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Jeremiah Smith: “My colleague from Ohio is correct. The managers' amendment clarifies the role of the State when new information has…”

On the recordApril 25, 2001
My colleague from Ohio is correct. The managers' amendment clarifies the role of the State when new information has become available. Specifically, the Administrator must consult with the State before an enforcement action can be taken. Additionally, the State's records must be consulted to determine whether the new information was known by the State as defined in the legislation.
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Jeremiah Smith
Federalist · New Hampshire

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Discussing the managers' amendment related to state consultation in enforcement actions.

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