recovered materials; and
(3) encourage the development of new uses for recovered materials.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 5003, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2821; amended Pub. L. 96–482, § 21(b), Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2346.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–482 substituted “September 1, 1979” for “October 21, 1976”.
42 U.S.C. § 6956 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6956. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Commerce $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 and $1,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 1985 through 1988 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 5006, as added Pub. L. 96–482, § 31(f)(1), Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2353; amended Pub. L. 98–616, § 2(h), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3223.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–616 authorized appropriation of $1,500,000 for each of fiscal years 1985 through 1988.
42 U.S.C. § 6963 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6963. Cooperation with Environmental Protection Agency
(a) General rule
All Federal agencies shall assist the Administrator in carrying out his functions under this chapter and shall promptly make available all requested information concerning past or present Agency waste management practices and past or present Agency owned, leased, or operated solid or hazardous waste facilities. This information shall be provided in such format as may be determined by the Administrator.
(b) Information relating to energy and materials conservation and recovery
The Administrator shall collect, maintain, and disseminate information concerning the market potential of energy and materials recovered from solid waste, including materials obtained through source separation, and information concerning the savings potential of conserving resources contributing to the waste stream. The Administrator shall identify the regions in which the increased substitution of such energy for energy derived from fossil fuels and other sources is most likely to be feasible, and provide information on the technical and economic aspects of developing integrated resource conservation or recovery systems which provide for the recovery of source-separated materials to be recycled or the conservation of resources. The Administrator shall utilize the authorities of subsection (a) in carrying out this subsection.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 6003, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2823; amended Pub. L. 96–482, § 32(g), Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2355.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–482 designated existing provision as subsec. (a), substituted provision that information be provided in a format determined by the Administrator for provision that information be furnished on a reimbursable basis, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Administrator or other official of Environmental Protection Agency under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 6903 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6965 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6965. Chief Financial Officer report
The Chief Financial Officer of each affected agency shall submit to Congress an annual report containing, to the extent practicable, a detailed description of the compliance activities undertaken by the agency for mixed waste streams, and an accounting of the fines and penalties imposed on the agency for violations involving mixed waste.
(Pub. L. 102–386, title I, § 110, Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1516.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Federal Facility Compliance Act of 1992, and not as part of the Solid Waste Disposal Act which comprises this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 6966b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6966b. Use of granular mine tailings
(a) Mine tailings
(1) In general
Not later than 180 days after August 10, 2005, the Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation and heads of other Federal agencies, shall establish criteria (including an evaluation of whether to establish a numerical standard for concentration of lead and other hazardous substances) for the safe and environmentally protective use of granular mine tailings from the Tar Creek, Oklahoma Mining District, known as “chat”, for—
(A) cement or concrete projects; and
(B) transportation construction projects (including transportation construction projects involving the use of asphalt) that are carried out, in whole or in part, using Federal funds.
(2) Requirements
In establishing criteria under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall consider—
(A) the current and previous uses of granular mine tailings as an aggregate for asphalt; and
(B) any environmental and public health risks and benefits derived from the removal, transportation, and use in transportation projects of granular mine tailings.
(3) Public participation
In establishing the criteria under paragraph (1), the Administrator shall solicit and consider comments from the public.
(4) Applicability of criteria
On the establishment of the criteria under paragraph (1), any use of the granular mine tailings described in paragraph (1) in a transportation project that is carried out, in whole or in part, using Federal funds, shall meet the criteria established under paragraph (1).
(b) Effect of sections
Nothing in this section or section 6966a of this title affects any requirement of any law (including a regulation) in effect on August 10, 2005.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 6006, as added Pub. L. 109–59, title VI, § 6018(a), Aug. 10, 2005, 119 Stat. 1890.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Section 6966a of this title, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “section 6005” meaning section 6005 of Pub. L. 89–272, which was translated as meaning the section 6005 of Pub. L. 89–272 as added by section 6017(a) of Pub. L. 109–59, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 6978 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6978. Payments
(a) General rule
Payments of grants under this chapter may be made (after necessary adjustment on account of previously made underpayments or overpayments) in advance or by way of reimbursement, and in such installments and on such conditions as the Administrator may determine.
