What does Preamble of Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act do?

This bill aims to regulate pre-production plastic pellet pollution The EPA Administrator is required to promulgate certain limitations The bill has other purposes beyond plastic pellet pollution regulation

What does SHORT TITLE. of Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act'.

What does EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS FOR WASTEWATER, SPILLS, AND RUNOFF FROM of Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act do?

This section requires the EPA Administrator to promulgate a final rule within 60 days of enactment. The rule must prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets or other pre-production plastic materials from certain facilities and point sources. The rule applies to facilities regulated under parts 414 or 463 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations. The requirements must be reflected in wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued to affected facilities and point sources. The requirements must also be reflected in standards of performance promulgated under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.

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Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act

Last updated: 3/24/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2026

Author: Richard Durbin (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish regulations prohibiting the discharge of plastic pellets and related materials from specific facilities.
These regulations will be incorporated into wastewater, stormwater, and other permits issued to regulated facilities under existing environmental regulations.
The EPA must finalize these regulations within 60 days of the bill's enactment.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 7543(In Committee)Official page

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