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

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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 · Introduced in House · Jan 6, 2009

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 boundaries of the sanctuaries, as modified by this Act.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete: (1) a draft supplemental management plan for each of the sanctuaries that focuses on management in the areas added by this Act; and (2) a revised management plan for each of 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 (Feb 4, 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.

Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Jan 6, 2009

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.