AMENDMENTS 1970 Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 91-604, § 15(c) (2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary". 1967-Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 90-148 substituted reference to section 246 of this title for reference to section 246(c) of this title. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a)(3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. § 1857j. Records and audit. (a) Each recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such records as the Administrator shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such assistance, the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such assistance is given or used, and the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. (b) The Administrator and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access for the purpose of audit and examinations to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipients that are pertinent to the grants received under this chapter. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 311, formerly 11, as added Dec. 17, 1963, Pub. L. 88-206, § 1, 77 Stat. 401, renumbered § 304, Oct. 20, 1965, Pub. L. 89-272, title I, § 101(4), 79 Stat. 992, and amended Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 505, renumbered § 311, and amended Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91-604, §§ 12(a), 15(c) (a), 84 Stat. 1705, 1713.) AMENDMENTS 1970-Pub. L. 91-604, § 15(c) (2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary" and "Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare". 1967-Pub. L. 90-148 reenacted section without change. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a)(3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. -, transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred to in section 1857f-5a of this title. § 1857j-1. Comprehensive economic cost studies. (a) In order to provide the basis for evaluating programs authorized by this chapter and the development of new programs and to furnish the Congress with the information necessary for authorization of appropriations by fiscal years beginning after June 30, 1969, the Administrator, in cooperation with State, interstate, and local air pollution control agencies, shall make a detailed estimate of the cost of carrying out the provisions of this chapter; a comprehensive study of the cost of program implementation by affected units of government; and a comprehensive study of the economic impact of air quality standards on the Nation's industries, communities, and other contributing sources of pollution, including an analysis of the national requirements for and the cost of controlling emissions to attain such standard of air quality as may be established pursuant to this chapter or applicable State law. The Administrator shall submit such detailed estimate and the results of such comprehensive study of cost for the five-year period beginning July 1, 1969, and the results of such other studies, to the Congress not later than January 10, 1969, and shall submit a reevaluation of such estimate and studies annually thereafter. (b) The Administrator shall also make a complete investigation and study to determine (1) the need for additional trained State and local personnel to carry out programs assisted pursuant to this chapter and other programs for the same purpose as this chapter; (2) means of using existing Federal training programs to train such personnel; and (3) the need for additional trained personnel to develop, operate and maintain those pollution control facilities designed and installed to implement air quality standards. He shall report the results of such investigation and study to the President and the Congress not later than July 1, 1969. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 312, formerly § 305, as added Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 505, renumbered and amended Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91–604, §§ 12(a), 15(c) (2), 84 Stat. 1705, 1713.) AMENDMENTS 1970-Pub. L. 91-604, § 15 (c) (2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary" wherever appearing. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a) (3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. - transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. § 1857j-2. Additional reports to Congress. Not later than six months after November 21, 1967, and not later than January 10 of each calendar year beginning after such date, the Administrator shall report to the Congress on measures taken toward implementing the purpose and intent of this chapter including, but not limited to, (1) the progress and problems associated with control of automotive exhaust emissions and the research efforts related thereto; (2) the development of air quality criteria and recommended emission control requirements; (3) the status of enforcement actions taken pursuant to this chapter; (4) the status of State ambient air standards setting, including such plans for implementation and enforcement as have been developed; (5) the extent of development and expansion of air pollution monitoring systems; (6) progress and problems related to development of new and improved control techniques; (7) the development of quantitative and qualitative instrumentation to monitor emissions and air quality; (8) standards set or under consideration pursuant to subchapter II of this chapter; (9) the status of State, interstate, and local pollution control programs established pursuant to and assisted by this chapter; and (10) the reports and recommendations made by the President's Air Quality Advisory Board. