To require the Secretary to carry out a study and compile exhibiting science to determine the risks or benefits presented by cumulative impacts of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using the open-rack vaporization system.
What it does: Adds SEC. 13__. SCIENCE STUDY ON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF MULTIPLE OFFSHORE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES on page 755, line 25
Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)Adds SEC. 13__. SCIENCE STUDY ON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF MULTIPLE OFFSHORE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES on page 755, line 25
Adds a sectionPrinted pageInserted: SEC. 13__. SCIENCE STUDY ON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF MULTIPLE OFFSHORE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES.
Inserted: (a) In General.--The Secretary (in consultation with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, affected recreational and commercial fishing industries and affected energy and transportation stakeholders) shall carry out a study and compile existing science (including studies and data) to determine the risks or benefits presented by cumulative impacts of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using the open-rack vaporization system.
Inserted: (b) Accuracy.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall verify the accuracy of available science and develop a science-based evaluation of significant short-term and long-term cumulative impacts, both adverse and beneficial, of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using or proposing the open-rack vaporization system on the fisheries and marine populations in the vicinity of the facility.
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On page 755, after line 25, insert the following:
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SA 1006. Mr. CRAIG (for Mr. Vitter) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 6, to ensure jobs for our future with secure, affordable, and reliable energy; as follows:
On page 755, after line 25, insert the following:
SEC. 13__. SCIENCE STUDY ON CUMULATIVE IMPACTS OF MULTIPLE OFFSHORE LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS FACILITIES.
(a) In General.--The Secretary (in consultation with the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, affected recreational and commercial fishing industries and affected energy and transportation stakeholders) shall carry out a study and compile existing science (including studies and data) to determine the risks or benefits presented by cumulative impacts of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using the open-rack vaporization system.
(b) Accuracy.--In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall verify the accuracy of available science and develop a science-based evaluation of significant short-term and long-term cumulative impacts, both adverse and beneficial, of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using or proposing the open-rack vaporization system on the fisheries and marine populations in the vicinity of the facility.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 23, 2005
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Senate amendment submitted
June 23, 2005
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 1006 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Vitter.(consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7265-7266)
June 23, 2005
Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 1006 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005
Amendment SA 1006 proposed by Senator Craig for Senator Vitter. (consideration: CR S7264-7266; text: CR S7265-7266) To require the Secretary to carry out a study and compile exhibiting science to determine the risks or benefits presented by cumulative impacts of multiple offshore liquefied natural gas facilities reasonably assumed to be constructed in an area of the Gulf of Mexico using the open-rack vaporization system.
June 23, 2005
Amendment SA 1006 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
June 23, 2005