HR 5533
Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
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```json { "summary": "This bill, the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, directs the National Park Service to reduce the use of disposable plastic products within its units. Regional directors must develop and implement plans to eliminate the sale and distribution of disposable plastic water bottles and other plastic items, considering factors like costs, infrastructure, and visitor education. The bill also requires a proactive visitor education strategy and biennial evaluations to assess the program’s effectiveness and impact on visitor behavior and public safety.", "keyProvisions": [ "Establishes a program for reducing disposable plastic products within the National Park System.", "Requires regional directors to eliminate the sale of disposable plastic water bottles and oth
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Al, Jr. Lawson
Alan S. Lowenthal
Albio Sires
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