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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 26, 1993
Oregon Inlet Protection Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to construct, operate, and maintain the jetty and sand transfer system for the Oregon Inlet on the coast of North Carolina, subject to specified requirements, limitations, and modifications. Exempts such action from any permit requirement prior to the use of such system.
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Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC] · R–NC
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 20.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S678)
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