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H.R. 2583 (103rd)

California Ocean Protection Act of 1993

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Introduced

1 July 1993

Last action

6 August 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Sponsors

Anna Eshoo, Rep. Hamburg, Dan [D-CA-1], Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Schenk, Lynn [D-CA-49], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-23], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-13], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD, Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-28], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Torres, Esteban Edward [D-CA-34], ALCEE HASTINGS, Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], XAVIER BECERRA, Maxine Waters, Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

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Summary

California Ocean Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes a California Ocean Protection Zone consisting of: (1) the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone that are outside waters of California; and (2) that portion of the Outer Continental Shelf underlying the waters. Bars Federal agencies from issuing leases or permits for: (1) mineral exploration, development, or production in the Zone; and (2) ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping or for any onshore facility that facilitates incineration or dumping within the Zone. Prohibits mineral exploration, development, or production activities after an existing lease or permit terminates or becomes inactive or operations associated with such activities under regulations implementing the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act are suspended.

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Timeline

  1. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 July 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 July 1993

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 July 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography, Gulf of Mexico, and the Outer Continental Shelf.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 July 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 6 August 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

    Source: Committee

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