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ACHE Act

USA117th CongressHR-2073| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (4)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act or the ACHE Act This bill places restrictions and requirements on certain mining projects until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determines whether such projects pose risks to human health. The bill applies to mountaintop-removal coal mining projects that use blasting with explosives in the steep slope regions of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Specifically, the bill requires the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to conduct or support studies on the health impacts of mountaintop-removal coal mining projects on individuals in the surrounding communities. HHS must use these studies when making its determination on whether such mining presents any health risks to those individuals. Until HHS makes its determination, entities carrying out such mining must monitor levels of soil, water, air, and noise pollution. HHS must make the results of this monitoring publicly available. In addition, specified agencies may not issue permits for any mountaintop-removal coal mining project or expansion unless HHS determines that such mining does not present any health risk to individuals in the surrounding communities. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior must assess a one-time fee upon existing mining projects. The fee must cover the federal cost of the studies and pollution monitoring required by the bill.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2050
ACHE Act
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 9, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2050
    ACHE Act


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 9, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Health

Air qualityCoalEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingKentuckyLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMiningNoise pollutionResearch administration and fundingTennesseeUser charges and feesVirginiaWater qualityWest Virginia

ACHE Act

USA117th CongressHR-2073| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
Appalachian Communities Health Emergency Act or the ACHE Act This bill places restrictions and requirements on certain mining projects until the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) determines whether such projects pose risks to human health. The bill applies to mountaintop-removal coal mining projects that use blasting with explosives in the steep slope regions of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Specifically, the bill requires the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to conduct or support studies on the health impacts of mountaintop-removal coal mining projects on individuals in the surrounding communities. HHS must use these studies when making its determination on whether such mining presents any health risks to those individuals. Until HHS makes its determination, entities carrying out such mining must monitor levels of soil, water, air, and noise pollution. HHS must make the results of this monitoring publicly available. In addition, specified agencies may not issue permits for any mountaintop-removal coal mining project or expansion unless HHS determines that such mining does not present any health risk to individuals in the surrounding communities. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement of the Department of the Interior must assess a one-time fee upon existing mining projects. The fee must cover the federal cost of the studies and pollution monitoring required by the bill.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2050
ACHE Act
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
May 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Jun 9, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2050
    ACHE Act


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • May 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.


  • June 9, 2022
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.
John A. Yarmuth

John A. Yarmuth

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (4)
Paul Tonko (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)

Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityCoalEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchEnvironmental healthHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingKentuckyLicensing and registrationsMedical researchMiningNoise pollutionResearch administration and fundingTennesseeUser charges and feesVirginiaWater qualityWest Virginia