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Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

Introduced: April 19, 2005 See on congress.gov

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May 18, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2782-2783)

Dec 14, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H11566)

Apr 26, 2005

Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.

Apr 26, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Oceans.

Apr 19, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Apr 19, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments.

Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS.

Prohibits within the Farallones NMS and the Cordell Bank NMS: (1) the leasing, exploration, development, production, or transporting by pipeline of minerals or hydrocarbons; (2) the conduct of aquaculture (with exceptions); and (3) the discharge of materials and substances or a change in the salinity. Prohibits the conduct of aquaculture within Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete an interim supplemental management plan for each sanctuary that focuses on protective resource management in the areas added by this Act.

Requires the Secretary to review the operations of the Farallones NMS to determine whether area added to it by this Act shall be designated as a new and separate NMS.

What's happening now May 18, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2782-2783)

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