II 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3438 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 1, 2008 Ms. Landrieu introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation A BILL To prohibit the use of funds for the establishment of National Marine Monuments unless certain requirements are met.

1.

Marine monuments

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds made available under any Act making appropriations for fiscal year 2008 or 2009 may be used to establish a national monument or otherwise convey protected status to any area in the marine environment of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States under the Act of June 8, 1906 (16 U.S.C. 431 et seq.). (b)

Study

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce may, as applicable, and in compliance with all requirements under title III of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act (16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq.) (including the procedures for designation and implementation under section 304 of that Act (16 U.S.C. 1434)) with respect to any proposed protected area, submit to Congress a study of the proposed protected area.