House+of+Representatives+Bill+Number+1679

=media type="file" key="H.R. 3754 (LWLW).mp3"= =Title:= To Authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency...
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Bill Number
3754

Introduced:
October 4th, 2007

Latest Major Action
June 10th, 2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.

Sponsor:
Jim Costa (Democrat) 12 Co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

History of Bill
This bill was introduced because of the many things that are harming our environment. One of the most damaging things to our environment is the emission from diesel trucks and other vehicles. These emission cause more green house gases in our atmosphere, and can harm animal's habitats and even our own health. Having diesel emissions in the air make it harder for humans to breathe, and it is extremely unhealthy. This bill allows Supplemental Environmental Projects to be accepted, which will come up with new and better ways to run vehicles and other machines.

Summary:
This bill allows the Administrator of the EPA to accept Supplemental Environmental projects that will reduce diesel emissions, as long as they meet certain requirements. These terms include protecting human health and the environment, that the charges must be related to the violations, that the charges do not equal those the defendant would be required to perform, and that they do not provide funds for the EPA for internal operations. This keeps environmental laws from being broken.

People it Effects:
This bill will affect those who are violating the environmental laws, involving diesel emissions, ect. It allows the EPA to accept Supplemental Environmental Projects as long as they fit certain terms. These terms include protecting human health and the environment, that the charges must be related to the violations, that the charges do not equal those the defendant would be required to perform, and that they do not provide funds for the EPA for internal operations. This keeps environmental laws from being broken. The fact that they do not provide funds for the EPA's internal operations keeps money from being spent on unimportant things. Also, the first part of it, protecting the environment and human health, is beneficial for everyone. Having this as a law would allow the Administrator of the EPA to accept Supplemental Environmental projects, which helps us to come up with better sources of energy than gas and diesel.







Bibliograph **y**
Gov Track. 2008. 4 Dec. 2008 < [|__http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/__]  110_HR_3754.html>. Washington. "To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept..." Washington Watch. 2008. 4 Dec. 2008 < [|__http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_3754.html__]  >. The Dirksen Congressional Center. Congress Link. 2008. 4 Dec. 2008 < [|__http://capwiz.com/cl/issues/bills__]  >.

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