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Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act

Introduced: April 22, 1993 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Apr 30, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

Apr 22, 1993

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 22, 1993

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1016)

Apr 22, 1993

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act - Amends the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require producers or importers of newsprint to recycle an amount of newsprint equal to the amount determined by multiplying the amount of newsprint produced or imported annually by the recycling percentage established by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Authorizes compliance with this Act by: (1) recycling (through deinking) newsprint; (2) purchasing recycled newsprint to combine with shipments of virgin newsprint; or (3) purchasing recycling credits under this Act.

Requires the recycling percentage to be at least 20 percent. Provides for increases in such percentage of two points annually for the next ten years.

Requires the Administrator to promulgate regulations to allow newsprint producers or importers to create or purchase recycling credits.

Applies recycling requirements to persons who produce or import more than ten tons of newsprint annually. Sets the recycling percentage at 20 percent if the Administrator fails to promulgate such regulations.

Prescribes civil penalties for violations of this Act.

Directs the Administrator to submit to the Congress and implement a plan for the recycling of post-consumer high grade paper.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now April 30, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.

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