Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce plastic pellet pollution in U.S. waters by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create rules that limit the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastics. The EPA will be tasked with prohibiting these discharges from various facilities involved in the production, packaging, and transportation of plastic pellets. These regulations will apply to both existing and new permits issued by the EPA and state programs.
Key provisions
- The EPA must issue a final rule prohibiting the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastics into U.S. waters.
- The rule will apply to facilities that manufacture, use, package, or transport plastic pellets.
- The regulations will be incorporated into existing wastewater and stormwater permits.
- The EPA will consider existing regulations (part 414 and 463 of Title 40 CFR) when establishing new limits.
- The rule will align with standards under section 312(p) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Who is affected
- Plastic polymer production facilities
- Plastic molding and forming facilities
- Businesses involved in the transport and packaging of plastic pellets
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- State environmental agencies
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