WATER POLLUTION related term(s) Ecology and Environment

Amendments

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), S10932, S10933 [21DE]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2603, H2605, H2607, H2608 [15AP]

Power resources: promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability (S. 3663), S6654, S6655 [3AU], S7756 [29SE]

Ships and vessels: require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls (S. 685), S7759, S7768 [29SE]

Articles and editorials

Antidrilling Commission, H4723 [23JN]

Jacksonville Sewer Charges Could Double, S7710 [29SE]

Obama Spill Panel Big on Policy, Not Engineering, H4722 [23JN]

Oil Spill Commission Coordinator Has Represented Environmental Groups, H4723 [23JN]

Reasoned Debate Needed To Amend Energy Legislation, H6505 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions

BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (see S. 3344), S3536 [11MY] (see H.R. 5241), H3272 [6MY]

Business and industry: remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker (see S. 3345), S3536 [11MY]

Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (see H.R. 6382), H7394 [29SE]

———support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed and to verify that reductions in pollution have been achieved (see H.R. 5509), H4386 [10JN]

Coastal zones: establish a process for quickly and effectively soliciting, assessing, and deploying offshore oil and hazardous substance cleanup technologies (see H.R. 5727), H5546 [13JY]

Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect and restore water quality (see S. 3025), S698 [23FE] (see H.R. 4652), H754 [23FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consideration (see H. Res. 1168), H1357 [11MR]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize and enhance programs relative to detection of, response to, and mitigation and cleanup of oil spills on Federal land managed by the Dept. (see S. 3515), S5202 [21JN]

———establish conditions for the issuance of oil and gas leases to prevent discharges of oil in operations under such leases (see H.R. 5868), H6162 [27JY]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (see S. 3516), S5202 [21JN]

———reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 5572), H4677 [22JN]

———require notice of receipt of Outer Continental Shelf oil exploration, development, and production plans, and ensure such plans comply with environmental laws (see H.R. 5863), H6042 [26JY]

———require offshore rigs to install acoustic control systems and improve oil spill response and removal technologies and methods (see H.R. 5313), H3483 [13MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (see S. 3602), S5964 [15JY]

Economic Development Administration: establish a grant program for organizations to assist individuals and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to file claims for damages (see S. 3337), S3535 [11MY]

EPA: carry out activities for the restoration, conservation, and management of Onondaga Lake in New York (see S. 3943), S7899 [15NO] (see H.R. 5635), H4974 (see H.R. 5635), H5203 [29JN] (see H.R. 6360), H7393 [29SE]

———eliminate authority to deny or restrict the use of a defined area as a dredged or fill material disposal site (see H.R. 5992), H6568 [30JY]

———establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure (see S. 3561), S5699 [30JN]

———establish the Columbia Basin Restoration Program (see S. 3550), S5538 [29JN] (see S. 4016), S8641 [8DE]

———make additional capitalization grants to State water pollution control revolving funds that adopt smart growth principles (see H.R. 6182), H6879 [22SE]

———reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works (see S. 3598), S5964 [15JY]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (see S. 3735), S6883 [5AU] (see H.R. 6087), H6626 [10AU] (see H.R. 6273), H7390 [29SE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (see S. 3481), S4850 [10JN] (see H.R. 5724), H5546 [13JY]

———ensure safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances (see S. 3661), S6397 [28JY] (see H.R. 6119), H6681 [14SE]

———include certain inland lakes within a coastal water monitoring and grant program (see S. 3750), S6884 [5AU]

———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (see H.R. 5088), H2798 [21AP]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (see S. 3540), S5488 [28JN] (see H.R. 4715), H1026 [2MR]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), consideration (see H. Res. 1248), H2578 [14AP]

———require restitution for victims of criminal violations (see S. 3466), S4744 [9JN]

Foreign trade: prohibit import of paper products not manufactured in accordance with requirements under Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6285), H7390 [29SE]

GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund created by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected by the Gulf oil spill (see H.R. 6016), H6568 [30JY]

Great Lakes: issue restoration semipostal stamp (see H.R. 4876), H1656 [18MR]

———protect and restore (see S. 3073), S1169 [4MR] (see H.R. 4755), H1167 [4MR]

Gulf of Mexico: amend Jones Act and related statutes with respect to the liability of vessel owners and operators for damages (see S. 3600), S5964 [15JY]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits (see S. 3410), S4211 [25MY] (see S. 3461), S4621 [7JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, investigate measures to prevent similar incidents, and improve the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund and oil spill research (see S. 3542), S5489 [28JN]

———ensure Government access to independent, peer-reviewed scientific data and information to assess health of oil spill clean-up workers and vulnerable residents resulting from Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 6017), H6569 [30JY]

———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (see H.R. 5631), H4974 (see H.R. 5631), H5203 [29JN]

