A bill to amend sections 15, 19, and 20 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (33 U.S.C. 409, 414, and 415) to authorize recovery by the United States of costs incurred in removal of wrecks from navigable waters.

Summary

Makes a vessel owner, lessee, or operator liable to the United States for the costs of removal of a wrecked vessel from navigable waters.

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Timeline

1. 26 September 1984

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 26 September 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 26 September 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

Related records

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