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Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
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Protecting Communities from Plastics Act This bill sets forth a variety of requirements and incentives to reduce the production and use of plastics and other petrochemicals, including by directing the Environmental Protection Agency to place a temporary pause on certain new permits for petrochemical facilities under the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (S. 984 & H.R. 2238); Clean Air or Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for plastic manufacturing facilities, product bans, recycled content requirements. CLEAN Future Act (H.R. 1512); waste section regarding plastics. RECOVER Act (H.R. 2357); Recycling Infrastructure. Rewarding Efforts to Decrease Unrecycled Contaminants in Ecosystems Act of 2021 (REDUCE Act of 2021, S. 2645 & H.R. 5389); Excise tax on plastic resin. Plastics Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (H.R. 2821); Research and Standards for Plastics Recycling. Chemical Tax Repeal Act (S. 3305); Eliminates the superfund tax on chemicals imposed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Climate Policy including increased government investment and scientific resources to develop and deploy low emissions technologies in the manufacturing sector; Adoption of transparent, predictable, technology and revenue neutral market-based, economy wide carbon price signals; and Encourage adoption of emissions-avoiding solutions and technologies (No bill number). Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58); Reinstatement of superfund excise tax on chemicals as a funding mechanism; Implementation. United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) 5 initial negotiations on a global agreement to address the challenge of plastic waste and marine plastic debris (No bill number). Support for policies to accelerate a circular economy for plastics that includes a 30% recycled content mandate by 2030; Creates a modern regulatory system to develop a circular economy for plastics; Develops a national recycling standard for plastics; Studies the impact of greenhouse gas emissions from all materials; and establishes an American-designed producer responsibility system (No bill number). Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (S. 3742 & H.R. 8183); Establishes a pilot program at the EPA to award grants to eligible entities to improve recycling accessibility. Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (S. 3743 & H.R. 8059); Requires the EPA to collect data on recycling and composting rates across the country and publish that data. General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Single-Use Plastics and Packaging Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (H.R. 9388 & S. 5163); To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out certain activities related to plastics.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support for S. 5134/H.R. 9340, the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022. Responded to State RFI--- U.S. State Departments Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating International Deforestation Associated With Commodities. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including EPR. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Proposed solutions to improve implementation of plastic recycling in the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (S.5163).
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
H.R. 1512, CLEAN Future Act; H.R. 2238, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 3538, Coordinated Action To Capture Harmful Emissions Act; H.R. 3633, Greener Transportation for Communities Act; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 4153, Clean Energy Future Through Innovation Act of 2021; H.R. 4253, To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes; H.R. 4334, American Energy First Act; H.R. 4336, NEPA State Assignment Expansion Act; H.R. 4372, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4427, Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4534, FAIR Transition and Competition Act; H.R. 4559, Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act; H.R. 4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 5389, REDUCE Act OF 2021; H.R. 6562, CLEAR Act; H.R. 7861, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act; H.R. 8059, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 8183, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 8255, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8262, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2023; H.R. 8966, START Act; H.R. 9012, Stay Off My Line Act; H.R. 9025, Determination of NEPA Adequacy Streamlining Act; H.R. 9087, TAP American Energy Act; H.R. 9388, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; S. 984, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; S. 1807, Clean H2 Production Act; S. 2324, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Energy Development on Federal lands, and for Other Purposes; S. 2645, REDUCE Act OF 2021; S. 3034, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; S. 3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 4355, Clean Competition Act; S. 4815, START Act; S. 5163, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; FY2022 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2023 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; FY2023 EPA Appropriations; Unintroduced Advanced Recycling, Recycling Content, and Recycling Standard; Unintroduced Plastics Recycling and Innovation Legislation; EO 14057, Executive Order Catalyzing Americas Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; Competitive bidding process for material selection in water infrastructure; Environmental Justice; Information collection Requests; Resolution of Ratification to Treaty Doc No. 117-1, the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol; Marine Debris; Open competitive bidding process for material selection in water infrastructure; Social Cost of Carbon; The use of advanced materials in infrastructure
Client expense: $5,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
