Amendment requires the Coast Guard to inspect port garbage disposal facilities before issuing operating certificates; to subsequently reinspect such facilities every five years; to annually publish a list of enforcement actions taken against vessels for violating the act; requires the establishment of an interagency committee to coordinate further domestic and international efforts to reduce marine debris pollution problems; and expands public outreach and educational programs.

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Amendment Number
868
Description
Amendment requires the Coast Guard to inspect port garbage disposal facilities before issuing operating certificates; to subsequently reinspect such facilities every five years; to annually publish a list of enforcement actions taken against vessels for violating the act; requires the establishment of an interagency committee to coordinate further domestic and international efforts to reduce marine debris pollution problems; and expands public outreach and educational programs.
Purpose
An amendment to require more thorough Coast Guard inspections of garbage disposal facilities along the coastline in order to improve enforcement of pollution prevention laws. Specifically, the amendment requires the Coast Guard to inspect port garbage disposal facilities before issuing operating certificates, to subsequently reinspect such facilities every five years, and to annually publish a list of enforcement actions taken against vessels for violating the act; requires the establishment of an interagency committee to coordinate further domestic and international efforts to reduce marine debris pollution problems; and expands public outreach and educational programs.
Congress
103
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 22, 1994
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Hughes amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
15:20:55
Submitted Date
Sep 22, 1994
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 868 — Informed