———establish programs to aid in recovery of Gulf States from the damage caused by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting degradation of the Gulf over time (see H.R. 6434), H7614 [18NO]

———provide relief to homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages who are economically affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5601), H4871 [24JN]

———recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted (see S. Res. 582), S5850 [14JY] (see S. Res. 588), S6025 [20JY]

———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Res. 1625), H6763 [15SE]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5520), H4424 [14JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a recovery fund focused on travel and tourism to be administered by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6405 (see H. Con. Res. 309), H6457 [29JY]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H. Con. Res. 280), H3657 [19MY]

———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3792), S7134 [15SE] (see H.R. 6112), H6681 [14SE]

———suspend certain activities until discharge of oil from the Deepwater Horizon incident has stopped and congressional report has been issued (see H.R. 5436), H4021 (see H.R. 5436), H4083 [27MY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3512), S5153 [18JN] (see H.R. 5585), H4779 [23JN]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal environmental impact statements for certain navigation projects (see H.R. 5621), H4905 [28JN]

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1308), H3078 [29AP]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see S. 3119), S1618 [16MR]

———improve activities to protect watershed (see H.R. 5876), H6163 [27JY]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6315), H7391 [29SE]

National Commission on Outer Continental Shelf Oil Spill Prevention: establish (see H.R. 6094), H6627 [10AU]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (see S. 3462), S4658 [8JN] (see H.R. 5481), H4246 [8JN]

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 3641), S6201 [22JY]

National Estuaries Day: designate (see S. Res. 596), S6397 [28JY]

———support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1503), H5503 [1JY]

NOAA: improve ability to respond to releases of subsea oil and gas (see S. 3569), S5744 [12JY]

———research special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in Arctic waters (see S. 3584), S5850 [14JY]

Oceans: ensure safe, secure, and reliable marine shipping in the Arctic including availability of aids to navigation, vessel escorts, spill response capability, and maritime search and rescue (see H.R. 5770), H5711 [19JY]

———improve ability to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research (see S. 3597), S5964 [15JY] (see H.R. 6292), H7390 [29SE]

Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 3473), S4745 [9JN] (see H.R. 5499), H4386 [10JN]

———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (see H.R. 5686), H5501 [1JY]

———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress (see S. 3862), S7618 [28SE] (see H.R. 6568), H8940 [21DE]

———increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see S. 3375), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5356), H3701 [20MY]

———permit Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund use by Federal agencies to research, prevent, and respond to oil spills, for environmental studies, and grants for affected communities (see S. 3580), S5849 [14JY]

———provide for timely consideration of claims submitted by States and political subdivisions for reimbursement of removal costs (see H.R. 6053), H6570 [30JY]

———repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (see H.R. 5355), H3701 [20MY]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see S. 3305), S3091 [4MY] (see S. 3472), S4745 [9JN] (see H.R. 5214), H3201 [5MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: establish a program to develop technologies to prevent, stop, and capture large-scale accidental discharges from offshore oil and gas drilling operations (see H.R. 5607), H4876 [25JN]

———improve oil spill response plans (see H.R. 5608), H4876 [25JN]

———improve safety and preparedness surrounding offshore energy production and respond to the Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (see S. 3763), S6884 [5AU]

———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 5677), H5501 [1JY]

———protect marine and coastal environments in making areas available for leasing, exploration, and development and prohibit oil and gas leasing, exploration, and development in important ecological areas (see H.R. 5657), H5303 [30JN]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources, improve oil spill compensation, and terminate moratorium on deepwater drilling (see S. 3643), S6201 [22JY]

———require applicants for oil drilling and production operations to submit an oil spill containment and clean-up plan capable of handling a worst-case scenario oil spill (see H.R. 5709), H5502 [1JY]

———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 5634), H4974 (see H.R. 5634), H5203 [29JN]

———require oil companies to drill emergency relief wells at all new drilling sites (see S. 3492), S4938 [15JN] (see H.R. 5666), H5500 [1JY]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (see S. 3308), S3164 [5MY] (see H.R. 5222), H3201 [5MY]

Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act: increase limits on liability (see S. 3346), S3536 [11MY] (see H.R. 5459), H4214 [28MY]

———require leases to include a plan that describes the means and timeline for containment and termination of an ongoing discharge of oil (see S. 3497), S4989 [16JN]

———require royalty and other payments for oil that is removed under an offshore oil and gas lease and discharged into waters of the U.S. or ocean waters (see H.R. 5661), H5500 [1JY]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (see S. 3603), S5964 [15JY]

———provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (see H.R. 5676), H5501 [1JY]

———recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (see H.R. 5629), H4974 (see H.R. 5629), H5203 [29JN]

———require those entering into a Federal oil or gas lease or contract to pay into an Oil Spill Recovery Fund or to settle any outstanding liabilities relative to any previous oil discharge (see S. 3514), S5201 [21JN]

