recommended by a leading manufacturer of plastic retail bags
in this Commonwealth.
(8) A representative of environmental organizations
recommended by an organization whose mission is to empower
Pennsylvanians to keep communities in this Commonwealth clean
and pollution free.
(c) Chairperson.--The members of the board shall elect the
chairperson from among its members.
(d) Meetings.--The board shall meet not less than
triennially in person or by teleconference or video conference
upon the call of the chairperson.
(e) Compensation.--Members of the board shall not be
compensated for their services, but actual and necessary
expenses incurred in the performance of their duties shall be
reimbursed by the department.
(f) Study and report.--The board, in consultation with
national, State and local organizations, agencies and
researchers shall examine plastic bag pollution, production,
disposal and the levels of plastic bag waste management in this
Commonwealth. The board shall:
(1) Examine and make recommendations regarding existing
plastic bag recycling efforts, programs and policies
implemented in this Commonwealth.
(2) Develop a regulatory scheme that provides for
environmental oversight and enforcement specifically
applicable to the production, manufacture and disposal of
plastic bags in this Commonwealth.
(3) Ensure that its study addresses the need to preserve
the plastic bag disposal and recycling industries.
(4) Issue a report of its findings and recommendations
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