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Newsprint Recycling Incentives Act

Introduced: April 7, 1995 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.
Apr 7, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 7, 1995
Introduced in House
Apr 4, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E777)
 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 24, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2