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Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1586| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2018
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Todd Young (Republican)Al Franken (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to commence updating its environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. An environmental sensitivity index product is a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline, coastal or offshore, resources prior to an oil spill event. In addition, NOAA must periodically update all of its environmental sensitivity index products and endeavor to do so at least once every seven years.

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Timeline
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 2, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 31, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-180.
Oct 31, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
Sep 6, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
Sep 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
Sep 7, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 7, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 7, 2018
Received in the House.
Sep 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • July 19, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 19, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • August 2, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • October 31, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-180.
  • October 31, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
  • September 6, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
  • September 6, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
  • September 7, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • September 7, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • September 7, 2018
    Received in the House.
  • September 10, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3786: To require the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to update periodically the environmental sensitivity index products of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for each coastal area of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
AccidentsAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gasSeashores and lakeshores

Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017

USA115th CongressS-1586| Senate 
| Updated: 9/10/2018
Great Lakes Environmental Sensitivity Index Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to commence updating its environmental sensitivity index products for each coastal area of the Great Lakes. An environmental sensitivity index product is a map or similar tool that is utilized to identify sensitive shoreline, coastal or offshore, resources prior to an oil spill event. In addition, NOAA must periodically update all of its environmental sensitivity index products and endeavor to do so at least once every seven years.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Jul 19, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 19, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 2, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Oct 31, 2017
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-180.
Oct 31, 2017
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
Sep 6, 2018
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
Sep 6, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
Sep 7, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 7, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Sep 7, 2018
Received in the House.
Sep 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
  • July 19, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • July 19, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • August 2, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • October 31, 2017
    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-180.
  • October 31, 2017
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 255.
  • September 6, 2018
    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
  • September 6, 2018
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6103; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S6103)
  • September 7, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • September 7, 2018
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • September 7, 2018
    Received in the House.
  • September 10, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Todd Young (Republican)Al Franken (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3786: To require the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere to update periodically the environmental sensitivity index products of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for each coastal area of the Great Lakes, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AccidentsAquatic ecologyEnvironmental assessment, monitoring, researchGeography and mappingGovernment information and archivesGreat LakesMarine and coastal resources, fisheriesMarine and inland water transportationMarine pollutionOil and gasSeashores and lakeshores