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H.R. 2240 (100th)

Estuarine and Coastal Waters Study and Protection Act

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Introduced

30 April 1987

Last action

14 May 1987 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.

Sponsors

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Florio, James J. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

28 August 2025

Environment

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Summary

Estuarine and Coastal Waters Study and Protection Act - Directs the Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to jointly develop and implement a national estuarine and coastal waters program which includes an ongoing evaluation of water quality and resource management, particularly as they have been affected by pollution. Requires such program to provide technical assistance to other government agencies in developing and implementing resource management and water quality projects and strategies. Directs the Administrators to jointly issue regulations identifying functions of their respective agencies and how such functions will be coordinated under the applicable environmental laws. Requires the Administrators to jointly designate one or more centers for estuarine and coastal studies to provide research, information collection and dissemination, educational programs, and technical assistance. Directs the Administrators to report biennially to the Congress on Federal activities undertaken to improve water quality and resource management, a ranking of degraded waters, and a discussion of major pollution problems and the research and management needed. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 14 May 1987

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  5. 14 May 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, EPA.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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