Congress 110 - HR 1187 - Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

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Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments.

Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS.

Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the sanctuaries.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) an interim supplemental management plan for the sanctuaries that focuses on protective resource management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised comprehensive management plan for the sanctuaries.

Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.

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Oct 1, 2008

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1098.
Oct 1, 2008

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-516.
May 15, 2008

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
May 6, 2008

Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 110-1164.
Apr 1, 2008

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mar 31, 2008

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2008

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 31, 2008

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1776-1777)
Mar 31, 2008

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1776-1777)
Mar 31, 2008

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1187.
Mar 31, 2008

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1775-1778)
Mar 31, 2008

Mr. Kennedy moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 31, 2008

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.
Mar 31, 2008

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-557.
Mar 12, 2008

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 12, 2008

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 13, 2008

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee Without Recommendation (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
Feb 13, 2008

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 24, 2007

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 11, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1230)
Mar 2, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Feb 16, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 16, 2007

Introduced in House

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