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MI HCR0022
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/25/2014
Primary Sponsor
Andrea LaFontaine
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AI Summary
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Urges complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins as the most effective long-term solution to prevent Asian carp and other invasive species transfer.
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Calls on Congress to immediately implement interim measures to reduce Asian carp risk in the Chicago Area Waterway System, including continued monitoring, commercial fishing, and modifications to the Brandon Road lock with electric barriers and carbon dioxide deterrents.
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Directs the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to implement physical separation through lock closure if Asian carp pose an imminent threat of passing through the Brandon Road Lock.
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Requests establishment of a consensus-building body of state and federal agencies, industries, and organizations to negotiate terms of hydrologic separation while interim planning measures proceed.
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Calls for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to lead coordination efforts through the Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework and coordinate with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge complete hydrologic separation of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins, to call for the formation of a regional body to negotiate terms of hydrologic separation, and to urge Congress and other entities to take interim steps to prevent Asian carp movement into the Great Lakes.
Congress
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes
2/26/2014