Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§4393 Report to Congress by President

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 57— - ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION STUDY › § 4393

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The President must send Congress a report on the study and surveys required by section 4392 within nine months of October 30, 1970. The report must say how serious pollution dangers are to people’s health and safety. It must review medical and other help for people harmed, especially in pollution emergencies. It must describe steps, other than stopping the pollution, that could prevent or reduce health effects. It must include any law changes or other recommendations he thinks are needed.

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Title 42, §4393

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The President shall, within nine months of October 30, 1970, transmit to the Congress a report of the study and surveys required by section 4392 of this title, including (1) his conclusions regarding the nature and gravity of the hazards to human health and safety created by environmental pollution, (2) his evaluation of the medical and other assistance available to persons affected by such pollution, especially when such pollution reaches emergency levels, (3) his assessment of the measures, other than those relating solely to abatement of the pollution, that may be taken to avoid or reduce the effects of such pollution on the health of individuals, and (4) such legislative or other recommendations as he may deem appropriate.

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42 U.S.C. § 4393

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73