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Bill100th CongressFiled Feb 17, 1988Environmental Protection
S. 2068

Marine Research Act of 1988

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Jun 29, 1988)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 100-406)

Marine Research Act of 1988 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize the establishment of regional marine research programs (Programs) to coordinate, plan, and support research, monitoring, and assessment activities concerned with the environmental quality of marine and coastal waters. Authorizes the Governors of a majority of States in a marine research region to develop and submit for approval to the Marine Research Oversight Board (Board) a combined, interstate proposal for a Program which identifies the research organizations which will participate in the Program and the goals of such Program. Requires proposals for a Program to be developed by a Regional Marine Research Organizing Committee consisting of the Director of the Sea Grant Program in each State in the region. Identifies the marine research regions as the Gulf of Maine region, Greater New York Bight region, Mid-Atlantic Bight region, Tropical region, Gulf of Mexico region, California region, North Pacific region, Gulf of Alaska, Bering and Arctic Seas region, and Insular Pacific region.

Requires each Program to develop and submit for the Board's approval a three-year marine research and assessment plan which: (1) identifies research needs and priorities in the region over the next ten years, with emphasis on the upcoming three-to-five year period; (2) lists and describes research and assessment projects in the region which are expected to receive public or private funding; (3) describes the research and assessment projects to be given priority for funding under this Act; (4) reviews and discusses the coordination of projects addressing issues common to neighboring regions; and (5) lists the equipment and supplies used commonly for research projects in the region. Requires that the plan be updated and resubmitted to the Board at least once every three years.

Authorizes each Program which has an approved research plan to submit an application to the Board for annual administrative, research, and equipment grants. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Requires each Program to support baseline monitoring of fundamental marine environmental conditions and prepare periodic assessments of marine environmental quality and resources in their region. Requires that such assessments be made available to the public as well as to local, State, and Federal agencies, the Board, and State Governors.

Authorizes the establishment of the Marine Research Oversight Board at the Federal level to manage and coordinate the efforts of the Programs and report periodically to the Congress on the activities and findings of such Programs.

Authorizes and allocates appropriations.

What just happenedJun 29, 1988

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 772.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME](D-ME)Sponsor
17 cosponsors13 D4 R
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  1. Jun 29, 1988Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 772.

  2. Jun 29, 1988Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 100-406.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Jun 29, 1988Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Burdick with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 100-406.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. Jun 23, 1988Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. Jun 21, 1988Committee

    Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environmental Protection Subcommittee
  6. Apr 28, 1988Committee

    Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-653.

    Environmental Protection Subcommittee
  7. Apr 20, 1988Committee

    Subcommittee on Environmental Protection. Hearings held.

    Environmental Protection Subcommittee
  8. Feb 17, 1988IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  9. Feb 17, 1988IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 29, 198801
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 100-406)

Marine Research Act of 1988 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize the establishment of regional marine research programs (Programs) to coordinate, plan, and support research, monitoring, and assessment activities concerned with the environmental quality of marine and coastal waters. Authorizes the Governors of a majority of States in a marine research region to develop and submit for approval to the Marine Research Oversight Board (Board) a combined, interstate proposal for a Program which identifies the research organizations which will participate in the Program and the goals of such Program. Requires proposals for a Program to be developed by a Regional Marine Research Organizing Committee consisting of the Director of the Sea Grant Program in each State in the region. Identifies the marine research regions as the Gulf of Maine region, Greater New York Bight region, Mid-Atlantic Bight region, Tropical region, Gulf of Mexico region, California region, North Pacific region, Gulf of Alaska, Bering and Arctic Seas region, and Insular Pacific region.

Requires each Program to develop and submit for the Board's approval a three-year marine research and assessment plan which: (1) identifies research needs and priorities in the region over the next ten years, with emphasis on the upcoming three-to-five year period; (2) lists and describes research and assessment projects in the region which are expected to receive public or private funding; (3) describes the research and assessment projects to be given priority for funding under this Act; (4) reviews and discusses the coordination of projects addressing issues common to neighboring regions; and (5) lists the equipment and supplies used commonly for research projects in the region. Requires that the plan be updated and resubmitted to the Board at least once every three years.

Authorizes each Program which has an approved research plan to submit an application to the Board for annual administrative, research, and equipment grants. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Requires each Program to support baseline monitoring of fundamental marine environmental conditions and prepare periodic assessments of marine environmental quality and resources in their region. Requires that such assessments be made available to the public as well as to local, State, and Federal agencies, the Board, and State Governors.

Authorizes the establishment of the Marine Research Oversight Board at the Federal level to manage and coordinate the efforts of the Programs and report periodically to the Congress on the activities and findings of such Programs.

Authorizes and allocates appropriations.

Introduced in SenateFeb 17, 198800

Marine Research Act of 1988 - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 to authorize the establishment of Regional Marine Research Centers (Centers) to coordinate, plan, and support research, monitoring, and assessment activities concerned with the environmental quality of marine and coastal waters. Authorizes the Governors of a majority of States in a marine research region to develop and submit for approval to the Marine Research Coordination Board (Board) a combined, interstate proposal for a Center which identifies the research organizations which will participate in the Center and the goals of such Center. Identifies the marine research regions as the Gulf of Maine, Greater New York Bight, Mid-Atlantic Bight, Tropical, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California Bight, North Pacific, Gulf of Alaska and Arctic Seas, and Insular Pacific Regions.

Requires each Center to develop and submit for the Board's approval a three-year marine research plan which: (1) identifies research needs and priorities in the region over the next ten years; (2) describes the mechanism for coordinating federally-funded marine research and monitoring activities in the region during the three-year term of the plan: (3) describes the research projects, areas, and programs anticipated to be assisted with appropriations authorized pursuant to this Act; and (4) lists the equipment and supplies used commonly for research projects in the region. Requires that the plan be updated and resubmitted to the Board at least once every three years.

Authorizes each Center which has an approved research plan to submit an application to the Board for annual administrative, research, and equipment grants. Sets forth reporting requirements.

Requires each Center to support baseline monitoring of fundamental marine environmental conditions and prepare periodic assessments of marine environmental quality and resources in their region. Requires that such assessments be made available to the public as well as to local, State, and Federal agencies, the Board, and State Governors.

Authorizes the establishment of the Marine Research Coordination Board at the Federal level to manage and coordinate the efforts of the Centers and report periodically to the Congress on the activities and findings of such Centers.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993.

Marine Research Act of 1988 — Informed