Chief Patron: O'Quinn
Delay Prohibition of Polystyrene Container Use

Item 377 #5h

Language
Page 408, line 38, strike "$30,278,763" and insert "$30,358,763".

Page 409, after line 11, insert:

"C. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 10.1-1424.3, Code of Virginia, the phased prohibition on the use of polystyrene containers shall be delayed until July 1, 2028 and July 1, 2030 respectively.  The Department of Environmental Quality shall conduct a recycling economic and environmental impact assessment in accordance with the Administrative Process Act including public participation and comment.  The assessment shall consider the total lifecycle of human and environmental benefits and impacts of recycling pursuant to generally accepted frameworks and standards.  The Department shall report its findings to the Governor and Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture, Conservation  and Natural Resources Committees by October 1, 2023."