Protecting Communities from Plastics: New Emission Standards and Single-Use Reduction.
This Act introduces strict regulations for plastic production facilities, halting new permits and mandating environmental justice assessments for existing operations to protect vulnerable communities from pollution. It establishes federal targets for reducing single-use plastics and promoting reusable/refillable systems, directly impacting consumer packaging and improving air and water quality in affected areas. Citizens gain greater influence over facility permitting decisions and benefit from research into microplastics in food and the human body.
Key points
Imposes a temporary moratorium on new permits for plastic production facilities and prohibits the export of covered plastic products.
Requires mandatory Environmental Justice assessments and consultation with fenceline communities before issuing or renewing permits for covered facilities.
Establishes federal targets for reducing single-use plastic packaging (min. 25% by 2034) and increasing reuse/refill systems (min. 30% by 2034).
Mandates continuous monitoring of air and water emissions from plastic facilities, aiming for zero discharge limits for certain toxic pollutants.
Funds studies on microplastics in food and the human body, and provides grants to farmers for adopting biodegradable alternatives.
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