H.R. 365 would provide for a research program for remediation of closed methamphetamine production laboratories.
Detailed Summary
Methamphetamine Remediation Research Act of 2007 - Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish: (1) voluntary guidelines, based on the best currently available scientific knowledge, for the remediation of former methamphetamine laboratories, including guidelines regarding preliminary site assessment and the remediation of residual contaminants; and (2) a program of research to support the development and revision of such guidelines.
Directs the Administrator to: (1) periodically convene a conference of appropriate state agencies, as well as individuals or organizations involved in research and other activities directly related to the environmental or biological impacts of former methamphetamine laboratories; and (2) enter into an arrangement with the National Academy of Sciences for a study of the status and quality of research on the residual effects of methamphetamine laboratories.
Requires the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support a research program to develop: (1) new methamphetamine detection technologies, with an emphasis on field test kits and site detection; and (2) appropriate standard reference materials and validation procedures for methamphetamine detection testing.
Status of the Legislation
2/7/2007 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 426 - 2 (Roll no. 78).
2/8/2007 Referred to Senate committee: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Visitor Comments
unbelievable!
The last thing we need is more research. I do not understand how a country on the verge of recession can possibly consider passing this bill. Use the money to help America not to do more research.