Power resources: allow use of renewable energy bonds to finance clean energy infrastructure in rural communities (see S. 3438), S4528 [27MY]

———promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability (see S. 3663), S6397 [28JY]

Public works: making supplemental appropriations for investments in clean water projects and transportation infrastructure (see H.R. 5935), H6403 (see H.R. 5935), H6455 [29JY]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to assist in restoration (see S. 3539), S5461 [25JN]

———provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (see H.R. 5061), H2640 [15AP]

SBA: provide for refinancing and consolidation of disaster loans made to people directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5787), H5818 [20JY]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (see S. 3372), S3716 [13MY] (see H.R. 5301), H3482 [13MY]

Taxation: deny a deduction for removal costs and damages for which taxpayers are liable under the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5905), H6283 [28JY]

———deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (see H.R. 6031), H6569 [30JY]

———deny trade or business expense deduction for damages paid pursuant to the Oil Pollution Act (see H.R. 5995), H6568 [30JY]

———ensure oil production excise tax will continue to pay for cleanup of, and damages incurred by current oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and any future spills (see H. Res. 1374), H3657 [19MY]

———exclude from gross income compensation provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5598), H4871 [24JN]

———modify rate of tax for the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (see S. 3309), S3164 [5MY]

———provide for distributions from retirement plans for losses due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (see H.R. 5602), H4871 [24JN]

———provide tax benefits for certain areas affected by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 5699), H5502 [1JY]

———provide tax relief for persons affected by discharge of oil due to Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and sinking in Gulf of Mexico (see S. 3934), S7788 [29SE]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see S. 3262), S2708 [27AP]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (see S. 3306), S3091 [4MY]

Transportation: provide States certain authority to adopt air pollution reduction requirements for motor carriers providing services at port facilities (see H.R. 5967), H6404 (see H.R. 5967), H6456 [29JY]

Water: allow small public water systems to request exemption from national primary drinking water requirements for a naturally occurring contaminant (see H.R. 4798), H1220 [9MR] (see H.R. 6393), H7394 [29SE]

———increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program (see H.R. 5320), H3540 [18MY]

———prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (see S. 3038), S795 [25FE]

Whistleblowing: protect employees from retaliation for notifying Government officials of violations of Oil Pollution Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (see H.R. 5698), H5502 [1JY]

Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (see H.R. 5654), H5303 [30JN]

Cost Estimates

Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act (H.R. 5320): CBO, H6438 [29JY]

Letters

Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Perry L. Fowler, Associated General Contractors of America, H6438 [29JY]

Dept. of Commerce establishment of a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Representative Gordon, Committee on Science and Technology (House), H1185, H1186 [9MR]

———Representative Oberstar, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H1185 [9MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1185 [9MR]

Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Senator Coburn, S6022 [20JY]

Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in Gulf of Mexico: Benjamin D. Wilcox, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., H6504 [30JY]

———Bruce Vincent, Independent Petroleum Association of America, H6506 [30JY]

———Burt Adams, National Ocean Industries Association, H6504 [30JY]

———Dave Freudenthal, Governor of Wyoming, H6504 [30JY]

———Don G. Briggs, Louisiana Oil & Gas Co., H6505 [30JY]

———John A. Rathmell, Jr., Lockton Co., LLC, H6505 [30JY]

———John Lloyd, Lloyd & Partners, Ltd., H6506 [30JY]

———Paul King, Indecs Corp., H6507 [30JY]

———Robert P. Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute, H6506 [30JY]

———Senator LeMieux, S5169 [21JN]

———several Texas government officials, H6504 [30JY]

National energy policy: Senator Voinovich, S6545 [30JY]

Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund advances for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Peter R. Orszag, OMB, H4338, H4342 [10JN]

Water quality issues relative to ammonia discharges into and affecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA: Pamela C. Creedon, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, H5490 [1JY]

———Representative Costa, H5490 [1JY]

Memorandums

Oil Spill Response Vessels Capable of Skimming Oil Released From the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: J.A. Watson, Coast Guard, S5670 [30JN]

Motions

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2611 [15AP]

Remarks in House

ABS Materials, Inc.: tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4653 [22JN]

Alabama: observance of Day of Prayer to benefit victims of oil leak caused by oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, E1344 [15JY]

Animals: threat of extinction for hundreds of amphibian species, H7832 [1DE]

Association of California Water Agencies: anniversary, E740 [4MY]

BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster Inquiry Commission: establish (H.R. 5241), H3206 [6MY], H3516 [18MY]

Buy American Act: require that steel, iron, and manufactured goods used in a capital project are produced in the U.S., H6437 [29JY]

California: address water quality issues relative to ammonia discharges into and affecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, CA, H5490 [1JY]

Chesapeake Bay: create a designation for property owners who take action to reduce nutrient and sediment runoff into the watershed (H.R. 6382), E1842 [29SE]

