A bill to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency a Federal program of research, development, and demonstration designed to advance the technology of removing oil spills.
Oil Spill Removal Research, Development, and Demonstration Act - Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish an Oil Spill Removal Research, Development, and Demonstration Project to promote basic and applied research and development of oil spill control and removal technology.
Directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to transfer similar programs to the Project from other Federal agencies, including those functions currently performed by the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Stipulates that the authority granted by this Act shall terminate on September 30, 1983.
Directs the Administrator to make grants to institutions of higher learning for programs relating to oil spill removal problems. Directs the Administrator to encourage participation by small business concerns in oil spill removal research through planning grants and loan guarantees.
Directs the Administrator to report annually to Congress on activities undertaken pursuant to this act.
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
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