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H.R. 802 (110th)

Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2008

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Introduced

5 February 2007

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Became Public Law No: 110-280.

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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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