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H.R. 3977 (101st)

Antarctic Protection Act of 1990

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 February 1990

Last action

16 November 1990 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 101-594.

Sponsors

Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. James, Craig T. [R-FL-4], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kastenmeier, Robert W. [D-WI-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]

Subjects

Environment

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Summary

Antarctic Protection and Conservation Act of 1990 - Makes it unlawful to engage in, finance, or provide assistance to, any Antarctic mineral resource activity. Directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere to promulgate regulations to minimize and prevent any adverse impact by tourist expeditions to the Antarctic by training and establishing qualifications for tour guides and implementing safety standards for vessel and air transportation in such area. Prohibits the financing or conducting of any tourist activity in Antarctica if such regulations are not promulgated. Applies environmental impact assessment requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to Antarctica activities of Federal agencies or entities receiving Federal assistance. Amends the Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention Act of 1984 to make it unlawful to engage in commercial fishing in Antarctica, except in compliance with a fishery management plan approved under the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976. Requires the Secretary of State to enter into negotiations with the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties to conclude an agreement to: (1) permanently ban Antarctic mineral resource activities; and (2) permanently conserve and protect Antarctica's environment and ecosystems. Prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 February 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 March 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography and Great Lakes.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 March 1990

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, State, NSF, DOT.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 June 1990

    Committee

    Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and Great Lakes.

    Source: Committee

  8. 19 July 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 19 July 1990

    Committee

    Joint Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and Great Lakes and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation.

    Source: Committee

  10. 23 July 1990

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from Commerce.

    Source: Committee

  11. 1 August 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 1 August 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  13. 10 September 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-692, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 10 September 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 101-692, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 26 September 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  16. 26 September 1990

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  17. 27 September 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  18. 27 September 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  19. 5 October 1990

    Introduced

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs for a period ending not later than Oct. 6, 1990 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and the amendment recommended by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(l), rule X.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 5 October 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  21. 6 October 1990

    Discharge

    Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  22. 6 October 1990

    Committee

    Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs discharged.

    Source: Committee

  23. 15 October 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  24. 15 October 1990

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  25. 15 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  26. 15 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  27. 15 October 1990

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  28. 15 October 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  29. 15 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

    Source: Floor

  30. 15 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Jones (NC) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  31. 18 October 1990

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1001.

    Source: Calendars

  32. 25 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  33. 25 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

  34. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  35. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  36. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

    Source: NotUsed

  37. 26 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mrs. Unsoeld asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  38. 9 November 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  39. 9 November 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  40. 9 November 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  41. 16 November 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  42. 16 November 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  43. 16 November 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-594.

    Source: President

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