H.R.192 - Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act

To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act as introduced.
  • Official: To expand the boundaries of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary and the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Lynn Woolsey

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1/5/2011--Introduced.Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) an
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1/5/2011--Introduced.Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act - Declares that it is U.S. policy to protect and preserve living and other resources of the Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (Farallones NMS) and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (Cordell Bank NMS) marine environments. Makes certain adjustments to expand the boundaries of the Farallones NMS and the Cordell NMS. Prohibits the issuance of a lease or permit authorizing mineral or hydrocarbon exploration, development, production, or transportation by pipeline within the boundaries of the sanctuaries, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to complete:
(1) a draft supplemental management plan for each of the sanctuaries that focuses on management in the areas added by this Act; and
(2) a revised management plan for each of the sanctuaries. Directs the Secretary to carry out an assessment of necessary revisions to the regulations for the sanctuaries, including considering regulations regarding the deposit or release of introduced species and the alteration of stream and river drainage into the sanctuaries.

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04/20/12
Celebrating Earth Day and Preserving Our Coasts (New Video)

To mark this occasion, I released a video explaining my legislation, the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act (H.R. 192). Watch the video below and share it with your friends.

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04/20/12
Celebrating Earth Day and Preserving our Coasts (NEW VIDEO)

To mark this occasion, I have released a video explaining my legislation, the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act (H.R. 192). Watch the video below and share it with your friends.

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04/19/12
Celebrating Earth Day and Preserving Our Coasts (New Video)

To mark this occasion, I released a video explaining my legislation, the Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act (H.R. 192). Watch the video below and share it with your friends.

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05/02/12
Support Sanctuary's Protection Act | Sea Stewards: The Sea is our ...

The Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act, authored by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (H.R. 192) and Senator Barbara Boxer (S. 179), would expand ...

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05/02/12
Support Sanctuary's Protection Act | Sea Stewards: The Sea is our ...

The Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act, authored by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (H.R. 192) and Senator Barbara Boxer (S. 179), would expand ...

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05/02/12
Support Sanctuary's Protection Act | Sea Stewards: The Sea is our ...

The Gulf of the Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries Boundary Modification and Protection Act, authored by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (H.R. 192) and Senator Barbara Boxer (S. 179), would expand ...

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