Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to conduct and submit to Congress a study on the effects of radioactive waste disposal in ocean waters from 1946 to 1970 on: (1) benthic and other marine life; and (2) human health as a result of radioactive contamination of marine life in the food chain. Directs the Secretary, in carrying out such study, to locate and survey specified radioactive waste disposal sites in ocean waters.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to House Committee on Science and Technology.
Executive Comment Requested from EPA, NRC, Commerce, State.
Referred to Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agricultural Research, and Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography.
Favorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
Favorable Executive Comment Received From NRC.
Executive Comment Received From NRC.
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