| Latest Action: 09/18/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels. 9/18/2007--Introduced. Recreational Boating Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to redefine the term "pollutant" to exclude any deck runoff from a recreational vessel, any engine cooling water, gray water, bilge water effluent from a properly functioning recreational marine engine, laundry, shower, and galley sink waste from a recreational vessel, or any other discharge incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel. Declares that such exclusion does not apply to rubbish, trash, garbage, or any other similar material discharged overboard by a recreational vessel. Defines "recreational vessel" to mean a vessel that is: (1) manufactured for operation, or operated primarily for recreational purposes; or (2) leased, rented, or chartered to an individual for recreational purposes. | | Also tagged in: Citizen participation, Counterterrorism, Crime prevention, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Government information, Informers, Marine safety, Sports, Terrorism, Transportation, Water resources, Waterways Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11655-11656)
Bill TextRecognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes. 10/17/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the importance of increasing maritime domain awareness. Encourages those who engage in recreational waterway activities to be aware and report suspicious activities to appropriate authorities. Supports the goals of the America's Waterway Watch program. | | Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8880-8881 text as passed Senate: CR S8880-8881 text of measure as introduced: CR S8799)
Bill TextA resolution congratulating the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's National Championship and the 2007 ICSA Team Race National Championship. 7/9/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Congratulates the St. Mary's College of Maryland sailing team for winning the 2007 Inter-collegiate Sailing Association (ICSA) Women's and Team Race National Championships. | | Also tagged in: Alaska, Aliens, Animals, Appellate courts, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arrest, Authorization, Bering Sea, Bridges, Budgets, Business, Business records, Caribbean area, Chemicals Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 721.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 2008, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act and title 18, United States Code, to combat the crime of alien smuggling and related activities, and for other purposes. 4/24/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2008 - Title I: Authorization - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Coast Guard for: (1) Coast Guard operation and maintenance, with a portion to be derived from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for certain purposes under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA purposes); (2) acquisition, construction, rebuilding, and improvement of aids to navigation, shore and offshore facilities, vessels, and aircraft, including related equipment (designating an amount for the Integrated Deepwater System Program and a Fund amount for OPA purposes); (3) Coast [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Bill TextRecognizing the innumerable contributions of the recreational boating community and the boating industry to the continuing prosperity and affluence of the United States. 6/25/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commends the recreational boating community and the U.S. boating industry for their contributions to the economy, the well-being of U.S. citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of marine resources. Urges the President to issue a proclamation calling for the observation of National Boating Day. | | Latest Action: 10/05/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextA bill to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to the vessel hull design protection), to clarify the definitions of a hull and a deck. 10/4/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007 - Amends federal copyright law to specify that the design of a vessel's hull, deck, or combination of a hull and deck are protected (currently, only the design of the vessel hull is protected and the definition of hull includes the deck). Defines "deck" as the horizontal surface of the vessel that covers the hull, including exterior cabin and cockpit surfaces, and exclusive of masts, sails, yards, rigging, hardware, fixtures, and other attachments. | | Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8520-8521 text as passed Senate: CR S8521)
Bill TextA resolution designating July 1, 2007, as "National Boating Day". 6/26/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates July 1, 2007, as National Boating Day. Recognizes the value of recreational boating. Commemorates the boating industry for its environmental stewardship and contributions to the economy and to the health of those who enjoy boats. | | Also tagged in: Anadromous fishes, Animals, Commemorations, Environmental protection, Fishery management, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Hampshire, Outdoor recreation, Public lands, Riparian ecology, Rivers, Scenic byways Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in implementing cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the Connecticut River watershed of the States of New Hampshire and Vermont. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Connecticut River Grants and Technical Assistance Program to provide grants and technical assistance to the governments of New Hampshire and Vermont, local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to carry out projects for the conservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic and other resources in the Connecticut River watershed. Limits to a maximum of 75% the federal share of the cost of any project funded by a grant under this Act. | | Also tagged in: Anadromous fishes, Animals, Commemorations, Environmental protection, Fishery management, Habitat conservation, Historic sites, History, Marine resources, Natural resources, New Hampshire, Outdoor recreation, Public lands, Riparian ecology, Rivers, Scenic byways Latest Action: 06/13/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance in implementing cultural heritage, conservation, and recreational activities in the Connecticut River watershed of the States of New Hampshire and Vermont. 