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Shellfish Safety Act of 1993

Introduced: March 18, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 23, 1993
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 31, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from HHS.
Mar 31, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Management.
Mar 29, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Mar 18, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Mar 18, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 18, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Shellfish Safety Act of 1993 - Mandates the establishment of a National Shellfish Safety Program, including the issuance of guidelines for: (1) shellfish growers, harvesters, and shippers and their vessels; (2) water quality of shellfish growing and harvesting areas; (3) monitoring the movement of domestic and imported shellfish in interstate commerce; and (4) monitoring and controlling biotoxins and contaminants.

Provides for State programs, including monitoring, classifying, and closing growing and harvesting areas and certification of shippers.

Authorizes a memorandum of understanding with any country with a program at least equivalent to the Program providing for specified matters, including requiring the country to certify shippers and make available a list of waters classified as meeting requirements at least equivalent to the Program.

Deems adulterated, for purposes of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, shellfish: (1) grown or harvested in a country without such a memorandum; (2) grown or harvested in a State without an approved program; (3) harvested from waters not classified as meeting the requirements of the program or otherwise deemed unsuitable for harvesting; or (4) shipped by an uncertified shipper.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to evaluate the potential for removing conditions and prohibitions on growing and harvesting areas.

Authorizes cooperative agreements with States for restoration of such areas.

What's happening now June 23, 1993

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1