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Paul Tonko: I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as…

On the recordJuly 25, 2013
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 34, line 11, strike ``program; or'' and insert ``program;''. Page 34, line 17, strike ``(E).'' and insert ``(E); or''. Page 34, after line 17, insert the following subparagraph: ``(G) is subject to a determination under paragraph (5). Page 35, line 6, insert ``or in paragraph (5)'' after ``paragraph (1)''. Page 35, line 14, insert ``or in paragraph (5)'' after ``paragraph (1)''. Page 36, line 1, after ``(e)(1)(B)'' insert ``other than a determination with respect to a deficiency described in paragraph (1)(G)''. Page 37, after line 13, insert the following paragraph: ``(5) Deficiency based on interstate risks.--The Administrator shall determine a State coal combustion residuals permit program to be deficient if, at any time, the State permit program, or the implementation of the State permit program, threatens human health or the environment in another State. Any State may request that the Administrator review another State's coal combustion residuals permit program for deficiency under this paragraph. The CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 315, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Tonko) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York
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Jul 25, 2013

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