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H.R. 4034 (104th)

Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996

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Introduced

5 September 1996

Last action

19 September 1996 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Sponsors

Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], FRANK LOBIONDO, Christopher Smith, Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-50]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

21 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996 - Prohibits the ocean dumping (or transporting for dumping) of any material (including Category II dredged material) at the Mud Dump Site (the New York Bight Dredged Material Disposal Site), notwithstanding certain provisions of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 or any permit issued under any Federal law after enactment of this Act. Requires that violations be treated as violations under that Act.

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Timeline

  1. 5 September 1996

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 September 1996

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1528)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 September 1996

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 19 September 1996

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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