US SB179 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 25 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-27 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the boundaries of the sanctuaries, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) a draft supplemental management plan for each of the sanctuaries that focuses on management in the areas added by this Act, and (2) a revised management plan for each of the sanctuaries. Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries. Authorizes appropriations for FY2012-FY2016.
Title
Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act
Sponsors
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2012-02-27 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 328. |
2012-02-27 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. With written report No. 112-149. |
2011-06-08 | Senate | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
2011-01-25 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
Same As/Similar To
HB192 (Related) 2011-01-26 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
Subjects
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
California
Department of Commerce
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public lands and natural resources
California
Department of Commerce
Licensing and registrations
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public lands and natural resources