———support efforts to reduce pollution of the watershed and to verify that reductions in pollution have been achieved (H.R. 5509), E1079 [10JN]

Columbia River: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect and restore water quality (H.R. 4652), E212 [23FE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), H1182-H1188 [9MR], H1368-H1374 [12MR], E340 [10MR], E358 [11MR], E376 [15MR]

———establish a National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program (H.R. 3650), consideration (H. Res. 1168), H1363-H1368 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a study of water resources in California (H.R. 2316), H1615 [18MR]

———ensure citizens living in the gulf coast region have input in the Gulf Coast Restoration Task Force, H6539 [30JY]

———prohibit BP P.L.C., from oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions of the Outer Continental Shelf, H3546 [19MY], H3750 [25MY], H3829 [26MY], H3875 [27MY]

———reform the Minerals Management Service, inspect vessels and facilities used for oil and gas drilling, and repeal limit of liability for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (H.R. 5572), H4784 [24JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: give preference in allocating Small Business Lending Fund Program funds to areas where businesses and the economy have been affected by Deepwater Horizon incident, H4537, H4538 [16JN], E1129 [17JN]

Disasters: require the President to appoint a research and development team to review and recommend new technologies to prevent oil spills, H5352 [1JY]

EPA: anniversary, E2042, E2047 [2DE]

———clarify procedures to ensure a collaborative process involving all stakeholders when developing a management plan for National Estuary Program, H2608, H2609 [15AP]

———continue funding of National Estuary Program at current levels, H2611, H2612 [15AP]

———ensure compliance with safe drinking water regulations within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, E842 [13MY]

———identify best practices and reduce redundant reporting requirements for grant recipients under the National Estuary Program, H2604, H2605 [15AP]

———monitor both pathways and ecosystems to track introduction and establishment of nonnative species under the National Estuary Program, H2607 [15AP]

———require coordinated monitoring strategy between Federal, State, and local agencies under the National Estuary Program, H2605 [15AP]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (H.R. 6087), E1564 [10AU]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: ban use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances until they are determined to be environmentally safe, H6499 [30JY]

———clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (H.R. 5724), E1299 [13JY]

———clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), H8978-H8980 [22DE], E2245 [22DE], E2258 [29DE]

———include Great Lakes waterways and connecting waterways under definition of estuary, H2605-H2607 [15AP]

———reaffirm U.S. jurisdiction over waters (H.R. 5088), E608 [21AP]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program, E1388 [21JY]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), H2595-H2614 [15AP], E1485 [29JY]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), consideration (H. Res. 1248), H2585-H2593 [15AP]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), motion to recommit, H2611, H2612 [15AP]

Federal-State relations: State and local costs due to unfunded Federal mandates, H1184 [9MR]

Florida: economic impact of EPA water quality regulations, E1519 [30JY]

———impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, H3665 [20MY], H4443, H4446 [15JN], H4576 [16JN]

GAO: investigate and audit operations of the fund created by BP P.L.C., to compensate persons affected by the Gulf oil spill (H.R. 6016), H7143, H7144 [28SE]

Gulf of Mexico: call on BP P.L.C., to improve system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, H4218 [8JN], H4371 [10JN]

———clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4226 [8JN], H4262-H4266 [9JN], H4371 [10JN]

———EPA insistence that BP P.L.C., drill a second relief well in order to stop the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4250 [9JN]

———establish Gulf Coast Conservation Corps to create jobs cleaning up the oil spill and restoring the Gulf of Mexico and surrounding areas (H.R. 5631), E1236 [30JN]

———Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, H3765 [25MY], H3854, H3855 [26MY], H4374-H4376 [10JN], H4390 [14JN], H4446, H4489 [15JN], H4572, H4573, H4575, H4576, H4584-H4591 [16JN], H4605, H4630, H4631 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H4746-H4750 [23JN], H5289-H5293, H5298 [30JN], H5610, H5613 [14JY]

———health of workers involved in clean up of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H4249 [9JN], H4735 [23JN]

———impact of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, H5912-H5917 [21JY]

———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, H3129, H3131, H3132 [5MY], H3250 [6MY], H3313 [12MY], H3488, H3489, H3530-H3535 [18MY], H3687 [20MY], H3722 [24MY], H3792, H3793 [25MY], H3828 [26MY], H3874 [27MY], H4207 [28MY], H4250 [9JN], H4370, H4374, H4379-H4383 [10JN], H4446, H4482 [15JN], H4576, H4578-H4584 [16JN], H4655, H4656, H4671 [22JN], H4915 [29JN], E870 [18MY]

———processing of claims relative to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H6540 [30JY]

