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S. 493 (106th)

Toxic Microorganism Abatement Pilot Project Act

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Introduced

2 March 1999

Last action

2 March 1999 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Edwards, John [D-NC], Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

20 August 2025

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Summary

Toxic Microorganism Abatement Pilot Project Act - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to evaluate, develop, and implement a pilot project in each of the States of Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia to address and control problems associated with the degradation of ecosystems and their dependent activities resulting from toxic microorganisms in tidal and nontidal wetlands and waters. Defines "toxic microorganism" to mean Pfiesteria piscicida and any other potentially harmful aquatic dinoflagellate. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) congressional reporting requirements; (2) Federal and non-Federal shares of project costs; and (3) local cooperation agreements.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2101-2102)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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