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S. 428 (100th)

Tributyltin-Based Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1987

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Introduced

2 February 1987

Last action

2 February 1987 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Warner, John [R-VA]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

28 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Tributyltin-Based Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1987 - Prohibits the use of paints containing tributyltin as an antifouling paint for painting any vessel if such paints have a steady-state release rate above a certain level. Defines "vessel" as any ship, boat, watercraft, or other marine structure. Establishes civil penalties for violations of this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1987

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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