,,ic #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #aihb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,january #ac1 #bjbj,referred to the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure1 and in addition to the ,committees on ,science1 ,space1 and ,technology1 ,agriculture1 ,natural ,resources1 ,foreign ,affairs1 and ,energy and ,commerce1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,,an ,,act ,to improve efforts to combat marine debris1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,save ,our ,seas #b4j ,act4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definitions4,,title ,i--,combating ,marine ,debris,subtitle ,a--,marine ,debris ,foundation,sec4 #aaa4 ,establishment and purposes of ,foundation4,sec4 #aab4 ,board of ,directors of the ,foundation4,sec4 #aac4 ,rights and obligations of the ,foundation4,sec4 #aad4 ,administrative services and support4,sec4 #aae4 ,volunteer status4,sec4 #aaf4 ,report requirements2 petition of attorney general for equitable relief4,sec4 #aag4 ,united ,states release from liability4,sec4 #aah4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #aai4 ,termination of authority4,subtitle ,b--,genius ,prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations ,sec4 #aba4 ,definitions4,sec4 #abb4 ,genius prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations4,sec4 #abc4 ,agreement with the marine debris foundation4,sec4 #abd4 ,judges4,sec4 #abe4 ,report to ,congress4,sec4 #abf4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #abg4 ,termination of authority4,subtitle ,c--,other measures relating to combating marine debris,sec4 #aca4 ,prioritization of marine debris in existing innovation and entrepreneurship programs4,sec4 #acb4 ,expansion of derelict vessel recycling4,sec4 #acc4 ,incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea4,sec4 #acd4 ,amendments to ,marine ,debris ,program4,sec4 #ace4 ,marine debris on ,national ,forest ,system land4,subtitle ,d--,studies and reports,sec4 #ada4 ,report on opportunities for innovative uses of plastic waste4,sec4 #adb4 ,report on microfiber pollution4,sec4 #adc4 ,study on ,united ,states plastic pollution data4,sec4 #add4 ,study on mass balance methodologies to certify circular polymers4,sec4 #ade4 ,report on sources and impacts of derelict fishing gear4,,title ,,ii--,enhanced ,global ,engagement to ,combat ,marine ,debris,sec4 #bja4 ,statement of policy on international cooperation to combat marine debris4,sec4 #bjb4 ,prioritization of efforts and assistance to combat marine debris and improve plastic waste management4,sec4 #bjc4 ,united ,states leadership in international fora4,sec4 #bjd4 ,enhancing international outreach and partnership of ,united ,states agencies involved in marine debris activities4,sec4 #bje4 ,negotiation of new international agreements4,sec4 #bjf4 ,consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements4,,title ,,iii--,improving ,domestic ,infrastructure to ,prevent ,marine ,debris,sec4 #cja4 ,strategy for improving post-consumer materials management and water management4,sec4 #cjb4 ,sense of the ,senate for issues to be included in strategy for post-consumer materials management and water management4,sec4 #cjc4 ,grant programs4,sec4 #cjd4 ,study on repurposing plastic waste in infrastructure4,sec4 #cje4 ,study on effects of microplastics in food supplies and sources of drinking water4,sec4 #cjf4 ,report on eliminating barriers to increase the collection of recyclable materials4,sec4 #cjg4 ,report on economic incentives to spur development of new end-use markets for recycled plastics4,sec4 #cjh4 ,report on minimizing the creation of new plastic waste4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,circular economy ,the term circular economy means an economy that uses a systems-focused approach and involves industrial processes and economic activities that-- 7,a7 are restorative or regenerative by design2 7,b7 enable resources used in such processes and activities to maintain their highest values for as long as possible2 and 7,c7 aim for the elimination of waste through the superior design of materials1 products1 and systems 7including business models74 7#b7 ,,epa ,administrator ,the term ,,epa ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term ,indian tribe in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd71 without regard to capitalization4 7#d7 ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee ,the term ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee means the ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee established under section #e of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aied74 7#e7 ,marine debris ,the term marine debris has the meaning given that term in section #g of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aief74 7#f7 ,marine debris event ,the term marine debris event means an event or related events that affects or may imminently affect the ,united ,states involving-- 7,a7 marine debris caused by a natural event1 including a tsunami1 flood1 landslide1 hurricane1 or other natural source2 7,b7 distinct1 nonrecurring marine debris1 including derelict vessel groundings and container spills1 that have immediate or long-term impacts on habitats with high ecological1 economic1 or human-use values2 or 7,c7 marine debris caused by an intentional or grossly negligent act or acts that causes substantial economic or environmental harm4 7#g7 ,non-,federal funds ,the term non-,federal funds means funds provided by-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 a territory of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 one or more units of local governments or ,tribal organizations 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,e7 a foreign government2 7,f7 a private for-profit entity2 7,g7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,h7 a private individual4 7#h7 ,nonprofit organization ,the term nonprofit organization means an organization that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code4 7#i7 ,post-consumer materials management ,the term post-consumer materials management means the systems1 operation1 supervision1 and long-term management of processes and equipment used for post-use material 7including packaging1 goods1 products1 and other materials71 including-- 7,a7 collection2 7,b7 transport2 7,c7 safe disposal of waste that cannot be recovered1 reused1 recycled1 repaired1 or refurbished2 and 7,d7 systems and processes related to post-use materials that can be recovered1 reused1 recycled1 repaired1 or refurbished4 7#aj7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7,c7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,d7 a territory or possession of the ,united ,states2 or 7,e7 any political subdivision of an entity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d74 7#aa7 ,under ,secretary ,the term ,under ,secretary means the ,under ,secretary of ,commerce for ,oceans and ,atmosphere and ,administrator of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 ,i ,combating ,marine ,debris ,a ,marine ,debris ,foundation #aaa4 ,establishment and purposes of ,foundation 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established the ,marine ,debris ,foundation 7in this title referred to as the ,foundation74 ,the ,foundation is a charitable and nonprofit organization and is not an agency or establishment of the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,foundation are-- 7#a7 to encourage1 accept1 and administer private gifts of property for the benefit of1 or in connection with1 the activities and services of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration under the ,marine ,debris ,program established under section #c of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieb71 and other relevant programs and agencies2 7#b7 to undertake and conduct such other activities as will further the efforts of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration to assess1 prevent1 reduce1 and remove marine debris and address the adverse impacts of marine debris on the economy of the ,united ,states1 the marine environment1 and navigation safety2 7#c7 to participate with1 and otherwise assist1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 foreign governments1 entities1 and individuals in undertaking and conducting activities to assess1 prevent1 reduce1 and remove marine debris and address the adverse impacts of marine debris and its root causes on the economy of the ,united ,states1 the marine environment 7including waters in the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 the high seas1 and waters in the jurisdiction of other countries71 and navigation safety2 7#d7 to administer the ,genius ,prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovation as described in title ,,ii2 and 7#e7 to support other ,federal actions to reduce marine debris4 #aab4 ,board of ,directors of the ,foundation 7a7 ,establishment and membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation shall have a governing ,board of ,directors 7in this title referred to as the ,board71 which shall consist of the ,under ,secretary and #ab additional ,directors appointed in accordance with subsection 7b7 from among individuals who are ,united ,states citizens4 7#b7 ,representation of diverse points of view ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the membership of the ,board shall represent diverse points of view relating to the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 and removal of marine debris4 7#c7 ,not ,federal employees ,appointment as a ,director of the ,foundation shall not constitute employment by1 or the holding of an office of1 the ,united ,states for the purpose of any ,federal law4 7b7 ,appointment and terms 7#a7 ,appointment ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 after consulting with the ,,epa ,administrator1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs1 and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 and considering the recommendations submitted by the ,board1 the ,under ,secretary shall appoint #ab ,directors who meet the criteria established by subsection 7a71 of whom-- 7,a7 at least #d shall be educated or experienced in the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 or removal of marine debris1 which may include an individual with expertise in post-consumer materials management or a circular economy2 7,b7 at least #b shall be educated or experienced in the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 or removal of marine debris outside the ,united ,states2 7,c7 at least #b shall be educated or experienced in ocean and coastal resource conservation science or policy2 and 7,d7 at least #b shall be educated or experienced in international trade or foreign policy4 7#b7 ,terms 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 each ,director 7other than the ,under ,secretary7 shall be appointed for a term of #f years4 7,b7 ,initial appointments to new member positions ,of the ,directors appointed by the ,under ,secretary under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall appoint1 not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7i7 #d ,directors for a term of #f years2 7ii7 #d ,directors for a term of #d years2 and 7iii7 #d ,directors for a term of #b years4 7#c7 ,vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall fill a vacancy on the ,board4 7,b7 ,term of appointments to fill unexpired terms ,an individual appointed to fill a vacancy that occurs before the expiration of the term of a ,director shall be appointed for the remainder of the term4 7#d7 ,reappointment ,an individual 7other than an individual described in paragraph 7#a77 shall not serve more than #b consecutive terms as a ,director1 excluding any term of less than #f years4 7#e7 ,request for removal ,the executive committee of the ,board may submit to the ,under ,secretary a letter describing the nonperformance of a ,director and requesting the removal of the ,director from the ,board4 7#f7 ,consultation before removal ,before removing any ,director from the ,board1 the ,under ,secretary shall consult with the ,assistant ,secretary of ,state for the ,bureau of ,oceans and ,international ,environmental and ,scientific ,affairs1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 and the ,,epa ,administrator4 7c7 ,chairman ,the ,chairman shall be elected by the ,board from its members for a #b-year term4 7d7 ,quorum ,a majority of the current membership of the ,board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business4 7e7 ,meetings ,the ,board shall meet at the call of the ,chairman at least once a year4 ,if a ,director misses #c consecutive regularly scheduled meetings1 that individual may be removed from the ,board and that vacancy filled in accordance with subsection 7b74 7f7 ,reimbursement of expenses ,members of the ,board shall serve without pay1 but may be reimbursed for the actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of the duties of the ,foundation4 7g7 ,general powers 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board may complete the organization of the ,foundation by-- 7,a7 appointing officers and employees2 7,b7 adopting a constitution and bylaws consistent with the purposes of the ,foundation and the provisions of this title2 and 7,c7 undertaking of other such acts as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this title4 7#b7 ,limitations on appointment ,the following limitations apply with respect to the appointment of officers and employees of the ,foundation3 7,a7 ,officers and employees may not be appointed until the ,foundation has sufficient funds to pay them for their service4 ,officers and employees of the ,foundation shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 governing appointments in the competitive service1 and may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of such title relating to classification and ,general ,schedule pay rates4 7,b7 ,the first officer or employee appointed by the ,board shall be the ,secretary of the ,board who-- 7i7 shall serve1 at the direction of the ,board1 as its chief operating officer2 and 7ii7 shall be knowledgeable and experienced in matters relating to the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 and removal of marine debris4 #aac4 ,rights and obligations of the ,foundation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,foundation-- 7#a7 shall have perpetual succession2 7#b7 may conduct business throughout the several ,states1 territories1 and possessions of the ,united ,states and abroad2 and 7#c7 shall at all times maintain a designated agent authorized to accept service of process for the ,foundation4 7b7 ,service of process ,the serving of notice to1 or service of process upon1 the agent required under subsection 7a77#c71 or mailed to the business address of such agent1 shall be deemed as service upon or notice to the ,foundation4 7c7 ,powers 7#a7 ,in general ,to carry out its purposes under section #aaa1 the ,foundation shall have1 in addition to the powers otherwise given it under this title1 the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the ,district of ,columbia1 including the power-- 7,a7 to accept1 receive1 solicit1 hold1 administer1 and use any gift1 devise1 or bequest1 either absolutely or in trust1 of real or personal property or any income therefrom or other interest therein2 7,b7 to acquire by purchase or exchange any real or personal property or interest therein2 7,c7 to invest any funds provided to the ,foundation by the ,federal ,government in obligations of the ,united ,states or in obligations or securities that are guaranteed or insured by the ,united ,states2 7,d7 to deposit any funds provided to the ,foundation by the ,federal ,government into accounts that are insured by an agency or instrumentality of the ,united ,states2 7,e7 to make use of any interest or investment income that accrues as a consequence of actions taken under subparagraph 7,c7 or 7,d7 to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation2 7,f7 to use ,federal funds to make payments under cooperative agreements to provide substantial long-term benefits for the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 and removal of marine debris2 7,g7 unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer1 to sell1 donate1 lease1 invest1 reinvest1 retain or otherwise dispose of any property or income therefrom2 7,h7 to borrow money and issue bonds1 debentures1 or other debt instruments2 7,i7 to sue and be sued1 and complain and defend itself in any court of competent jurisdiction1 except that the ,directors of the ,foundation shall not be personally liable1 except for gross negligence2 7,j7 to enter into contracts or other arrangements with1 or provide financial assistance to1 public agencies and private organizations and persons and to make such payments as may be necessary to carry out its functions2 and 7,k7 to do any and all acts necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the ,foundation4 7#b7 ,non-,federal contributions to the ,fund ,a gift1 devise1 or bequest may be accepted by the ,foundation without regard to whether the gift1 devise1 or bequest is encumbered1 restricted1 or subject to beneficial interests of private persons if any current or future interest in the gift1 devise1 or bequest is for the benefit of the ,foundation4 7d7 ,notice to ,members of ,congress ,the ,foundation may not make a grant of ,federal funds in an amount greater than #ajj1jjj unless1 by not later than #ae days before the grant is made1 the ,foundation provides notice of the grant to the ,member of ,congress for the congressional district in which the project to be funded with the grant will be carried out4 7e7 ,coordination of international efforts ,any efforts of