H.R. 6285 (111th): To prohibit the importation into the United States of paper products that are not manufactured in accordance with requirements that are at least as stringent as the requirements under the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

Introduced:
Sep 29, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steve Kagen [D-WI8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on September 29, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Sep 29, 2010
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1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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House Ways and Means

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Last updated Sep 29, 2010.
3 pages

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9/29/2010--Introduced.
Prohibits importing or delivering for importation into the United States any paper product if: (1) its labeling does not include an official certification that it was manufactured in accordance with air and water pollution requirements that are at least as stringent as those under the Clean Air Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act), respectively; or (2) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that it was not manufactured in accordance with such requirements. Provides for a civil penalty of up to $10 million per transgression for violations. Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Administrator to enforce this Act.

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