2021 US Code
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 55 - Save Our Seas 2.0
Subchapter II - Enhanced Global Engagement to Combat Marine Debris
Sec. 4265 - Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements

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Citation 33 U.S.C. § 4265 (2021)
Section Name §4265. Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements
Section Text

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.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 116–224, title II, §206, Dec. 18, 2020, 134 Stat. 1091.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 55 - SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0
SUBCHAPTER II - ENHANCED GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS
Sec. 4265 - Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements
Contains section 4265
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 134 Stat. 1091
Public Law References Public Law 116-224
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