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S. 2239 (98th)

A bill to amend the Export Administration Act of 1979 to prohibit the exportation of fresh water in bulk by tanker.

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Introduced

31 January 1984

Last action

5 July 1984 · Committee

Status

Committee on Banking received executive comment from Transportation Department.

Sponsors

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]

Subjects

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14 January 2025

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Summary

Amends the Export Administration Act of 1979 to require an export license for the export in bulk by tanker of fresh water removed from the navigable waters of the United States. Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with the Secretary of Transportation, to issue regulations providing for such export licenses. Provides for granting such licenses only if the affected States and local governments concur in the granting of the license and receive reimbursement for the exported water. Permits administrative and judicial review of such export license requirements.

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Timeline

  1. 31 January 1984

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 31 January 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Banking requested executive comment from Transportation Department, Commerce Department.

    Source: Committee

  4. 7 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee on International Finance (Banking). Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-887.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 June 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Banking received executive comment from Commerce Department.

    Source: Committee

  6. 5 July 1984

    Committee

    Committee on Banking received executive comment from Transportation Department.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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