A measure introduced by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) to eliminate duplicative waste disposal regulations on businesses and reign in other EPA measures with regular reviews was approved on Friday by the House of Representatives.
Gardner’s Reducing Deadline Obligations Act would eliminate compliance deadlines on businesses outlined in the Solid Waste Disposal Act and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act. It would also prohibit duplicative waste disposal regulations in the future.
“We are five years into this failed experiment of increased government spending, taxation and regulation,” Garnder said. “The results are clear: the power to grow our economy and put Americans back to work lies in the private sector. With more than 80,000 pages of new federal regulations published in 2013 alone, commonsense revisions of existing rules and regulations are a vital part of ensuring businesses that power our state and local economies are given the capability to grow.”
The measure would allow for review and revision of EPA’s Solid Waste Disposal Act whenever it’s necessary, rather than every three years, which is the current standard.
“Solid waste must be disposed of in a responsible, efficient and environmentally-friendly manner, but there is no need for unnecessary regulations that put a strain on businesses,” Gardner said.
Gardner urged Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to bring the legislation to the senate floor for a vote as soon as possible.