Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990

Summary

Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 - Title I: Prevention of Unintentional Introduction of Aquatic Nuisance Species - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, through the Commandant of the Coast Guard, to promulgate regulations for the prevention of introduction, and for the control of the spread, of aquatic nuisance species into U.S. waters in the ballast waters of vessels. Mandates that the regulations: (1) require a high seas ballast exchange prior to U.S. port entry, or the use of alternative ballast management methods; (2) provide for sampling procedures; (3) apply to all foreign ships entering U.S. ports and to U.S.-documented or -numbered ships; and (4) cover other matters. Title II: Aquatic Nuisance Species Control Program - Establishes the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force to develop a five-year plan to coordinate Federal activities related to monitoring and control of aquatic nuisance species. Title III: Prevention of Introduction of Nonindigenous Species - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, for purposes of Federal criminal law prohibiting the importation or shipment of injurious species, to declare the zebra mussel an injurious species. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violation of a regulation under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 27 July 1990

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 July 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 July 1990

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 August 1990

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Oceanography and Great Lakes.

   Source: Committee

5. 21 August 1990

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, DOT, EPA.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 October 1990

   Passed

   The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

   Source: Floor

7. 1 October 1990

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

8. 1 October 1990

   Passed

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

   Source: Floor

9. 1 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

10. 1 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

11. 1 October 1990

    Passed

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

12. 1 October 1990

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

13. 1 October 1990

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

14. 1 October 1990

    Floor

    Mr. Hertel moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

15. 3 October 1990

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 922. Pursuant to the order of October 2, 1990.

    Source: Calendars

16. 26 October 1990

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

17. 26 October 1990

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S. 2244 with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

18. 27 October 1990

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

19. 27 October 1990

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

20. 27 October 1990

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: NotUsed

21. 27 October 1990

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

22. 27 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Davis demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

23. 27 October 1990

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Tauzin moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

24. 27 October 1990

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

25. 19 November 1990

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

26. 19 November 1990

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

27. 19 November 1990

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

28. 29 November 1990

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

29. 29 November 1990

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 101-646.

    Source: President

30. 29 November 1990

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

Votes

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Versions

• Engrossed Amendment Senate · undated · Official file
• Engrossed in House · undated · Official file
• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Introduced in House · undated · Official file
• Placed on Calendar Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

8 official files

• Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

  Placed on Calendar Senate · EN

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN

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• Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)

  Engrossed Amendment Senate · EN

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 30 November 1990

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 26 October 1990

  Open at official source

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 27 July 1990

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hertel, Dennis M. [D-MI-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-37] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11] · R · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act
• related to ← Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act
• related to ← Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Act of 1990