SB 115-15 Clean Up The Oceans Act (Passed)

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Clean Up The Oceans Act

Section 1: Establishment of Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

1.1 The Atlasian government shall establish and fund oceanic clean-up programs to remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

1.2 These programs shall be carried out by the Atlasian Oceanic Clean-Up Agency, hereafter referred to as the AOCA.

1.3 The AOCA shall have the authority to hire personnel, purchase equipment, and enter into contracts for the purposes of carrying out its duties.

Section 2: Objectives of the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

2.1 The primary objectives of the oceanic clean-up programs shall be to:

(a) Remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

(b) Reduce the impact of these pollutants on marine life, ecosystems, and the health of the ocean.

(c) Raise public awareness of the importance of ocean conservation and the impacts of pollution.

Section 3: Actions of the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

3.1 The oceanic clean-up programs shall undertake a range of actions, including but not limited to:

(a) Conducting regular clean-up operations to remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

(b) Developing and implementing new technologies and methods for removing pollutants from the ocean.

(c) Working with other organizations and governments to promote and coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

(d) Educating the public on the dangers of ocean pollution and the importance of conservation efforts.

Section 4: Funding for the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

4.1 The Atlasian government shall provide annual funding to the AOCA for the purposes of carrying out the oceanic clean-up programs.

4.2 The amount of funding provided by the Atlasian government to the AOCA shall be $10 billion each year

4.3 The AOCA shall be required to submit an annual report to the Atlasian Senate detailing its activities and the use of funding provided.

4.4 The amount of funding shall be re-evaluated every each year.

Section 5: Coordination with Other Agencies

5.1 The AOCA shall work closely with other government agencies, including the AGS and the Department of Marine Affairs, to coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

5.2 The AOCA shall also work with other organizations, including non-governmental organizations and private industry, to promote and coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

5.3 The AOCA shall also cooperate with foreign governments and their agencies, in particular those that are friendly, give permission and are open to working with the AOCA in our clean-up effort.

5.4 Additionally, the AOCA shall cooperate with international organizations to coordinate clean-up efforts.

Section 6: Operating Jurisdiction of the AOCA

6.1 The AOCA shall operate in both territorial waters and international waters, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

6.2 In territorial waters, the AOCA shall be subject to the laws and regulations of the Atlasian government, and shall work closely with other government agencies to coordinate clean-up efforts.

6.3 In international waters, the AOCA shall operate in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and shall work closely with international organizations and other countries to coordinate clean-up efforts.

6.4 The AOCA shall adhere to all applicable international laws and regulations regarding oceanic clean-up efforts, and shall maintain accurate records of its activities in both territorial and international waters.

Section 7: Effective Date

7.1 This act shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Atlasian Senate.

Authorship Statement: This bill was written with minimal assistance of ChatGPT

Sponsor: AverageFoodEnthusiast
Co-sponsor: Laki

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Motioning for a final vote

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A final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

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Aye

[Adam Griffin]

Aye

[Kahane's Grave Is A Gender-Neutral Bathroom]

Aye

[The world will shine with light in our nightmare]

Aye

[At-Large Senator LouisvilleThunder]

Aye

[West_Midlander]

Aye

[LAKISYLVANIA]

Aye

[Dr. MB]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Aye

[Vice President Christian Man]

Aye

[Utah Neolib]

Aye

[Sirius_]

Aye (10): UNL, Christian Man, Sirius, MB, Lakigigar, West_Midlander, LT, Scott, Mongoose, Griffin
Nay (0):
Abstaining (0):
Not Voting (7): AFE, Mr. Reactionary, Muaddib, Nerd, OSR, Pericles, Spiral

Clean Up The Oceans Act

Section 1: Establishment of Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

1.1 The Atlasian government shall establish and fund oceanic clean-up programs to remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

1.2 These programs shall be carried out by the Atlasian Oceanic Clean-Up Agency, hereafter referred to as the AOCA.

1.3 The AOCA shall have the authority to hire personnel, purchase equipment, and enter into contracts for the purposes of carrying out its duties.

Section 2: Objectives of the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

2.1 The primary objectives of the oceanic clean-up programs shall be to:

(a) Remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

(b) Reduce the impact of these pollutants on marine life, ecosystems, and the health of the ocean.

(c) Raise public awareness of the importance of ocean conservation and the impacts of pollution.

Section 3: Actions of the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

3.1 The oceanic clean-up programs shall undertake a range of actions, including but not limited to:

(a) Conducting regular clean-up operations to remove debris, plastics, and other pollutants from the ocean.

(b) Developing and implementing new technologies and methods for removing pollutants from the ocean.

(c) Working with other organizations and governments to promote and coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

(d) Educating the public on the dangers of ocean pollution and the importance of conservation efforts.

Section 4: Funding for the Oceanic Clean-Up Programs

4.1 The Atlasian government shall provide annual funding to the AOCA for the purposes of carrying out the oceanic clean-up programs.

4.2 The amount of funding provided by the Atlasian government to the AOCA shall be $10 billion each year

4.3 The AOCA shall be required to submit an annual report to the Atlasian Senate detailing its activities and the use of funding provided.

4.4 The amount of funding shall be re-evaluated every each year.

Section 5: Coordination with Other Agencies

5.1 The AOCA shall work closely with other government agencies, including the AGS and the Department of Marine Affairs, to coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

5.2 The AOCA shall also work with other organizations, including non-governmental organizations and private industry, to promote and coordinate oceanic clean-up efforts.

5.3 The AOCA shall also cooperate with foreign governments and their agencies, in particular those that are friendly, give permission and are open to working with the AOCA in our clean-up effort.

5.4 Additionally, the AOCA shall cooperate with international organizations to coordinate clean-up efforts.

Section 6: Operating Jurisdiction of the AOCA

6.1 The AOCA shall operate in both territorial waters and international waters, in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

6.2 In territorial waters, the AOCA shall be subject to the laws and regulations of the Atlasian government, and shall work closely with other government agencies to coordinate clean-up efforts.

6.3 In international waters, the AOCA shall operate in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and shall work closely with international organizations and other countries to coordinate clean-up efforts.

6.4 The AOCA shall adhere to all applicable international laws and regulations regarding oceanic clean-up efforts, and shall maintain accurate records of its activities in both territorial and international waters.

Section 7: Effective Date

7.1 This act shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Atlasian Senate.

Authorship Statement: This bill was written with minimal assistance of ChatGPT

Passed in the Senate of the Republic of Atlasia 10-0-0-7

x Sirius, Deputy PPT