S 3277
A bill to amend the Marine Debris Act to reauthorize the Marine Debris Program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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This bill ensures the continued operation of the Marine Debris Program, a key initiative within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It reauthorizes the program for ten years, from fiscal years 2018 through 2028. The program’s goal is to study and reduce the harmful effects of plastic and other debris in our oceans, Great Lakes, and navigable waterways. This reauthorization provides NOAA with the resources needed to continue its efforts in preventing and addressing marine debris.
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