A bill to temporarily suspend the use of Tributyltin based paints on hulls of commercial and recreational vessels until such time as the United States Environmental Protection Agency has completed ongoing studies as to the safety of such paints and their impact on the aquatic environment.

Summary

Full Text

Legislative Actions

1. 1986-06-11

   Introduced in House

2. 1986-06-11

   Introduced in House

3. 1986-06-11

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

4. 1986-06-17

   Executive Comment Requested from EPA, DOT, Commerce, Interior, Marine Mammal Comm.

5. 1986-09-26

   Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From EPA.