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H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

Great Lakes Legacy Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (commonly known as the Clean Water Act) to include aquatic habitat restoration activities among activities the Great Lakes National Program Office is authorized to implement for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Prohibits the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing such a remediation project if any nonfederal sponsor has not entered into a written agreement with the Administrator under which each party agrees to carry out its responsibilities and requirements for the project.

Revises provisions concerning the nonfederal share of the project costs.

Requires the Administrator to implement at federal expense the initial site characterization of a project for the remediation of contaminated sediment. Repeals a prohibition against implementing a project unless the nonfederal sponsor agrees to maintain aggregate expenditures from all other sources for remediation programs in the area of concern in which the project is located at or above the average level of such expenditures in the two fiscal years preceding the date on which the project is initiated.

Authorizes appropriations through FY2013 for: (1) such remediation projects; and (2) the development and use of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for such remediation. Limits to 20% the amount of funds appropriated for remediation projects that may be used for site characterization.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/30/2008: Presented to President.

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Revision by webmaster (September 30, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/30/2008: Presented to President.

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Status as of September 30, 2008

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/30/2008: Presented to President.

Revision by webmaster (September 29, 2008, 01:00:00)

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/27/2008: Resolving differences -- House actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/28/2008: Cleared for White House.

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Status as of September 28, 2008

Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/28/2008: Cleared for White House.

Status as of September 27, 2008

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/27/2008: Resolving differences -- House actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Revision by webmaster (September 26, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/25/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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Status as of September 25, 2008

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/25/2008: Passed/agreed to in Senate. Status: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Revision by webmaster (September 23, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/22/2008: Received in the Senate.

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Status as of September 22, 2008

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/22/2008: Received in the Senate.

Revision by webmaster (September 19, 2008, 01:00:00)

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H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/18/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 20 (Roll no. 615).

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Revision by webmaster (September 18, 2008, 01:00:00)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/17/2008: House floor actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Boozman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

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Status as of September 18, 2008

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/18/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 371 - 20 (Roll no. 615).

Status as of September 17, 2008

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/17/2008: House floor actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Boozman objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

Revision by webmaster (September 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/15/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.

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Status as of September 15, 2008

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

9/15/2008: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 549.

Revision by webmaster (August 1, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Status as of July 31, 2008

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2008: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Revision by webmaster (July 16, 2008, 01:00:00)

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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Status as of July 14, 2008

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/14/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

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Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2008, 01:00:00)

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6460 would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern.

Detailed Summary

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Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/10/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.

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Status as of July 10, 2008

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

7/10/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: 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.