legislation: 98-s-2648

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98-s-2648 98 s 2648 Ocean Revitalization Act Environmental Protection 1984-05-08 1984-05-08 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senate Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] NJ D L000123 1 Ocean Revitalization Act - Amends the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act to declare that the New York Bight Apex is not suitable for the ocean dumping of municipal sludge. Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing or renewing any permit for such dumping after the Administrator has determined that such sludge can reasonably be dumped at another sight designated under the provisions of such Act. Requires the Administrator to submit a New York Bight Apex Restoration Plan to Congress within three years of enactment of this Act. Requires the Plan to contain certain items. Authorizes appropriations to the Administrator for FY 1985-1987 for preparing the Plan. 2025-08-29T17:40:59Z  

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