(b) Prohibition
No grant may be made under this chapter to any private profitmaking organization.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 7008, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2828.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 3258 of this title, prior to the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Administrator or other official of Environmental Protection Agency under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 6903 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6979 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6979. Labor standards
No grant for a project of construction under this chapter shall be made unless the Administrator finds that the application contains or is supported by reasonable assurance that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on projects of the type covered by sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40, will be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar work in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with those sections; and the Secretary of Labor shall have with respect to the labor standards specified in this section the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176) and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 7009, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2828; amended Pub. L. 96–482, § 28, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2349.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a—276a–5)”, “those sections” substituted for “that Act”, and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c)”, on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 3256 of this title, prior to the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580.
heading: Amendments
text: 1980—Pub. L. 96–482 substituted “Administrator” for “Secretary”.
42 U.S.C. § 6979a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6979a. Transferred
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 7010, as added Pub. L. 98–616, title IV, § 405(a), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3273; Pub. L. 99–339, title II, § 201(c)(1), June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 654, relating to interim control of hazardous waste injection, was renumbered section 3020 of Pub. L. 89–272 by Pub. L. 99–339, title II, § 201(c)(2), June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 654, and transferred to section 6939b of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6979b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6979b. Law enforcement authority
The Attorney General of the United States shall, at the request of the Administrator and on the basis of a showing of need, deputize qualified employees of the Environmental Protection Agency to serve as special deputy United States marshals in criminal investigations with respect to violations of the criminal provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 7010, formerly § 7012, as added Pub. L. 98–616, title IV, § 403(b)(1), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3272; renumbered § 7010, Pub. L. 99–339, title II, § 201(c)(2), June 19, 1986, 100 Stat. 654.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7010 of Pub. L. 89–272, which was classified to section 6979a of this title, was renumbered section 3020 and transferred to section 6939b of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6987 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6987. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $35,000,000 for the fiscal year 1978 to carry out the purposes of this subchapter (except for section 6982 of this title).
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 8007, as added Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2839.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 3259 of this title, prior to the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580.
42 U.S.C. § 6991g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6991g. State authority
Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude or deny any right of any State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement, or standard of performance respecting underground storage tanks that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, or standard of performance in effect under this subchapter or to impose any additional liability with respect to the release of regulated substances within such State or political subdivision.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 9008, as added Pub. L. 98–616, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3286; amended Pub. L. 99–499, title II, § 205(g), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1702.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1986—Pub. L. 99–499 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude or deny any right of any State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement or standard of performance respecting underground storage tanks that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, or standard of performance in effect under this subchapter.”
42 U.S.C. § 6991m (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6991m. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator the following amounts:
(1) To carry out this subchapter (except sections 6991b(h), 6991d(c), 6991j, and 6991k of this title) $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011.
(2) From the Trust Fund—
(A) to carry out section 6991b(h) of this title (except section 6991b(h)(12) of this title) $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011;
(B) to carry out section 6991b(h)(12) of this title, $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011;
(C) to carry out sections 6991b(i), 6991c(f), and 6991d(c) of this title $100,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011; and
(D) to carry out sections 6991i, 6991j, 6991k, and 6991l of this title $55,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2006 through 2011.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 9014, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XV, § 1531(a), Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 1104; amended Pub. L. 109–168, § 1(a)(3), Jan. 10, 2006, 119 Stat. 3580; Pub. L. 109–432, div. A, title II, § 210(b), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 2947; Pub. L. 109–433, § 1(b), Dec. 20, 2006, 120 Stat. 3196.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Par. (2). Pub. L. 109–432 and Pub. L. 109–433 amended par. (2) identically, substituting “Fund” for “Fund, notwithstanding section 9508(c)(1) of title 26” in introductory provisions.
Pub. L. 109–168 substituted “2006 through 2011” for “2005 through 2009” wherever appearing.
42 U.S.C. § 6992h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6992h. Health impacts report
Within 24 months after November 1, 1988, the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry shall prepare for Congress a report on the health effects of medical waste, including each of the following—
(1) A description of the potential for infection or injury from the segregation, handling, storage, treatment, or disposal of medical wastes.
(2) An estimate of the number of people injured or infected annually by sharps, and the nature and seriousness of those injuries or infections.
(3) An estimate of the number of people infected annually by other means related to waste segregation, handling, storage, treatment, or disposal, and the nature and seriousness of those infections.
