H.R. 4209 would authorize the voluntary purchase of certain properties in Treece, Kansas endangered by the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide specified funds to Kansas in FY2009 to purchase (with the owners' consent), and to provide relocation assistance to the residents of: (1) properties in Treece, Kansas, that are in danger of being destroyed by subsidence relating to the Cherokee County National Priorities List Site that may endanger the health of occupants; and (2) residential properties of water customers of Picher, Oklahoma, residing in or near Treece, Kansas.




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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 11/15/2007:11/16/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the House CommitteeSubcommittee on TransportationWater Resources and Infrastructure.Environment.
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