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S.3298: A bill to clarify the circumstances during which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and applicable States may require permits for discharges from certain vessels, and to require the Administrator to conduct a study of discharges inci
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2008
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Bill Cosponsors
16 (6 Democrats, 11 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), or a state with an approved National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, from requiring an NPDES permit for a covered vessel for the next two years for any discharge: (1) of effluent from properly functioning marine engines; (2) of laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes; or (3) that is incidental...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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Mr. Oberstar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3298.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Cleared for White House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 110-299.
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| July 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) |