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Notice.>> Service of Process.--The serving of notice to, or service of process upon, the agent required under subsection (a)(3), or mailed to the business address of such agent, shall be deemed as service upon or notice to the Foundation.

(d) Notice<<NOTE: to Members of Congress.--The Foundation may not make a grant of Federal funds in an amount greater than $100,000 unless, by not later than 15 days before the grant is made, the Foundation provides notice of the grant to the Member of Congress for the congressional district in which the project to be funded with the grant will be carried out.

(e)Deadline.>> CoordinationNotice ofto InternationalMembers Efforts.--Any efforts of theCongress.--The Foundation carriedmay outnot inmake a foreigngrant country,of andFederal anyfunds grantsin provided to an individualamount orgreater entitythan in$100,000 aunless, foreignby country,not shalllater bethan made15 onlydays withbefore the concurrencegrant ofis the[[Page Secretary134 ofSTAT. State, in consultation, as appropriate, with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.

1079]] made, the Foundation provides notice of the grant to the Member of Congress for the congressional district in which the project to be funded with the grant will be carried out.

(e) <<NOTE:

Consultation.>> Coordination of International Efforts.--Any efforts of the Foundation carried out in a foreign country, and any grants provided to an individual or entity in a foreign country, shall be made only with the concurrence of the Secretary of State, in consultation, as appropriate, with the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.

ADMINISTRATIVE<<NOTE: SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

33 USC 4214 note.

Time period.

Effective date.>> ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND SUPPORT.

VOLUNTEER<<NOTE: STATUS.

33 USC 4215.>> VOLUNTEER STATUS.

REPORT<<NOTE: REQUIREMENTS;

33 USC 4216.>> REPORT REQUIREMENTS;

or (2) refuses, fails, or neglects to discharge its obligations under this title, or threatens to do so, the[[Page Attorney134 GeneralSTAT. may petition in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate.

1080]] the Attorney General may petition in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia for such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate.

UNITED<<NOTE: STATES RELEASE FROM LIABILITY.

33 USC 4217.>> UNITED STATES RELEASE FROM LIABILITY.

AUTHORIZATION<<NOTE: OF APPROPRIATIONS.

33 USC 4218.>> AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

(B) Exception.--The<<NOTE: Secretary may allow the use of Federal funds made available under paragraph (1) to pay for salaries during the 18-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Time period.

Effective date.>> Exception.--The Secretary may allow the use of Federal funds made available under paragraph (1) to pay for salaries during the 18-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.

or (2) any activity the purpose of which is to influence legislation pending before Congress consistent with Federal-Federal-wide wide cost principles.

TERMINATION<<NOTE: OF AUTHORITY.

33 USC 4219.>> TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.

Subtitle[[Page C--Genius134 PrizeSTAT. for Save Our Seas Innovations SEC.

1081]] Subtitle C--Genius Prize for Save Our Seas Innovations SEC.

DEFINITIONS.<<NOTE:

33 USC 4231.>> DEFINITIONS.

GENIUS<<NOTE: PRIZE FOR SAVE OUR SEAS INNOVATIONS.

(a)33 InUSC General.--4232.>> (1)GENIUS InPRIZE general.--NotFOR laterSAVE thanOUR 1SEAS yearINNOVATIONS. after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of (15 U.S.C.

(a) In General.-- (1) <<NOTE:

Deadline.>> In general.--Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish under section 24 of the Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act of 1980 (15 U.S.C.

(c) Prioritization.--In selecting awards for the prize competition, priority shall be given to projects that-- (1) have a strategy, submitted with the application or proposal, to move the new technology, process, design, material, or other product supported by the prize to market-market-scale scale deployment;

and (B)[[Page are134 toSTAT. be used in fishing gear or other maritime products that have an increased likelihood of entering the coastal or ocean environment as unintentional waste.

1082]] (B) are to be used in fishing gear or other maritime products that have an increased likelihood of entering the coastal or ocean environment as unintentional waste.

AGREEMENT<<NOTE: WITH THE MARINE DEBRIS FOUNDATION.

33 USC 4233.>> AGREEMENT WITH THE MARINE DEBRIS FOUNDATION.

(F) in<<NOTE: the design and award of the prize, consult, as appropriate with experts from-- (i) Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials;

Consultation.>> in the design and award of the prize, consult, as appropriate with experts from-- (i) Federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials;

(G) in<<NOTE: consultation with, and subject to final approval by, the Secretary, develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners;

(H)Consultation. provide advice and consultation to the Secretary on the selection of judges under section 124 based on criteria developed in consultation with, and subject to the final approval of, the Secretary;

Criteria.>> in consultation with, and subject to final approval by, the Secretary, develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners;

(H) <<NOTE:

Consultation.

