Sec. 1237. EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS

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## SEC. 1237 EXAMINATION OF REDUCTION OF MICROPLASTICS ###

(a)In General Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center and, where appropriate, in consultation with other Federal agencies, shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report that identifies potential measures that may be implemented to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment associated with carrying out the civil works missions of the Corps of Engineers. ###

(b)Focus Areas In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at a minimum,— ####

(1)review and identify measures to reduce the release of microplastics associated with sandblasting or hydro-blasting vessels owned or operated by the Corps of Engineers; ####

(2)determine the extent to which natural features or nature-based features can be used effectively to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment; and ####

(3)describe the potential costs and benefits, and the effects on the timeline for carrying out water resources development projects, of implementing measures to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment.