Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to recover in a civil action damages for the destruction of or injuries caused to national marine sanctuary resources. Requires that recovered monies be used to restore or manage such resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from Commerce.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
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