Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1983

Summary

Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1983 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to include "wetlands" among the factors considered in assessing the effects of dumping. Makes dumping site designations by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandatory. Includes the following factors in dump site selection: (1) waste types and quantities; (2) detoxification ability of site water; (3) importance of the site to the surrounding biological community; and (4) effects on human health and adjacent ecosystems. Requires consultation with the Secretary of the Army. Requires the Administrator at appropriate sites to: (1) monitor the effects of the dumping; and (2) make three-year dumping estimates. States that the Administrator shall close a site or limit dumping as necessary, upon consultation with the Secretary. Requires the Administrator or the Secretary to impose on permittees any special provisions deemed necessary to minimize the harm from dumping, including measures to find alternative disposal methods, eliminate contaminants, or recycle such materials. Makes permit processing fees mandatory. States that the Administrator and the Secretary shall adhere to the requirements of the London Dumping Convention that are binding upon the United States. Sets forth transitional provisions, including "grandfathering" (with certain exceptions) specified dumping sites from amendments under this Act. Defines "monitoring" for purposes of such Act. Amends the definition of "ocean waters" to include "subjacent areas." Grants jurisdiction to U.S. district courts to issue writs of mandamus to compel the Administrator to designate dumping sites. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 and FY 1984. Directs the Administrator to establish and submit to Congress a dumping designation schedule within 180 days.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 11 March 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 March 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT, Commerce, Marine Mammal Co, Army Corps Engineers, Interior, Justice, EPA, CEQ.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 March 1983

   Committee

   Joint Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by Subcommittee on Oceanography.

   Source: Committee

7. 3 May 1983

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

8. 3 May 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 11 May 1983

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported as Amended by the Subcommittee.

   Source: Committee

10. 11 May 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 16 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jul 1, 83.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-200 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

13. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-200 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

14. 31 May 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

15. 31 May 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA, Army, DOT, OMB.

    Source: Committee

16. 28 June 1983

    Introduced

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than August 1, 1983.

    Source: IntroReferral

17. 21 July 1983

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

18. 28 July 1983

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

19. 28 July 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

20. 1 August 1983

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 215.

    Source: Calendars

21. 1 August 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 98-200 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

22. 1 August 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 98-200 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

23. 23 August 1983

    Committee

    Favorable Executive Comment Received From OMB.

    Source: Committee

24. 31 October 1983

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

25. 31 October 1983

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

26. 31 October 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

27. 1 November 1983

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 31 October 1983

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 16 May 1983

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Sponsors

• Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
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