6/11/2007--Introduced. Upper Connecticut River Partnership Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a Connecticut River Grants and Technical Assistance Program to provide grants and technical assistance to the governments of New Hampshire and Vermont, local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to carry out projects for the conservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic and other resources in the Connecticut River watershed. Limits to a maximum of 75% the federal share of the cost of any project funded by a grant under this Act. | | Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of National Fishing and Boating Week. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Supports the goals and ideals of National Fishing and Boating Week. Urges the people of the United States to recognize such a week as an opportunity to learn more about boating. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Commemorations, Energy, Georgia, Hydroelectric power, Lakes, Marine terminals, Outdoor recreation, Sports, Transportation, Water resources Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6922; text as passed Senate: CR S6922; text of measure as introduced: CR S6899)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. 5/24/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. | | Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Bill TextTo amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to recreational vessels. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Recreational Boating Act of 2007 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (popularly known as the Clean Water Act) to redefine the term "pollutant" to exclude any deck runoff from a recreational vessel, any engine cooling water, gray water, bilge water effluent from properly functioning recreational marine engine, laundry, shower, and galley sink wastes from a recreational vessel, or any other discharge incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel. Declares that such exclusion does not apply to rubbish, trash, garbage, or any other such materials discharged overboard by a recreational vessel. Defines "recreational vessel" to mean a vessel that is: (1) manufactured for operation, or operated primarily for recreational purposes; or (2) leased, rented, or chartered to an individual for recreational purposes. | | Also tagged in: Accident prevention, Armed forces, Associations, institutions, etc., Coast guard, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Department of Homeland Security, Emergency management, Executive departments, Marine safety, Special weeks, Sports, Transportation Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextRecognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and other boating safety organizations for their efforts to promote National Safe Boating Week. 5/15/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Supports: (1) initiatives for recreational boating safety education and accident prevention to minimize the number of annual recreational boating fatalities; and (2) the goals of National Safe Boating Week. Recognizes the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and other boating safety organizations for their efforts each year during May to highlight the importance of safe recreational boating. | | Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Commemorations, Energy, Georgia, Hydroelectric power, Lakes, Marine terminals, Outdoor recreation, Sports, Transportation, Water resources Latest Action: 06/11/2007 - Mr. Altmire moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Bill TextTo recognize the year 2007 as the official 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. 6/11/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 50th anniversary celebration of the beginnings of marinas, power production, recreation, and boating on Lake Sidney Lanier, Georgia. | | Latest Action: 05/15/2007 - Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextCommemorating the marinas of the United States, expressing support for the designation of the sixth annual National Marina Day, and for other purposes. 5/15/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commemorates the marinas of the United States for providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the citizens of, and the visitors to, the United States. Supports designation of the sixth annual National Marina Day. | | Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8156-8158 text as passed Senate: CR S8157)
Bill TextA resolution designating August 11, 2007, as "National Marina Day". 6/20/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the marinas of the United States for providing environmentally friendly gateways to boating for the citizens of, and the visitors to, the United States. Designates August 11, 2007, as the sixth annual National Marina Day. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Animals, Budgets, Communications, Criminal justice, Environmental law enforcement, Environmental protection, Fishing, Habitat conservation, Harbors, Humanities, Hunting, Law, Licenses, Maintenance and repair, National forests Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Bill TextTo amend the Forest Service use and occupancy permit program to restore the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize the special use permit fees collected by the Secretary in connection with the establishment and operation of marinas in units of the National Forest System derived from the public domain, and for other purposes. 4/18/2007--Introduced. Amends the Forest Service use and occupancy permit program to require amounts collected in connection with the issuance of a special use permit for a marina at a unit of the National Forest System (NFS) derived from the public domain to be deposited in an existing special account in the Treasury established for the Secretary of Agriculture for specified recreation management purposes. | | Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7508-7511)
Bill TextA bill to redesignate the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area. 3/13/2007--Introduced. Redesignates a portion of the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine, as an anchorage area. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard, Coastal zone, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements Latest Action: 03/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2800-2801)
