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H.R. 1845 (96th)

A bill to amend section 311(b)(6) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to civil penalties.

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Introduced

5 February 1979

Last action

5 February 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 February 2024

Environment

Summary

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to change from mandatory to discretionary the assessment of civil penalties by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating against owners or operators of vessels, onshore facilities, or offshore facilities from which oil or hazardous substances are illegally discharged.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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