H.R.790 - Georges Bank Preservation Act

To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorizes exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Georges Bank Preservation Act as introduced.
  • Official: To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorizes exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States. as introduced.

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Latest Action Feb 04, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Ener... Related Bills (1) & Issues (6)
2/2/2009--Introduced.Georges Bank Preservation Act - Prohibits the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the federal government for exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in: (1) any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary; or (2) the fishing

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2/2/2009--Introduced.Georges Bank Preservation Act - Prohibits the issuance of any lease or other authorization by the federal government for exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in:
(1) any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary; or
(2) the fishing grounds known as Georges Bank in the waters of the United States.

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02/12/09
U.S. Congress House Committee on Natural Resources - GovTrack.us

H.R. 790: Georges Bank Preservation Act · H.R. 797: Maximize Offshore Resource Exploration Act of 2009 · H.R. 839: To provide for the consideration of a petition for Federal Recognition of the Lumbee Indians of Robeson and adjoining ...

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02/09/09
Rep. Markey Seeks Drilling Ban in Georges Bank

Rep. Markey (D-MA) introduced legislation today (HR 790) designed to prohibit oil and natural gas leasing and production in the Georges Bank, off the coast of Massachusetts. Georges Bank supports several of New England's largest fishing ...

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