Ocean Dumping Amendments of 1985
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 18, 1985)
Ocean Dumping Amendments of 1985 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to prohibit the dumping of sewage sludge into ocean waters as soon as possible, but in no case later than the close of 1990 for any type of sewage sludge.
Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to prescribe ocean dumping permit fees such that they cover the costs of site selection, monitoring, enforcement, and environmental assessment. Prohibits the use of funds under such Act to finance ocean dumping.
What just happenedSep 18, 1985
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who’s behind it
- Sep 18, 1985IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Environment and Public Works Committee - Sep 18, 1985IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate