Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102
§4265 Consideration of Marine Debris in Negotiating International Agreements
Title 33 › CHAPTER 55 — SAVE OUR SEAS 2.0 › SUBCHAPTER II — ENHANCED GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT TO COMBAT MARINE DEBRIS › § 4265
Summary
After December 18, 2020, the President must, when appropriate, consider any country's land-based plastic and solid waste impact on waters and ensure the agreement strengthens efforts to eliminate waste.
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Title 33, §4265
Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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.
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Citation
33 U.S.C. § 4265
Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102