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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. 10/1/2008--Reported to Senate amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) 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 [...]

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  • 10/01/2008 - Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-516.
  • 10/01/2008 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1098.
  • 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.

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