S. 2201 · 108th Congress
A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide for secondary containment to prevent methyl tertiary butyl ether and petroleum contamination.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Boxer
- Introduced
- 2004-03-11
- Latest action
- 2004-03-25 · Star Print ordered on the bill.
Summary
Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require: (1) secondary containment of any new or replaced underground storage tank system; and (2) the monitoring for leaks of the space between the primary and secondary containment if the new or replaced tank or piping are within 1,000 feet of a community water system, potable drinking water well, or other sensitive area.
Establishes civil penalties for a violation of these requirements.