Clean Water: Banning Plastic Pellet Pollution from Industrial Sources
This Act mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to quickly implement strict rules prohibiting the discharge of pre-production plastic pellets (raw materials) and other raw plastic materials into waterways and wastewater systems. The goal is to stop industrial pollution from facilities that manufacture, use, package, or transport these materials. This change directly benefits public health and environmental quality by reducing microplastic contamination in water sources.
Key points
Total prohibition on facilities discharging plastic pellets and raw plastic materials into water bodies or runoff.
The EPA must issue final rules within 60 days, ensuring these prohibitions are included in all wastewater and stormwater permits for relevant companies.
Significant step toward reducing microplastic pollution in US waters, protecting aquatic life and drinking water sources.
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