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H.R. 6460 (110th)

Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008

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Introduced

10 July 2008

Last action

8 October 2008 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 110-365.

Sponsors

Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Rogers, Mike J. [R-MI-8], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Kuhl, John R. "Randy", Jr. [R-NY-29], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Rep. Bartlett, Roscoe G. [R-MD-6], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-12], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Kagen, Steve [D-WI-8], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Emanuel, Rahm [D-IL-5], Rep. Stupak, Bart [D-MI-1], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Reynolds, Thomas M. [R-NY-26], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]

Subjects

Environment, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment · Taxation

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Summary

Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to include aquatic habitat restoration activities among activities the Great Lakes National Program Office is authorized to implement for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern. Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing such a remediation project if any nonfederal sponsor has not entered into a written agreement with the Administrator under which each party agrees to carry out its responsibilities and requirements for the project. Revises provisions concerning the nonfederal share of the project costs. Requires the Administrator to implement at federal expense the initial site characterization of a project for the remediation of contaminated sediment. Repeals a prohibition against implementing a project unless the nonfederal sponsor agrees to maintain aggregate expenditures from all other sources for remediation programs in the area of concern in which the project is located at or above the average level of such expenditures in the two fiscal years preceding the date on which the project is initiated. Authorizes appropriations through FY2013 for: (1) such remediation projects; and (2) the development and use of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for such remediation. Limits to 20% the amount of funds appropriated for remediation projects that may be used for site characterization.

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Timeline

  1. 10 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 July 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 July 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 11 July 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 July 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

    Source: Committee

  7. 31 July 2008

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 July 2008

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 July 2008

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  10. 15 September 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 15 September 2008

    Discharge

    Committee on Science and Technology discharged.

    Source: Discharge

  12. 15 September 2008

    Committee

    Committee on Science and Technology discharged.

    Source: Committee

  13. 15 September 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-849, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  14. 15 September 2008

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-849, Part I.

    Source: Committee

  15. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Boozman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

  16. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6460.

    Source: Floor

  17. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8343-8349)

    Source: Floor

  18. 17 September 2008

    Floor

    Ms. Johnson, E. B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  19. 18 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  20. 18 September 2008

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 20 (Roll no. 615). (text: CR 9/17/2008 H8343-8344)

    Source: Floor

  21. 18 September 2008

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 20 (Roll no. 615).(text: CR 9/17/2008 H8343-8344)

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 September 2008

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8451-8452)

    Source: Floor

  23. 22 September 2008

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  24. 25 September 2008

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S9473-9474)

    Source: Floor

  25. 25 September 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  26. 27 September 2008

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  27. 27 September 2008

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6460.

    Source: Floor

  28. 27 September 2008

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Oberstar moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10155-10158)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 28 September 2008

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  30. 28 September 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 28 September 2008

    Vote

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 9 (Roll no. 665). (consideration: CR H10305; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 9/27/2008 H10155)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  32. 28 September 2008

    Vote

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 9 (Roll no. 665).(consideration: CR H10305; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR 9/27/2008 H10155)

    Source: NotUsed

  33. 30 September 2008

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  34. 30 September 2008

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  35. 8 October 2008

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-365.

    Source: President

  36. 8 October 2008

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  37. 8 October 2008

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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