legislation: 101-hr-4943

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101-hr-4943 101 hr 4943 National Recyclable Commodities Research Act of 1990 Environmental Protection 1990-05-24 1990-05-24 Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. House Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6] MN D S000407 0 National Recyclable Commodities Research Act of 1990 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make grants to accredited institutions of higher education to establish four to six recycling research centers in the United States. Requires the Secretary to establish such centers equitably among the regions of the United States. Directs each center to carry out at least one project relating to research on the composting of yard waste, food waste, or waste paper and paperboard. Authorizes such centers, as necessary to conduct research, to enter into contracts with: (1) persons involved in recycling activities; (2) State and local governments; and (3) nonprofit private entities which are exempt from Federal taxation. Limits the Federal share of grants to 80 percent of the total cost of establishing and operating the research center. Prohibits the use of such grants for the acquisition of real property or for building construction. Requires at least 40 percent of the funds made available to each center to be allocated to projects performed jointly by the center and local governments with expertise in areas critical to such research. Sets forth grant selection criteria. 2025-08-26T17:27:17Z  

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