Authorizes the appropriation of funds for fiscal year 1977 to carry out the provisions of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 as follows: (1) $4,800,000 to regulate the transportation and dumping of radioactive waste; (2) $5,600,000 to carry out monitoring and research regarding the effects of the dumping of material into coastal waters; and (3) $500,000 for the designation of marine sanctuaries in those areas of the ocean waters, and of the Great Lakes and their connecting waters, as the Secretary of Commerce determines necessary for the purpose of preserving or restoring such areas for their conservation, recreational, ecological, or esthetic values.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1047.
Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H. Rept. 94-1047.
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Measure considered in House.
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #226 (362-0).
Roll Call #226 (House)Measure passed House, amended, roll call #226 (362-0).
Roll Call #226 (House)Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce.
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