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Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 28, 1996)

Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996 - Amends the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish and implement a marine mineral resources research program; (2) award grants and contracts and enter into cooperative agreements for the attendant research and development undertaken by industry, government, and academic sectors; and (3) establish terms and conditions under which Federal funding will be provided consistent with the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in the Uruguay Round Agreement Act. Prescribes guidelines for competitive review of such Federal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.

Directs the Secretary to designate three marine mineral research centers, one in the continental shelf regions of the United States, the second in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands, and the third in arctic and cold water regions.

Restricts administrative expenses to not more than five percent during a fiscal year.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 19, 1996

Became Public Law No: 104-325.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 19, 1996PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-325.

  2. Oct 19, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-325.

  3. Oct 19, 1996PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 19, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 9, 1996FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 9, 1996President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 4, 1996FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 4, 1996FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  9. Oct 4, 1996Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Oct 4, 1996FloorH30200

    Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Oct 4, 1996FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12290-12292)

  12. Sep 28, 1996FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Sep 28, 1996Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Sep 28, 1996FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Sep 28, 1996Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11668-11669)

  16. Sep 28, 1996Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11668-11669)

  17. Jun 27, 1996Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.

  18. Jun 27, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-296.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 27, 1996Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 104-296.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 25, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 19, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. May 2, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-528.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  23. Aug 14, 1995Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  24. Aug 11, 1995IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Aug 11, 1995IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12395-12396)

  26. Aug 11, 1995IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 28, 199635

Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996 - Amends the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish and implement a marine mineral resources research program; (2) award grants and contracts and enter into cooperative agreements for the attendant research and development undertaken by industry, government, and academic sectors; and (3) establish terms and conditions under which Federal funding will be provided consistent with the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in the Uruguay Round Agreement Act. Prescribes guidelines for competitive review of such Federal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements.

Directs the Secretary to designate three marine mineral research centers, one in the continental shelf regions of the United States, the second in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands, and the third in arctic and cold water regions.

Restricts administrative expenses to not more than five percent during a fiscal year.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 27, 199601

Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996 - Amends the Mining and Minerals Policy Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish and implement a marine mineral resources research program; (2) award grants and contracts and enter into cooperative agreements for the attendant research and development undertaken by industry, government, and academic sectors; and (3) establish terms and conditions under which Federal funding will be provided consistent with the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures referred to in the Uruguay Round Agreement Act. Prescribes guidelines for competitive review of such Federal grants, contracts, and cooperative agreement participation.

Directs the Secretary to designate three marine mineral research centers, one in the continental shelf regions of the United States, the second in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands, and the third in arctic and cold water regions.

Restricts administrative expenses to not more than five percent during a fiscal year.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateAug 11, 199500

Mining and Mineral Policy Amendments Act of 1995 - Amends the Mining and Mineral Policy Amendments Act of 1995 to direct the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish and implement a marine mineral research program; (2) award grants and contracts and enter into cooperative agreements (subject to competitive review) for the attendant research and development undertaken by industry, government, and academic sectors; and (3) designate two marine mineral research centers, one in the continental shelf regions of the United States, and the second in deep seabed and near-shore environments of islands.

Authorizes appropriations.

Marine Mineral Resources Research Act of 1996 — Informed