———recognize important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H. Res. 1625), E1635 [15SE]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4441 [15JN], H4580 [16JN], H4619 [17JN], H5291-H5293 [30JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to provide critical data and samples to scientists studying the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4370 [10JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4252 [9JN], H4444 [15JN], H4511, H4584-H4586, H4587, H4589 [16JN], H4601 [17JN]

———response to BP P.L.C., assisting the Federal Government in cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H6540 [30JY]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, H4375 [10JN], H4586-H4589, H4591, H4593 [16JN], H4629, H4630 [17JN], H4671 [22JN], H5961 [22JY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: authorize funds to be used to pay eligible costs of preparing Federal environmental impact statements for certain navigation projects (H.R. 5621), E1220 [28JN]

International Year of Biodiversity: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1308), E721 [29AP]

Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 6315), E1875 [29SE]

Marine mammals: cumulative impacts of oil and natural gas extraction activities, H6539 [30JY]

Morro Bay, CA: tribute to Morro Bay National Estuary Program, H6831 [22SE]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), H4721-H4727 [23JN], H5914 [21JY], E1195, E1198, E1205, E1210 [24JN]

National Estuaries Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1503), H6830-H6832 [22SE]

NSF: establish a Green Chemistry Basic Research and Development program and provide merit-based grants to support green chemistry applications, H3403, H3404 [12MY]

Obama, President: Executive order to establish a comprehensive national ocean policy, H6166 [28JY]

Oceans: adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4680 [23JN]

———adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies (H. Res. 989), H4252-H4256 [9JN]

———develop and coordinate interagency ocean acidification research and monitoring plan and establish ocean acidification program within NOAA (H.R. 14), H4255 [9JN]

———impact of ocean acidification, H2806 [22AP]

Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 3473), H4336-H4342, H4381 [10JN], H5914 [21JY]

———ensure liabilities of an oil subsidiary will be inherited by the parent oil company in the event the subsidiary goes bankrupt, H6547, H6548 [30JY]

———extend liability to corporations, partnerships, and other persons having ownership interests in responsible parties (H.R. 5686), E1283 [1JY]

———facilitate ability of persons affected by oil spills to seek judicial redress (H.R. 6568), E2220 [21DE]

———increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill, H3548 [19MY]

———increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (H.R. 5356), H4590 [16JN]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, H4682 [23JN]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (H.R. 5214), H4381-H4383 [10JN], H6498 [30JY]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans (H.R. 5608), E1211 [25JN]

———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (H.R. 5677), E1285 [1JY], E1473 [29JY]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed, H4304 [9JN]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (H.R. 5222), H3530-H3533 [18MY]

Petroleum: provide equitable means for ensuring that damages for physical and economic injuries caused by oil spills are efficiently secured (H.R. 5676), H5492 [1JY], H6508 [30JY]

———recover damages for physical and economic injuries, adverse environmental effects, and oil spill clean up, improve safety of offshore drilling vessels and pipelines, and require adequate response plans (H.R. 5629), H5664 [15JY], E1244 [30JN]

Power resources: enhance energy independence and economic and national security, conserve energy use, promote innovation, achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land (H.R. 2227), H44 [13JA], H392 [27JA], H836 [25FE], H3443 [13MY]

———national energy policy, H3516 [18MY]

Procter & Gamble Co.: tribute to Children's Safe Drinking Water Program, E570 [15AP]

San Francisco Bay: provide assistance for programs and activities to protect water quality (H.R. 5061), H2805 [22AP]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (H.R. 5301), H5743-H5746 [20JY], E1388 [21JY]

———extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (S. 3372), H6428, H6429 [29JY]

Stanwood Boom Works (business): tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, H4653 [22JN]

Taiwan: tribute to efforts to assist with cleanup in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, E1284 [1JY], E1289 [13JY]

Taxation: deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain additional violations (H.R. 6031), H6491 [30JY]

———exclude from gross income compensation provided by BP P.L.C., for victims of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident (H.R. 5598), H5897 [21JY]

———modify rate of tax for the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, H4182 [28MY], H4587 [16JN]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities, H2294 [24MR]

———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (H.R. 537), H1304 [10MR]

Water: increase assistance for States, water systems, and disadvantaged communities, strengthen EPA safe drinking water enforcement, reduce lead, and strengthen endocrine disruptor screening program (H.R. 5320), H6431-H6440 [29JY], E1511 [30JY], E1541 [9AU]

Workforce Investment Act: provide oil spill relief employment (H.R. 5654), E1258 [30JN]

Remarks in Senate

Business and industry: create an industry-funded insurance program that spreads liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill among all oil companies participating in offshore drilling, S6269 [27JY]

———remove the cap on punitive damages allowed under maritime law established by the Supreme Court in Exxon Shipping Co., v. Baker, S6510 [29JY]

Coast Guard: National Pollution Funds Center funding, S4413 [26MY]

