A bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations to carry out the provisions of such Act for fiscal year 1981, and for other purposes.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

26 February 1980

Last action

13 May 1980 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 1148, S. 1123, and S. 1140 passed in lieu.

Summary

Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1981 to carry out the provisions of such Act. Amends such Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to: (1) conduct research, training, and demonstrations for the purpose of determining means of minimizing or ending ocean dumping and developing disposal methods as alternatives to such dumping; and (2) provide for the coordination of such research among appropriate Federal, State, local, or interstate public authorities, agencies, and institutions and provide financial and other assistance to such entities. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for research programs authorized under such Act. Renders the designation of a marine sanctuary, or any terms included therein, by the Secretary of Commerce pursuant to such Act ineffective upon: (1) certification to the Secretary by the Governor of any State in which such designation is made that such designation or any of its terms are unacceptable to such State; or (2) adoption of a concurrent resolution by both Houses of Congress disapproving such designation or any of its terms. Sets forth terms to be included in such designations and authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations to implement such terms and control the activities permitted under such designation. Directs the Secretary to conduct research to carry out the purposes of such Act. Directs the Secretary and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to conduct enforcement activities to carry out the purposes of such Act. Requires the Secretary to transmit to the Congress a marine sanctuary designation at the time of its publication. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 1981 for making such designations, and for research and enforcement. Adds "industrial waste" to the provision of such Act requiring the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to end the dumping of sewage sludge into ocean waters, but provides that after December 31, 1981, the Administrator may issue permits for the ocean dumping of industrial waste upon determination that such proposed dumping: (1) is necessary for research purposes; (2) will have minimal adverse impact upon human health and welfare and the marine environment; or (3) will provide potential benefits outweighing any such adverse impact. States that such permits shall be effective for no more than six months. Authorizes the Administrator to impose such conditions and restrictions on permits as are necessary to minimize possible adverse impacts of such dumping. Defines "industrial waste" as any solid, semisolid, or liquid waste generated by a manufacturer or processing plant which, if dumped in the ocean, may degrade or endanger human health or welfare or the marine environment. Makes the provisions of such Act concerning foreign-state ocean-dumping permits applicable to transportation of material by an agency or instrumentality of the United States, with a proviso that the Administrator must concur in the filing of an application for such permit. States that the waters of Long Island Sound shall be considered "ocean waters" for the purposes of such Act.

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Timeline

26 February 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Source: IntroReferral
26 February 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
26 February 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
22 April 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-894 (Part I).
Source: Committee
22 April 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 96-894 (Part I).
Source: Committee
30 April 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-894 (Part II).
Source: Committee
30 April 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 96-894 (Part II).
Source: Committee
12 May 1980
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
13 May 1980
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
13 May 1980
Vote
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #229 (372-24).
Source: Floor
13 May 1980
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #229 (372-24).
Source: Floor

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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 13 May 1980
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Reported to House amended, Part II
summary · EN · 30 April 1980
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Reported to House amended, Part I
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Introduced in House
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/6616
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