H.R. 2566 (103rd): Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act

Introduced:
Jun 30, 1993 (103rd Congress, 1993–1994)
Sponsor:
Rep. Eric Fingerhut [D-OH19]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 30, 1993, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 30, 1993
Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (8D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Science, Space, and Technology

House Transportation and Infrastructure

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Full Title

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a Great Lakes Research Council.

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Last updated Jun 30, 1993.
7 pages

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6/30/1993--Introduced.
Great Lakes Federal Effectiveness Act - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a Great Lakes Research Council to: (1) prepare and provide to the Congress a report that promotes coordination of Federal research activities with respect to achieving protection of the Great Lakes and assesses and makes recommendations concerning research activities needed to fulfill the goals of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; (2) identify topics for and participate in workshops and conferences on Great Lakes research issues; (3) make recommendations for the uniform collection of data for enhancing research and management protocols relating to the Great Lakes ecosystem; (4) make recommendations for the establishment of a multimedia data base for the ecosystem; and (5) ensure that findings and information regarding such research is disseminated in a timely manner.

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  • Title 33: NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
  • Chapter 26: WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
  • Subchapter I: RESEARCH AND RELATED PROGRAMS
  • Section 1268: Great Lakes