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Bills regarding the BRACE Act, which amends federal hazardous waste regulations, have moved to the Senate for consideration.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
Bills regarding the BRACE Act, which amends federal hazardous waste regulations, have moved to the Senate for consideration.