the ,foundation carried out in a foreign country1 and any grants provided to an individual or entity in a foreign country1 shall be made only with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation1 as appropriate1 with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development4 7f7 ,consultation with ,,noaa ,the ,foundation shall consult with the ,under ,secretary during the planning of any restoration or remediation action using funds resulting from judgments or settlements relating to the damage to trust resources of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration4 #aad4 ,administrative services and support 7a7 ,provision of services ,the ,under ,secretary may provide personnel1 facilities1 and other administrative services to the ,foundation1 including reimbursement of expenses1 not to exceed the current ,federal ,government per diem rates1 for a period of up to #e years beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,reimbursement ,the ,under ,secretary shall require reimbursement from the ,foundation for any administrative service provided under subsection 7a74 ,the ,under ,secretary shall deposit any reimbursement received under this subsection into the ,treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and chargeable for the cost of providing such services4 #aae4 ,volunteer status ,the ,secretary of ,commerce may accept1 without regard to the civil service classification laws1 rules1 or regulations1 the services of the ,foundation1 the ,board1 and the officers and employees of the ,board1 without compensation from the ,department of ,commerce1 as volunteers in the performance of the functions authorized in this title4 #aaf4 ,report requirements2 petition of attorney general for equitable relief 7a7 ,report ,the ,foundation shall1 as soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year1 transmit to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources and the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives a report-- 7#a7 describing the proceedings and activities of the ,foundation during that fiscal year1 including a full and complete statement of its receipts1 expenditures1 and investments2 and 7#b7 including a detailed statement of the recipient1 amount1 and purpose of each grant made by the ,foundation in the fiscal year4 7b7 ,relief with respect to certain foundation acts or failure ,to act ,if the ,foundation-- 7#a7 engages in1 or threatens to engage in1 any act1 practice1 or policy that is inconsistent with its purposes set forth in section #aaa7;b71 or 7#b7 refuses1 fails1 or neglects to discharge its obligations under this title1 or threatens to do so1 the ,attorney ,general may petition in the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia for such equitable relief as may be necessary or appropriate4 #aag4 ,united ,states release from liability ,the ,united ,states shall not be liable for any debts1 defaults1 acts1 or omissions of the ,foundation nor shall the full faith and credit of the ,united ,states extend to any obligation of the ,foundation4 #aah4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall carry out this title using existing amounts that are appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,commerce4 7#b7 ,use of appropriated funds ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 amounts made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be provided to the ,foundation to match contributions 7whether in currency1 services1 or property7 made to the ,foundation1 or to a recipient of a grant provided by the ,foundation1 by private persons and ,state and local government agencies4 7#c7 ,prohibition on use for administrative expenses 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no ,federal funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 may be used by the ,foundation for administrative expenses of the ,foundation1 including for salaries1 travel and transportation expenses1 and other overhead expenses4 7,b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary may allow the use of ,federal funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 to pay for salaries during the #ah-month period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,additional authorization 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts made available under subsection 7a71 the ,foundation may accept ,federal funds from a ,federal agency under any other ,federal law for use by the ,foundation to further the assessment1 prevention1 reduction1 and removal of marine debris in accordance with the requirements of this title4 7#b7 ,use of funds accepted from ,federal agencies ,federal funds provided to the ,foundation under paragraph 7#a7 shall be used by the ,foundation for matching1 in whole or in part1 contributions 7whether in currency1 services1 or property7 made to the ,foundation by private persons and ,state and local government agencies4 7c7 ,prohibition on use of grant amounts for litigation and lobbying expenses ,amounts provided as a grant by the ,foundation shall not be used for-- 7#a7 any expense related to litigation consistent with ,federal-wide cost principles2 or 7#b7 any activity the purpose of which is to influence legislation pending before ,congress consistent with ,federal-wide cost principles4 #aai4 ,termination of authority ,the authority of the ,foundation under this subtitle shall terminate on the date that is #aj years after the establishment of the ,foundation1 unless the ,foundation is reauthorized by an ,act of ,congress4 ,b ,genius ,prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations #aba4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,prize competition ,the term prize competition means the competition for the award of the ,genius ,prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations established under section #abb4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,commerce4 #abb4 ,genius prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,in ,general ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish under section #bd of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgai7 a prize competition-- 7,a7 to encourage technological innovation with the potential to reduce plastic waste1 and associated and potential pollution1 and thereby prevent marine debris2 and 7,b7 to award #a or more prizes biennially for projects that advance human understanding and innovation in removing and preventing plastic waste1 in one of the categories described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,categories for projects ,the categories for projects are3 7,a7 ,advancements in materials used in packaging and other products that1 if such products enter the coastal or ocean environment1 will fully degrade without harming the environment1 wildlife1 or human health4 7,b7 ,innovations in production and packaging design that reduce the use of raw materials1 increase recycled content1 encourage reusability and recyclability1 and promote a circular economy4 7,c7 ,improvements in marine debris detection1 monitoring1 and cleanup technologies and processes4 7,d7 ,improvements or improved strategies to increase solid waste collection1 processing1 sorting1 recycling1 or reuse4 7,e7 ,new designs or strategies to reduce overall packaging needs and promote reuse4 7b7 ,designation ,the prize competition established under subsection 7a7 shall be known as the ,genius ,prize for ,save ,our ,seas ,innovations4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in selecting awards for the prize competition1 priority shall be given to projects that-- 7#a7 have a strategy1 submitted with the application or proposal1 to move the new technology1 process1 design1 material1 or other product supported by the prize to market-scale deployment2 7#b7 support the concept of a circular economy2 and 7#c7 promote development of materials that-- 7,a7 can fully degrade in the ocean without harming the environment1 wildlife1 or human health2 and 7,b7 are to be used in fishing gear or other maritime products that have an increased likelihood of entering the coastal or ocean environment as unintentional waste4 #abc4 ,agreement with the marine debris foundation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement1 which may include a grant or cooperative agreement1 under which the ,marine ,debris ,foundation established under title ,i shall administer the prize competition4 7b7 ,requirements ,an agreement entered into under subsection 7a7 shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,duties ,the ,marine ,debris ,foundation shall-- 7,a7 advertise the prize competition2 7,b7 solicit prize competition participants2 7,c7 administer funds relating to the prize competition2 7,d7 receive ,federal and non-,federal funds-- 7i7 to administer the prize competition2 and 7ii7 to award a cash prize2 7,e7 carry out activities to generate contributions of