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| 98-s-3083 | 98 | s | 3083 | A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and the National Historic Preservation Act to include certain provisions related to the conversion of these funds to trust funds. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-10 | 1984-10-10 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 0 | Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 and the National Historic Preservation Act to require the Secretary of the Treasury to invest the portions of the land and water conservation fund and of the Historic Preservation Trust Fund not required to meet current withdrawals. Specifies the types of investments which may be made. Provides that no appropriation from either such fund for any fiscal year may exceed the maximum amount to be paid into such fund for such year plus interest accruing to the fund from the preceding year's investments. Extends the authorization of appropriations for both funds through FY 1991. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-3077 | 98 | s | 3077 | A bill to exempt any activity involving the harvesting of penaeid shrimp from certain provisions of the Lacey Act. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-05 | 1984-10-05 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary. | Senate | Sen. Tower, John G. [R-TX] | TX | R | T000322 | 0 | Amends the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to exempt the harvesting of certain penaeid shrimp from provisions of such law prohibiting the illegal taking of fish, wildlife, or plants. | 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z | |
| 98-hr-6397 | 98 | hr | 6397 | A bill to establish the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Charles National Fish and Wildlife Service Training Center in Northampton County, Virginia. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-04 | See H.J.Res.648. | House | Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | B000229 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, in Virginia, the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge (with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service training facility on such refuge). Authorizes appropriations. | 2021-06-29T21:25:11Z | |
| 98-hr-6401 | 98 | hr | 6401 | A bill to designate the West Branch of the Farmington River as a study area for inclusion in the national wild and scenic rivers system, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-04 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6] | CT | R | J000163 | 0 | Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add the West Branch of the Farmington River in Connecticut and Massachusetts to the list designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Requires a study of the river and a report by the end of the third fiscal year beginning after the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) cooperate with the Farmington River Management Committee established by this Act; and (2) encourage public participation in the conduct of the river study. Directs the Committee to develop a management plan for the River, and authorizes the Secretary to implement and administer it. Enumerates the details of such plan. Establishes the Farmington River Management Committee. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-3068 | 98 | s | 3068 | A bill to establish the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge and the Cape Charles National Fish and Wildlife Service Training Center in Northampton County, Virginia. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-04 | 1984-10-04 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA] | VA | R | T000367 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish, in Virginia, the Cape Charles National Wildlife Refuge (with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service training facility on such refuge). Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-s-3055 | 98 | s | 3055 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in the State of Montana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-03 | 1984-10-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in Montana; and (2) enter into cooperative and management agreements with the State of Montana for rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services with respect to such site. Specifies those lands which the Secretary is authorized to acquire for the establishment of such site. Provides that such lands shall revert to the State of Montana if the Secretary uses such lands for any purpose other than as authorized under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and 1987, including specified sums for the construction of a visitor center. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-6342 | 98 | hr | 6342 | A bill approving the governing international fishery agreements with Iceland and the European Economic Community. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-10-01 | 1984-11-08 | Became Public Law No: 98-623. | House | Rep. Jones, Walter B. [D-NC-1] | NC | D | J000256 | 3 | (Measure passed House, amended) Title I: Approval of Governing International Fishery Agreements with Iceland and the EEC - Expresses congressional approval of the governing international fishery agreements between the United States and the European Economic Community and between the United States and Iceland concerning fisheries off the coasts of the United States as contained in messages to Congress from the President dated August 27, 1984, and September 28, 1984, respectively. Authorizes the entering into force of such agreements. Title II: Artificial Reefs - National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 - Requires artificial reefs in waters covered under this title to be sited and constructed according to certain standards in order to enhance fishery resources. Defines "waters covered under this title" to mean the navigable U.S. waters and the waters superjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf to the extent such waters exist in or are adjacent to any State. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with others, to develop and publish a long-term artificial reef plan. Requires the plan to address: (1) criteria for siting and constructing artifical reefs; (2) methods for monitoring the compliance of artificial reefs with the permit requirements; (3) methods for managing the use of artificial reefs; (4) a synopsis of existing information on artifical reefs and needs for further research on artificial reef technology and management strategies; and (5) an evaluation of alternatives for faciliting the transfer of artificial reef construction materials to permit holders. Directs the Secretary of the Army in issuing permits for artificial reefs to: (1) consult with and consider the views of appropriate Federal agencies, States, local governments, and other interested parties; (2) ensure consistency with the standards establish in this title; (3) ensure that the maintenance and financial responsibility for and the title to the artificial reef construction material is clear; and (4) notify the Secretary of Com… | 2021-09-25T05:30:26Z | |
| 98-hr-6316 | 98 | hr | 6316 | Georgia Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Jenkins, Edgar L. [D-GA-9] | GA | D | J000083 | 0 | Georgia Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Addition; and (2) the Southern Nantahala Wilderness. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental impact statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Georgia shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Georgia which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Georgia reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation in Georgia without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above shall also apply to national forest system roadless lands in Georgia which are less than 5,000 acres in size. Specifies those areas in Georgia to which the provisions above shall not apply. | 2025-08-29T17:38:06Z | |
