Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985

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Introduced

3 April 1985

Last action

10 December 1985 · Floor

Status

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

Summary

Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985 - 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. Directs the Administrator and the Secretary to establish quality assurance programs to ensure the validity, accuracy, and sufficiency of information submitted with permit applications. 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." Establishes criminal penalties for the knowing falsification of information or tampering with testing devices required by this Act. Grants jurisdiction to U.S. district courts to issue writs of mandamus to compel the Administrator to designate dumping sites. Directs the Administrator to establish and submit to the Congress a dumping designation schedule within 180 days. Requires separate annual reports to the Congress by the Administrator and the Secretary. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987.

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Timeline

3 April 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 April 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 April 1985
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Source: Committee
15 April 1985
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Army Corps of Engineers, Interior, Justice, DOT, EPA, CEQ, Marine Mammal Comm.
Source: Committee
16 April 1985
Committee
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Source: Committee
30 April 1985
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
30 April 1985
Committee
Joint Consideration and Mark-Up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Source: Committee
8 May 1985
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
8 May 1985
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 May 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than July 19, 85.
Source: IntroReferral
15 May 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-107 (Part I).
Source: Committee
15 May 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-107 (Part I).
Source: Committee
28 May 1985
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Army, EPA, OMB.
Source: Committee
28 May 1985
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Source: Committee
10 July 1985
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
18 July 1985
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
18 July 1985
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 July 1985
Committee
Subcommittee on Water Resources Discharged.
Source: Committee
19 July 1985
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 145.
Source: Calendars
19 July 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 99-107 (Part II).
Source: Committee
19 July 1985
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 99-107 (Part II).
Source: Committee
31 July 1985
Committee
Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Source: Committee
15 August 1985
Committee
Executive Comment Received From State.
Source: Committee
10 December 1985
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
10 December 1985
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
10 December 1985
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
10 December 1985
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor

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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 10 December 1985
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Reported to House amended, Part II
summary · EN · 19 July 1985
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Reported to House amended, Part I
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Introduced in House
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