(4) For diseases possibly spread by medical waste, including Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and hepatitis B, an estimate of what percentage of the total number of cases nationally may be traceable to medical wastes.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11008, formerly § 11009, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a), Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2957; renumbered § 11008, Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3284.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11008 of Pub. L. 89–272 was classified to section 6992g of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–362, § 501(h)(1)(A).
42 U.S.C. § 6992i (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6992i. General provisions
(a) Consultation
(1) In promulgating regulations under this subchapter, the Administrator shall consult with the affected States and may consult with other interested parties.
(2) The Administrator shall also consult with the International Joint Commission to determine how to monitor the disposal of medical waste emanating from Canada.
(b) Public comment
In the case of the regulations required by this subchapter to be promulgated within 9 months after November 1, 1988, the Administrator may promulgate such regulations in interim final form without prior opportunity for public comment, but the Administrator shall provide an opportunity for public comment on the interim final rule. The promulgation of such regulations shall not be subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980.1
(c) Relationship to subchapter III
Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the authority of the Administrator to regulate medical waste, including medical waste listed under section 6992a of this title, under subchapter III of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11009, formerly § 11010, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a), Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2957; renumbered § 11009, Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3284.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 96–511, Dec. 11, 1980, 94 Stat. 2812, as amended, which was classified principally to chapter 35 (§ 3501 et seq.) of Title 44, Public Printing and Documents, prior to the general amendment of that chapter by Pub. L. 104–13, § 2, May 22, 1995, 109 Stat. 163. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1980 Amendment note set out under section 101 of Title 44 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11009 of Pub. L. 89–272 was renumbered section 11008 and is classified to section 6992h of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6992j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6992j. Effective date
The regulations promulgated under this subchapter shall take effect within 90 days after promulgation, except that, at the time of promulgation, the Administrator may provide for a shorter period prior to the effective date if he finds the regulated community does not need 90 days to come into compliance.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11010, formerly § 11011, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a), Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2958; renumbered § 11010, Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3284.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11010 of Pub. L. 89–272 was renumbered section 11009 and is classified to section 6992i of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 6992k (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 6992k. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1989 through 1991 for purposes of carrying out activities under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 11011, formerly § 11012, as added Pub. L. 100–582, § 2(a), Nov. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2958; renumbered § 11011, Pub. L. 105–362, title V, § 501(h)(1)(B), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3284.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11011 of Pub. L. 89–272 was renumbered section 11010 and is classified to section 6992j of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 7001...7011 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 7001 to 7011. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 143(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2843
text: Section 7001, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 502, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 191, related to congressional declaration and statement of purposes.
text: Section 7002, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 503, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 192, provided for establishment of Energy Extension Service.
text: Section 7003, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 504, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 192, provided for development and implementation of comprehensive program.
text: Section 7004, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 505, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 193, provided for initial implementation of State energy extension service plans.
text: Section 7005, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 506, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 195, provided for national implementation of State energy extension service plans.
text: Section 7006, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 507, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 198, related to administration of Energy Extension Service.
text: Section 7007, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 508, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 199, related to energy education, extension, and information.
text: Section 7008, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 509, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 199, provided for establishment of National Energy Extension Service Advisory Board.
text: Section 7009, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 511, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 201, related to records.
text: Section 7010, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 512, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 201, related to authorization of appropriations.
text: Section 7011, Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 513, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 202, set out definitions.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–39, title V, § 501, June 3, 1977, 91 Stat. 191, which provided that this title, which enacted this chapter and amended sections 5813 and 5818 of this title, could be cited as the “National Energy Extension Service Act”, was repealed by Pub. L. 102–486, title I, § 143(a), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 2843.
42 U.S.C. § 7113 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 7113. Relationship with States
Whenever any proposed action by the Department conflicts with the energy plan of any State, the Department shall give due consideration to the needs of such State, and where practicable, shall attempt to resolve such conflict through consultations with appropriate State officials. Nothing in this chapter shall affect the authority of any State over matters exclusively within its jurisdiction.
(Pub. L. 95–91, title I, § 103, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 569.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 95–91, Aug. 4, 1977, 91 Stat. 565, known as the Department of Energy Organization Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 7101 of this title and Tables.