Shellfish Area Management Act

Summary

Shellfish Area Management Act - Directs the Secretary of Commerce, to establish a National Shellfish Advisory Committee. Directs the Committee to review all aspects of the shellfish industry, including the impact of Federal legislation affecting water quality on the industry and existive standards with respect to bacteria, pesticides, and toxic metals by which the wholesomeness of shellfish is determined. Directs the Committee to report the the findings of such review to the Secretary and to Congress by June 30, 1977. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to coastal States for the improvement of shell- fish resources. Requires Congressional review of all proposed Federal regulations affecting the shellfish industry with respect to interstate commerce.

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Timeline

1. 20 May 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 20 May 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 20 May 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 20 May 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bauman, Robert E. [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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