S. 1711 · 109th Congress

A bill to allow the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive or modify the application of certain requirements.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim Inhofe
Introduced
2005-09-15
Latest action
2005-09-15 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to waive or modify the application of certain EPA requirements during the 120-day period beginning on August 26, 2005, if the Administrator determines that such waiver or modification is necessary to respond to a situation or damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, and is in the public interest. Permits the Administrator to extend the waiver period, but for not longer than 18 months after the enactment of this Act.

Requires the Administrator to provide notifications of waivers or modifications to specified congressional committees.