Criteria.>> provide advice and consultation to the Secretary on the selection of judges under section 124 based on criteria developed in consultation with, and subject to the final approval of, the Secretary;

and (K)[[Page protect134 againstSTAT. unauthorized use or disclosure by the Marine Debris Foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant.

1083]] (K) protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the Marine Debris Foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant.

and (B) consisting<<NOTE: of an amount determined by the Under Secretary after the Secretary is notified by the Marine Debris Foundation that non-Federal funds are available for an additional cash prize.

Determination.

Notification.>> consisting of an amount determined by the Under Secretary after the Secretary is notified by the Marine Debris Foundation that non-Federal funds are available for an additional cash prize.

JUDGES.<<NOTE:

33 USC 4234.>> JUDGES.

REPORT<<NOTE: TO CONGRESS.

33 USC 4235.>> REPORT TO CONGRESS.

AUTHORIZATION<<NOTE: OF APPROPRIATIONS.

33 USC 4236.>> AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

TERMINATION<<NOTE: OF AUTHORITY.

33 USC 4237.>> TERMINATION OF AUTHORITY.

Subtitle[[Page D--Studies,134 PilotSTAT. Projects, and Reports SEC.

1084]] Subtitle D--Studies, Pilot Projects, and Reports SEC.

(2) an<<NOTE: assessment of the sources, prevalence, and causes of microfiber pollution;

(3)Assessment.>> aan recommendationassessment forof athe standardizedsources, methodologyprevalence, to measure and estimatecauses the prevalence of microfiber pollution;

(4)(3) recommendations<<NOTE: for reducing microfiber pollution;

Recommenda- tions.>> a recommendation for a standardized methodology to measure and estimate the prevalence of microfiber pollution;

(4) <<NOTE:

Recommenda- tions.

Plan.

Time period.

Effective date.>> recommendations for reducing microfiber pollution;

(a) In<<NOTE: General.--The Under Secretary, in consultation with the EPA Administrator and the Secretary of the Interior, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will undertake a multifaceted study that includes the following:

Consultation.

Contracts.>> In General.--The Under Secretary, in consultation with the EPA Administrator and the Secretary of the Interior, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will undertake a multifaceted study that includes the following:

(b) Report.--Not<<NOTE: later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) the findings of the National Academies;

Recommenda- tions.>> Report.--Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) the findings of the National Academies;

SEC.[[Page 134 STAT.

1085]] SEC.

(b) Report.--Not<<NOTE: later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Institute shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) an identification and assessment of existing mass balance methodologies, standards, and certification systems that are or may be applicable to supply chain sustainability of polymers, considering the full life cycle of the polymer, and including an examination of-- (A) the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification;

Assessments.>> Report.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Institute shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) an identification and assessment of existing mass balance methodologies, standards, and certification systems that are or may be applicable to supply chain sustainability of polymers, considering the full life cycle of the polymer, and including an examination of-- (A) the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification;

Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Under Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that includes-- (1) an<<NOTE: analysis of the scale of fishing gear losses by domestic and foreign fisheries, including-- (A) how the amount of gear lost varies among-- (i) domestic and foreign fisheries;

Analysis.>> an analysis of the scale of fishing gear losses by domestic and foreign fisheries, including-- (A) how the amount of gear lost varies among-- (i) domestic and foreign fisheries;

(2) an<<NOTE: evaluation of the ecological, human health, and maritime safety impacts of derelict fishing gear, and how those impacts vary across-- (A) types of fishing gear;

Evaluation.>> an evaluation of the ecological, human health, and maritime safety impacts of derelict fishing gear, and how those impacts vary across-- (A) types of fishing gear;

(3) recommendations<<NOTE: on management measures-- (A) to prevent fishing gear losses;

Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations on management measures-- (A) to prevent fishing gear losses;

(4)[[Page an134 assessmentSTAT. of the cost of implementing such management measures;

and1086]] (5)(4) an<<NOTE: assessment of the impact of fishing gear loss attributable to foreign countries.

Assessment.>> an assessment of the cost of implementing such management measures;

and (5) <<NOTE:

Assessment.>> an assessment of the impact of fishing gear loss attributable to foreign countries.

