HR 1845 · 96th Congress · Environmental Protection

A bill to amend section 311(b)(6) of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to civil penalties.

Introduced 1979-02-05· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]· 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.(1979-02-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to change from mandatory to discretionary the assessment of civil penalties by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating against owners or operators of vessels, onshore facilities, or offshore facilities from which oil or hazardous substances are illegally discharged.…

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