H.R. 1062, ACCESS 45Q Act; H.R. 1512, CLEAN future Act; H.R. 2159, RECYCLE Act; H.R. 2238, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 3633, Greener Transportation for Communities Act; H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; H.R. 4253, To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate a national primary drinking water regulation for chromium-6, and for other purposes; H.R. 4309, Clean Energy Innovation and Deployment Act of 2021; H.R. 4334, American Energy First Act; H.R. 4346, Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022 (CHIPS Provision) and Public Law 117-167; H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022; H.R. 4372, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4427, Brownfields Redevelopment Tax Incentive Reauthorization Act of 2021; H.R. 4502, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act FY2022; H.R. 4534, FAIR Transition and Competition Act; H.R. 4559, Department of Defense Climate Resiliency and Readiness Act; H.R. 4996, Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021; H.R. 5279, Defense Energy Efficiency Act; H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; H.R. 5389, REDUCE Act of 2021; H.R. 5537, Toxic-free Beauty Act of 2021; H.R. 5538, Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to know Act of 2021; H.R. 5539, Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act of 2021; H.R. 5540, Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act of 2021; H.R. 6277, Ethylene is Essential for Chemistry and Manufacturing Act; H.R. 6562, CLEAR Act; H.R. 6787, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022; H.R. 7810, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022; H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2023; H.R. 8059, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; H.R. 8183, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; H.R. 8262, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2023; H.R. 8294, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R. 8991, Methane Emissions Research Act of 2022; H.R. 8992, Methane Super-Emitter Strategy Act of 2022; H.R. 8993, Methane Emissions Mitigation Research and Development Act; H.R. 9000, Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2022; H.R. 9087, TAP American Energy Act; H.R. 9388, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; S. 231, PFAS Act; S. 749, American Innovation and Jobs Act; S. 923, RECYCLE Act of 2021; S. 984, Break Free from Plastics Act 2021; S. 1260, US Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022; S. 1807, Clean H2 Production Act; S. 1945, IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act; S. 2085, Save Our Future Act; S. 2100, Personal Care Products Safety Act; S. 2183, Superfund Polluter Pays Restoration Act of 2021; S. 2324, Federal Permitting Reform and Jobs Act; S. 2645, REDUCE Act of 2021; S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022; S. 3034, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act FY2022; S. 3112, Hydrogen for Industry Act of 2021; S. 3305, Chemical Tax Repeal Act; S. 3609, Gas Prices Relief Act of 2022; S. 3742, Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act; S. 3743, Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; S. 4244, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2022; S. 4316, Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2022; S. 4348 Food and Drug Administration Safety and Landmark Advancements (FDASLA) Act; S. 4355, Clean Competition Act; S. 4543, James Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2023; S. 4829, PFAS Intergovernmental Coordination Act; S. 5163, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; 86Fed.Reg. 50296, Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Pyrolysis and Gasification Units; 87Fed.Reg. 40476, Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Single-Use Plastics and Packaging; S.Res.304, A resolution designation July 2021 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month"; S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review"; FY2022 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations; FY2023 EPA Appropriations; FY2022 Senate Inter-Environment Appropriations bill; FY2023 Department of the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; FY2023 Senate National Defense Authorization Act; Unintroduced Advanced Recycling, Recycling Content, and Recycling Standard; Unintroduced legislation regarding actions for sustainable change; Unintroduced legislation related to the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act; EO 14057, Executive Order Catalyzing Americas Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability; Chemical Management; Climate policy/carbon emissions reduction; FDA recycled content in food contact packaging; FIFRA Registration Review; Formaldehyde IRIS assessment; Innovative Materials for America's Growth and Infrastructure Newly Expanded (IMAGINE) Act; Nominations of Stephen A. Owens and Catherine J.K. Sandoval to the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB); PFAS Action Plan Issues; Regulation of Asbestos; Risk Management Plan Rulemaking; Spray Foam Policy; Superfund Tax; The Recycling Partnership's Producer Responsibility Legislation; The use of advanced materials in infrastructure; TSCA Implementation
Client expense: $5,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Clean Air and Water (quality)
Issues related to the health impacts of air pollution and climate change; Issues related to air pollution from stationary and mobile sources; Issues related to the Clean Air Act; Issues related to permitting and regulatory reforms; Issues related to infrastructure; Issues relating to the Presidents FY24 budget; H.R 8295 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R. 8294 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Labor HHS Appropriations bill; S. 4659 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; S. 4670 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations bill; H.R.501 Climate Smart Ports Act; H.R.512 Green Bus Act of 2021; H.R.516 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; H.R.848 GREEN Act of 2021; H.R.957 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act; S. 423 Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change; H.R.1221 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.1344 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; H.R.1512 To build a clean and prosperous future by addressing the climate crisis, protecting the health and welfare of all Americans, and putting the Nation on the path to a net-zero greenhouse gas economy by 2050, and for other purposes; H.R.2307 To create a Carbon Dividend Trust Fund for the American people in order to encourage market-driven innovation of clean energy technologies and market efficiencies which will reduce harmful pollution and leave a healthier, more stable, and more prosperous nation for future generations; S.101 Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act of 2021; S.216 Climate Smart Ports Act of 2021; S.506 Clean School Bus Act of 2021; S.507 Electric Vehicles for Underserved Communities Act of 