non-,federal funds to offset1 in whole or in part-- 7i7 the administrative costs of the prize competition2 and 7ii7 the costs of a cash prize2 7,f7 in the design and award of the prize1 consult1 as appropriate with experts from-- 7i7 ,federal agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials2 7ii7 ,state agencies with jurisdiction over the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials2 7iii7 ,state1 regional1 or local conservation or post-consumer materials management organizations1 the mission of which relates to the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials2 7iv7 conservation groups1 technology companies1 research institutions1 scientists 7including those with expertise in marine environments7 institutions of higher education1 industry1 or individual stakeholders with an interest in the prevention of marine debris or the promotion of innovative materials2 7v7 experts in the area of standards development regarding the degradation1 breakdown1 or recycling of polymers2 and 7vi7 other relevant experts of the ,board's choosing2 7,g7 in consultation with1 and subject to final approval by1 the ,secretary1 develop criteria for the selection of prize competition winners2 7,h7 provide advice and consultation to the ,secretary on the selection of judges under section #abd based on criteria developed in consultation with1 and subject to the final approval of1 the ,secretary2 7,i7 announce #a or more annual winners of the prize competition2 7,j7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 award #a or more cash prizes biennially of not less than #ajj1jjj2 and 7,k7 protect against unauthorized use or disclosure by the ,marine ,debris ,foundation of any trade secret or confidential business information of a prize competition participant4 7#b7 ,additional cash prizes ,the ,marine ,debris ,foundation may award more than #a cash prize in a year-- 7,a7 if the initial cash prize referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,i7 and any additional cash prizes are awarded using only non-,federal funds2 and 7,b7 consisting of an amount determined by the ,under ,secretary after the ,secretary is notified by the ,marine ,debris ,foundation that non-,federal funds are available for an additional cash prize4 7#c7 ,solicitation of funds ,the ,marine ,debris ,foundation-- 7,a7 may request and accept ,federal funds and non-,federal funds for a cash prize or administration of the prize competition2 7,b7 may accept a contribution for a cash prize in exchange for the right to name the prize2 and 7,c7 shall not give special consideration to any ,federal agency or non-,federal entity in exchange for a donation for a cash prize awarded under this section4 #abd4 ,judges 7a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary shall appoint not fewer than #c judges who shall1 except as provided in subsection 7b71 select the #a or more annual winners of the prize competition4 7b7 ,determination by the secretary ,the judges appointed under subsection 7a7 shall not select any annual winner of the prize competition if the ,secretary makes a determination that1 in any fiscal year1 none of the technological advancements entered into the prize competition merits an award4 #abe4 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #fj days after the date on which a cash prize is awarded under this title1 the ,secretary shall post on a publicly available website a report on the prize competition that includes-- 7#a7 a statement by the ,committee that describes the activities carried out by the ,committee relating to the duties described in section #abc2 7#b7 if the ,secretary has entered into an agreement under section #abc1 a statement by the ,marine ,debris ,foundation that describes the activities carried out by the ,marine ,debris ,foundation relating to the duties described in section #abc2 and 7#c7 a statement by #a or more of the judges appointed under section #abd that explains the basis on which the winner of the cash prize was selected4 #abf4 ,authorization of appropriations ,the ,secretary of ,commerce shall carry out this title using existing amounts that are appropriated or otherwise made available to the ,department of ,commerce4 #abg4 ,termination of authority ,the prize program will terminate after #e prize competition cycles have been completed4 ,c ,other measures relating to combating marine debris #aca4 ,prioritization of marine debris in existing innovation and entrepreneurship programs ,the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 the ,,epa ,administrator1 and the heads of other relevant ,federal agencies1 shall prioritize efforts to combat marine debris in innovation and entrepreneurship programs established before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 including by using such programs to increase innovation in and the effectiveness of post-consumer materials management1 monitoring1 detection1 and data-sharing related to the prevalence and location of marine debris1 demand for recycled content1 alternative uses for plastic waste1 product design1 reduction of disposable plastic consumer products and packaging1 ocean biodegradable materials development1 waste prevention1 and cleanup4 #acb4 ,expansion of derelict vessel recycling ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary and the ,,epa ,administrator shall jointly conduct a study to determine the feasibility of developing a nationwide derelict vessel recycling program-- 7#a7 using as a model the fiberglass boat recycling program from the pilot project in ,rhode ,island led by ,rhode ,island ,sea ,grant and its partners2 and 7#b7 including1 if possible1 recycling of vessels made from materials other than fiberglass4 #acc4 ,incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary shall establish a pilot program to assess the feasibility and advisability of providing incentives1 such as grants1 to fishermen based in the ,united ,states who incidentally capture marine debris while at sea-- 7#a7 to track or keep the debris on board2 and 7#b7 to dispose of the debris properly on land4 7b7 ,support for collection and removal of derelict gear ,the ,under ,secretary shall encourage ,united ,states efforts1 such as the ,fishing for ,energy net disposal program1 that support-- 7#a7 collection and removal of derelict fishing gear and other fishing waste2 7#b7 disposal or recycling of such gear and waste2 and 7#c7 prevention of the loss of such gear4 #acd4 ,amendments to ,marine ,debris ,program 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #i7;a7 of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieh7;a77 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 striking #e percent and inserting #g percent4 7b7 ,enhancement of purpose ,section #b of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aiea7 is amended by striking marine environment1 and inserting marine environment 7including waters in the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states1 the high seas1 and waters in the jurisdiction of other countries714 7c7 ,technical corrections ,section #c7;d77#b7 of the ,marine ,debris ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #aieb7;d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the matching requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting a matching requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,c72 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a7 and except as provided in subparagraph 7,b74 #ace4 ,marine debris on ,national ,forest ,system land 7a7 ,special-use authorization ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall not require a volunteer organization to obtain a special-use authorization for the removal of any marine debris being stored on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7b7 ,temporary storage ,marine debris may be stored on ,national ,forest ,system land in a location determined by the ,secretary for a period of not more than to #ij days1 which may be extended in #ij-;day increments with approval by the relevant ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service ,district ,ranger4 7c7 ,requirements ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 any activities related to the removal of marine debris from ,national ,forest ,system land shall be conducted in a manner consistent with applicable law and regulations and subject to such reasonable terms and conditions as the ,secretary may require4 ,d ,studies and reports #ada4 ,report on opportunities for innovative uses of plastic waste ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee shall submit to ,congress a report on innovative uses for plastic waste in consumer products4 #adb4 ,report on microfiber pollution ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee shall submit to ,congress a report on microfiber pollution that includes-- 7#a7 a definition for microfiber2 7#b7 an assessment of the