HR 473 · 95th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the penalties for discharging oil and hazardous substances.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-13]· House

Bill Progress

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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 and Transportation.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to increase the maximum civil penalty which may be assessed by the Coast Guard for discharges of oil and hazardous substances from $5,000 to $50,000 per violation. Imposes criminal penalties for such illegal discharges of up to $50,000 in fines and for imprisonment for not more than three years.…

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