House
Sep 1, 1989To encourage the development and use of recyclable consumer plastics, develop a national labeling system for plastic consumer products, and encourage other methods to reduce municipal solid waste.
Summary
Official
Recyclable Consumer Plastics Act of 1989 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish within the EPA an Office of Recycling Research and Information. Sets forth the functions of such office, including establishing a mandatory resin content labeling system for sorting plastic for recycling. Requires the Director of the Office to make grants to State,...
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(8/3/89)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
CD
Mr. DOUGLAS
(R) NH – 2
Cosponsors (13)
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Sep 1, 1989