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S.828: Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced March 14, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 14, 2019
Bill Summary
Atlantic Seismic Airgun Protection Act This bill prohibits conducting geological or geophysical activities in support of oil, gas, or methane hydrate exploration and development on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf. Geological and geophysical activities for oil and gas exploration generally include deep penetration seismic airgun surveys, electromagnetic surveys, deep stratigraphic and shallow test drilling, and various remote-sensing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| March 14, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker (D-N.J.) |