legislation: 99-s-2596

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99-s-2596 99 s 2596 Plastic Waste Reduction Act of 1986 Environmental Protection 1986-06-25 1986-06-25 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] RI R C000269 5 Plastic Waste Reduction Act of 1986 - Title I: Study of Plastic Pollution - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to study and report to the Congress on the adverse effects on the environment of discarding and dumping plastics. Title II: Regulation to Control Plastic Pollution - Requires packaging containers, within 18 months of enactment, to be made of a naturally degradable material which decomposes within a specified period. Permits States or subdivisions to adopt more stringent standards. Establishes criminal penalties for violations of this Act. 2025-08-29T16:32:27Z  

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