To authorize appropriations for certain ocean and coastal programs of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Programs Authorization Act of 1989 - Authorizes appropriations to the Department of Commerce for FY 1990 to carry out activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to: (1) mapping, charting, and geodesy; (2) observation and assessment; (3) ocean and coastal management; (4) ocean and Great Lakes research; (5) executive direction and administrative activities; (6) acquisition, construction, maintenance, and operation of facilities; (7) marine services; and (8) aircraft services.
Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990, pursuant to specified provisions of the National Sea Grant College Program Act authorizing appropriations for strategic marine research for FY 1990, for priority oyster disease research.
Prohibits the Secretary of Commerce from reprogramming an amount appropriated under the authority of this Act until the Secretary provides prior notice to specified committees of the Congress.
Approves a certain international fishery agreement between Japan and the United States.
Amends the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act to prohibit the shipping or selling of certain live lobsters.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amendment SP 1173 proposed by Senator Ford for Senator Mitchell.
Amendment SP 1173 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mr. Hertel moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
Mr. Shumway demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
Enacted as Public Law 101-224
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 101-224.
Became Public Law No: 101-224.