A bill to establish the National Oceans Policy Commission, and for other purposes.
National Oceans Policy Commission Act of 1987 - Establishes the National Oceans Policy Commission (the Commission), composed of 17 members to be appointed by the President, including at least two marine scientists. Requires the Commission to have eight congressional advisors to advise the Commission in the formulation of findings and recommendations. Requires the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to also advise the Commission.
Directs the Commission to propose to the President and the Congress a comprehensive national oceans policy to carry out the purposes set forth in this Act, including promoting the conservation of marine resources and the peaceful use of the oceans. Directs the Commission to develop recommendations on the international and domestic ocean policies, laws, regulations, and activities of the United States that will define and implement the comprehensive policy. Outlines further considerations concerning the development of such recommendations, including surveys of Federal ocean-related activities and reviews of marine facilities. Outlines powers of the Commission and other administrative provisions.
Directs the Commission, no later than two years after it first meets, to submit simultaneously to the President and to each House of the Congress a final report on the comprehensive oceans policy and the recommendations developed under this Act. Terminates the Commission 30 days after such report is submitted.
Authorizes appropriations.
Subcommittee on National Ocean Policy Study. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD, EPA, GSA, Commerce, Justice, Interior, State, Marine Mammal Comm.
Committee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Received From GSA.
Executive Comment Requested from State, EPA, USNA, Interior, DOT, DOD.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-300 (Part I).
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Report No: 100-300 (Part I).
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 311 - 93 (Record Vote No: 336).
Roll Call #336 (House)Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 311 - 93 (Record Vote No: 336).
Roll Call #336 (House)Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.