Department of the Environment - Vessel-Based Microplastic Particle Removal Technologies - Study

Summary

The bill directs Maryland’s Department of the Environment, working with the Department of Natural Resources, to examine devices installed on boats that can filter or collect microplastic particles. It will assess how well the technologies work, their environmental impact, costs, and regulatory issues, and report its findings to the governor and legislature. The goal is to inform future actions to reduce microplastic pollution in the Bay and its tributaries.

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