H.R. 505597th CongressHouse Bill

Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act

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Acid Precipitation Accelerated Review and Reporting Act - Amends the Energy Security Act (title VII provisions also known as the "Acid Precipitation Act of 1980") to reduce the period to be covered by a comprehensive research plan from ten years to five years. Makes conforming amendments relating to implementation of, and authorization of appropriations for, the comprehensive research plan. Directs the Acid Precipitation Task Force to submit a final report, with detailed recommendations, within five years of enactment of the Energy Security Act. Directs the Task Force to: (1) study fuel precombustion treatment and low-polluting combustion processes for reduction of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions; and (2) solicit State agency acid deposition research information.

Introduced Nov 19, 1981
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Who introduced this

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Nick Rahall

Democrat

U.S. Representative · WV-4

Bipartisan — 28 cosponsors (13 D, 15 R)

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