42 USC 6991g: State authority
Result 1 of 1
   
 
<< Previous   TITLE 42 / CHAPTER 82 / SUBCHAPTER IX / § 6991g   Next >>
 
42 USC 6991g: State authority Text contains those laws in effect on April 25, 2024
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSALSUBCHAPTER IX-REGULATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
Jump To: Source CreditMiscellaneousAmendments

§6991g. State authority

Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude or deny any right of any State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement, or standard of performance respecting underground storage tanks that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, or standard of performance in effect under this subchapter or to impose any additional liability with respect to the release of regulated substances within such State or political subdivision.

(Pub. L. 89–272, title II, §9008, as added Pub. L. 98–616, title VI, §601(a), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3286 ; amended Pub. L. 99–499, title II, §205(g), Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1702 .)


Editorial Notes

Amendments

1986-Pub. L. 99–499 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: "Nothing in this subchapter shall preclude or deny any right of any State or political subdivision thereof to adopt or enforce any regulation, requirement or standard of performance respecting underground storage tanks that is more stringent than a regulation, requirement, or standard of performance in effect under this subchapter."