S 171 in Congressional Session 103

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 171

 

Title : An Act to establish the Department of Environmental Protection, provide for a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and a Presidential Commission on Improving Environmental Protection, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/4/1993--Passed Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I:

Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level

Title II:

Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection

Title III:

Effective Date Department of Environmental Protection Act of 1993-

Title I:

Elevation of the Environmental Protection Agency to Cabinet Level - Department of Environmental Protection Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the Department of Environmental Protection. Encourages the Secretary of Environmental Protection to: (1) assist the Secretary of State in participating in international environmental protection agreements and organizations; (2) conduct research on and develop responses to international environmental problems; and (3) provide assistance to foreign countries and international bodies to improve the environment. Sets forth provisions concerning guidance for small businesses and other persons in applying for permits. Establishes: (1) a Small Business Ombudsman Office to carry out environmental compliance and technical assistance for small businesses; (2) a Bureau of Environmental Statistics; and (3) an Advisory Council on Environmental Statistics. Requires the Secretary to carry out environmental compliance and technical assistance programs for small governmental jurisdictions. Authorizes grants to, and contracts with, State and local governments, Indian tribes, universities, and other organizations to assist in data collection. Directs the Secretary to enter into an agreement with the National Academy of Sciences for a report on the adequacy of the Department's data collection procedures and capabilities. Authorizes appropriations. Abolishes the Council on Environmental Quality and transfers the Council's functions to the Secretary. Sets forth conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for persons entering into arrangements for services with the Secretary. Requires public notice when the award of a contract may result in a conflict of interests. Establishes the Office of Environmental Justice to: (1) develop a plan to ensure equality in environmental protection; (2) evaluate whether environmental policy is helping individuals who suffer the highest exposure to pollution; (3) collect data on environmental health effects; (4) identify environmental high impact areas which are subject to the highest loadings of toxic chemicals; and (5) assess health effects that may be caused by emissions in high impact areas. Sets forth requirements for risk assessment with respect to regulations promulgated by the Secretary concerning human health or the environment. Directs the President to report to the Congress on measures to provide that: (1) a single Federal agency be responsible for making technical determinations on agricultural lands with respect to wetlands to reduce confusion among agricultural producers; and (2) provide that the Soil Conservation Service be responsible for all such technical determinations on agricultural lands.

Title II:

Establishment of the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection - Establishes the Commission on Improving Environmental Protection to make recommendations on the implementation of Federal environmental laws to protect human health and the environment. Authorizes appropriations.

Title III:

Effective Date - Sets forth the effective date of this Act.

Votes

Title : An Act to establish the Department of Environmental Protection, provide for a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and a Presidential Commission on Improving Environmental Protection, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
1141993-05-04On Passage of the Billfinal passage s.171 as amended; Department of the Environment Act of 1993 Department of the Environment ActPassed
1131993-05-04On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 341motion to table baucus amdt no. 341; In the nature of a substitute.Rejected
1121993-04-29On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 338motion to table hatch amdt no.337; To establish an Office of Environmental Justice, and for other purposes.Agreed to
1111993-04-29On the Amendment S.Amdt. 334johnston amdt no.334; Relating to the risk to the health and safety of individual members of the public addressed by the regulation and its affect on human health or the environment.Agreed to
1101993-04-29On the Amendment S.Amdt. 331lieberman amdt no.331; To establish a Small Business Ombudsman Office within the Department of the Environment, to provide environmental compliance assistance to small business concerns and family farms, and for other purposes.Agreed to
1091993-04-29On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 329motion to table nickles amdt. no. 329; To require analysis and estimates of the likely impact of Federal legislation and regulations upon the private sector and State and local governments, and for other purposes.Agreed to
1081993-04-28On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 327motion to table mccain amdt no.327; To provide that one of the Assistant Secretaries of the Department of the Environment shall be an Assistant Secretary for Indian Lands.Rejected
1071993-04-28On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 325motion to table specter amdt no.325; To contain health care costs and increase access to affordable health care, and for other purposes.Agreed to
1061993-04-27On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 324motion to table roth substitute amdt no.324; In the nature of a substitute.Agreed to
Votes in the US House
This Bill was not Voted in the US House

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 171
 
Bill Number : S 171
Title : An Act to establish the Department of Environmental Protection, provide for a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and a Presidential Commission on Improving Environmental Protection, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Glenn, John H., Jr. [OH] (introduced 1/21/1993)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Akaka, Daniel K. [HI] - 2/17/1993

    Sen Baucus, Max [MT] - 1/26/1993

    Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 1/26/1993

    Sen Boren, David L. [OK] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 2/16/1993

    Sen Bradley, Bill [NJ] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Bryan, Richard H. [NV] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Bumpers, Dale [AR] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Jeffords, James M. [VT] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Kennedy, Edward M. [MA] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Kohl, Herb [WI] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Levin, Carl [MI] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Mikulski, Barbara A. [MD] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Pell, Claiborne [RI] - 2/2/1993

    Sen Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [MI] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Sarbanes, Paul S. [MD] - 1/28/1993

    Sen Sasser, Jim [TN] - 1/21/1993

    Sen Simon, Paul [IL] - 2/2/1993

    Sen Wellstone, Paul D. [MN] - 4/27/1993

Other Info

Bill Number : S 171
Title : An Act to establish the Department of Environmental Protection, provide for a Bureau of Environmental Statistics and a Presidential Commission on Improving Environmental Protection, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
1/21/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S601-602)
 
1/21/1993:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
 
2/18/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-164.
 
3/24/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
 
3/31/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
 
3/31/1993:Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works pursuant to the order of March 30, 1993, solely for the consideration of section 112.
 
4/1/1993:Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held on Section 112 of the bill. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-79.
 
4/2/1993:Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported Section 112 of the bill.
 
4/15/1993:By Senator Glenn from Committee on Governmental Affairs filed written report under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93. Report No. 103-38. Additional and minority views filed.
 
4/15/1993:Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus under the authority of the order of Mar 30, 93 without amendment. With written report No. 103-39. Supplemental views filed.
 
4/15/1993:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
 
4/22/1993:Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S4809-4823)
 
4/27/1993:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4880-4914)
 
4/28/1993:Considered by Senate.
 
4/29/1993:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S5108-5170)
 
5/4/1993:Considered by Senate.
 
5/4/1993:The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
 
5/4/1993:Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Yea-Nay Vote. 79-15. Record Vote No: 114. (consideration: CR S5315-5363)
 
5/5/1993 1:23pm:Received in the House.
 
5/5/1993:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
5/5/1993 6:44pm:Held at the desk.