GENERAL INFORMATION FORM Submitting Entity: Section for International Law Submitted By: Sara P. Sandford, Chair, Section of International Law Summary of Resolution(s). The resolution urges national governments to adopt measures to control the risks of lead paint by phasing out its manufacture, import, and sale, and voices support for efforts to achieve worldwide adoption of such measures by 2020. The language of the resolution is formulated to track the aims of the Paint Alliance,” a voluntary initiative led by the “Lead World Health Organization and the United Nations Environmental Programme, which includes representatives from the paint and coatings industry, NGOs, and the U.S. government. The resolution also aims to mobilize ABA members, ABA components, and other affiliates to support adoption of lead paint laws through awareness-raising and educational activities and pro-bono technical support. Approval by Submitting Entity. The Council of the Section of International Law approved this recommendation and resolution at its Meeting on April 29, 2017. Has this or a similar resolution been submitted to the House or Board previously? No. What existing Association policies are relevant to this Resolution and how would they be affected by its adoption? The Resolution is consistent with and mutually supportive of three existing ABA policies: Rule of Law and Global Environmental Issues (07A110A); Sustainable Development (91A10B); and Environmental Equality. (93A109). The Resolution would serve as a tangible example of the importance and impact of incorporating Rule of Law initiatives with global environmental issues, as called for by Resolution 07A110A. Second, the Resolution would demonstrate the ABA’s continued commitment to sustainable development and incorporating that framework into the ABA’s support for good governance and the rule of law. The Resolution thus advances core elements of Resolution 91A10B. Finally, the Resolution would manifest the concern for environmental equality espoused in Resolution 93A109, by placing a spotlight upon and seeking to address an environmental harm that falls disproportionately on the most vulnerable in middle- and low-income nations. If this is a late report, what urgency exists which requires action at this meeting of the House? N/A
GENERAL INFORMATION FORM Submitting Entity: Section for International Law Submitted By: Sara P. Sandford, Chair, Section of International Law Summary of Resolution(s). The resolution urges national governments to adopt measures to control the risks of lead paint by phasing out its manufacture, import, and sale, and voices support for efforts to achieve worldwide adoption of such measures by 2020. The language of the resolution is formulated to track the aims of the “Lead Paint Alliance,” a voluntary initiative led by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Environmental Programme, which includes representatives from the paint and coatings industry, NGOs, and the U.S. government. The resolution also aims to mobilize ABA members, ABA components, and other affiliates to support adoption of lead paint laws through awareness-raising and educational activities and pro-bono technical support. Approval by Submitting Entity. The Council of the Section of International Law approved this recommendation and resolution at its Meeting on April 29, 2017. Has this or a similar resolution been submitted to the House or Board previously? No. What existing Association policies are relevant to this Resolution and how would they be affected by its adoption? The Resolution is consistent with and mutually supportive of three existing ABA policies: Rule of Law and Global Environmental Issues (07A110A); Sustainable Development (91A10B); and Environmental Equality. (93A109). The Resolution would serve as a tangible example of the importance and impact of incorporating Rule of Law initiatives with global environmental issues, as called for by Resolution 07A110A. Second, the Resolution would demonstrate the ABA’s continued commitment to sustainable development and incorporating that framework into the ABA’s support for good governance and the rule of law. The Resolution thus advances core elements of Resolution 91A10B. Finally, the Resolution would manifest the concern for environmental equality espoused in Resolution 93A109, by placing a spotlight upon and seeking to address an environmental harm that falls disproportionately on the most vulnerable in middle- and low-income nations. If this is a late report, what urgency exists which requires action at this meeting of the House? N/A
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