Detergent Pollution Control Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Detergent Pollution Control Act - Enumerates various congressional findings and declarations relating to pollution and synthetic detergents. Makes it unlawful after June 30, 1974, for any person to import into the United States or manufacture in the United States or manufacture in the U.S. any detergent containing phosphorus. Provides that any such detergent shall be liable to be proceeded against on libel of information and condemned in any district court in the United States within the jurisdiction of which such detergent is found. Provides that any detergent condemned under this Act shall, after entry of a decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may in accordance with the provisions of this Act, direct and the proceeds thereof, if sold, less the legal costs and charges, shall be paid into the Treasury of the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to deliver to the Secretary of the Interior upon his request, samples of detergents which are being imported or offered for import into the United States, giving notice thereof to the owner or consignee, who may appear before the Secretary and have the right to introduce testimony. Provides that if it ap…