Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Senate OKs bill for dry-dock ship salvaging

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Senate OKs bill for dry-dock ship salvaging: "Senate OKs bill for dry-dock ship salvaging
Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The state Senate on Monday unanimously approved a bill that would require the use of dry docks for dismantling ships.

Sponsors say the bill would protect the environment from harmful byproducts of ship-breaking -- including oil, asbestos and invasive species -- while permitting the lucrative industry to establish itself in Oregon."

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