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Congressional Research Service
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 30, 1993
Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a Great Lakes Research Council to: (1) prepare and provide to the Congress a report that promotes coordination of Federal research activities with respect to achieving protection of the Great Lakes and assesses and makes recommendations concerning research activities needed to fulfill the goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; (2) identify topics for and participate in workshops and conferences on Great Lakes research issues; (3) make recommendations for the uniform collection of data for enhancing research and management protocols relating to the Great Lakes ecosystem; (4) make recommendations for the establishment of a multimedia data base for the ecosystem; and (5) ensure that findings and information regarding such research is disseminated in a timely manner.
People & committees
Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19] · D–OH
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology, Environment and Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1683-1684)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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