EXPANSION<<NOTE: OF DERELICT VESSEL RECYCLING.

Deadline.

Study.

Determination.>> EXPANSION OF DERELICT VESSEL RECYCLING.

INCENTIVE<<NOTE: FOR FISHERMEN TO COLLECT AND DISPOSE OF PLASTIC FOUND AT SEA.

(a)33 InUSC General.--The4251.>> UnderINCENTIVE SecretaryFOR shallFISHERMEN establishTO aCOLLECT pilotAND programDISPOSE toOF assessPLASTIC theFOUND feasibilityAT andSEA. advisability of providing incentives, such as grants, to fishermen based in the United States who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea-- (1) to track or keep the debris on board;

(a) <<NOTE:

Assessment.

Grants.>> In General.--The Under Secretary shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing incentives, such as grants, to fishermen based in the United States who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea-- (1) to track or keep the debris on board;

STATEMENT<<NOTE: OF POLICY ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS.

33 USC 4261.>> STATEMENT OF POLICY ON INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS.

(2) to support-- (A) strengthening systems for reducing the generation of plastic waste and recovering, managing, reusing, and recycling[[Page plastic134 waste,STAT. marine debris, and microfiber pollution in the world's oceans, emphasizing upstream post-consumer materials management solutions-- (i) to decrease plastic waste at its source;

1087]] recycling plastic waste, marine debris, and microfiber pollution in the world's oceans, emphasizing upstream post-consumer materials management solutions-- (i) to decrease plastic waste at its source;

(D) access to information on best practices in post-consumerpost- consumer materials management, options for post-post-consumer consumer materials management systems financing, and options for participating in public-private partnerships;

PRIORITIZATION<<NOTE: OF EFFORTS AND ASSISTANCE TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS AND IMPROVE PLASTIC WASTE MANAGEMENT.

(a)33 InUSC General.--The4262.>> SecretaryPRIORITIZATION ofOF StateEFFORTS shall,AND inASSISTANCE coordinationTO withCOMBAT theMARINE AdministratorDEBRIS ofAND theIMPROVE UnitedPLASTIC StatesWASTE AgencyMANAGEMENT. for International Development, as appropriate, and the officials specified in subsection (b)-- (1) lead and coordinate efforts to implement the policy described in section 201;

and(a) (2)<<NOTE: develop strategies and implement programs that prioritize engagement and cooperation with foreign governments, subnational and local stakeholders, and the private sector to expedite efforts and assistance in foreign countries-- (A) to partner with, encourage, advise and facilitate national and subnational governments on the development and execution, where practicable, of national projects, programs and initiatives to-- (i) improve the capacity, security, and standards of operations of post-consumer materials management systems;

(ii)Coordination.>> monitorIn andGeneral.--The trackSecretary howof wellState post-shall, consumerin materialscoordination managementwith systemsthe areAdministrator functioningof nationwide,the basedUnited onStates uniformAgency for International Development, as appropriate, and transparentthe standardsofficials developedspecified in cooperationsubsection with(b)-- municipal,(1) industrial,lead and civilcoordinate societyefforts stakeholders;to implement the policy described in section 201;

and (2) develop strategies and implement programs that prioritize engagement and cooperation with foreign governments, subnational and local stakeholders, and the private sector to expedite efforts and assistance in foreign countries-- (A) to partner with, encourage, advise and facilitate national and subnational governments on the development and execution, where practicable, of national projects, programs and initiatives to-- [[Page 134 STAT.

1088]] (i) improve the capacity, security, and standards of operations of post-consumer materials management systems;

(ii) monitor and track how well post-consumer materials management systems are functioning nationwide, based on uniform and transparent standards developed in cooperation with municipal, industrial, and civil society stakeholders;

(ii) improving and expanding the capacity of foreign industries to responsibly employ post-consumerpost- consumer materials management practices;

and (vi)[[Page promoting134 safeSTAT. and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, to the extent practicable;

1089]] (vi) promoting safe and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products, to the extent practicable;

UNITED<<NOTE: STATES LEADERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL FORA.

President.

