Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1982

Summary

Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1982 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to revise the factors which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall consider when establishing criteria for reviewing and evaluating ocean dumping applications. Requires the Administrator to consider, with regard to materials determined to be unsuitable for dumping, the availability of alternatives, including ocean or land-based locations or disposal or recycling processes. Requires, with regard to materials determined to be suitable for dumping, consideration of the availability of alternatives which are environmentally, economically, and technologically acceptable. Revises the procedures under which the Administrator may designate dump sites. Makes site designations mandatory, instead of discretionary. Requires the Administrator, when designating sites, to consider the criteria set forth in the Act for evaluating ocean dumping permits, and additional specified criteria. Requires the Administrator to periodically monitor each dump site. Requires the Administrator or the Secretary of the Army to impose on permitees any special provisions deemed necessary to minimize the harm from dumping. Makes permit processing fees mandatory, rather than discretionary. Authorizes the Administrator or the Secretary to issue interim permits in cases in which the effects of dumping are of concern, but where no alternative exists. Specifies conditions applicable to such interim permits. Sets forth transitional provisions. Extends the authorization of appropriations to carry out the Act through FY 1984.

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Timeline

1. 20 April 1982

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 April 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 April 1982

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 April 1982

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 26 April 1982

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from CEQ, Commerce, DOT, EPA, Interior, Army Corps of Engineers.

   Source: Committee

6. 28 April 1982

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

7. 28 April 1982

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 5 May 1982

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

   Source: Committee

9. 5 May 1982

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 17 May 1982

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than Jun 24, 82.

    Source: IntroReferral

11. 17 May 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 97-562 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

12. 17 May 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 97-562 (Part I).

    Source: Committee

13. 24 May 1982

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

14. 24 May 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EPA, OMB, DOT.

    Source: Committee

15. 28 May 1982

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Army.

    Source: Committee

16. 16 June 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

17. 23 June 1982

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

18. 23 June 1982

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

19. 24 June 1982

    Introduced

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than August 1, 1982.

    Source: IntroReferral

20. 24 June 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

21. 24 June 1982

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

22. 30 June 1982

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Justice.

    Source: Committee

23. 12 July 1982

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.

    Source: Committee

24. 22 July 1982

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

25. 22 July 1982

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

26. 29 July 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 419.

    Source: Calendars

27. 29 July 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 97-562 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

28. 29 July 1982

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 97-562 (Part II).

    Source: Committee

29. 20 September 1982

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

30. 20 September 1982

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

31. 20 September 1982

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

32. 23 September 1982

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 845.

    Source: Calendars

33. 23 September 1982

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

4 official files

• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 20 September 1982

  Open at official source

• Reported to House amended, Part II

  summary · EN · 29 July 1982

  Open at official source

• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 17 May 1982

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 April 1982

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Anderson, Glenn M. [D-CA-32] · D · Cosponsor
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