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 313, formerly § 306, as added Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 506, renumbered and amended Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91-604, §§ 12(a), 15(c) (2), (84 Stat. 1705, 1713.) AMENDMENTS 1970-Pub. L. 91-604, § 15(c)(2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary". TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a) (3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. § 1857j-3. Labor standards. The Administrator shall take such action as may be necessary to insure that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on projects assisted under this chapter shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing for the same type of work on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with the Act of March 3, 1931, as amended, known as the Davis-Bacon Act. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this subsection, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 and section 276c of Title 40. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 314, formerly § 307, as added Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 506, renumbered and amended Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91-604, §§ 12(a), 15(c) (2), 84 Stat. 1705, 1713.) REFERENCES IN TEXT The Davis-Bacon Act, referred to in text, is act Mar. 3, 1931, ch. 411, 46 Stat. 1494, which is classified to sections 276a to 276a-5 of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. AMENDMENTS 1970-Pub. L. 91-604, § 15(c) (2), substituted "Administrator" for "Secretary" meaning the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a) (3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. -, transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. § 1857k. Separability of provisions. If any provision of this chapter, or the application of any provision of this chapter to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, and the remainder of this chapter shall not be affected thereby. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 315, formerly § 12, as added Dec. 17, 1963, Pub. L. 88-206, § 1, 77 Stat. 401, renumbered § 305, Oct. 20, 1965, Pub. L. 89-272, title I, § 101(4), 79 Stat. 992, amended and renumbered § 308, Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 506, renumbered § 315, Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91-604, § 12(a), 84 Stat. 1705.) AMENDMENTS 1967-Pub. L. 90-148 reenacted section without change. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a) (3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. —, transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS This section is referred in in section 1857c of this title. § 18571. Appropriations. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter, other than sections 1857b (f) (3) and (d), 1857b-1, 1857f-6e, and 1858a of this title, $125,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1971, $225,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1972, and $300,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1973. (July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title III, § 316, formerly § 13, as added Dec. 17, 1963, Pub. L. 88-206, § 1, 77 Stat. 401, amended and renumbered § 306, Oct. 20, 1965, Pub. L. 89-272, title I, § 101(4), (6), (7), 79 Stat. 992; Oct. 15, 1966, Pub. L. 89-675, § 2(a), 80 Stat. 954, renumbered § 309, and amended Nov. 21, 1967, Pub. L. 90-148, § 2, 81 Stat. 506, renumbered § 316, and amended Dec. 31, 1970, Pub. L. 91-604, §§ 12(a), 13(b), 84 Stat. 1705, 1709.) PRIOR PROVISIONS Provisions similar to this section were contained in former section 1857d, act July 14, 1955, ch. 360, § 5, 69 Stat. 322, as amended Sept. 22, 1959, Pub. L. 86-365, § 1, 73 Stat. 646; Oct. 9, 1962, Pub. L. 87-761, § 1, 76 Stat. 760, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 88-206. AMENDMENTS 1970-Pub. L. 91-604, § 13(b), substituted provisions authorizing appropriations for the fiscal years June 30, 1971, June 30, 1972, and June 30, 1973, for provisions authorizing appropriations of $74,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, $95,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, and $134,000,000 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, and added sections 1857b(f)(3), 18571-6e, and 1858a of this title to the enumeration of excepted sections. 1967-Pub. L. 90-148 inserted provision excepting sections 1857b(d) and 1857b-1 of this title from the sections for which appropriations are authorized, struck out provision authorizing an appropriations of $46,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, raised from $66,000,000 to $74,000,000 the authorization for appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, and from $74,000,000 to $95,000,000 the authorization for appropriation for fiscal year ending June 30, 1969, and added authorization for an appropriation of $134,300,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970. 1966-Pub. L. 89-675 substituted provisions authorizing appropriations to carry out the chapter of $46,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1967, $66,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1968, and $74,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30 1969 for provisions authorizing appropriations to carry out subchapter I of this chapter for fiscal years ending on June 30, 1965, 1966, and 1967. 1965-Pub. L. 89-272 deleted former subsec. (a), which authorized an appropriation of not to exceed $5,000,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1964 to carry out section 1857c of this title, redesignated former subsec. (b) as the entire section, and substituted "title I" for "this Act". which for purposes of codification has been changed to "subchapter I of this chapter." EXTENSION TO AUG. 31, 1970, OF AUTHORIZATION PERIOD FOR FISCAL YEAR 1970 Pub. L. 91-316, July 10, 1970, 84 Stat. 416, provided, in part, that the authorization contained in section 309 of the Clean Air Act [this section] for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1970, should remain available through Aug. 31, 1970, notwithstanding any provisions of this section. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1970, § 2(a) (3), eff. Dec. 2, 1970, 35 F.R. 15623, 84 Stat. - transferred to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency the functions vested by law in the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare or in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare which are administered through the Environmental Health Service, including the functions exercised by the National Air Pollution Control Administration, and the Environmental Control Administration's Bureau of Solid Waste Management, Bureau of Water Hygiene, and Bureau of Radiological Health, except insofar as the functions carried out by the Bureau of Radiological Health pertain to regulation of radiation from consumer products, including electronic product radiation, radiation as used in the healing arts, occupational exposure to radiation, and research, technical assistance, and training related to radiation from consumer products, radiation as used in the healing arts, and occupational exposure to radiation. Sec. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT 1. Solid Waste Disposal Act 42 U.S.C. 3251-3259 3251. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. 3252. Definitions. 3253. Research, demonstrations, training and other activities. (a) Authority of Secretary to conduct; encour- (b) Collection and dissemination of informa- 3253a. Recovery of useful energy and materials. (a) Special study; report to the President and the Congress. (b) Demonstration projects. (c) Applicability of other sections. 3254. Encouragement of interstate and interlocal cooperation. 3254a. Grants for State, interstate, and local planning. (a) Authorization. (b) Application; contents. (c) Coordination of solid waste disposal planning with other planning activities. 3254b. Grants for resource recovery systems and im- (b) Conditions of grant for the demonstration 3254c. Recommendation by Secretary of guidelines; publication in Federal Register; recommendation by Secretary of model codes, ordinances, and statutes; issuance of information to appropriate agencies. 3254d. Grants to or contracts with eligible organization. (a) Authorization. (b) Training projects; application; contents. (c) Investigation and study by Secretary; report to the President and the Congress. 3254e. Applicability of solid waste disposal guidelines to Executive agencies. 3254f. National disposal sites study for the storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. Repealed. 3255. in a change in the characteristics, of the mass of material discarded by the purchaser of such products; (2) that the economic and population growth of our Nation, and the improvements in the standard of living enjoyed by our population, have required increased industrial production to meet our needs, and have made necessary the demolition of old buildings, the construction of new buildings, and the provision of highways and other avenues of transportation, which, together with related industrial, commercial, and agricultural operations, have resulted in a rising tide of scrap, discarded, and waste materials; (3) that the continuing concentration of our population in expanding metropolitan and other urban areas has presented these communities with serious financial, management, intergovernmental, and technical problems in the disposal of solid wastes resulting from the industrial, commercial, domestic, and other activities carried on in such areas; (4) that inefficient and improper methods of disposal of solid wastes result in scenic blights, create serious hazards to the public health, including pollution of air and water resources, accident hazards, and increase in rodent and insect vectors of disease, have an adverse effect on land values, create public nuisances, otherwise interfere with community life and development; (5) that the failure or inability to salvage and reuse such materials economically results in the unnecessary waste and depletion of our natural resources; and (6) that while the collection and disposal of solid wastes should continue to be primarily the function of State, regional, and local agencies, the problems of waste disposal as set forth above have become a matter national in scope and in concern and necessitate Federal action through financial and technical assistance and leadership in the development, demonstration, and application of new and improved methods and processes to reduce the amount of waste and unsalvageable materials and to provide for proper and economical solid-waste disposal practices. (b) The purposes of this chapter therefore are(1) to promote the demonstration, construction, and application of solid waste management and resource recovery systems which preserve and enhance the quality of air, water, and land resources; (2) to provide technical and financial assistance to States and local governments and interstate agencies in the planning and development of resource recovery and solid waste disposal programs; (3) to promote a national research and development program for improved management techniques, more effective organizational arrange |