sources1 prevalence1 and causes of microfiber pollution2 7#c7 a recommendation for a standardized methodology to measure and estimate the prevalence of microfiber pollution2 7#d7 recommendations for reducing microfiber pollution2 and 7#e7 a plan for how ,federal agencies1 in partnership with other stakeholders1 can lead on opportunities to reduce microfiber pollution during the #e-year period beginning on such date of enactment4 #adc4 ,study on ,united ,states plastic pollution data 7a7 ,in general ,the ,under ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,,epa ,administrator and the ,secretary of the ,interior1 shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies will undertake a multifaceted study that includes the following3 7#a7 ,an evaluation of ,united ,states contributions to global ocean plastic waste1 including types1 sources1 and geographic variations4 7#b7 ,an assessment of the prevalence of marine debris and mismanaged plastic waste in saltwater and freshwater ,united ,states navigable waterways and tributaries4 7#c7 ,an examination of the import and export of plastic waste to and from the ,united ,states1 including the destinations of the exported plastic waste and the waste management infrastructure and environmental conditions of these locations4 7#d7 ,potential means to reduce ,united ,states contributions to global ocean plastic waste4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 the findings of the ,national ,academies2 7#b7 recommendations on knowledge gaps that warrant further scientific inquiry2 and 7#c7 recommendations on the potential value of a national marine debris tracking and monitoring system and how such a system might be designed and implemented4 #add4 ,study on mass balance methodologies to certify circular polymers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology shall conduct a study of available mass balance methodologies that are or could be readily standardized to certify circular polymers4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,institute shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 an identification and assessment of existing mass balance methodologies1 standards1 and certification systems that are or may be applicable to supply chain sustainability of polymers1 considering the full life cycle of the polymer1 and including an examination of-- 7,a7 the ,international ,sustainability and ,carbon ,certification2 and 7,b7 the ,roundtable on ,sustainable ,biomaterials2 and 7#b7 an assessment of any legal or regulatory barriers to developing a standard and certification system for circular polymers4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,circular polymers ,the term circular polymers means polymers that can be reused multiple times or converted into a new1 higher-quality product4 7#b7 ,mass balance methodology ,the term mass balance methodology means the method of chain of custody accounting designed to track the exact total amount of certain content in products or materials through the production system and to ensure an appropriate allocation of this content in the finished goods based on auditable bookkeeping4 #ade4 ,report on sources and impacts of derelict fishing gear ,not later than #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,under ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that includes-- 7#a7 an analysis of the scale of fishing gear losses by domestic and foreign fisheries1 including-- 7,a7 how the amount of gear lost varies among-- 7i7 domestic and foreign fisheries2 7ii7 types of fishing gear2 and 7iii7 methods of fishing2 7,b7 how lost fishing gear is transported by ocean currents2 and 7,c7 common reasons fishing gear is lost2 7#b7 an evaluation of the ecological1 human health1 and maritime safety impacts of derelict fishing gear1 and how those impacts vary across-- 7,a7 types of fishing gear2 7,b7 materials used to construct fishing gear2 and 7,c7 geographic location2 7#c7 recommendations on management measures-- 7,a7 to prevent fishing gear losses2 and 7,b7 to reduce the impacts of lost fishing gear2 7#d7 an assessment of the cost of implementing such management measures2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the impact of fishing gear loss attributable to foreign countries4 ,,ii ,enhanced ,global ,engagement to ,combat ,marine ,debris #bja4 ,statement of policy on international cooperation to combat marine debris ,it is the policy of the ,united ,states to partner1 consult1 and coordinate with foreign governments 7at the national and subnational levels71 civil society1 international organizations1 international financial institutions1 subnational coastal communities1 commercial and recreational fishing industry leaders1 and the private sector1 in a concerted effort-- 7#a7 to increase knowledge and raise awareness about-- 7,a7 the linkages between the sources of plastic waste1 mismanaged waste and post-consumer materials1 and marine debris2 and 7,b7 the upstream and downstream causes and effects of plastic waste1 mismanaged waste and post-consumer materials1 and marine debris on marine environments1 marine wildlife1 human health1 and economic development2 7#b7 to support-- 7,a7 strengthening systems for reducing the generation of plastic waste and recovering1 managing1 reusing1 and recycling plastic waste1 marine debris1 and microfiber pollution in the world's oceans1 emphasizing upstream post-consumer materials management solutions-- 7i7 to decrease plastic waste at its source2 and 7ii7 to prevent leakage of plastic waste into the environment2 7,b7 advancing the utilization and availability of safe and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products in commerce1 to the extent practicable1 and with consideration for the potential impacts of such alternatives1 and other efforts to prevent marine debris2 7,c7 deployment of and access to advanced technologies to capture value from post-consumer materials and municipal solid waste streams through mechanical and other recycling systems2 7,d7 access to information on best practices in post-consumer materials management1 options for post-consumer materials management systems financing1 and options for participating in public-private partnerships2 and 7,e7 implementation of management measures to reduce derelict fishing gear1 the loss of fishing gear1 and other sources of pollution generated from marine activities and to increase proper disposal and recycling of fishing gear2 and 7#c7 to work cooperatively with international partners-- 7,a7 on establishing-- 7i7 measurable targets for reducing marine debris1 lost fishing gear1 and plastic waste from all sources2 and 7ii7 action plans to achieve those targets with a mechanism to provide regular reporting2 7,b7 to promote consumer education1 awareness1 and outreach to prevent marine debris2 7,c7 to reduce marine debris by improving advance planning for marine debris events and responses to such events2 and 7,d7 to share best practices in post-consumer materials management systems to prevent the entry of plastic waste into the environment4 #bjb4 ,prioritization of efforts and assistance to combat marine debris and improve plastic waste management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,state shall1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development1 as appropriate1 and the officials specified in subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 lead and coordinate efforts to implement the policy described in section #bja2 and 7#b7 develop strategies and implement programs that prioritize engagement and cooperation with foreign governments1 subnational and local stakeholders1 and the private sector to expedite efforts and assistance in foreign countries-- 7,a7 to partner with1 encourage1 advise and facilitate national and subnational governments on the development and execution1 where practicable1 of national projects1 programs and initiatives to-- 7i7 improve the capacity1 security1 and standards of operations of post-consumer materials management systems2 7ii7 monitor and track how well post-consumer materials management systems are functioning nationwide1 based on uniform and transparent standards developed in cooperation with municipal1 industrial1 and civil society stakeholders2 7iii7 identify the operational challenges of post-consumer materials management systems and develop policy and programmatic solutions2 7iv7 end intentional or unintentional incentives for municipalities1 industries1 and individuals to improperly dispose of plastic waste2 and 7v7 conduct outreach campaigns to raise public awareness of the importance of proper waste disposal and the reduction of plastic waste2 7,b7 to facilitate the involvement of municipalities and industries in improving solid waste reduction1 collection1 disposal1 and reuse and recycling projects1 programs1 and initiatives2 7,c7 to partner with and provide technical