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HR 4034 104th Congress House

Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996

Official title: To terminate ocean dumping at the Mud Dump Site off the coast of New Jersey.

Introduced: September 5, 1996 See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Crime and Law EnforcementDredgingDredging spoilEnvironmental law enforcement
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Hazardous waste disposalHazardous wastesLawLicensesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesNew JerseyNew York CityTransportation and Public WorksTransportation of hazardous substancesWaste disposal in the oceanWaste disposal sites
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This bill died when the 104th Congress ended
It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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In committee
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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
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 Latest action September 19, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 5, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4034: Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4034/
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"H.R. 4034: Ocean Dumping Termination Act of 1996." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4034/.
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H.R. 4034, 104th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-4034/.
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