2021; H.R.959 Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021; S.975 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property; S.985 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide direct payments of the renewable electricity production credit, the energy credit, and the carbon oxide sequestration credit; H.R.2721 Clean Commute for Kids Act; S.1271 Clean Commute for Kids Act of 2021; S.1345 Comprehensive National Mercury Monitoring Act; H.R.3271 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act; S.1702 Climate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2021; S.1931 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021; S.2085 Save Our Future Act; S.1298 Clean Energy for America Act; H.R.3959 American Renewable Energy Act of 2021; H.R.5089 Next Generation Fuels Act; S.Con.Res.14 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; S.674 Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act; S.645 Methane Emissions Reduction Act; H.R.1915 Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act; Environmental Justice Legacy Pollution Clean Up Act; S. 2887 Outdoors for All Act; S. 2810 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; H.R. 6462 Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Solvency Act; S.1076 REGROW Act; H.R.6050 Aviation Noise and Emissions Mitigation Act; S.196 Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act; Technology Assessment for Air Quality Management Act of 2022; H.R.6546 Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2022; H.R. 6662 EVs for All Act; H.R. 6759 Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2022; H.R. 7267 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; S 3944 Cabin Air Safety Act of 2022; Issues related to FY23 appropriations bills; S.2476 - Environmental Justice Air Quality Monitoring Act of 2021; H.R.384 - Bicycle Commuter Act of 2021; H.R.1019 - E-BIKE Act; H.R.4966 - Healthier and Greener Schools Act of 2021; H.R.5781 - National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act; H.R. 8352 Public Health Air Quality Act; H.R. 7671 Airborne Act; H.R. 2021 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 872 Environmental Justice for All Act; S. 4510 Public Health Air Quality Act; S. 2736 RPM Act of 2021; S. 2421 Smoke Planning and Research Act of 2021; S. 2661 Smoke-Ready Communities Act of 2021; S. 4815 START Act; H.R. 8966 Simplify Timeline and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act; Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022; H.R. 2617 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; S. Amdt.6552 to H.R.2617; S.4233 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act; H.R. 7810 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act; S. 5251 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; H.R. 9201 Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Act; S. 5163 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act; H.R. 9388 Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Educate policymakers on plastic waste reduction goals. Monitor and discuss GSA ANPR on single-use plastics. Monitor the S.5163, the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
H.R. 2238, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions H.R. 5533, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions H.R. 7861, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions H.R. 9388, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions S. 984, Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, all provisions S. 2960, Reducing Waste in National Parks Act, all provisions S. 1507, Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act, all provisions S. 5163, Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, all provisions Discussed with congressional offices: General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR); Single-Use Plastics and Packaging
Client expense: $215,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Chemicals/Chemical Industry
Plastics (S.923/H.R.2159 - RECYCLE Act) H.R. 9388/S. 5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act S.2645/H.R.5389 - REDUCE Act S.2388/H.R.4443 - COMPOST Act H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act S.3742/H.R.8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act S.3743/H.R.8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act TSCA Implementation (new chemicals) BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Implementation of 2016 reforms to Toxic Substances Control Act (no bills). BASF supports regulatory processes that are science-based, transparent, and stable, as well as increased EPA funding and staffing and increased regulatory efficiency so that safe, sustainable chemistries can reach the market in a timely manner.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Climate Change (H.R.1512 - CLEAN Future Act, S.799/H.R.1992 - Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, H.R.3039 - MARKET CHOICE Act, H.R.5376 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022). BASF supports predictable climate protection policies that address all emitting economic sectors, ensure economically feasible and technologically reasonable reduction targets, and encourage the development of technology solutions to achieve further emission reductions. Environmental Justice (no bills). BASF supports efforts to address environmental justice concerns through engagement, science, and continuous improvement. Plastics (H.R. 9388/S. 5163 - Protecting Communities from Plastics Act, S.984/H.R.2238 - Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, H.R.2777 - Advanced Recycling R&D Act, H.R.2821 - Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Research Act, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, H.R.1512 - Clean Future Act, S.3742/H.R.8183 - Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, S.3743/H.R.8059 - Recycling and Composting Accountability Act). BASF supports policies to promote advanced recycling and composting and to improve and enhance recovery and recycling infrastructures, rather than ban or tax certain products. Risk Management Plan (no bills). BASF supports consistency between proposed amendments to EPAs Risk Management Plan (RMP) and existing security regulations under the jurisdiction of DHS so as to avoid disruptions to safety and environmental programs.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Recycling policy Extended Producer Responsibility PFAS in bottled water H.R. 2821- the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Research Act HR 9388 and S. 5163 - The Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
Client expense: $23,125 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)