Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce plastic pellet pollution in U.S. waterways by requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create regulations limiting the discharge of plastic pellets from facilities involved in their production, use, packaging, and transport. The EPA will be tasked with updating existing wastewater permits and performance standards to specifically address this type of pollution. The goal is to prevent plastic pellets from entering rivers, lakes, and oceans, protecting aquatic ecosystems and potentially human health.
Key provisions
- The EPA must issue a final rule within 60 days of the bill’s enactment.
- Discharge of plastic pellets from facilities covered by specific EPA regulations is prohibited.
- Point sources involved in the production, use, packaging, or transport of plastic pellets must also be restricted.
- Existing wastewater permits and performance standards will be updated to include plastic pellet limits.
- The EPA will determine which facilities are subject to these new requirements.
Who is affected
- Plastic polymer production facilities
- Plastic molding and forming facilities
- Companies that package or transport plastic pellets
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- State-delegated programs under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act
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