Deepwater Port Modernization Act

Summary

Deepwater Port Modernization Act - Amends the Deepwater Port Act of 1974 to revise the term "deepwater port" to include a fixed or floating manmade structure (other than a vessel) that is located beyond the territorial sea and off the U.S. coast which is used as a port or terminal for the transportation of oil from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Eliminates: (1) certain utilization and transfer restrictions on deepwater ports; and (2) a certain antitrust precondition with respect to the licensing of such ports. Declares that certain deepwater port licensing conditions may include reasonable environmental monitoring requirements. Repeals the restriction on the issuance of a deepwater port license requiring that the Secretary of Transportation first receive opinions from the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as to whether such action would adversely affect competition, restrain trade, promote monopolization, or otherwise contravene the antitrust laws. Requires a deepwater port, among other things, to accept, transport, or convey without discrimination all oil delivered to it. Directs the Secretary to publish guidance regarding preparation by a licensee of an operations manual which shall address deepwater port facility description, tanker navigation procedures, safety and fire protection, maintenance procedures and emergency drills.

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• Received in Senate (text)

  Received in Senate · EN · 19 September 1996

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• Received in Senate (PDF)

  Received in Senate · EN · 19 September 1996

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 18 September 1996

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 July 1996

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 18 July 1996

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 February 1996

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 1 February 1996

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 February 1996

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