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Show 30 members of Congress Recycling efforts joined curbside trash separation may be suited for a densely populated state, in rural Utah in would be impractical imprac-tical and unworkable." Some of the key provisions of the proposal include: Require each state to develop a customized recycling program which involves at least 20 percent of the state's citizens, and includes comprehensive public information and education features. Directs the EPA to provide technical assistance and guidance to states. Gives compliance credit to states with existing recycling programs. ' 'This legislation shows what responsible and responsive government can be," Hansen said. "Mandate a workable recycling goal, but let the states tailor their programs to their needs. By not micro-managing the states' recycling recycl-ing efforts, we should see programs that net positive results in reducing the growing mountain of solid waste. ' ' Hansen expressed confidence that the legislation stood a good chance of passage, possibly as an amendment to the Resource Conservation Con-servation and Reclamation Act, which is scheduled for reauthorization reauthoriza-tion during this Congress. WASHINGTON Rep. James Hansen has joined with more than 30 members of Congress introducing introduc-ing the Comprehensive Recycling Initiative and Incentive Act of 1991. "Since 1960, the sheer volume and weight of municipal solid waste generated in America has grown at a rapid and troubling rate," the Utah Republican said. "At the same time, world events have demonstrated the need to conserve resources and energy. Unlike so many other proposals, this bipartisan bipar-tisan measure gives states both considerable con-siderable latitude and incentives to develop effective recycling programs." pro-grams." "This legislation establishes a national goal of reducing solid waste by 25 percent," Hansen continued. con-tinued. 'This legislation gives states the freedom to design their own recycling program. What works well for one state may not suit another. For example, while |