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H.R. 1809 (103rd)

Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act

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Introduced

22 April 1993

Last action

30 April 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Sponsors

Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8], LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Byrne, Leslie L. [D-VA-11], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-25], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-12], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Marcy Kaptur, Edward Markey, Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Nancy Pelosi, JOSE SERRANO, NITA LOWEY, Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Ron Wyden, Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Maxine Waters, PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6]

Subjects

Environment

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26 August 2025

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Summary

Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require producers or importers of newsprint to recycle an amount of newsprint equal to the amount determined by multiplying the amount of newsprint produced or imported annually by the recycling percentage established by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Authorizes compliance with this Act by: (1) recycling (through deinking) newsprint; (2) purchasing recycled newsprint to combine with shipments of virgin newsprint; or (3) purchasing recycling credits under this Act. Requires the recycling percentage to be at least 20 percent. Provides for increases in such percentage of two points annually for the next ten years. Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations to allow newsprint producers or importers to create or purchase recycling credits. Applies recycling requirements to persons who produce or import more than ten tons of newsprint annually. Sets the recycling percentage at 20 percent if the Administrator fails to promulgate such regulations. Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act. Directs the Administrator to submit to the Congress and implement a plan for the recycling of post-consumer high grade paper. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 April 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 April 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1016)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 30 April 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

    Source: Committee

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