House
Sep 1, 1989

To 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,...

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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