HR 2210 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

Organotin Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1988

Introduced 1987-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 100-333.(1988-06-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Organotin-Based Antifoulant Paint Control Act of 1987 - Prohibits the use on a vessel or marine structure of organization-based antifoulant paint with more than a specified release rate or of any compound containing organization which can be added to paint. Requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to certify the release rate of organization-based antifoulant paint. Directs the Administrator to monitor and report annually to specified congressional officials on the concentrations of organization in representative estuaries. Imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans