To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities to improve recycling and composting programs in the United States, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— recycling and composting conserve resources, protect the environment, and are important to the United States economy, and requires report on composting infrastructure capabilities The Administrator, in consultation with States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, shall— prepare a report, or expand work under the National. It relies on compliance mandates, reporting requirements, product standards, and appropriations. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
- Requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— recycling and composting conserve resources, protect the environment, and are important to the United States economy.
- Requires report on composting infrastructure capabilities The Administrator, in consultation with States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, shall— prepare a report, or expand work under the National...
- Requires report on Federal agency recycling practices.
- Requires improving data and reporting.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— recycling and composting conserve resources, protect the environment, and are important to the United States economy, and requires report on composting infrastructure capabilities The Administrator, in consultation with States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, shall— prepare a report, or expand work under the National.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Environment, Civil Rights, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill defines definitions In this Act: The term Administrator means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, requires sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— recycling and composting conserve resources, protect the environment, and are important to the United States economy, and requires report on composting infrastructure capabilities The Administrator, in consultation with States, units of local government, and Indian Tribes, shall— prepare a report, or expand work under the National.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Oil and gas producers, refiners, or users affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Boozman) introduced …
Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Casey, …
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