assistance to investors1 and national and local institutions1 including private sector actors1 to develop new business opportunities and solutions to specifically reduce plastic waste and expand solid waste and post-consumer materials management best practices in foreign countries by-- 7i7 maximizing the number of people and businesses1 in both rural and urban communities1 receiving reliable solid waste and post-consumer materials management services2 7ii7 improving and expanding the capacity of foreign industries to responsibly employ post-consumer materials management practices2 7iii7 improving and expanding the capacity and transparency of tracking mechanisms for marine debris to reduce the impacts on the marine environment2 7iv7 eliminating incentives that undermine responsible post-consumer materials management practices and lead to improper waste disposal practices and leakage2 7v7 building the capacity of countries-- 7,i7 to reduce1 monitor1 regulate1 and manage waste1 post-consumer materials and plastic waste1 and pollution appropriately and transparently1 including imports of plastic waste from the ,united ,states and other countries2 7,,ii7 to encourage private investment in post-consumer materials management and reduction2 and 7,,iii7 to encourage private investment1 grow opportunities1 and develop markets for recyclable1 reusable1 and repurposed plastic waste and post-consumer materials1 and products with high levels of recycled plastic content1 at both national and local levels2 and 7vi7 promoting safe and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products1 to the extent practicable2 and 7,d7 to research1 identify1 and facilitate opportunities to promote collection and proper disposal of damaged or derelict fishing gear4 7b7 ,officials specified ,the officials specified in this subsection are the following3 7#a7 ,the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative4 7#b7 ,the ,under ,secretary4 7#c7 ,the ,,epa ,administrator4 7#d7 ,the ,director of the ,trade and ,development ,agency4 7#e7 ,the ,president and the ,board of ,directors of the ,overseas ,private ,investment ,corporation or the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,board of ,directors of the ,united ,states ,international ,development ,finance ,corporation1 as appropriate4 7#f7 ,the ,chief ,executive ,officer and the ,board of ,directors of the ,millennium ,challenge ,corporation4 7#g7 ,the heads of such other agencies as the ,secretary of ,state considers appropriate4 7c7 ,prioritization ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the officials specified in subsection 7b7 shall prioritize assistance to countries with1 and regional organizations in regions with-- 7#a7 rapidly developing economies2 and 7#b7 rivers and coastal areas that are the most severe sources of marine debris1 as identified by the best available science4 7d7 ,effectiveness measurement ,in prioritizing and expediting efforts and assistance under this section1 the officials specified in subsection 7b7 shall use clear1 accountable1 and metric-based targets to measure the effectiveness of guarantees and assistance in achieving the policy described in section #bja4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to authorize the modification of or the imposition of limits on the portfolios of any agency or institution led by an official specified in subsection 7b74 #bjc4 ,united ,states leadership in international fora ,in implementing the policy described in section #bja1 the ,president shall direct the ,united ,states representatives to appropriate international bodies and conferences 7including the ,united ,nations ,environment ,programme1 the ,association of ,southeast ,asian ,nations1 the ,asia ,pacific ,economic ,cooperation1 the ,group of #g1 the ,group of #bj1 the ,organization for ,economic ,co-,operation and ,development 7,,oecd71 and the ,our ,ocean ,conference7 to use the voice1 vote1 and influence of the ,united ,states1 consistent with the broad foreign policy goals of the ,united ,states1 to advocate that each such body-- 7#a7 commit to significantly increasing efforts to promote investment in well-designed post-consumer materials management and plastic waste elimination and mitigation projects and services that increase access to safe post-consumer materials management and mitigation services1 in partnership with the private sector and consistent with the constraints of other countries2 7#b7 address the post-consumer materials management needs of individuals and communities where access to municipal post-consumer materials management services is historically impractical or cost-prohibitive2 7#c7 enhance coordination with the private sector-- 7,a7 to increase access to solid waste and post-consumer materials management services2 7,b7 to utilize safe and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products1 to the extent practicable2 7,c7 to encourage and incentivize the use of recycled content2 and 7,d7 to grow economic opportunities and develop markets for recyclable1 reusable1 and repurposed plastic waste materials and other efforts that support the circular economy2 7#d7 provide technical assistance to foreign regulatory authorities and governments to remove unnecessary barriers to investment in otherwise commercially-viable projects related to-- 7,a7 post-consumer materials management2 7,b7 the use of safe and affordable reusable alternatives to disposable plastic products2 or 7,c7 beneficial reuse of solid waste1 plastic waste1 post-consumer materials1 plastic products1 and refuse2 7#e7 use clear1 accountable1 and metric-based targets to measure the effectiveness of such projects2 and 7#f7 engage international partners in an existing multilateral forum 7or1 if necessary1 establish through an international agreement a new multilateral forum7 to improve global cooperation on-- 7,a7 creating tangible metrics for evaluating efforts to reduce plastic waste and marine debris2 7,b7 developing and implementing best practices at the national and subnational levels of foreign countries1 particularly countries with little to no solid waste or post-consumer materials management systems1 facilities1 or policies in place for-- 7i7 collecting1 disposing1 recycling1 and reusing plastic waste and post-consumer materials1 including building capacity for improving post-consumer materials management2 and 7ii7 integrating alternatives to disposable plastic products1 to the extent practicable2 7,c7 encouraging the development of standards and practices1 and increasing recycled content percentage requirements for disposable plastic products2 7,d7 integrating tracking and monitoring systems into post-consumer materials management systems2 7,e7 fostering research to improve scientific understanding of-- 7i7 how microfibers and microplastics may affect marine ecosystems1 human health and safety1 and maritime activities2 7ii7 changes in the amount and regional concentrations of plastic waste in the ocean1 based on scientific modeling and forecasting2 7iii7 the role rivers1 streams1 and other inland waterways play in serving as conduits for mismanaged waste traveling from land to the ocean2 7iv7 effective means to eliminate present and future leakages of plastic waste into the environment2 and 7v7 other related areas of research the ,united ,states representatives deem necessary2 7,f7 encouraging the ,world ,bank and other international finance organizations to prioritize efforts to reduce plastic waste and combat marine debris2 7,g7 collaborating on technological advances in post-consumer materials management and recycled plastics2 7,h7 growing economic opportunities and developing markets for recyclable1 reusable1 and repurposed plastic waste and post-consumer materials and other efforts that support the circular economy2 and 7,i7 advising foreign countries1 at both the national and subnational levels1 on the development and execution of regulatory policies1 services1 including recycling and reuse of plastic1 and laws pertaining to reducing the creation and the collection and safe management of-- 7i7 solid waste2 7ii7 post-consumer materials2 7iii7 plastic waste2 and 7iv7 marine debris4 #bjd4 ,enhancing international outreach and partnership of ,united ,states agencies involved in marine debris activities 7a7 ,findings ,congress recognizes the success of the marine debris program of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration and the ,trash-,free ,waters program of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7b7 ,authorization of efforts ,to build foreign partnerships ,the ,under ,secretary and the ,,epa ,administrator shall work with the ,secretary of ,state and the ,administrator of the ,united ,states ,agency for ,international ,development to build partnerships1 as appropriate1 with the governments of foreign countries and to support international efforts to combat marine