33 USC 4263.>> UNITED STATES LEADERSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL FORA.

(2)[[Page address134 theSTAT. post-consumer materials management needs of individuals and communities where access to municipal post- consumer materials management services is historically impractical or cost-prohibitive;

(3)1090]] enhance(2) coordinationaddress with the privatepost-consumer sector--materials (A)management toneeds increaseof accessindividuals toand solidcommunities wastewhere andaccess to municipal post- consumer materials management services;services is historically impractical or cost-prohibitive;

(3) <<NOTE:

Coordination.>> enhance coordination with the private sector-- (A) to increase access to solid waste and post- consumer materials management services;

(B) developing and implementing best practices at the national and subnational levels of foreign countries, particularly countries with little to no solid waste or post-consumer materials management systems, facilities, or policies in place for-- (i) collecting, disposing, recycling, and reusing plastic waste and post-consumer materials, including building capacity for improving post-consumerpost- consumer materials management;

(iii)[[Page the134 roleSTAT. rivers, streams, and other inland waterways play in serving as conduits for mismanaged waste traveling from land to the ocean;

1091]] (iii) the role rivers, streams, and other inland waterways play in serving as conduits for mismanaged waste traveling from land to the ocean;

(G) collaborating on technological advances in post-consumerpost- consumer materials management and recycled plastics;

ENHANCING<<NOTE: INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIP OF UNITED STATES AGENCIES INVOLVED IN MARINE DEBRIS ACTIVITIES.

33 USC 4264.>> ENHANCING INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIP OF UNITED STATES AGENCIES INVOLVED IN MARINE DEBRIS ACTIVITIES.

NEGOTIATION<<NOTE: OF NEW INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.

Reports.

Assessments.>> NEGOTIATION OF NEW INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.

CONSIDERATION<<NOTE: OF MARINE DEBRIS IN NEGOTIATING INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.

InPresident. negotiating any relevant international agreement with any country or countries after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall, as appropriate-- (1) consider the impact of land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country on the marine and aquatic environment;

33 USC 4265.>> CONSIDERATION OF MARINE DEBRIS IN NEGOTIATING INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS.

In negotiating any relevant international agreement with any country or countries after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall, as appropriate-- [[Page 134 STAT.

1092]] (1) consider the impact of land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country on the marine and aquatic environment;

STRATEGY<<NOTE: FOR IMPROVING POST-CONSUMER MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND WATER MANAGEMENT.

(a)33 InUSC General.--Not4281.>> laterSTRATEGY thanFOR 1IMPROVING yearPOST- afterCONSUMER theMATERIALS dateMANAGEMENT ofAND enactmentWATER ofMANAGEMENT. this Act, the EPA Administrator shall, in consultation with stakeholders, develop a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure for the purpose of reducing plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in waterways and oceans.

(a) <<NOTE:

Deadline.

Consultation.>> In General.--Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the EPA Administrator shall, in consultation with stakeholders, develop a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure for the purpose of reducing plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in waterways and oceans.

and (2) make<<NOTE: the strategy publicly available, including for use by-- (A) for-profit private entities involved in post- consumer materials management;

Public information.>> make the strategy publicly available, including for use by-- (A) for-profit private entities involved in post- consumer materials management;

GRANT<<NOTE: PROGRAMS.

33 USC 4282.>> GRANT PROGRAMS.

and (C)[[Page an134 explanationSTAT. of any limitations, such as flow control measures, that restrict access to reusable or recyclable materials.

1093]] (C) an explanation of any limitations, such as flow control measures, that restrict access to reusable or recyclable materials.

(B) estimates<<NOTE: as to how much plastic waste was prevented from entering the oceans and other waterways as a result of activities funded pursuant to this subsection;

andEstimates.>> (C)estimates aas recommendationto onhow themuch utilityplastic ofwaste evolvingwas prevented from entering the grantoceans programand intoother waterways as a newresult wasteof managementactivities Statefunded revolvingpursuant fund.to this subsection;

and (C) <<NOTE:

Recommenda- tions.>> a recommendation on the utility of evolving the grant program into a new waste management State revolving fund.

300f)) to support improvements in reducing and removing plastic waste and post-post-consumer consumer materials, including microplastics and microfibers, from drinking water or sources of drinking water, including planning, design, construction, technical assistance, and planning support for operational adjustments.

(c) Wastewater Infrastructure Grants.-- (1) In<<NOTE: general.--The EPA Administrator may provide grants to municipalities (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.

Definition.>> In general.--The EPA Administrator may provide grants to municipalities (as defined in section 502 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C.

(C)[[Page to134 implementSTAT. State or local policies relating to solid waste;

1094]] (C) to implement State or local policies relating to solid waste;

(e) Applicability of Federal Law.-- (1) In<<NOTE: general.--The EPA Administrator shall ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed on projects funded directly, or assisted in whole or in part, by a grant established by this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code.

