S 2686 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide for the protection of the Barrier Islands, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Reported jointly to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-975.(1980-09-19)
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Establishes the Barrier Islands Advisory Council to: (1) conduct studies and advise the Secretary of the Interior with respect to ongoing, planned, and proposed Federal actions affecting the barrier islands, barrier spits, and bay barriers located along the Atlantic and gulf coasts; (2) make recommendations with respect to proposed regulations or management plans promulgated by any Federal agency which may adversely affect barrier islands; and (3) make recommendations with respect to ways to improve coordination and consultation between Federal agencies and between such agencies and the several States before actions are taken which may adversely affect the barrier islands. Prohibits, on undeveloped barrier islands and undeveloped portions of barrier islands, any Federal expenditures of financial assistance from being made available, and any Federal license, permit, or other form of approval for: (1) the construction of any structure, facility, road, or related infrastructure; (2) any road, bridge, airport, boat landing facility, or other facility to be used for providing access to any area in the Barrier Islands Protection System; (3) flood insurance policies under the National Flo…
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3 Democrats1 Republican