H.R. 2138 · 108th Congress
Department of Environmental Protection Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Doug Ose
- Introduced
- 2003-05-15
- Latest action
- 2003-09-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Summary
Department of Environmental Protection Act - Redesignates the Environmental Protection Agency as the Department of Environmental Protection, to be headed by a Secretary of Environmental Protection who shall be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Provides for other officials, including three under-secretaries for: (1) science and information; (2) policy, planning, and innovation; and (3) implementation, compliance and enforcement.
Establishes the Bureau of Environmental Statistics within the Department. Subjects the statistical procedures and methodology of the Bureau to periodic peer review.