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John Shimkus: “I call my colleagues attention to Section 121(f) of the existing statute which sets forth in detail requirements for…”

On the recordMay 16, 2013
I call my colleagues attention to Section 121(f) of the existing statute which sets forth in detail requirements for 'substantial and meaningful involvement by each state in initiation, development, and selection of remedial actions.'
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

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Emphasizing the importance of state involvement in environmental cleanup processes.

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