Amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Gallo amendment (A023) sought to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require all newly constructed tankers to be equipped with double hulls or double bottoms unless the Secretary determined that it would not enhance oil tanker navigation safety; would not enhance protection of the environment; or an equal or greater benefit could be achieved by other requirements.

Ask AI
Amendment Number
336
Description
Amendment in the nature of a substitute for the Gallo amendment (A023) sought to direct the Secretary of Transportation to require all newly constructed tankers to be equipped with double hulls or double bottoms unless the Secretary determined that it would not enhance oil tanker navigation safety; would not enhance protection of the environment; or an equal or greater benefit could be achieved by other requirements.
Purpose
An amendment to direct the Secretary to require all newly constructed tankers to be equipped with double hulls or double bottoms unless the Secretary determines that this will not enhance oil tanker navigation safety; will not enhance protection of the environment; or, an equal or greater benefit can be achieved by other requirements.
Congress
101
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Nov 9, 1989
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Davis amendment (A025) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
16:12:24
Submitted Date
Nov 9, 1989
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jul 10, 2021
Amendment 336 — Informed