S. 1986 · 100th Congress · enacted
Plastic Pollution Control Act of 1987
Became Public Law No: 100-556.
Latest official action 1988-10-28 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Plastic Pollution Control Act of 1987 - Title I: Amendments to the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships - Amends the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships to implement Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973 (concerning the disposal of plastics and other garbage at sea). References the MARPOL Protocol of 1978 relating to the Convention. Applies such Act to all U.S. vessels, ships on U.S. waters, including its exclusive economic zone, and U.S. ports or terminals. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to promulgate regulations for determining the adequacy of reception facilities for garbage at ports and terminals. Provides a certification procedure for complying facilities. Permits U.S. inspection of ships within its navigable waters, and also in the exclusive economic zone of the U.S. for Annex V enforcement purposes. Requires U.S. vessels to maintain logbooks, develop shipboard waste management plans, and display placards outlining Annex V requirements. Requires a report to the Congress within two years on the implementation of this requirement. Establishes civil penalties for violations of such Annex and violations under the Refuse Act. Title II: Studies and Report - Directs the Coast Guard to report to the Congress every two years on compliance with Annex V. Requires other Federal agencies operating or contracting for the oper…
Congressional Research Service · 1987-12-21
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