California Ocean Protection Act of 1993

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Status In Committee
Sponsor Barbara Boxer
Citation 103-S-727
Actions 3
Introduced Apr 1st, 1993
Cosponsors
1
Last Action Jul 8th, 1993
Policy Area
Introduced Senate Apr 1
Senate
House
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California Ocean Protection Act of 1993 - Establishes a California Ocean Protection Zone consisting of: (1) the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone that are contiguous to territorial sea waters that are contiguous to California; and (2) that portion of the Outer Continental Shelf underlying the waters. Bars Federal agencies from issuing leases or permits for: (1) oil, gas, or mineral exploration, development, or production in the Zone; and (2) ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping or for any onshore facility that facilitates incineration or dumping within the Zone. Prohibits exploration, development, or production activities after an existing lease or permit terminates or becomes inactive or operations associated with such activities under regulations implementing the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act are suspended.

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3
Senate
INTRODUCED
INTRODUCED
Apr 1, 1993
ON FLOOR
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE
AGENCY COMMENT REQUEST
Jul 8, 1993
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