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Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985

Introduced: April 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 28 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 10, 1985
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Dec 10, 1985
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 10, 1985
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 10, 1985
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Aug 15, 1985
Executive Comment Received From State.
Jul 31, 1985
Executive Comment Received From Justice.
Jul 19, 1985
Placed on Union Calendar No: 145.
Jul 19, 1985
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Public Works and Transportation. Report No: 99-107 (Part II).
Jul 18, 1985
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jul 18, 1985
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 18, 1985
Subcommittee on Water Resources Discharged.
Jul 10, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 28, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
May 28, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from Army, EPA, OMB.
May 15, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Sequentially, for a Period Ending not Later than July 19, 85.
May 15, 1985
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 99-107 (Part I).
May 8, 1985
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 8, 1985
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 30, 1985
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 30, 1985
Joint Consideration and Mark-Up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Apr 30, 1985
Joint Consideration and Mark-Up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and by the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Apr 16, 1985
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Oceanography and the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Apr 16, 1985
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment and the Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Apr 15, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Apr 15, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Apr 15, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Army Corps of Engineers, Interior, Justice, DOT, EPA, CEQ, Marine Mammal Comm.
Apr 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Apr 3, 1985
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean Dumping Amendments Act of 1985 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to include "wetlands" among the factors considered in assessing the effects of dumping.

Makes dumping site designations by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandatory.

Includes the following factors in dump site selection: (1) waste types and quantities; (2) detoxification ability of site water; (3) importance of the site to the surrounding biological community; and (4) effects on human health and adjacent ecosystems. Requires consultation with the Secretary of the Army.

Requires the Administrator, at appropriate sites, to: (1) monitor the effects of the dumping; and (2) make three-year dumping estimates. States that the Administrator shall close a site or limit dumping as necessary, upon consultation with the Secretary.

Requires the Administrator or the Secretary to impose on permittees any special provisions deemed necessary to minimize the harm from dumping, including measures to find alternative disposal methods, eliminate contaminants, or recycle such materials.

Makes permit processing fees mandatory.

Directs the Administrator and the Secretary to establish quality assurance programs to ensure the validity, accuracy, and sufficiency of information submitted with permit applications.

States that the Administrator and the Secretary shall adhere to the requirements of the London Dumping Convention that are binding upon the United States.

Sets forth transitional provisions, including "grandfathering" (with certain exceptions) specified dumping sites from amendments under this Act.

Defines "monitoring" for purposes of such Act. Amends the definition of "ocean waters" to include "subjacent areas."

Establishes criminal penalties for the knowing falsification of information or tampering with testing devices required by this Act.

Grants jurisdiction to U.S. district courts to issue writs of mandamus to compel the Administrator to designate dumping sites.

Directs the Administrator to establish and submit to the Congress a dumping designation schedule within 180 days. Requires separate annual reports to the Congress by the Administrator and the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987.

What's happening now December 10, 1985

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1