debris4 #bje4 ,negotiation of new international agreements ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 assessing the potential for negotiating new international agreements or creating a new international forum to reduce land-based sources of marine debris and derelict fishing gear1 consistent with section #bjc2 7#b7 describing the provisions that could be included in such agreements2 and 7#c7 assessing potential parties to such agreements4 #bjf4 ,consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements ,in negotiating any relevant international agreement with any country or countries after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall1 as appropriate-- 7#a7 consider the impact of land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country on the marine and aquatic environment2 and 7#b7 ensure that the agreement strengthens efforts to eliminate land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country that impact the marine and aquatic environment4 ,,iii ,improving ,domestic ,infrastructure to ,prevent ,marine ,debris #cja4 ,strategy for improving post-consumer materials management and water management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall1 in consultation with stakeholders1 develop a strategy to improve post-consumer materials management and infrastructure for the purpose of reducing plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in waterways and oceans4 7b7 ,release ,on development of the strategy under subsection 7a71 the ,,epa ,administrator shall-- 7#a7 distribute the strategy to ,states2 and 7#b7 make the strategy publicly available for use by-- 7,a7 for-profit private entities involved in post-consumer materials management2 and 7,b7 other nongovernmental entities4 #cjb4 ,sense of the ,senate for issues to be included in strategy for post-consumer materials management and water management ,it is the sense of the ,senate that the strategy under section #cja should address1 for the purpose of reducing plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in waterways and oceans-- 7#a7 the harmonization of post-consumer materials management protocols1 including-- 7,a7 an evaluation of waste streams to determine which waste streams are most likely to become marine debris2 and 7,b7 a determination of how to reduce the generation of products that contribute to those waste streams2 7#b7 best practices for the collection of post-consumer recyclables2 7#c7 improved quality and sorting of post-consumer recyclable materials through opportunities such as-- 7,a7 education and awareness programs2 7,b7 improved infrastructure1 including new equipment and innovative technologies for processing of recyclable materials2 7,c7 enhanced markets for recycled material2 and 7,d7 standardized measurements2 7#d7 increasing capacity1 where practicable1 for more types of plastic 7including plastic films7 and other materials to be reduced1 collected1 processed1 and recycled or repurposed into usable materials or products2 7#e7 the development of new strategies and programs that prioritize engagement and cooperation with ,states and the private sector to expedite efforts and assistance for ,states to partner with1 encourage1 advise1 and facilitate the development and execution1 where practicable1 of projects1 programs1 and initiatives-- 7,a7 to improve operations for post-consumer materials management and reduce the generation of plastic waste2 7,b7 to monitor how well post-consumer materials management entities are functioning2 7,c7 7i7 to identify the operational challenges of post-consumer materials management2 and 7ii7 to develop policy and programmatic solutions to those challenges2 and 7,d7 to end intentional and unintentional incentives to improperly dispose of post-consumer materials2 7#f7 strengthening markets for products with high levels of recycled plastic content2 and 7#g7 the consideration of complementary activities1 such as-- 7,a7 reducing waste upstream and at the source of the waste1 including anti-litter initiatives2 7,b7 developing effective post-consumer materials management provisions in stormwater management plans2 7,c7 capturing post-consumer materials at stormwater inlets1 at stormwater outfalls1 or in bodies of water2 7,d7 providing education and outreach relating to post-consumer materials movement and reduction2 7,e7 monitoring or modeling post-consumer material flows and the reduction of post-consumer materials resulting from the implementation of best management practices2 and 7,f7 incentives for manufacturers to design packaging and consumer goods that can more easily be reused1 recycled1 repurposed1 or otherwise removed from the waste stream after their initial use4 #cjc4 ,grant programs 7a7 ,post-,consumer ,materials ,management ,infrastructure ,grant ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator may provide grants to ,states1 as defined in section #b1 to implement the strategy developed under section #cja7;a7 and-- 7,a7 to support improvements to local post-consumer materials management1 including municipal recycling programs2 7,b7 to assist local waste management authorities in making improvements to local waste management systems2 7,c7 to deploy waste interceptor technologies1 such as trash wheels and litter traps1 to manage the collection and cleanup of aggregated waste from waterways2 and 7,d7 for such other purposes as the ,,epa ,administrator determines to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 the applicant ,state shall submit to the ,,epa ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,,epa ,administrator may require4 7#c7 ,contents of applications ,in developing application requirements1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall consider requesting that a ,state applicant provide-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the project or projects to be carried out by entities receiving the grant2 and 7ii7 how the project or projects would result in the generation of less plastic waste2 7,b7 a description of how the funds will support disadvantaged communities2 and 7,c7 an explanation of any limitations1 such as flow control measures1 that restrict access to reusable or recyclable materials4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjbc1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes-- 7,a7 a description of the activities carried out under this subsection2 7,b7 estimates as to how much plastic waste was prevented from entering the oceans and other waterways as a result of activities funded by the grant2 and 7,c7 a recommendation on the utility of evolving the grant program into a new waste management ,state revolving fund4 7b7 ,drinking water infrastructure grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator may provide competitive grants to units of local government1 including units of local government that own treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib771 ,indian ,tribes1 and public water systems 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f771 as applicable1 to support improvements in reducing and removing plastic waste and post-consumer materials1 including microplastics and microfibers1 from drinking water1 including planning1 design1 construction1 technical assistance1 and planning support for operational adjustments4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an applicant shall submit to the ,,epa ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,,epa ,administrator may require4 7c7 ,wastewater infrastructure grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator may provide grants to units of local government1 including units of local government that own treatment works 7as defined in section #bab of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abib771 ,indian ,tribes1 and public water systems 7as defined in section #adja of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f771 as applicable1 to support improvements in reducing and removing plastic waste and post-consumer materials1 including microplastics and microfibers1 from wastewater4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an applicant shall submit to the ,,epa ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,,epa ,administrator may require4 7d7 ,trash-free waters grants 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator may provide grants to units of local government1 ,indian ,tribes1 and nonprofit organizations-- 7,a7 to support projects to reduce the quantity of solid waste in bodies of water by reducing the quantity of waste at the source1 including through anti-litter initiatives2 7,b7 to enforce local post-consumer materials management ordinances2 7,c7 to implement ,state or local policies relating to solid waste2 7,d7 to capture post-consumer materials at stormwater inlets1 at stormwater outfalls1 or in bodies of water2 7,e7 to provide education and outreach about post-consumer