HR 1796 · 93th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require the Secretary of the Army to terminate certain licenses and permits relating to the disposition of waste materials in the waters of the New York Bight.

Introduced 1973-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1973-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Secretary of the Army to terminate licenses and permits relating to the disposition of waste materials in the waters of the New York Bight or in any other waters within a 25 mile radius of the Ambrose Lighthouse. Provides for an investigation of the methods and costs of restoring such waters to their condition prior to the discharges terminated under this Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 4341-4347)…

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