| 98-hr-6319 | 98 | hr | 6319 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Air Force certain public land within the Luke Air force Range, Maricopa, Pima and Yuma Counties, Arizona, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma Counties, Arizona, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for defense-related uses by the Department of the Air Force. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Air Force before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the development of a land resource management and implementation program and to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement that plan. Requires the land within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. Maintains the status of the water rights and water usage on the withdrawn lands as they existed prior to the passage of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit within a specified time to the Congress an analysis of the mineral potential of the withdrawn lands and to identify lands which should be opened to operation of the mining laws. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the Air Force files for an extension of the withdrawal three years before such termination date. Prescribes a timetable and notification procedure for the extension or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to determine the extent of contamination incurred by the withdrawn lands prior to filing a notice of intent to relinquish. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept jurisdiction of contaminated lands offered for relinquishment. Sets five-year reassessment periods to determine the feasibility of l… | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6320 | 98 | hr | 6320 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands, and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year reassessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6321 | 98 | hr | 6321 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Greely Maneuver Area, in the Big Delta area, Alaska, and certain public lands within the Fort Greely Air Drop Zone, in the Granite Creek area, Alaska, for use as training and equipment development areas, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-09-26 | Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Greely area of Alaska from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year reassessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6322 | 98 | hr | 6322 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands within the Mojave "B" Ranges, San Bernardino County, California, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in San Bernardino County, California, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Navy as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Navy before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Navy. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Navy determines that a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Navy. Sets five-year reassessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Navy and the Interior. | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6323 | 98 | hr | 6323 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands for the Bravo-20 Bombing Range, Churchill County, Nevada, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-26 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Price, Melvin [D-IL-21] | IL | D | P000522 | 0 | Reserves specified public lands in Churchill County, Nevada, for use by the Department of the Navy as a testing and training area for aerial bombing, missile firing, tactical maneuvering, and other defense-related uses. Grants the Secretary of the Navy exclusive jurisdiction over such lands, which may be used by other departments or agencies within the Department of Defense upon the Secretary's authorization. Requires the Secretary to take precautions to prevent and suppress brush and range fires resulting from military activity on such land. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such lands and their resources under the principles of multiple use. Directs the Secretary to develop a resource management plan for such lands within one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the two Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such program. States that any water rights connected with such land shall not be disturbed by the withdrawal of such lands from all forms of appropriations under the public land laws. Terminates such land withdrawal after 25 years. Permits the Secretary of the Navy to file an application for an extension of such withdrawal if the Navy will have a continuing use for any of the involved lands. Requires the Secretary to file a notice of intention to relinquish if that is the Secretary's intention. Requires the Secretary to determine before relinquishment whether such lands are contaminated with explosives or hazardous materials, and whether to decontaminate such lands if practicable and economically feasible. States that the Secretary of the Interior is not required to accept contaminated lands and that in the event of nonacceptance such lands would continue to be considered withdrawn lands. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to examine such lands every five years to determine whether decontamination would be practicable and economically feasible. Directs the Secretary to move forward with decontamination if appropriate and directs the Secretary of the In… | 2025-06-06T14:17:56Z | |
| 98-hr-6296 | 98 | hr | 6296 | San Juan Basin Wilderness Protection Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-24 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] | NM | D | R000229 | 2 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) San Juan Basin Wilderness Protection Act of 1984 - Title I: San Juan Basin - Designates the following lands in the Albuquerque District of the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Bisti Wilderness; and (2) the De-na-zin Wilderness. Withdraws the area in the Albuquerque District of the Bureau of Land Management known as the Fossil Forest from appropriation under the mining laws and from disposition under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the area so as to protect its natural, educational, and scientific research values. Directs the Bureau of Land Management to conduct a long-range study of the Fossil Forest to determine how best to manage the area's resource values. Directs the Secretary to forward the study results and management plan for the area to Congress. Sets forth requirements for an exchange of Federal lands selected by New Mexico for State lands located within the wilderness areas designated by this Act. Requires the Secretary to exchange lands upon the request of an Indian whose lands are located within the De-na-zin Wilderness area. Requires the Navajo Tribe to select lands in New Mexico administered by the Bureau of Land Management of equal acreage in lieu of lands previously selected by the Tribe within the boundaries of the Fossil Forest. Transfers all rights, title, and interests in certain lands in New Mexico to the Navajo tribe, subject to pending coal lease applications and certain payments to New Mexico. Transfers, at a cost of $2.50 per acre, all rights, title, and interests in certain lands in New Mexico to the New Mexico State University, for the purpose of conducting educational, demonstrative, and experimental development with livestock, grazing methods, and range forage plants. Provides for the relief of the Elephant Butte Irrigation District from certain obligations to reimburse the Bureau of Reclamation. Adds … | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6247 | 98 | hr | 6247 | A bill to disclaim any right, title, or interest of the United States in certain lands located in the State of California upon the conveyance by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company of such lands to the East Bay Regional Park District, a special district of the State of California. