United States Code
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§ 4265.
Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements
In negotiating any relevant international agreement with any country or countries after December 18, 2020 , the President shall, as appropriate—
(1)
consider the impact of land-based sources of plastic waste and other solid waste from that country on the marine and aquatic environment; and
(2)
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 environment.
cite as: 33 USC 4265