Corps of Engineers: maximize placement of dredged material available from maintenance dredging of existing navigation channels to mitigate impact of Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4201 [25MY]

Dept. of Justice: call for investigation into BP P.L.C., contradictory statements relative to ability to respond to oil spills, S4041 [20MY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize and enhance programs relative to detection of, response to, and mitigation and cleanup of oil spills on Federal land managed by the Dept. (S. 3515), S5204 [21JN]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources on the Outer Continental Shelf (S. 3516), S5206 [21JN], S6347 [28JY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish comprehensive program to control and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads (S. 3602), S5969 [15JY]

Economic Development Administration: establish a grant program for organizations to assist individuals and businesses affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to file claims for damages, S4203 [25MY]

EPA: establish the Columbia Basin Restoration Program (S. 3550), S5540-S5544 [29JN], S6045 [21JY]

———prohibit funding to implement water quality standards for inland waters in Florida, S7710, S7711 [29SE]

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act: clarify authorized use of registered pesticides (S. 3735), S6894 [5AU]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution (S. 3481), S4855 [10JN], S10933 [21DE], S11023 [22DE]

———clarify U.S. jurisdiction over waters (S. 787), S2513 [21AP]

———establish the Puget Sound Program Office (S. 2739), S6045 [21JY]

———expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to monitor, restore, and protect the resource productivity, water quality, and marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico (S. 1311), S6045 [21JY]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (H.R. 4715), S6045 [21JY]

———reauthorize the National Estuary Program (S. 3540), S5490 [28JN]

———require restitution for victims of criminal violations, S6510 [29JY]

———require restitution for victims of criminal violations (S. 3466), S4746 [9JN]

Florida: impact of Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico on travel and tourism, S4602 [7JN]

Great Lakes: protect and restore (S. 3073), S1171 [4MR], S6045 [21JY]

Gulf of Mexico: authorization of National Guard members to assist oil leak clean-up, S5066 [17JN]

———call on BP P.L.C., to improve system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident, S4964, S4965 [16JN]

———clean up oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, S4601 [7JN], S4636 [8JN], S4722, S4723 [9JN], S5299 [23JN], S5421 [24JN], S5505 [29JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits, S4841 [10JN]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits (S. 3410), S4394 [25MY], S4397, S4432 [26MY]

———create system to resolve claims of economic injury caused by the Deepwater Horizon incident and renegotiate lease relative to incident to increase existing liability limits (S. 3410), unanimous-consent request, S4179-S4181 [25MY]

———Federal response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion, S4895, S4899, S4916 [15JN], S4951-S4953, S4966 [16JN], S5065-S5069 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5231-S5240 [22JN], S5289 [23JN], S5422 [24JN], S5505, S5513 [29JN], S5638-S5641, S5669-S5671 [30JN]

———impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, S2782-S2784 [29AP], S3016 [3MY], S3126 [5MY], S3794 [17MY], S3955 [19MY], S4397 [26MY], S4587, S4589, S4600, S4604, S4606 [7JN], S4629 [8JN], S4710 [9JN], S4798, S4837 [10JN], S4896, S4897, S4899 [15JN], S4978 [16JN], S5078-S5080, S5095 [17JN], S5827 [14JY]

———monitor clean up of oil spill from accidental explosion of oil rig, S4432-S4434 [26MY]

———recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted (S. Res. 588), S6037 [20JY]

———report on congressional delegation trip relative to impact of response to oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on the environment and future offshore drilling policies, S4904 [15JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to establish a gulf coast recovery fund to cover cleanup efforts and damage claims associated with Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, S4636 [8JN], S4722 [9JN], S4896, S4899, S4904 [15JN], S4952, S4962 [16JN], S5143 [18JN]

———require BP P.L.C., to reimburse all costs incurred by the Federal Government in assisting with cleanup efforts in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill incident, S4185 [25MY], S4809, S4841 [10JN], S4870 [14JN]

———waive compliance with the Jones Act to allow foreign-flagged vessels to assist in responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S5069, S5095 [17JN], S5169-S5171 [21JN], S5513 [29JN], S5670 [30JN]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (S. 3119), S6045 [21JY]

National Association of Clean Water Agencies: anniversary, S6023 [20JY], S6075 [21JY]

National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), S5456 [24JN], S5459 [25JN]

———authorize subpoena power (H.R. 5481), unanimous-consent request, S5654 [30JN], S7716, S7717 [29SE]

———authorize subpoena power (S. 3462), unanimous-consent request, S5052 [17JN], S5654 [30JN]

National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (S. 3641), S6156, S6204-S6206 [22JY]

National Estuaries Day: designate (S. Res. 596), S6667 [3AU]

NOAA: improve ability to respond to releases of subsea oil and gas (S. 3569), S5747 [12JY]

Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 3473), S4785 [9JN]

