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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 6914b-1. Regulation of plastic ring carriers
Not later than 24 months after October 28, 1988 (unless the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency determines
that it is not feasible or that the byproducts of degradable
regulated items present a greater threat to the environment than
nondegradable regulated items), the Administrator of the
Environmental Protection Agency shall require, by regulation, that
any regulated item intended for use in the United States shall be
made of naturally degradable material which, when discarded,
decomposes within a period established by such regulation. The
period within which decomposition must occur after being discarded
shall be the shortest period of time consistent with the intended
use of the item and the physical integrity required for such use.
Such regulation shall allow a reasonable time for affected parties
to come into compliance, including the use of existing inventories.
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