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House Environmental Committee advances bill to speed hazardous-spill cleanups, 14-12
Summary
The House Environmental Committee voted 14-12 to report House Bill 2178, the Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act, to the House floor. Supporters said it forces quicker cleanup after pipeline spills; opponents warned it creates broad strict liability and could strain DEP cleanup funds.
The House Environmental Committee voted 14-12 to report House Bill 2178, the Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act, to the full House after a day of debate that centered on immediate cleanup requirements, strict liability and the capacity of the Department of Environmental Protection to fund and prioritize remediation.
Supporters said the bill is aimed at preventing prolonged contamination cleanups like the petroleum pipeline leakage in Rep. Perry Warren’s district near East Makefield Township. "The whole purpose of this is to have immediate action moving forward to protect the people who get damaged," Rep. Isaacson said, arguing the measure closes gaps that leave…
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