A bill to amend title III of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.

Summary

Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to substitute a new title III (National Marine Sanctuaries) for the existing title III. Specifies congressional intent to authorize a program that: (1) establishes a system of marine sanctuaries by identifying marine environments of special significance due to their conservational, recreational, ecological, historical, educational, or esthetic value; (2) provides comprehensive area management complementing existing authorities; (3) supports scientific research and enhances public appreciation of such areas; and (4) facilitates public and private uses of such areas compatible with the primary objective of resource protection. Defines "marine environment" to mean: (1) the ocean waters and the continental shelf over which the United States asserts resource jurisdiction; and (2) the great Lakes and their connecting waters. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, upon the approval of the President, to designate an area as a national marine sanctuary if such designation fulfills the policies of this title and: (1) such area's resource or use values give it special national significance; (2) existing State and Federal authorities are inadequate to assure comprehensive area management; and (3) such area's size will facilitate comprehensive areawide management. Lists factors to be considered in making such findings. Requires the Secretary to consult with interested congressional committees, Federal, State, and Regional Fishery Management Council officials, and other persons in determining whether an area meets sanctuary designation standards. Sets forth designation provisions. Requires the Secretary to: (1) publish in the Federal Register notice of such designation and proposed implementing regulations; and (2) notify each House of Congress. States that a designation or designation term shall take effect unless: (1) Congress disapproves within 120 days; (2) the Secretary withdraws the designation; or (3) the Governor or Governors of States having jurisdiction over the area certify within 60 days of the designation date that such designation is unacceptable. Requires the Secretary to publish in the Federal Register the designation and terms of each sanctuary that takes effect under this title. Requires the Secretary to submit an annual report to Congress (on or before November 1) regarding areas being considered for sanctuary designation. Establishes civil penalties of up to $50,000 for violations of this title. Vests jurisdiction in the U.S. district courts. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1986.

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Timeline

1. 11 March 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 March 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 23 March 1983

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 23 March 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Marine Mammal Co, State, Commerce, Interior, Justice, DOD.

   Source: Committee

6. 5 April 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from DOT, EPA, CEQ.

   Source: Committee

7. 12 April 1983

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

   Source: Committee

8. 12 April 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 27 April 1983

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported with an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute.

   Source: Committee

10. 27 April 1983

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 10 May 1983

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.

    Source: Committee

12. 16 May 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 15, 83.

    Source: IntroReferral

13. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-187 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

14. 16 May 1983

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-187 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

15. 24 May 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Courts, Civil Liberties, and the Administration of Justice.

    Source: Committee

16. 13 June 1983

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

17. 13 June 1983

    Discharge

    House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

18. 13 June 1983

    Committee

    House Committee on The Judiciary Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

19. 14 June 1983

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 379 - 38 (Record Vote No: 187).

    Source: Floor

20. 14 June 1983

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 379 - 38 (Record Vote No: 187).

    Source: Floor

21. 16 June 1983

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

22. 1 August 1983

    Committee

    For Further Action See S.1102.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

3 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 14 June 1983

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 16 May 1983

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Cosponsor
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• · hsju00 · Standing
• · hsmm00 · Standing

Related records

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