### Question
What does regulated item mean?


### Answer
**Regulated item** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 6914b*:

> any plastic ring carrier device that contains at least one hole greater than 13/4 inches in diameter which is made, used, or designed for the purpose of packaging, transporting, or carrying multipackaged cans or bottles, and which is of a size, shape, design, or type capable, when discarded, of becoming entangled with fish or wildlife

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6914b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER II-OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE; AUTHORITIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR**

