A bill to prohibit the use of arsenic-treated lumber to manufacture playground equipment, children's products, fences, walkways, and decks, and for all other residential purposes, and for other purposes.
Requires the Administrator to: (1) develop and conduct an educational program to assist consumers, municipalities, and school systems in testing arsenic levels and making decisions concerning CCA lumber containment and removal; and (2) establish a pilot program of grants and technical assistance to assist school systems in removal of playground and other equipment containing CCA lumber and remediation activities.
Amends the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to require the Administrator to promulgate regulations prohibiting the use of CCA lumber in the manufacture, production, or use of any product that may be used for or by children and for any residential purpose.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1928-1929)
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