HR 4864 · 100th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to immediately cease the dumping of sewage sludge and industrial wastes in the ocean waters of the United States.

Introduced 1988-06-20· Sponsored by Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.(1988-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the ocean dumping of sewage sludge or industrial waste 30 days after this Act's enactment. Imposes civil monetary penalties against persons who violate such prohibition.…

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