U.S. Congress - H.R.790 Georges Bank Preservation Act
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)
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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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