HR 7896 · 93th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the Marine Protection, research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972.

Introduced 1973-05-16· Sponsored by Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6]· 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 Public Works.(1973-05-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to prescribe standards for the removal of discharged oil from private property consistent with the National Contingency Plan. Requires that the Secretary notify the owner of a facility from which oil is discharged to remove the oil in accordance with the prescribed standards. Establishes civil penalties for noncompliance with the Secretary's notification.…

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Cosponsors (9)

6 Democrats3 Republicans