HR 8109 · 95th Congress · Harbors
Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1977-06-29)
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Domestic Offshore Communities Seaport Development Act - Amends the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants in order to establish a system of public seaports adequate to meet the needs of domestic offshore communities. Stipulates that the aggregate amount of such grants shall be at least $60,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1978 through 1981. Sets forth conditions which must be met in order for the Secretary to approve such a seaport development project. Establishes a formula for the apportionment of such grants.…
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