Determination.>> In general.--The EPA Administrator shall ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed on projects funded directly, or assisted in whole or in part, by a grant established by this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of part A of subtitle II of title 40, United States Code.

(a) In<<NOTE: General.--The Secretary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') and the EPA Administrator shall jointly enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will-- (1) conduct a study on the uses of plastic waste in infrastructure;

Contracts.>> In General.--The Secretary of Transportation (referred to in this section as the ``Secretary'') and the EPA Administrator shall jointly enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will-- [[Page 134 STAT.

1095]] (1) conduct a study on the uses of plastic waste in infrastructure;

(B) assess--<<NOTE: (i) the effectiveness and utility of the uses of plastic waste described in that paragraph;

Assessment.>> assess-- (i) the effectiveness and utility of the uses of plastic waste described in that paragraph;

and (C) make<<NOTE: recommendations with respect to what standards or matters may need to be addressed with respect to ensuring human and animal health and safety from the use of plastic waste in infrastructure.

Recommenda- tions.>> make recommendations with respect to what standards or matters may need to be addressed with respect to ensuring human and animal health and safety from the use of plastic waste in infrastructure.

(a) In<<NOTE: General.--The EPA Administrator, in consultation with the Under Secretary, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will conduct a human health and environmental risk assessment on microplastics, including microfibers, in food supplies and sources of drinking water.

Consultation.

Contracts.>> In General.--The EPA Administrator, in consultation with the Under Secretary, shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under which the National Academies will conduct a human health and environmental risk assessment on microplastics, including microfibers, in food supplies and sources of drinking water.

(2) recommendations<<NOTE: for standardized monitoring, testing, and other necessary protocols relating to microplastics;

(3)Recommenda- antions.>> assessmentrecommendations of--for (A)standardized themonitoring, extenttesting, toand whichother microplasticsnecessary areprotocols presentrelating into themicroplastics; food supplies and sources of drinking water;

(3) <<NOTE:

Assessment.>> an assessment of-- [[Page 134 STAT.

1096]] (A) the extent to which microplastics are present in the food supplies and sources of drinking water;

and (ii) a<<NOTE: review of the best available science to determine any potential hazards of microplastics in the food supplies and sources of drinking water;

Review.>> a review of the best available science to determine any potential hazards of microplastics in the food supplies and sources of drinking water;

and (2) recommendations<<NOTE: to overcome the barriers described under paragraph (1).

Recommenda- tions.>> recommendations to overcome the barriers described under paragraph (1).

REPORT ON ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SPUR DEVELOPMENT OF NEW END-END-USE USE MARKETS FOR RECYCLED PLASTICS.

(a) In<<NOTE: General.--The EPA Administrator, in coordination with the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall conduct a study on minimizing the creation of new plastic waste.

(b)Coordination. Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the EPA Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) an estimate of the current and projected United States production and consumption of plastics, by type of plastic, including consumer food products;

Study.>> In General.--The EPA Administrator, in coordination with the Interagency Marine Debris Coordinating Committee and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, shall conduct a study on minimizing the creation of new plastic waste.

(b) <<NOTE:

Estimates.>> Report.--Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the EPA Administrator shall submit to Congress a report on the study conducted under subsection (a) that includes-- (1) an estimate of the current and projected United States production and consumption of plastics, by type of plastic, including consumer food products;

(4) an<<NOTE: assessment of opportunities to minimize the creation of new plastic waste, including consumer food products, by reducing, recycling, reusing, refilling, refurbishing, or capturing plastic that would otherwise be part of a waste stream;

andAssessment.>> (5) an assessment of whatopportunities post-consumerto recycledminimize contentthe standardscreation forof new plastic arewaste, technologicallyincluding andconsumer economicallyfood feasible,products, andby thereducing, impactrecycling, ofreusing, therefilling, standardsrefurbishing, onor recyclingcapturing rates.plastic that would otherwise be part of a waste stream;

Attest:and [[Page 134 STAT.

Clerk.1097]] (5) <<NOTE:

116thAssessment.>> CONGRESSan 2dassessment Sessionof S.what post- consumer recycled content standards for plastic are technologically and economically feasible, and the impact of the standards on recycling rates.

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166 (2020):

Jan.

9, considered and passed Senate.

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1, considered and passed House, amended.

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1, Senate concurred in House amendment.

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18, Presidential statement.

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