HR 2792 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend title II, title IV establishing a Fishermen's Contingency Fund, and title V of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978.

Introduced 1981-03-24· Sponsored by Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-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: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).(1982-04-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Title I: Amendments to Title II of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 - Amends the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 to exempt specified vessels operating on the Outer Continental Shelf from certain manning requirements of such Act. Title II: Amendments to Title IV of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 - Eliminates the prohibition against the payment of damages from the Fishermen's Contingency Fund by the Secretary of Commerce to a commercial fisherman when damage was caused by materials, equipment, or other items attributable to a financially responsible party. Extends the time period during which a report on the location of such materials and the nature of such damage must be filed. Revises procedures for claims of less than $25,000. Title III: Amendments to Title V of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments of 1978 - Amends the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to revise the date by which a state coastal zone management program shall be certified.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat