Antarctic Conservation Act of 1978

Summary

Antarctic Conservation Act - Declares it the purpose of this Act to implement the Antarctic Treaty, and the Agreed Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora. Stipulates that the taking of any native animal, collection of any native plant, introduction of any non-indigenous plant, entrance with certain restricted areas, or discharge of oil or hazardous substances into adjacent waters and ice shelves shall be unlawful in Antarctica. Sets forth import-export restrictions on animals and plants taken in violation of this Act. Authorizes the Director of the National Science Foundation to issue permits for any act in Antarctica otherwise prohibited by this Act. Requires the Director, in consultation with the Secretary of State and other Federal officials, to promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this Act. Requires all persons participating in expeditions proceeding to Antarctica from the United States to notify the Secretary of State of the purpose and itinerary of such expedition. Requires the Director to notify such persons of any risks to the safety of persons and property in Antarctica which might occur during the period of the expedition. Sets for civil and criminal penalties for violations of this Act. Authorizes such appropriations as necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 13 June 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 June 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 31 March 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1031.

   Source: Committee

5. 31 March 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1031.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 May 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1031 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

7. 18 May 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Science and Technology with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1031 (Part II).

   Source: Committee

8. 25 September 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

9. 25 September 1978

   Passed

   Measure passed House, amended.

   Source: Floor

10. 25 September 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.

    Source: Floor

11. 13 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.

    Source: Floor

12. 13 October 1978

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

    Source: Floor

13. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

14. 14 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

    Source: President

15. 14 October 1978

    President

    Measure enrolled in House.

    Source: President

16. 14 October 1978

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

    Source: NotUsed

17. 25 October 1978

    Floor

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: Floor

18. 25 October 1978

    President

    Measure presented to President.

    Source: President

19. 28 October 1978

    President

    Public Law 95-541.

    Source: President

20. 28 October 1978

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

21. 28 October 1978

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 29 October 1978

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 13 October 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Leggett, Robert L. [D-CA-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. McCloskey, Paul N., Jr. [R-CA-12] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
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