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Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments.
Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS.
Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the sanctuaries.
Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) an interim supplemental management plan for the sanctuaries that focuses on protective resource management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised comprehensive management plan for the sanctuaries.
Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.
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Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D–CA
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1098.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-516.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-516.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-1164.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1776-1777)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1776-1777)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1187.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1775-1778)
Mr. Kennedy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-557.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-557.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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