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Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act

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This bill designates a specific area off the coast of Alabama as the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary to protect ancient cypress trees located underwater. The bill prohibits activities such as cutting or removing cypress trees, subsurface salvage, dredging, explosives, drilling, and seabed cable operations within the sanctuary, with exceptions for fishing, diving, recreational activities, public vessel operations, artificial reef construction, and existing oil and gas leases. The bill requires the Secretary of Commerce to develop a comprehensive management plan within two years and establish an advisory council to guide sanctuary management.

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Bill details

Congress
118
Bill type
s
Introduced
July 25, 2024
Sponsor
Not yet available
Last action
July 25, 2024— Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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