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Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021
3/8/2023, 7:58 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2132
Bill 117 HR 2132, also known as the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021, aims to address various loopholes and evasions in existing regulations. The bill seeks to enhance regulatory oversight and enforcement to ensure that regulations are being followed effectively.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter penalties for individuals or entities found to be evading regulations. This includes fines and potential legal action for those who are found to be intentionally circumventing regulations for their own benefit.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency in regulatory processes, requiring agencies to provide more detailed explanations for their decisions and actions. This is intended to ensure that regulations are being implemented in a fair and consistent manner. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased collaboration between regulatory agencies and other relevant stakeholders, such as industry experts and advocacy groups. This is aimed at improving the effectiveness of regulations and ensuring that they are meeting their intended goals. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2132 seeks to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforcement to prevent arbitrary and needless evasion of regulations. By closing loopholes and enhancing transparency and collaboration, the bill aims to ensure that regulations are being followed effectively and that the public interest is being protected.
One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of stricter penalties for individuals or entities found to be evading regulations. This includes fines and potential legal action for those who are found to be intentionally circumventing regulations for their own benefit.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased transparency in regulatory processes, requiring agencies to provide more detailed explanations for their decisions and actions. This is intended to ensure that regulations are being implemented in a fair and consistent manner. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for increased collaboration between regulatory agencies and other relevant stakeholders, such as industry experts and advocacy groups. This is aimed at improving the effectiveness of regulations and ensuring that they are meeting their intended goals. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2132 seeks to strengthen regulatory oversight and enforcement to prevent arbitrary and needless evasion of regulations. By closing loopholes and enhancing transparency and collaboration, the bill aims to ensure that regulations are being followed effectively and that the public interest is being protected.
Congressional Summary of HR 2132
CLEANER Act of 2021 or the Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021
This bill eliminates the exemption of waste associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy from regulations governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
Within a year of enactment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must
- determine whether such waste meets the criteria for hazardous waste,
- promulgate regulations concerning the disposal of such waste if the EPA determines it is hazardous, and
- revise regulations applicable to solid waste management and disposal facilities (e.g., landfills) to address such waste that is nonhazardous.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2132
Bill HR 2132 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 23, 2021. Bill HR 2132 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 23, 2021. Bill HR 2132's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. as of March 24, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2132
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
78Democrat Cosponsors
78Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2132
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionPotential Impact Areas
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Alternative and renewable resources
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Oil and gas
- Solid waste and recycling
- Water quality
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2132
Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021
To require regulation of wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy under the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes.
Closing Loopholes and Ending Arbitrary and Needless Evasion of Regulations Act of 2021
CLEANER Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2132
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