An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part A of House Report 112-73 to state that the Secretary shall not issue an offshore drilling permit without certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 4, line 6
Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-HI)Description
Amendment sought to prohibit the Secretary from issuing an offshore drilling permit without first certifying that the applicant has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operation and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
What it changes
1 change to H.R. 1229
Inserts new text on page 4, line 6
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: (3) Worst-case discharge scenario certification.--The Secretary shall not issue a permit under paragraph (1) without certifying that the applicant--
Inserted: (A) has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and
Inserted: (B) has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
Original wording
Page 4, after line 6, insert the following (and redesignate the succeeding paragraph accordingly):
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As printed
Page 4, after line 6, insert the following (and redesignate the succeeding paragraph accordingly):
“(3) Worst-case discharge scenario certification.--The Secretary shall not issue a permit under paragraph (1) without certifying that the applicant--
“(A) has calculated a worst-case discharge scenario for the proposed drilling operations; and
“(B) has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Secretary that the applicant possesses the capability and technology to respond immediately and effectively to such worst-case discharge scenario.
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May 11, 2011 • 1:56 PM
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Roll call votes on amendments in House
May 11, 2011 • 1:56 PM
Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole
May 11, 2011 • 1:56 PM
House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 235 (Roll no. 302).(consideration: CR H3180)
May 11, 2011 • 1:56 PM
On agreeing to the Hanabusa amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 187 - 235 (Roll no. 302). (consideration: CR H3180)
May 11, 2011 • 1:56 PM
House amendment offered
May 10, 2011
House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Hanabusa.(consideration: CR H3137-3138; text: CR H3137)
May 10, 2011 • 6:07 PM
Amendment (A004) offered by Ms. Hanabusa. (consideration: CR H3137-3138; text: CR H3137)
May 10, 2011 • 6:07 PM
Votes
1 roll call on this amendment