S. 560 — A bill to implement the provisions of annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

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Prohibits the dumping of plastics, food wastes, or other garbage into the waters of the United States, except as specified. Establishes civil penalties for violations and authorizes the use of injunctive relief.

Directs the President to ensure compliance of public vessels with Annex V of the International Convention of Pollution from Ships and with this Act. Requires the Secretary of Transportation to provide refuse disposal facilities at ports and terminals.

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S. 535A bill to implement the provisions of Annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.
1987-02-17Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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1987-02-19
Introduced in Senate
1987-02-19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
1987-06-01
Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held at Narragansett, RI. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-322.
1987-07-07
Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held at Asbury Park, NJ. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-322.
1987-09-17
Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held.
1987-09-17
Committee on Environment and Public Works Senate Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 100-322.
1987-10-22
Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Approved for full committee consideration an original bill in lieu of this measure.

A bill to implement the provisions of annex V to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, as modified by the Protocol of 1978.

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