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Senate Hearings on Ocean Waste Disposal Regulations

Original title: Ocean waste disposal: hearings before the Subcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere of the Committee on Commerce, United States Senate, Ninety-second Congress, first session, on S. 307, S. 1082, S. 1238, and S. 1286, regulating the dumping of material in the oceans, coastal and other waters ...

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document records the 1971 Senate hearings regarding four proposed bills (S. 307, S. 1082, S. 1238, and S. 1286) aimed at regulating the disposal of waste materials into oceans and coastal waters.

Why it matters

These hearings represent the legislative foundation for federal oversight of ocean dumping, which directly impacts industrial waste disposal practices and marine environmental standards.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Industrial waste producers

These entities would be subject to new federal regulations regarding where and how they can dispose of waste materials.

Directly affected

Coastal communities

These populations are affected by the environmental quality of nearby coastal waters and the potential impact of dumping regulations.

Key Facts

  • The Subcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere held hearings during the 92nd Congress, 1st session.
  • The hearings focused on four specific bills: S. 307, S. 1082, S. 1238, and S. 1286.
  • The primary objective of the proposed legislation is to regulate the dumping of materials into oceans, coastal waters, and other water bodies.
  • The hearings involve testimony and discussion regarding the environmental impact of waste disposal in marine environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to evaluate and discuss four different legislative proposals aimed at controlling how waste is dumped into oceans and coastal waters.
Which bills were under consideration?
The reviewed S. 307, S. 1082, S. 1238, and S. 1286.

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Legislative focus on ocean protection

The simultaneous consideration of four different bills indicates a high level of legislative urgency regarding ocean waste management in 1971.

S. 307S. 1082S. 1238S. 1286

Connected Entities

Subcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere, Committee on Commerce
OrganizationSubcommittee on Oceans and Atmosphere“The Senate subcommittee conducting the hearings.”Map →
OrganizationCommittee on Commerce“The parent committee of the subcommittee.”Map →

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