Plastic Waste Reduction Act of 1986
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 25, 1986)
Plastic Waste Reduction Act of 1986 - Title I: Study of Plastic Pollution - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study and report to the Congress on the adverse effects on the environment of discarding and dumping plastics.
Title II: Regulation to Control Plastic Pollution - Requires packaging containers, within 18 months of enactment, to be made of a naturally degradable material which decomposes within a specified period.
Permits States or subdivisions to adopt more stringent standards. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act.
What just happenedJun 25, 1986
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Jun 25, 1986IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Jun 25, 1986IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate