HR 6527
Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020
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This bill, the Alerting Localities of Environmental Risks and Threats Act of 2020, strengthens community notification requirements under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act. It mandates that facilities handling extremely hazardous substances hold public meetings within 72 hours of a release, providing notice through local newspapers and public postings. Additionally, the bill requires annual public meetings to disclose information about the chemicals present at the facility and the procedures for responding to releases.
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Lisa [D-DE-At Large] Blunt Rochester
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