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HR 5 99th Congress House

Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Block Grant Act

Official title: A bill to establish an Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Fund from which coastal States shall receive block grants.

Introduced: June 19, 1985 See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Block grantsCoastal zoneConservation of natural resourcesContinental shelf
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Economics and Public FinanceEnvironmental ProtectionGovernment trust fundsMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesOceanOil and gas leasesPetroleum and petroleum productsSeashoresState financeStatesWater and Water Resources Development
This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 24, 1985
For Further Action See H.R.3128.
Apr 29, 1985
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.
Jan 14, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Jan 14, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Interior, Treasury, DOE.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 24, 1985

For Further Action See H.R.3128.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Block Grant Act - Establishes within the Treasury an Ocean and Coastal Resources Management and Development Fund. Limits the total amount payable into the Fund during any fiscal year.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to use specified portions of such funds to provide national ocean and coastal resources management and development block grants to each coastal State.

Requires such States to report grant allocation and project information and provide opportunity for public comment before receiving such grants.

Sets forth a grant allocation formula based on: (1) actual and future outer continental shelf lease sales, including oil and gas; (2) coastal related energy activities; (3) shoreline mileage; and (4) coastal population. Establishes a minimum grant of one-half of one percent of authorized funds for States having approved coastal management programs.

Specifies activities authorized by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (and coastal energy impact program) and natural resource management projects which are eligible uses of block grants.

Requires States receiving such grants to: (1) undertake certain coordination activities with their respective local governments leading to a proper allocation to local governments of block grant funds; and (2) submit an expenditure assessment to the Secretary.

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