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To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes. 3/31/2008--Passed House amended.    (There is 1 other summary) Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the sanctuaries. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) an interim supplemental management plan for the sanctuaries that [...]

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Latest Actions
  • 05/15/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
  • 05/06/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard. Hearings held.
  • 04/01/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • 03/31/2008 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-557.
  • 03/31/2008 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 340.

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.1187 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House05/24/2008
H.R.1187 Referred to Senate Committee after being Received from House04/03/2008
H.R.1187 Reported in House04/01/2008
H.R.1187 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House04/01/2008
H.R.1187 Introduced in House08/31/2007