Plastic Waste Study Act of 1986

Summary

Plastic Waste Study Act of 1986 - Directs the Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to jointly study the adverse effects of dumping plastics on the environment, including fish and wildlife, within the United States and the oceans. Requires the Administrators to report results and recommendations within 18 months. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 11 August 1986

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 August 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 August 1986

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 15 August 1986

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 18 August 1986

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 August 1986

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT, EPA, Commerce, Marine Mammal Comm.

   Source: Committee

7. 17 October 1986

   Committee

   Favorable Executive Comment Received From Marine Mammal Comm.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 August 1986

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing
• · hssy00 · Standing

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