To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a climate impact management plan for the conservation of certain marine mammal species, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C and provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change Within 24 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission, shall publish. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Environment, Water Infrastructure, Finance, and Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C.
- Provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change Within 24 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission, shall publish...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C and provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change Within 24 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission, shall publish.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Water Infrastructure, Finance, Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change The Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C and provides conservation of marine mammals adversely affected by climate change Within 24 months after the date of enactment of this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Marine Mammal Commission, shall publish.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
- Foreign affairs agencies and foreign-policy stakeholders affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Brownley introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
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