United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4711 (105th)
Oil Spill Dispersant Spraying Aircraft Act of 1998
Introduced
6 October 1998
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Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Summary
Oil Spill Dispersant Spraying Aircraft Act of 1998 - Authorizes the Secretary of Defense (Secretary), during FY 1998 through 2002, to sell excess Department of Defense aircraft and parts to a person or entity that contracts to deliver oil dispersants by air for the dispersing of oil spills. Provides sale conditions, including a requirement that the purchaser make certain certifications to the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating as to the testing of the dispersing system and the proper use of aircraft and parts purchased. Requires the Secretary to: (1) prescribe sale regulations; and (2) report to the congressional defense committees on such sales.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 October 1998
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Introduced in House · EN · 6 October 1998
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 October 1998
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4711
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/105/hr/4711