H.R. 4299 (101st): Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990

Introduced:
Mar 19, 1990 (101st Congress, 1989–1990)
Sponsor:
Rep. Henry Nowak [D-NY33]
Status:
Signed by the President
Slip Law:
This bill became Pub.L. 101-537.

The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.

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Status

This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on November 8, 1990.

Progress
Introduced Mar 19, 1990
Reported by Committee Sep 13, 1990
Passed House Oct 01, 1990
Passed Senate Oct 24, 1990
Signed by the President Nov 08, 1990
Cosponsors
19 cosponsors (15D, 4R) (show)
Committees

House Merchant Marine and Fisheries

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Full Title

To authorize a study of the fishery resources of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Nov 08, 1990.

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Library of Congress Summary

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10/1/1990--Passed House amended.
Title I - Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 - Requires the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to conduct a comprehensive study of the status of, and the assessment, management, and restoration needs of, the fishery resources of the Great Lakes Basin (the drainage basin of the Saint Lawrence River upstream from where it becomes the boundary between Canada and the United States). Requires the Director to allow specified entities to participate in the study. Requires the Director, in administering programs related to the Great Lakes Basin, to seek to achieve specified goals. Requires the Director to establish: (1) the Great Lakes Coordination Office; (2) the Lower Great Lakes Fishery Resources Office; and (3) one or more Upper Great Lakes Fishery Resources Offices. Authorizes appropriations.
Title II - Great Lakes Oil Pollution Research and Development
Great Lakes Oil Pollution Research and Development Act - Amends the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to mandate an additional port oil pollution minimization demonstration project, to be located with a port on the Great Lakes. Increases the amount authorized to be available from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund to carry out provisions mandating such demonstration projects.

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