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Estuary Restoration Act of 2000

Introduced: May 12, 1999 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 25 steps

Introduced

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Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

Sep 13, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Sep 12, 2000

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sep 12, 2000

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7475-7478)

Sep 12, 2000

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7475-7478)

Sep 12, 2000

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.

Sep 12, 2000

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7475-7480)

Sep 12, 2000

Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jun 9, 2000

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.

Jun 9, 2000

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-561, Part II.

May 24, 2000

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

May 24, 2000

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Apr 4, 2000

House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 9, 2000.

Apr 4, 2000

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-561, Part I.

Mar 16, 2000

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Mar 16, 2000

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Nov 8, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Nov 8, 1999

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 28, 1999

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Oct 28, 1999

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Sep 23, 1999

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Jul 13, 1999

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 19, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

May 13, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

May 12, 1999

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 12, 1999

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Estuary Restoration Act of 2000 - Establishes an estuary restoration program under which the Secretary of the Army may carry out estuary habitat restoration projects. Sets forth selection criteria, including: (1) Estuary Habitat Restoration Council recommendations; (2) scientific merit of the project; and (3) whether the project will increase Federal, State, and local cooperation, and foster public-private partnerships.

Grants priority to projects that: (1) use innovative technology; or (2) occur within a watershed in which there is a program that addresses pollution sources or other activities that would re-impair the restored habitat.

Sets forth cost-sharing provisions. Permits a non-governmental organization to serve as the non-Federal interest.

(Sec. 5) Establishes the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council, which shall: (1) review project proposals; and (2) develop and periodically review a national restoration strategy.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Council to establish an advisory board.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Council to develop an estuary restoration strategy which shall provide for the integration of estuary restoration plans, programs, and partnerships.

(Sec. 8) Directs the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce to develop an estuary habitat restoration project monitoring database and related monitoring data standards.

(Sec. 9) Sets forth reporting requirements.

(Sec.10) Authorizes FY 2001 through 2005 appropriations for: (1) technical assistance for estuary restoration activities; and (2) database monitoring. Obligates administrative funds for the Council and advisory board.

(Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to undertake surveys to identify and map dredged material disposal sites.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a two-year study on the efficacy of bioremediation technology on: (1) low-level petroleum hydrocarbon contamination from recreational boat bilges and stormwater discharges; (2) non-point petroleum hydrocarbon discharges; and (3) use as a first response tool for petroleum hydrocarbon spills.

What's happening now September 13, 2000

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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