Legislation is Changing the Course Of Environmental Regulations

摘要

The major accomplishment for last spring was the passage of HR 961 by the U.S. House of Representatives. As noted in the Washington Line, passage of the bill marks the first time in a generation that a major piece of environmental legislation that reduces federal mandate, and establishes cost-conscious implementation measures, has reached this point in Congress. Thanks to all those in industry who contributed through their efforts and advocacy in many congressional offices and districts. The next task is Senate passage. The prospects for Senate action ebb and flow every week. There remains a strong contingent of committed Republicans and Democrats that wants to see action on the House-passed bill, despite the contrariness of the committee chairman, and especially the committee staff.