HR 5380 · 99th Congress · Environmental Protection

Plastic Waste Study Act of 1986

Introduced 1986-08-11· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· House

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Latest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From Marine Mammal Comm.(1986-10-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Plastic Waste Study Act of 1986 - Directs the Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to jointly study the adverse effects of dumping plastics on the environment, including fish and wildlife, within the United States and the oceans. Requires the Administrators to report results and recommendations within 18 months. Authorizes appropriations.…

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