Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Review and Update Its Report on Emissions from Marine Vessels

Sec. 1. Air emissions report revision. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection shall review and update its report submitted to the Legislature dated January 15, 2005 and concerning issues related to air emissions from marine vessels. As part of the revision and update under this section, the department shall consult with stakeholders in determining the issues to be addressed and recommendations for action by the Legislature.

Sec. 2. Findings and report. Resolved: That the Department of Environmental Protection shall present its findings and the updated report pursuant to section 1, including suggested legislation to implement any proposals, by January 15, 2020 to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources may submit legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.

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This resolve requires the Department of Environmental Protection to review and update its report submitted to the Legislature dated January 15, 2005 and concerning issues related to air emissions from marine vessels. The department is required to present its findings and the updated report by January 15, 2020 to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources. The committees are authorized to submit legislation to the Second Regular Session of the 129th Legislature.