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S. 1659 (99th)

Ocean Dumping Amendments of 1985

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Introduced

18 September 1985

Last action

18 September 1985 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sponsors

Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE], Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

29 August 2025

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Summary

Ocean Dumping Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the dumping of sewage sludge into ocean waters as soon as possible, but in no case later than the close of 1990 for any type of sewage sludge. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe ocean dumping permit fees such that they cover the costs of site selection, monitoring, enforcement, and environmental assessment. Prohibits the use of funds under such Act to finance ocean dumping.

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Timeline

  1. 18 September 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 September 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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