H.R. 2853 would require the Environmental Protection Agency to promptly notify State and local authorities and the public of certain enforcement actions under environmental laws.
Detailed Summary
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats (ALERT) Act - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to promptly notify the governor of a state and/or the head of a local government whenever the Administrator (or the Attorney General) takes specified enforcement actions (including the issuance, settlement, or final determination of an administrative order or complaint) with respect to any environmental law violation in, or directly affecting, that jurisdiction.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
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