HR 10009 · 95th Congress · Refuse and refuse disposal

National Materials Policy Act

Introduced 1977-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1977-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Materials Policy Act - Title I: Environmental Quality Assistance and Natural Resource Material Conservation Incentives - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a schedule of national solid waste product charges. Authorizes annual increases in the initial charge schedule over a ten-year period. Stipulates that such charges shall be levied at the earliest practical stage of the manufacturing sequence. Exempts exported products from the charge schedules established pursuant to this Act. Establishes an Environmental Quality Assistance Fund from all sums received as charges under this title. Authorizes appropriations from the fund for municipal solid waste management plans, in accordance with guidelines established by the Administrator consistent with the Solid Waste Disposal Act. Imposes criminal penalties of up to a $10,000 fine and/or five years imprisonment for evasion of the charges imposed by this Act, or for knowing failure to collect charges imposed by this Act. Imposes additional penalties for failure to supply accurate information and for assisting in the furnishing of false information. Title II: General Provisions - Stipulates …

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