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Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996

Introduced: September 5, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Sep 5, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Sep 5, 1996
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1528)
Sep 5, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996 - Prohibits the ocean dumping (or transporting for dumping) of any material (including Category II dredged material) at the Mud Dump Site (the New York Bight Dredged Material Disposal Site), notwithstanding certain provisions of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 or any permit issued under any Federal law after enactment of this Act. Requires that violations be treated as violations under that Act.

What's happening now September 19, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2