HR 1341 · 101th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Coast Guard Environmental Compliance Account Authorization

Introduced 1989-03-09· Sponsored by Rep. Davis, Robert W. [R-MI-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.2459.(1989-12-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Coast Guard Environmental Compliance Account Authorization - Requires authorization by law before amounts are appropriated for the use of the Coast Guard for compliance with environmental laws and regulations at Coast Guard facilities. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a program of environmental compliance and restoration at Coast Guard facilities. Applies provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act to contractors entering into response action contracts under these provisions. Requires the Coast Guard to indemnify the contractors to the extent that adequate insurance is not generally available at a fair price.…

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