National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984

Summary

National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 - Requires artificial reefs in U.S. waters to be sited and constructed according to certain standards in order to enhance fishery resources. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with others, to develop and publish a long-term artificial reef plan. Requires the plan to address certain items. Directs the Secretary of the Army in issuing permits for artificial reefs to: (1) consult with and consider the views of appropriate Federal agencies, States, and local governments; (2) ensure consistency with the standards established in this Act; (3) ensure that the maintenance and financial responsibility for and the title to the artificial reef construction material is clear; and (4) notify the Secretary of Commerce of any need to deviate from the plan. Requires each permit to require certain information. Sets forth the liability of the permittee. Establishes civil penalties for permit violations. Amends existing Federal law to authorize the use of obsolete ships for use as artificial reefs (currently only Liberty ships are used). Defines "obsolete ships" to mean vessels owned by the Department of Transportation which are insufficient for use in the national defense reserve fleet. Transfers the authority of the Secretary of Commerce under such law to the Secretary of Transportation.

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Timeline

1. 12 April 1984

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 April 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 April 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 April 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 25 April 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, State, DOT, EPA, DOD.

   Source: Committee

6. 26 April 1984

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

   Source: Committee

7. 26 April 1984

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Army, Commerce, Interior, DOT, EPA, OMB.

   Source: Committee

8. 10 May 1984

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 10 May 1984

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 5 June 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-819 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

11. 5 June 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 98-819 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

12. 12 October 1984

    Committee

    See H.J.Res.648.

    Source: Committee

Votes

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Documents

2 official files

• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 5 June 1984

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 April 1984

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Breaux, John B. [D-LA] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, W. Henson [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985, and for other purposes.