How S 2500 changes current law

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The bill adds research on microplastics in land-applied biosolids as a high-priority area and extends the reauthorization timeframe for various research initiatives from 2023 to 2031.

• 7 U.S.C. 5925(d)

  (21) Microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland.--Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the agricultural impacts of plastic or plastic-coated particles that are less than 5 millimeters in any dimension (referred to in this paragraph as `microplastics') in land-applied biosolids on farmland, including-- (A) by conducting surveys and collecting data on microplastic concentration, particle size, and chemical composition in land-applied biosolids on farmland; (B) through the development or analysis of wastewater treatment techniques to filter out or biodegrade microplastics from biosolids intended to be used for agricultural purposes; (C) by conducting an analysis of the impact on agricultural crops and soil health of microplastics in land-applied biosolids on farmland; (D) by conducting research to better understand how wastewater processing impacts microplastics; and (E) by conducting research to better understand the fate, residence time, and transport of microplastics on farmland.

  This change creates a new focus area for research grants to address the impacts of microplastics in agriculture.

• 7 U.S.C. 5925

  2023 → 2031

  This change extends the reauthorization timeline for specific research initiatives from 2023 to 2031.