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Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
12/30/2022, 12:04 AM
Summary of Bill HR 7861
Bill 117 HR 7861, also known as the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing plastic pollution in waterways. The bill specifically targets plastic pellets, which are small pieces of plastic used in the manufacturing of various plastic products.
The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act seeks to address the issue of plastic pellet pollution by requiring companies that handle plastic pellets to implement best management practices to prevent the pellets from entering waterways. This includes measures such as installing equipment to capture and contain pellets, conducting regular clean-up efforts, and reporting on their efforts to prevent pellet pollution.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased monitoring and enforcement of regulations related to plastic pellet pollution. This includes requiring companies to keep records of their pellet management practices and allowing for inspections to ensure compliance with the law. Overall, the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to protect the environment and wildlife from the harmful effects of plastic pellet pollution. By holding companies accountable for their handling of plastic pellets and implementing stricter regulations, the bill seeks to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in waterways and promote a cleaner, healthier environment for all.
The Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act seeks to address the issue of plastic pellet pollution by requiring companies that handle plastic pellets to implement best management practices to prevent the pellets from entering waterways. This includes measures such as installing equipment to capture and contain pellets, conducting regular clean-up efforts, and reporting on their efforts to prevent pellet pollution.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased monitoring and enforcement of regulations related to plastic pellet pollution. This includes requiring companies to keep records of their pellet management practices and allowing for inspections to ensure compliance with the law. Overall, the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act aims to protect the environment and wildlife from the harmful effects of plastic pellet pollution. By holding companies accountable for their handling of plastic pellets and implementing stricter regulations, the bill seeks to reduce the amount of plastic pollution in waterways and promote a cleaner, healthier environment for all.
Congressional Summary of HR 7861
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a final rule that prohibits certain discharges of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic into waters of the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7861
Bill HR 7861 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2022. Bill HR 7861 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 20, 2022. Bill HR 7861's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. as of May 23, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7861
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7861
Primary Policy Focus
Environmental ProtectionAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7861
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate certain limitations with respect to pre-production plastic pellet pollution, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7861
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