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S. 2247 (101st)

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

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Introduced

7 March 1990

Last action

14 June 1990 · Committee

Status

Committee on Commerce. Hearings held Hearings held in conjunction with the National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-956.

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

26 August 2025

Environment

Summary

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act - Designates a specified area in Florida as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Prohibits, with specified exceptions, the following activities within such Sanctuary: (1) the operation of vessels carrying cargo or servicing offshore installations; and (2) mining, mineral extraction, or hydrocarbon exploration, development, or production. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to prepare a management plan to insure the protection of the marine environments within the Sanctuary. Prohibits any Federal activity from adversely affecting such Sanctuary unless the head of the Federal agency undertaking it complies with specified procedures. Sets forth civil penalties for violations. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 March 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 March 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 June 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Hearings held Hearings held in conjunction with the National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-956.

    Source: Committee

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