HR 2658 · 103th Congress · Environmental Protection

To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to evaluate the technological feasibility and environmental benefits of having tank vessels carry oil spill prevention and response technology.

Introduced 1993-07-15· Sponsored by Rep. Tauzin, W. J. (Billy) [D-LA-3]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from DOT.(1993-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of Transportation (Secretary) to establish a program to evaluate the technological feasibility and environmental benefits of tank vessels carrying oil spill prevention and response technology. Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to the Congress on: (1) the feasibility and environmental benefits of requiring tank vessels to carry such technology; and (2) the feasibility of using segregated ballast tanks for emergency transfer of cargo and storage of recovered oil.…

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1 Democrat