US SB1514 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-07-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment Implementation Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to work through the International Maritime Organization to establish agreements to promote coordinated action among the United States, Russia, Canada, and other seafaring and Arctic nations to ensure in the Arctic: (1) placement and maintenance of aids to navigation; (2) appropriate icebreaking escort, tug, and salvage capabilities; (3) oil spill prevention and response capability; (4) maritime domain awareness, including long-range vessel tracking; and (5) search and rescue. Directs the Committee on the Maritime Transportation System to coordinate the establishment of domestic transportation policies in the Arctic necessary to carry out this Act. Authorizes the Secretary, subject to the availability of appropriations, to enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, or other agreements with, or make grants to, individuals and governments to carry out this Act or any agreements. Directs the Secretary to promote safe commercial maritime navigation by means of icebreaking when necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into such agreements or contracts with, or make such grants to, individuals to conduct demonstration projects to reduce emissions or discharges from vessels operating in the Arctic.

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Title

Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment Implementation Act of 2009

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-07-24 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HB2865 (Related) 2009-06-15 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
HB5770 (Related) 2010-07-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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