S.Amdt. 2902

SA 2902. Mrs. BOXER submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to
amendment SA 2875 proposed by Mr. Reid (for Mr. Tester) to the bill S.
3525, to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting,
fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie
on the table; as follows:

Strike section 121 and insert the following:

SEC. 121. NO REGULATION OF AMMUNITION OR FISHING TACKLE
PENDING STUDY OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS.

(a) No Regulation of Ammunition or Fishing Tackle.--The
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall
not issue any proposed or final rule or guidance to regulate
any chemical substance or mixture in ammunition or fishing
tackle under the Toxic Substances Control Act (15 U.S.C. 2601
et seq.) during the period beginning on the date of enactment
of this Act and ending on the date of the publication of the
study required by subsection (b).
(b) Study of Potential Human Health and Environmental
Effects.--
(1) In general.--Not later than December 31, 2014, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Commissioner of
Food and Drugs, the Administrator of the Environmental
Protection Agency, and the Secretary of the Interior shall
jointly prepare and publish a study that describes the
potential threats to human health (including to pregnant
women, children, and other vulnerable populations) and to the
environment from the use of--
(A) lead and toxic substances in ammunition and fishing
tackle; and
(B) commercially available and less toxic alternatives to
lead and toxic substances in ammunition and fishing tackle.
(2) Use.--The Administrator of the Environmental Protection
Agency shall use, as appropriate, the findings of the report
required by paragraph (1) when considering any potential
future decision related to a chemical substance or mixture
when the substance or mixture is used in ammunition or
fishing tackle.
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