Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

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House Introduced Feb 16, 2007
House Passed Mar 31, 2008

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Oct 1, 2008

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 focuses on protective resource management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised comprehensive management plan for the sanctuaries.

Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

Latest action (Oct 1, 2008): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1098.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 16, 2007

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House Introduced Feb 16, 2007
House Passed Mar 31, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.