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H.R. 802 (110th)

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008

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Introduced

5 February 2007

Last action

21 July 2008 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 110-280.

Sponsors

Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]

Subjects

Environment, Nitrogen, Transport

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007 - Amends the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (Act) to apply (with regard to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973) federal law relating to the prevention of pollution from ships to certain foreign ships. Allows the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating or the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to apply those provisions of federal law to one or more classes of public vessels operated under the authority of a federal department or agency. Applies the Act to all persons as necessary to ensure compliance with Annex VI to the Convention. Limits to the Administrator, on behalf of the United States, issuance of Engine International Air Pollution Prevention certificates in accordance with Annex VI to the Convention and the International Maritime Organization's Technical Code on Control of Emissions of Nitrogen Oxides from Marine Diesel Engines. Gives a certificate issued by a country that is a party to the MARPOL Protocol (the Protocol of 1978 relating to and including the Convention) the same validity as a certificate issued by the Secretary or the Administrator. Requires ports and terminals to ensure the availability of reception facilities for receiving ozone depleting substances, equipment containing such substances, and exhaust gas cleaning residues. Authorizes the Secretary to inspect ships to verify compliance and authorizes enforcement actions. Authorizes the Secretary of State, after consulting with the Secretary or the Administrator, to act for the United States on amendments concerning the Protocol or related documents.

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Timeline

  1. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E257-258)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 February 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 7 February 2007

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 7 February 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 March 2007

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 25.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 20 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-54.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 March 2007

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 110-54.

    Source: Committee

  10. 26 March 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 26 March 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 26 March 2007

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 48 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H3025-3026)

    Source: Floor

  13. 26 March 2007

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 359 - 48 (Roll no. 187).(text: CR H3025-3026)

    Source: Floor

  14. 26 March 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3025-3028)

    Source: Floor

  15. 26 March 2007

    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: Floor

  16. 26 March 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 802.

    Source: Floor

  17. 26 March 2007

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  18. 27 March 2007

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 28 March 2007

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 24 April 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  21. 23 June 2008

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 828.

    Source: Calendars

  22. 23 June 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-394.

    Source: Committee

  23. 23 June 2008

    Reported

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-394.

    Source: Committee

  24. 26 June 2008

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6303-6304; text as passed Senate: CR S6303-6304)

    Source: Floor

  25. 26 June 2008

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6303-6304; text as passed Senate: CR S6303-6304)

    Source: Floor

  26. 27 June 2008

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 July 2008

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  28. 8 July 2008

    Passed

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 8 July 2008

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6191-6196; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6191-6192)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 8 July 2008

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H6191-6196; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H6191-6192)

    Source: NotUsed

  31. 8 July 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. 802.

    Source: Floor

  32. 8 July 2008

    ResolvingDifferences

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

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 10 July 2008

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  34. 10 July 2008

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  35. 21 July 2008

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 110-280.

    Source: President

  36. 21 July 2008

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  37. 21 July 2008

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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