§ 4265. Consideration of marine debris in negotiating international agreements

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.