Superfund Area Facts and Exposure Act
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Overview
This bill directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study to determine the number of residential and public housing units located within one mile of sites listed on the National Priorities List, which identifies locations contaminated by hazardous waste. The GAO will then report its findings to Congress, providing data on the proximity of housing to these Superfund sites. This information aims to better understand potential exposure risks associated with living near contaminated areas.
Key provisions
- Directs the GAO to conduct a study.
- The study will focus on residential and public housing units.
- The study’s scope is limited to sites on the National Priorities List.
- The distance considered is one mile from the site.
- The GAO must report its findings to Congress.
Who is affected
- Residents living near Superfund sites
- Public housing residents
- The Government Accountability Office (GAO)
- Congress
- Individuals potentially exposed to hazardous waste
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