———ensure any increase in the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund be used for oil spill clean-up, S4642, S4645 [8JN], S4711, S4712, S4720 [9JN], S4924-S4928 [15JN], S5063 [17JN], S5144 [18JN]

———increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill, S3794 [17MY], S5146 [18JN]

———increase limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill (S. 3375), S3855 [18MY]

———repeal limits on liability for economic damages resulting from an oil spill, S6356 [28JY]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills, S4107 [24MY], S4416 [26MY]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (S. 3305), S3134 [5MY], S3684-S3686 [13MY], S3849-S3853 [18MY], S4176-S4179, S4199 [25MY], S4602 [7JN], S4896 [15JN]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (S. 3305), unanimous-consent request, S3685 [13MY], S3852 [18MY], S4176, S4177 [25MY]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (S. 3472), S5052, S5053 [17JN]

———require polluters to pay the full cost of oil spills (S. 3472), unanimous-consent request, S5053 [17JN]

Outer Continental Shelf: improve oil spill response plans, S6286 [27JY]

———improve safety and preparedness surrounding offshore energy production and respond to the Deepwater Horizon blowout, explosion, and oil spill (S. 3763), S6848 [5AU]

———reform management of energy and mineral resources, improve oil spill compensation, and terminate moratorium on deepwater drilling (S. 3643), S6226 [22JY], S6229 [26JY], S6346, S6348, S6365-S6367 [28JY]-S6544 [30JY]

———suspend certain activities until the investigation into the Deepwater Horizon incident in the Gulf of Mexico has been completed (S. 3308), S3134 [5MY]

Petroleum: establish Federal Oil Spill Research Committee and improve oil spill response plans (S. 3603), S5970 [15JY]

———require those entering into a Federal oil or gas lease or contract to pay into an Oil Spill Recovery Fund or to settle any outstanding liabilities relative to any previous oil discharge (S. 3514), S5204 [21JN]

Power resources: allow use of renewable energy bonds to finance clean energy infrastructure in rural communities (S. 3438), S4539 [27MY]

———promote clean energy jobs and oil company accountability (S. 3663), S6346-S6348, S6356, S6366, S6457 [28JY], S6459, S6493, S6510 [29JY]

San Francisco Bay: establish a grant program to assist in restoration (S. 3539), S5461 [25JN], S6045 [21JY]

SBA: defer payments of principal and interest on disaster loans relative to Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4201 [25MY]

———give priority to businesses impacted by Deepwater Horizon oil spill when waiving interest payments on certain loans relative to damage caused by certain recent hurricanes, S4200 [25MY]

Ships and vessels: extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges incidental to normal operation (S. 3372), S5867 [14JY]

———require new vessels for carrying oil fuel to have double hulls (S. 685), S7764-S7769 [29SE]

Taxation: modify rate of tax for the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, S4715-S4717 [9JN], S4897, S4903 [15JN], S4952 [16JN], S5081 [17JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program estimate of environmental restoration costs for BP P.L.C., S5827 [14JY]

Water: prevent enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available or variance technology has been identified (S. 3038), S797 [25FE]

Reports filed

Address Harmful Algal Blooms and Hypoxia Through Research, Monitoring, and Control While Helping Communities Detect and Mitigate Such Events: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 952) (S. Rept. 111-125), S481 [4FE]

Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5320) (H. Rept. 111-524), H5500 [1JY]

Big Oil Bailout Prevention Liability Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3305) (S. Rept. 111-249), S6881 [5AU]

Clarify Federal Responsibility for Stormwater Pollution: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3481), S10514 [17DE]

Clean Coastal Environment and Public Health Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 878) (S. Rept. 111-170), S2476 [20AP]

Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (H.R. 4715) (S. Rept. 111-293), S7174 [16SE]

———Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 4715) (H. Rept. 111-442), H1595 [17MR]

Clean Water Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 787) (S. Rept. 111-361), S8786 [10DE]

Columbia River Basin Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 4016) (S. Rept. 111-358), S8641 [8DE]

Consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program Establishment: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1168) (H. Rept. 111-439), H1357 [11MR]

Consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1248) (H. Rept. 111-463), H2578 [14AP]

Dept. of Commerce Establishment of National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 3650) (H. Rept. 111-396), H138 [13JA]

Dept. of the Interior Participation in Hermiston, OR, Water Recycling and Reuse Project: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2741) (S. Rept. 111-275), S6882 [5AU]

Dept. of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3515) (S. Rept. 111-242), S6583 [2AU]

Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 3466), S5438 [24JN]

Extend EPA and States Prohibition From Requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act Permits for Discharges From Vessels Incidental to Normal Operation: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3372) (S. Rept. 111-209), S5153 [18JN]

Extend Period That EPA and States Are Prohibited From Requiring Water Pollution Control Permits for Discharges Incidental to Vessel Operation: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5301) (H. Rept. 111-539), H5674 [15JY]

Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3073) (S. Rept. 111-283), S7033 [13SE]

Gulf of Mexico Restoration and Protection Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1311) (S. Rept. 111-241), S6583 [2AU]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2724) (S. Rept. 111-211), S5201 [21JN]

Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3119) (S. Rept. 111-298), S7205 [20SE]

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5629) (H. Rept. 111-567), H6162 [27JY]

Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3516) (S. Rept. 111-236), S6397 [28JY]

Puget Sound Recovery Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2739) (S. Rept. 111-292), S7174 [16SE]

Remediate Sediment Contamination in Areas of Concern: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 933) (S. Rept. 111-170), S2476 [20AP]

Request the President To Transmit to House of Representatives EPA Information Relative to Nutrient Management of Illinois River Watershed: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H. Res. 995) (H. Rept. 111-407), H426 [29JA]

San Francisco Bay Restoration Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 3539) (S. Rept. 111-284), S7033 [13SE]

Securing Health for Ocean Resources and Environment (SHORE) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3597), S10514 [17DE]

Sewage Overflow Community Right-To-Know Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 937) (S. Rept. 111-170), S2476 [20AP]

Summaries

Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act (H.R. 5629): Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), E1245 [30JN]

Tables

Dept. of State chart on Deepwater Horizon oil spill response—international offers of assistance from governments and international bodies, S5236-S5239 [22JN]

Florida National Incident Command daily situation update, S5068 [17JN], S5234 [22JN]

Florida response to the Deepwater Horizon incident by county, S5067 [17JN], S5170 [21JN], S5233 [22JN]

Oil drilling and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico, H4340 [10JN]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5320, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act, H6452 [29JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 685, Oil Spill Prevention Act, S7769 [29SE]

Pay-as-you-go effects of S. 3473, Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund advances for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4785 [9JN]

Texts of

H. Res. 989, adopt national policies and pursue international agreements to prevent ocean acidification, and study its impacts and effects on marine ecosystems and coastal economies, H4252 [9JN]

H. Res. 1168, consideration of H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program establishment, H1363 [12MR]

H. Res. 1248, consideration of H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act and same-day consideration of rule and consideration under suspension of the rules of H.R. 4851, Continuing Extension Act, H2585 [15AP]

H. Res. 1503, support goals and ideals of National Estuaries Day, H6830 [22SE]

H.R. 3650, Dept. of Commerce National Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Program establishment, H1182-H1184 [9MR], H1368-H1370 [12MR]

H.R. 4715, Clean Estuaries Act, H2601 [15AP]

H.R. 5301, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation, H5743-H5745 [20JY]

H.R. 5320, Assistance, Quality, and Affordability Act, H6431-H6436 [29JY]

H.R. 5481, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling subpoena power authorization, H4721 [23JN]

H.R. 6016, Audit the BP Fund Act, H7143 [28SE]

S. 685, Oil Spill Prevention Act, S7764-S7768 [29SE]

S. 3025, Columbia River Basin Restoration Act, S707-S709 [23FE]

S. 3372, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation, S5867 [14JY]

S. 3372, extend period during which the EPA and States are prohibited from requiring Federal Water Pollution Control Act permits for certain discharges from ships and vessels incidental to normal operation of vessels, H6428 [29JY]

S. 3438, Clean Transmission for Rural Communities Act, S4540 [27MY]

S. 3466, Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, S4747 [9JN]

S. 3473, Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund advances for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, S4749, S4785 [9JN], H4336 [10JN]

S. 3481, clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution, S4856 [10JN], H8978 [22DE]

S. 3515, Dept. of the Interior Research and Technologies for Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act, S5205 [21JN]

S. 3516, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, S5207-S5211 [21JN]

S. 3539, San Francisco Bay Restoration Act, S5462 [25JN]

S. 3540, Clean Estuaries Act, S5490-S5492 [28JN]

S. 3550, Columbia River Basin Restoration Act, S5541-S5543 [29JN]

S. 3569, Subsea Hydrocarbon Imagery and Planning Act, S5748 [12JY]

S. 3602, Safe Treatment of Polluted Stormwater (STOPS) Runoff Act, S5970 [15JY]

S. 3603, Oil Spill Technology and Research Act, S5971 [15JY]

S. 3643, Oil Spill Response Improvement Act, S6207-S6220 [22JY]

S. 3663, Clean Energy Jobs and Oil Company Accountability Act, S6398-S6440 [28JY]

S. 3735, clarify authorized use of registered pesticides under Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, S6895 [5AU]

S. Res. 582, recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted, S5859 [14JY]

S. Res. 588, recognize economic and environmental impacts of BP P.L.C., oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and urge BP to give all due consideration to offers of assistance, products, or services from States directly impacted, S6027, S6037 [20JY]

S. Res. 596, National Estuaries Day, S6441 [28JY], S6667 [3AU]