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H.R. 3217 (104th)

National Invasive Species Act of 1996

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Introduced

29 March 1996

Last action

25 September 1996 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Franks, Bob [R-NJ-7], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Flanagan, Michael Patrick [R-IL-5], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

National Invasive Species Act of 1996 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to mandate: (1) regulations to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance species into the Great Lakes through ballast water; and (2) voluntary guidelines to prevent such introduction and spread in U.S. waters by ballast water and other vessel operations. Authorizes mandatory regulations if guideline compliance is inadequate. Provides for enforcement through revocation of clearance and civil and criminal penalties. Encourages negotiations with foreign governments to develop and implement an international program for preventing such introduction and spread in North American waters. Mandates studies of Lake Champlain, the Chesapeake Bay, San Francisco Bay, Honolulu Harbor, Prince William Sound, and other waters. Requires an annual grant for six years for aquatic nuisance species prevention and control research in the Chesapeake Bay. Establishes a clearinghouse of national data on ballasting practices and compliance with guidelines under this Act. Mandates a ballast water management program for the Navy's seagoing fleet to limit the risk of invasion by nonindigenous species from ballast water. Requires: (1) a ballast water management program to demonstrate technologies and practices to prevent aquatic nonindigenous species from being introduced into and spread through ballast water in U.S. waters; and (2) that the installation and construction of those technologies and practices be performed in a U.S. shipyard or ship repair facility. Modifies: (1) the composition and research priorities of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force; and (2) zebra mussel demonstration program requirements. Requires the Task Force to encourage the development and use of regional coordination panels and similar entities in regions other than the Great Lakes. Provides for interstate (in addition to existing State) aquatic nuisance species management plans, allowing Indian tribes as well as States to participate. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 29 March 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 March 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 March 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 March 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 3 April 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 April 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 April 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 18 June 1996

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  9. 17 July 1996

    Committee

    Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and by the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  10. 12 September 1996

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  11. 12 September 1996

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  12. 12 September 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  13. 20 September 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Sept. 27, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 20 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Science for a period ending not later than Sept. 27, 1996 for consideration of such provisions of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as fall within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Science pursuant to clause 1(n), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 20 September 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-815, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  16. 20 September 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-815, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  17. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  20. 24 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  21. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10918-10927)

    Source: Floor

  22. 24 September 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Boehlert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  23. 25 September 1996

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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