Bill TextA bill to establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act of 2007 - National Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements with the goal of eliminating invasive species, (3) require vessels to conduct ballast water treatment in accordance with numeric ballast water discharge standards; (4) direct the Secretary to promulgate regulations to minimize the discharge of invasive species from ships that claim no ballast on board, or that claim to be carrying only unpumpable quantities of ballast, and to allow ships entering the Great Lakes to use a treatment technology that is as effective as ballast water exchange; (5) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Algal blooms, Animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Armed forces, Authorization, Biological diversity, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Canals, Coast guard, Coastal zone Latest Action: 03/21/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo establish a collaborative program to protect the Great Lakes, and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Great Lakes Collaboration Implementation Act - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to: (1) require certain vessels operating in U.S. waters to have invasive species management plans; (2) direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish vessel performance requirements, including provisions for ballast water exchange, treatment, and discharge, and civil and criminal penalties for violations; (3) require federal agencies to restrict the importation of live aquatic organisms of species not in trade without screening and approval; and (4) declare importation of such species to be unlawful and prescribe civil and criminal penalties for violations.Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) upgrade and make permanent the Chicago sanitary and ship canal dispersal barrier in Chicago, Illinois; (2) construct Barrier II; and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Algal blooms, Animals, Aquatic animals, Aquatic ecology, Aquatic pests, Aquatic plants, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Business records, Canada, Caribbean area Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans.
Bill TextTo amend the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to establish vessel ballast water management requirements, and for other purposes. 2/7/2007--Introduced. Prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species Act of 2007 - Amends the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 to revise certain aquatic invasive species prevention requirements to, among other things: (1) apply them to certain U.S. vessels and to certain foreign vessels (or a structure being towed by a vessel) that are en route to, or have departed from, a U.S. port; and (2) establish ballast water exchange and treatment and sediment management standards for vessels of the armed forces. Prohibits an operator of a vessel from uptaking or discharging ballast water or sediment, except in specified circumstances, from a U.S. vessel operating in U.S. or non-U.S. waters. Requires a vessel to conduct all its ballast water management operations in accordance with an aquatic [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air routes, Animals, Armed forces, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, California, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Community development, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Delegation of powers Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Bill TextA bill to designate certain public land as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the State of California, to designate Salmon Restoration Areas, to establish the Sacramento River National Recreation Area and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. California Wild Heritage Act of 2007 - Designates specified national forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System). Requires such areas to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or Agriculture, whichever has current administrative jurisdiction over each area. Designates specified California public land as: (1) salmon restoration areas; (2) wilderness study areas; and (3) a potential wilderness area. Releases any parts of a specified wilderness study area from further study for designation as wilderness. Designates specified California [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Air routes, Animals, Armed forces, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, California, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Community development, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Delegation of powers Latest Action: 02/20/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Bill TextTo designate certain public land as wilderness and certain rivers as wild and scenic rivers in the State of California, to designate Salmon Restoration Areas, to establish the Sacramento River National Recreation Area and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. California Wild Heritage Act of 2007 - Designates specified national forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public land in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (System). Requires such areas to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or Agriculture, whichever has current administrative jurisdiction over each area. Designates specified California public land as: (1) salmon restoration areas; (2) wilderness study areas; and (3) a potential wilderness area. Releases any parts of a specified wilderness study area from further study for designation as wilderness. Designates specified California national [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 01/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Bill TextTo ensure the safety of residents and visitors to Lake Barkley, Kentucky, and to improve recreation, navigation, and the economic vitality of the lake's region, the Army Corps of Engineers, together with any other Federal agency that has the authority to change the pool elevation of such lake, shall establish a pilot program to maintain the pool elevation of such lake at 359 feet until after the first Monday in September. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Lake Barkley Water Level Improvement Act - Directs the Army Corps of Engineers, together with any other federal agency that has the authority to change the pool elevation of Lake Barkley, Kentucky, to conduct a two-year pilot program to extend, under normal weather conditions, the summer pool elevation of 359 feet on such lake from the current draw down date of July 1 until after the first Monday in September. Requires: (1) the Chief of Engineers to evaluate the effectiveness of such extension and report to Congress; and (2) [...] show full description |
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