materials movement and reduction2 and 7,f7 to monitor or model flows of post-consumer materials1 including monitoring or modeling a reduction in trash as a result of the implementation of best management practices for the reduction of plastic waste and other post-consumer materials in sources of drinking water4 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 an applicant shall submit to the ,,epa ,administrator an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,,epa ,administrator may require4 7e7 ,applicability of ,federal law 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator shall ensure that all laborers and mechanics employed on projects funded directly1 or assisted in whole or in part1 by a grant established by this section shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a character similar in the locality as determined by the ,secretary of ,labor in accordance with subchapter ,,iv of chapter #ca of part ,a of subtitle ,,ii of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,authority ,with respect to the labor standards specified in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,labor shall have the authority and functions set forth in ,reorganization ,plan ,numbered #ad of #aiej 7#fd ,stat4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 and section #cade of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,limitation on use of funds ,a grant under this section may not be used 7directly or indirectly7 as a source of payment 7in whole or in part7 of1 or security for1 an obligation the interest on which is excluded from gross income under section #ajc of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7,a7 for the program described subsection 7a71 #ee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe2 and 7,b7 for each of the programs described subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d71 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjba through #bjbe4 7#b7 ,no impact on other ,federal funds 7,a7 ,in general ,no funds shall be made available under paragraph 7#a7 to carry out subsections 7b7 and 7c7 in a fiscal year if the total amount made available to carry out the programs described in subparagraph 7,b7 for that fiscal year is less than the total amount made available to carry out the programs described in subparagraph 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjai4 7,b7 ,programs described ,the programs referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 ,state drinking water treatment revolving loan funds established under section #adeb of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ab72 7ii7 programs for assistance for small and disadvantaged communities under subsections 7a7 through 7j7 of section #adei;,a of the ,safe ,drinking ,water ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;j-#ai;a72 and 7iii7 ,state water pollution control revolving funds established under title ,,vi of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acha et seq474 #cjd4 ,study on repurposing plastic waste in infrastructure 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,transportation 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 and the ,,epa ,administrator shall jointly enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies will-- 7#a7 conduct a study on the uses of plastic waste in infrastructure2 and 7#b7 as part of the study under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 identify domestic and international examples of-- 7i7 the use of plastic waste materials described in that paragraph2 7ii7 infrastructure projects in which the use of plastic waste has been applied2 and 7iii7 projects in which the use of plastic waste has been incorporated into or with other infrastructure materials2 7,b7 assess-- 7i7 the effectiveness and utility of the uses of plastic waste described in that paragraph2 7ii7 the extent to which plastic waste materials are consistent with recognized specifications for infrastructure construction and other recognized standards2 7iii7 relevant impacts of plastic waste materials compared to non-waste plastic materials2 7iv7 the health1 safety1 and environmental impacts of-- 7,i7 plastic waste on humans and animals2 and 7,,ii7 the increased use of plastic waste for infrastructure2 7v7 the ability of plastic waste infrastructure to withstand natural disasters1 extreme weather events1 and other hazards2 and 7vi7 plastic waste in infrastructure through an economic analysis2 and 7,c7 make recommendations with respect to what standards or matters may need to be addressed with respect to ensuring human and animal health and safety from the use of plastic waste in infrastructure4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act and subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary and the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #cje4 ,study on effects of microplastics in food supplies and sources of drinking water 7a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,under ,secretary1 shall seek to enter into an arrangement with the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine under which the ,national ,academies will conduct a human health and environmental risk assessment on microplastics1 including microfibers1 in food supplies and sources of drinking water4 7b7 ,report required ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 a science-based definition of microplastics that can be adopted in federally supported monitoring and future assessments supported or conducted by a ,federal agency2 7#b7 recommendations for standardized monitoring1 testing1 and other necessary protocols relating to microplastics2 7#c7 7,a7 an assessment of whether microplastics are currently present in the food supplies and sources of drinking water of ,united ,states consumers2 and 7,b7 if the assessment under subparagraph 7,a7 is positive-- 7i7 the extent to which microplastics are present in the food supplies and sources of drinking water2 and 7ii7 an assessment of the type1 source1 prevalence1 and risk of microplastics in the food supplies and sources of drinking water2 7#d7 an assessment of the risk posed1 if any1 by the presence of microplastics in the food supplies and sources of drinking water of ,united ,states consumers that includes-- 7,a7 an identification of the most significant sources of those microplastics2 and 7,b7 a review of the best available science to determine any potential hazards of microplastics in the food supplies and sources of drinking water of ,united ,states consumers2 and 7#e7 a measurement of-- 7,a7 the quantity of environmental chemicals that absorb to microplastics2 and 7,b7 the quantity described in subparagraph 7,a7 that would be available for human exposure through food supplies or sources of drinking water4 #cjf4 ,report on eliminating barriers to increase the collection of recyclable materials ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the economic1 educational1 technological1 resource availability1 legal1 or other barriers to increasing the collection1 processing1 and use of recyclable materials2 and 7#b7 recommendations to overcome the barriers described under paragraph 7#a74 #cjg4 ,report on economic incentives to spur development of new end-use markets for recycled plastics ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report describing the most efficient and effective economic incentives to spur the development of additional new end-use markets for recyclable plastics 7including plastic film71 including the use of increased recycled content by manufacturers in the production of plastic goods and packaging4 #cjh4 ,report on minimizing the creation of new plastic waste 7a7 ,in general ,the ,,epa ,administrator1 in coordination with the ,interagency ,marine ,debris ,coordinating ,committee and the ,national ,institute of ,standards and ,technology1 shall conduct a study on minimizing the creation of new plastic waste4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,,epa ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under subsection 7a7 that includes-- 7#a7 an estimate of the current and projected ,united ,states consumption of plastics1 by type of plastic1 including consumer food products2 7#b7 an estimate of the environmental effects and impacts of plastic use in relation to other materials2 7#c7 an estimate of current and projected future recycling rates of plastics1 by type of plastic2 7#d7 an assessment of opportunities to minimize the creation of new plastic waste1 including consumer food products1 by reducing1 recycling1 reusing1 refilling1 refurbishing1 or capturing plastic that would otherwise be part of a waste stream2 and 7#e7 an assessment of what recycled content standards for plastic are technologically and economically feasible1 and the impact of the standards on recycling rates4 ,passed the ,senate ,january #i1 #bjbj4;,julie ,e4 ,adams1,secretary