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HR 5797 114th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources California Firearms and explosives Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Marine and coastal resources, fisheries Marine and inland water transportation Mining Oil and gas Pacific Ocean Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act

Introduced: July 14, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 4, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Aug 4, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Jul 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 14, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area Designation and Management Act

This bill establishes the California Seamounts and Ridges National Marine Conservation Area to protect certain seamounts, ridges, and banks located in federal waters off the coast of California.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Department of the Interior shall have joint responsibility for managing the conservation area. Development of a management plan must include a public consultation process with tribes, fisherman, and other stakeholders to better understand the activities occurring in the conservation area.

Additionally, any management plan developed by NOAA and Interior must prohibit oil and gas development, deep sea-mining, aquaculture, and damaging fishing practices in the area. Certain activities including recreational fishing and exercises by the Armed Forces are allowed to be conducted in the area.

What's happening now August 4, 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2