3.0.0 3618 2023-01-11T13:17:21Z 2023-01-11T13:17:21Z House H HR 2009-09-22 111 hshm00 Homeland Security Committee House Standing Legislative interest 2010-09-22T16:38:00Z sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2009-11-18T16:48:35Z hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee House Standing hssy20 Energy Subcommittee Discharged from 2009-11-07T21:52:28Z Referred to 2009-09-23T16:26:16Z Discharged from 2009-11-07T17:01:00Z Referred to 2009-09-22T16:32:49Z hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee House Standing hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Discharged from 2009-09-24T20:29:35Z Referred to 2009-09-23T20:29:22Z Reported by 2009-11-07T17:00:00Z Markup by 2009-09-24T19:59:22Z Referred to 2009-09-22T16:32:48Z H. Rept. 111-331 2009-11-18 sscm00 Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. IntroReferral 2009-11-17 12:51:55 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2009-11-17 12:51:54 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H13013-13015) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2009-11-17 12:51:54 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H13013-13015) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2009-11-17 12:34:33 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3618. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-11-17 12:34:32 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13013-13018) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-11-17 12:33:55 Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2009-11-07 hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Energy and Environment Discharged. Committee 2009-11-07 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 189. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00189 2009-11-07 Committee on Science and Technology discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-11-07 Committee on Science and Technology discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-11-07 Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-331, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2009-11-07 Reported by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 111-331, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2009-09-24 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Discharged. Committee 2009-09-24 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. Committee 2009-09-24 hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2009-09-23 hspw07 Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Committee 2009-09-23 hssy20 Energy Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment. Committee 2009-09-22 Referred to House Science and Technology IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hssy00 Science, Space, and Technology Committee 2009-09-22 Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2009-09-22 Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hspw00 Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 2009-09-22 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2009-09-22 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress O000006 Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] JAMES OBERSTAR D MN L. 8 N M000689 Rep. Mica, John L. [R-FL-7] JOHN MICA R FL L. 7 2009-09-22 True C000984 Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] ELIJAH CUMMINGS D MD E. 7 2009-09-22 True L000554 Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2] FRANK LOBIONDO R NJ A. 2 2009-09-22 True 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z H.R. 3618, Clean Hull Act of 2009 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/41364 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2009</p> 2009-10-19T04:00:00Z H.R. 3618, Clean Hull Act of 2009 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/41364 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2009 Transportation and Public Works Aquatic ecology Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances International law and treaties Licensing and registrations Manufacturing Marine and inland water transportation Marine pollution Pollution liability Product safety and quality Retail and wholesale trades Trade restrictions Transportation and Public Works 00 2009-09-22 Introduced in House 2009-10-02T19:26:24Z Clean Hull Act of 2009 - Defines "covered vessel" to mean any vessel (except U.S. or foreign warships, naval auxiliary, or other government noncommercial service vessels): (1) documented under U.S. laws; (2) authorized to operate on the Outer Continental Shelf; or (3) otherwise operating in U.S. internal waters or territorial seas, or is in a U.S. port.

Defines "antifouling system" as a coating, surface treatment, or device used on a vessel to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms.

Requires covered vessels of at least 400 gross tons that engage in one or more international voyages, upon entry into force of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, to carry an International Antifouling System Certificate, issued by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Exempts from this requirement fixed or floating platforms, floating storage units (FSUs), and floating production, storage, or offloading unit (FPSOs).

Requires covered vessels of at least 24 meters in length, but less than 400 gross tons, engaged on an international voyage (with the same exceptions as for vessels of at least 400 tons) to carry a signed declaration that the vessel's antifouling system complies with the Convention.

Sets forth a process for considering additional controls on antifouling systems.

Makes it unlawful for a person to: (1) violate a requirement of this Act; (2) sell or distribute domestically or internationally organotin (biocide) or an antifouling system containing organotin; (3) manufacture or use organotin to formulate an antifouling system; (4) apply an antifouling system that contains organotin on a vessel; or (5) apply an antifouling system on a vessel in violation of the Convention.

Prohibits the hull of a vessel, with specified exceptions, from bearing an antifouling system that contains organotin, unless it bears an overcoating that forms a barrier to organotin leaching from the underlying antifouling system.

Authorizes the Secretary to investigate and enforce vessel compliance with the requirements of this Act or the Convention. Authorizes inspections by officers or employees of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or of any state designated by the EPA Administrator.

Subjects a person who knowingly violates this Act or the Convention to specified criminal and civil penalties.

Repeals the Organotin Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1988.

]]> 36 2009-11-17 Passed House amended 2009-12-15T17:44:35Z Clean Hull Act of 2009 - Title I: General Provisions - (Sec. 101) Defines "antifouling system" as a coating, paint, surface treatment, surface, or device used on a vessel to control or prevent attachment of unwanted organisms.

(Sec. 102) Defines "covered vessel" to mean any vessel (except U.S. or foreign warships, naval auxiliary, or other government noncommercial service vessels) that is: (1) documented under U.S. laws; (2) authorized to operate on the Outer Continental Shelf; or (3) otherwise operating in U.S. internal waters or territorial seas, or is in a U.S. port.

Title II: Implementation of the Convention - (Sec. 201) Requires covered vessels of at least 400 gross tons that engage in one or more international voyages, upon entry into force of the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001, to carry an International Antifouling System Certificate, issued by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Exempts from this requirement fixed or floating platforms, floating storage units (FSUs), and floating production, storage, or offloading units (FPSOs).

Authorizes such vessels of countries that are not a party to the Convention to comply with the Act's requirement through other appropriate documentation considered acceptable by the Secretary.

(Sec. 202) Requires covered vessels of at least 24 meters in length, but less than 400 gross tons, engaged on an international voyage (with the same exceptions as for vessels of at least 400 tons), to carry a signed declaration that the vessel's antifouling system complies with the Convention.

(Sec. 204) Sets forth a process for considering additional controls on antifouling systems.

(Sec. 205) Authorizes the Secretary, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to each undertake scientific and technical research and monitoring and promote the availability of information regarding: (1) scientific and technical activities undertaken in accordance with the Convention; (2) marine scientific and technological programs and their objectives; and (3) the effects observed from any monitoring and assessment programs relating to antifouling systems.

(Sec. 206) Directs the EPA Administrator to provide to any party to the Convention that requests information on which decisions to regulate are based or other information used to evaluate the antifouling system.

Title III: Prohibitions and Enforcement Authority - (Sec. 301) Makes it unlawful for a person to: (1) violate a requirement of this Act; (2) sell or distribute domestically or internationally organotin (biocide) or an antifouling system containing organotin; (3) manufacture or use organotin to formulate an antifouling system; (4) apply an antifouling system that contains organotin on a vessel; or (5) apply an antifouling system on a vessel in violation of the Convention.

Prohibits the hull of a vessel, with specified exceptions, from bearing an antifouling system that contains organotin, unless it bears an overcoating that forms a barrier to organotin leaching from the underlying antifouling system.

(Sec. 302) Authorizes the Secretary to investigate and enforce vessel compliance with the requirements of this Act or the Convention.

(Sec. 303) Authorizes inspections by officers or employees of the EPA or of any state designated by the EPA Administrator.

Title IV: Action on Violation, Penalties, and Referrals - (Sec. 401) Subjects a person who knowingly violates this Act or the Convention to specified criminal and civil penalties.

(Sec. 408) Repeals the Organotin Antifouling Paint Control Act of 1988.

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