HR 3722 · 101th Congress · Environmental Protection

Long Island Sound Conservancy Act of 1989

Introduced 1989-11-17· Sponsored by Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3]· 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.4450.(1990-09-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Long Island Sound Conservancy Act of 1989 - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend a certain management conference for Long Island Sound until September 30, 1998. Establishes a policy committee within such conference. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish within EPA a Long Island Sound Office. Establishes within the Office a Long Island Sound Office Advisory Committee. Requires the Director of the Office, through the Committee, to convene conferences for legislators from State governments and political subdivisions to coordinate legislative efforts to facilitate the environmental restoration of the Sound and the implementation of the conservation and management plan. Directs the Director to collect and make available to the public information relating to the environmental quality of the Sound. Authorizes the Director to provide technical assistance and the use of EPA facilities to the Citizens Advisory Committee on the Long Island Sound Study. Provides for the coordination of Federal programs with respect to the Sound. Requires the Director, acting through the Committee, to study and report to the appropriate congressi…

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Cosponsors (10)

7 Democrats3 Republicans