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H.R. 2498 (97th)

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act

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Introduced

12 March 1981

Last action

13 March 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

Sponsors

Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Moffett, Toby [D-CT-6], Rep. Emery, David F. [R-ME-1], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Pursell, Carl D. [R-MI-2], Rep. Sawyer, Harold S. [R-MI-5], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-28], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9], Sen. Harkin, Tom [D-IA], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

Beverage Container Reuse and Recycling Act - Prohibits the sale of carbonated beverages in beverage containers by retailers and distributors unless such containers carry a refund value of not less than five cents. Requires that retailers and distributors pay the amount of the affixed refund value of brands of beverages bought and sold by such retailers or distributors. Preempts State or local laws which the Administrator determines are inconsistent with this Act. Prohibits States from imposing any tax on the collection or return of refund values established by this Act. Prohibits distributors and retailers from selling beverages in metal beverage containers with detachable openings. Imposes penalties up to $1,000 for violation of the provisions of this Act. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the rate of reuse and recycling of beverage containers. Directs the Administrator to report to Congress at specified intervals on the impact of this Act on: (1) conservation of energy and material resources; (2) resource recovery and the reduction of solid waste and litter; and (3) the economy. Directs the Administrator to consult with the Secretary of Labor on assisting individuals whose employment may be adversely affected by this Act. Sets forth effective dates for various provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 March 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.

    Source: Committee

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