S 428 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

Tributyltin-Based Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1987

Introduced 1987-02-02· Sponsored by Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(1987-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tributyltin-Based Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1987 - Prohibits the use of paints containing tributyltin as an antifouling paint for painting any vessel if such paints have a steady-state release rate above a certain level. Defines "vessel" as any ship, boat, watercraft, or other marine structure. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME]ME
Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]VA