Legal Compilation; Statutes and Legislative History, Executive Orders, Regulations, Guidelines and Reports, Volume 1U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1974 - 165 pages |
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... virgin wood pulp , takes about 60 per- cent less energy and will dump some 15 percent less pollutants into the water and 60 percent less into the air . In steel production , by using scrap , air pollution is cut 86 percent . We find ...
... virgin wood pulp , takes about 60 per- cent less energy and will dump some 15 percent less pollutants into the water and 60 percent less into the air . In steel production , by using scrap , air pollution is cut 86 percent . We find ...
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... virgin materials going into the produc- tion of new goods has been declining since World War II . Through the Solid Waste Disposal Act , we are beginning to reverse the trend . Open dumps are being closed or converted into sanitary ...
... virgin materials going into the produc- tion of new goods has been declining since World War II . Through the Solid Waste Disposal Act , we are beginning to reverse the trend . Open dumps are being closed or converted into sanitary ...
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... virgin " materials more secondary or recycled ma- terials would be used . The economics of recycling are also influ- enced by apparently inequitable freight rates - both ocean and rail — which make the transportation of secondary ...
... virgin " materials more secondary or recycled ma- terials would be used . The economics of recycling are also influ- enced by apparently inequitable freight rates - both ocean and rail — which make the transportation of secondary ...
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... virgin and secondary materials begin to narrow the differentials that now exist . • Recycling should become more economical relative to other solid waste disposal options during the next several years . Energy costs are rising , making ...
... virgin and secondary materials begin to narrow the differentials that now exist . • Recycling should become more economical relative to other solid waste disposal options during the next several years . Energy costs are rising , making ...
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... virgin or natural resources . The tonnage of fabrication and obsolete wastes recycled is approximately 55 to 60 million tons , * equivalent to less than 1 percent of total minerals tonnage required overall by the nation . If we ...
... virgin or natural resources . The tonnage of fabrication and obsolete wastes recycled is approximately 55 to 60 million tons , * equivalent to less than 1 percent of total minerals tonnage required overall by the nation . If we ...
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Page 9 - In compliance with clause 3 of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, as reported are shown as follows (existing law proposed to be omitted is enclosed in black brackets, new matter is printed in italic, existing law in which no change is proposed is shown in roman) : ACT OF OCTOBER 18, 1968 (82 STAT.
Page 257 - municipality" means a city, town, borough, county, parish, district, or other public body created by or pursuant to State law and...
Page 10 - At the conclusion of the consideration of the bill for amendment, the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit.
Page 11 - House with such amendments as may have been adopted, and the previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Page 261 - Administrator determines is reasonable, taking into account the seriousness of the violation and any good faith efforts to comply with applicable requirements.
Page 10 - House resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for the consideration of the bill (HR 5446) to extend the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
Page 261 - The Secretary shall conduct, and encourage, cooperate with, and render financial and other assistance to appropriate public (whether Federal, State, interstate, or local) authorities, agencies, and institutions, private agencies and institutions, and individuals in the conduct of, and promote the coordination of, research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to...
Page 255 - 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.
Page 151 - ... (A) cause, or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or (B) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, or disposed of. or otherwise managed.
Page 9 - Changes in Existing Law Made bt the Bill, As Reported In compliance with clause 3 of Rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, changes in existing law made by the bill, as reported, are shown as follows...