A bill to implement the provisions of annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

Summary

Prohibits the dumping of plastics, food wastes, or other garbage into the waters of the United States, except as specified. Establishes civil penalties for violations and authorizes the use of injunctive relief. Directs the President to ensure compliance of public vessels with Annex V of the International Convention of Pollution from Ships and with this Act. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide refuse disposal facilities at ports and terminals.

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Timeline

1. 19 February 1987

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 1 June 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held at Narragansett, RI. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-322.

   Source: Committee

4. 7 July 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held at Asbury Park, NJ. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-322.

   Source: Committee

5. 17 September 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

6. 22 October 1987

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Approved for full committee consideration an original bill in lieu of this measure.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 February 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Stafford, Robert T. [R-VT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → A bill to implement the provisions of Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.
• amends ← To implement Annex V, Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships.