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Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

Introduced: January 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 8 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .
Apr 23, 2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 6, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6014)
Apr 26, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 7, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Jan 31, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
Jan 4, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, 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.
Jan 4, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act - Establishes a national policy to protect, maintain, and restore the health of marine ecosystems and requires that federal agencies administer U.S. policies and laws accordingly. Allows more stringent federal and state requirements.

States that there shall be an agency known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), declares that Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 (concerning NOAA) shall have no further force or effect, and sets forth NOAA's mission and functions. (Reestablishes NOAA and requires a reorganization plan.)

Creates an Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and makes that person the Administrator of NOAA.

Requires maintenance within NOAA of: (1) the National Weather Service; (2) programs to protect, maintain, and restore the health and sustainability of coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes resources; (3) the Office of Education; and (4) a Science Advisory Board.

Establishes: (1) a National Oceans Advisor; (2) a Committee on Ocean Policy; and (3) the Council of Advisors on Oceans Policy.

Designates certain ocean regions for ecosystem-based management and establishes a Regional Ocean Partnership for each region.

Requires the Administrator to establish a network of regional ocean ecosystem resource information systems for each ocean region and other specified bodies of water. Authorizes related contracts.

Establishes in the Treasury the Ocean and Great Lakes Conservation Trust Fund. Requires payments to coastal states for development and implementation of Regional Ocean Strategic Plans.

Requires the U.S. Postal Service to provide for a special postage stamp to afford the public a convenient way to support efforts to protect, maintain, and restore marine ecosystems.

What's happening now April 23, 2008

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 11 - 3 .

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