To catalyze restoration of estuary habitat through more efficient financing of projects and enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal restoration programs, and for other purposes.
Grants priority to projects that: (1) use innovative technology; or (2) occur within a watershed in which there is a program that addresses pollution sources or other activities that would re-impair the restored habitat.
Sets forth cost-sharing provisions. Permits a non-governmental organization to serve as the non-Federal interest.
(Sec. 5) Establishes the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council, which shall: (1) review project proposals; and (2) develop and periodically review a national restoration strategy.
(Sec. 6) Directs the Council to establish an advisory board.
(Sec. 7) Directs the Council to develop an estuary restoration strategy which shall provide for the integration of estuary restoration plans, programs, and partnerships.
(Sec. 8) Directs the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce to develop an estuary habitat restoration project monitoring database and related monitoring data standards.
(Sec. 9) Sets forth reporting requirements.
(Sec.10) Authorizes FY 2001 through 2005 appropriations for: (1) technical assistance for estuary restoration activities; and (2) database monitoring. Obligates administrative funds for the Council and advisory board.
(Sec. 11) Directs the Secretary to undertake surveys to identify and map dredged material disposal sites.
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a two-year study on the efficacy of bioremediation technology on: (1) low-level petroleum hydrocarbon contamination from recreational boat bilges and stormwater discharges; (2) non-point petroleum hydrocarbon discharges; and (3) use as a first response tool for petroleum hydrocarbon spills.
Became Public Law No: 106-457.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-561, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 106-561, Part I.
House Committee on Resources Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 9, 2000.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-561, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-561, Part II.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 366.
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7475-7480)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1775.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7475-7478)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7475-7478)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.