Recyclable Materials Science and Technology Development Act of 1989

Summary

Recyclable Materials Science and Technology Development Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to study and report to the Congress concerning: (1) means to increase the use of degradable materials in manufactured goods; (2) technologies for recycling nondurable consumer products; and (3) ways to expand the marketing of recycled products. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to the Congress on the feasibility of recycling nondegradable medical supplies and of substituting degradable for nondegradable materials in medical equipment and supplies. Directs the Secretary of Defense to study and report to the Congress on the national defense and security implications of requiring the use of degradable materials in defense items. Instructs the Secretary of Agriculture to initiate a pilot project to develop and demonstrate viable technology for composting municipal waste and sewage sludge. Requires the Secretary to report project results to the Congress. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to appoint a Director of Recycling Research and Information to make grants to support research into innovative recycling technology. Authorizes appropriations for such purposes for FY 1990. Prohibits, effective five years after this Act's enactment, the production, manufacture, distribution, sale, or delivery of nonrecycled consumer goods, fast food in nondegradable containers, and packaging for specified purposes that contains any material that is not naturally degradable. Establishes both civil and criminal penalties for violations. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Secretary of Commerce jointly to issue regulations to govern the designation of goods and materials for noncompliance purposes. Directs the Secretary to publish and periodically update lists of items and materials affected by the prohibition on activities involving nonrecyclable items.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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2. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 4 January 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 12 January 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 January 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Marketing, Consumer Relations, and Nutrition.

   Source: Committee

7. 13 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

8. 14 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Development.

   Source: Committee

9. 25 April 1989

   Committee

   Favorable Excutive Comment Received from DOD.

   Source: Committee

10. 12 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 13 July 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 16 November 1989

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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• Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
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• Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5] · D · Sponsor
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