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-13 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] | CA | D | S000810 | 0 | Disclaims any Federal right, title or interest in certain real property conveyed by the Southern Pacific Transportation Company to the East Bay Regional Park District (California). Reserves to the United States: (1) all mineral interests lying within such real property which forms part of a specified right-of-way; and (2) the right to prospect, mine and remove such mineral interests. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6213 | 98 | hr | 6213 | National Fish Hatcheries Systems Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-11 | 1984-09-18 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | National Fish Hatcheries System Act - Establishes a National Fish Hatcheries System (System). Sets forth the purposes of the System, including: (1) mitigating damage to fish stocks as a result of the construction or operation of Federal projects; (2) restoring certain significant or interjurisdictional fish stocks; (3) carrying out fisheries research and development; and (4) implementing recovery plans for endangered species. Includes in the System fish hatcheries which are: (1) directly operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service); or (2) federally supported in their construction (on or after the date of enactment of this Act), operation, or maintenance. Prohibits moneys made available through specified Federal law from being considered as federally supported construction, operation, or maintenance. Requires the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to administer the System. Requires fish hatcheries not directly operated by the Service to be operated in accordance with a cooperative agreement entered into with the Service. Prohibits the production of fish within the System for purposes of restoring interjurisdictional fish stocks unless a restoration plan has been prepared and agreed to by specified parties. Authorizes the Secretary, for up to four years, to produce fish within the System for private uses, including commercial fish farming. Provides for the reimbursement of fish production costs from: (1) water or power users benefiting from the Federal project; (2) the Federal agencies or State governments exercising fishery management jurisdiction; and (3) private users. Prohibits the construction of any new fish hatcheries after the effective date of this Act, unless authorized by law enacted after that date, unless for mitigation of damaged fish stocks, and unless all costs will be reimbursed. Authorizes the Secretary, under certain procedures, to close any fish hatchery within the System, subject to congressional review within a specified time. Requires (after consultation between the Sec… | 2025-08-29T17:40:54Z | |
| 98-hr-6197 | 98 | hr | 6197 | Utah State and Federal Land Management Improvement Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-06 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1] | UT | R | H000172 | 0 | Utah State and Federal Land Management Improvement Act of 1984 - Conveys specified Federal land to the State of Utah. Specifies conditions of such conveyance. Requires all mineral revenues received on such conveyed lands to be distributed 50 percent to the State of Utah and 50 percent to the United States. Authorizes the State share to be used as the State Legislature directs. Makes the State of Utah and the United States each responsible for the collection and distribution of mineral revenues on lands each has acquired. Requires the United States and State of Utah to submit annual reports to one another detailing the mineral activity and revenues occurring on the exchanged lands. Exempts certain lands from the mineral revenue distribution requirements. Limits the distribution of revenues received from metalliferous leases on exchanged lands to ten years after the date of conveyance. Includes in each conveyance under this Act the entire surface and subsurface estate. Provides the holder of rights with the right of conversion to equivalent new rights under the laws of the acquiring entity. Maintains the rights and privileges of permits and leases for domestic livestock grazing on lands affected by the exchanges under this Act. Requires the State and the United States to assume each other's rights and duties under grazing leases and permits as existed prior to the land exchanges under this Act. Prescribes guidelines to protect valid existing claims for metalliferous minerals on exchanged lands. Extinguishes any claim which is converted under State law to a preferential, noncompetitive mineral lease, sale, permit or other disposition. Authorizes the State to select Federal lands of approximately equal value elsewhere in the State if the State's title to exchanged lands is encumbered for more than 20 years after enactment of this Act. Directs the State to assume all Federal rights and responsibilities concerning Federal mineral leases on lands conveyed to it. Makes all payments formerly due to the United States … | 2025-08-29T17:40:52Z | |
| 98-hr-6188 | 98 | hr | 6188 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey a certain parcel of land located near Ocotillo, California. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-09-05 | 1984-11-02 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45] | CA | R | H000981 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey without consideration a specified parcel of land near Ocotillo, California, to Imperial Valley College Barker Museum of El Centro, California, for the purpose of building a public museum. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6152 | 98 | hr | 6152 | Public Lands Pest Management Fund Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-10 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] | ID | R | C000858 | 4 | Public Lands Pest Management Fund Act - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to authorize the appropriate Secretary to take specified measures to protect public lands from insect and plant pests. States that for purposes of this Act the appropriate Secretary means the Secretary (either of Agriculture or of the Interior) under whom the affected public lands are being administered. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T17:40:57Z | |
| 98-hr-6174 | 98 | hr | 6174 | A bill to modify the boundary of the Uinta National Forest, Utah, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-10 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA. | House | Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] | UT | R | N000106 | 0 | Modifies the exterior boundary of the Uinta National Forest, Utah. Adds to the Uinta National Forest all Federal lands within the modified boundary. Requires such lands to be administered as part of the National Forest. Treats the modified boundary of the National Forest as if it were the boundary as of January 1, 1965. Directs the Bureau of Reclamation to transfer annually specified sums for the development of recreational resources to the Forest Service. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6181 | 98 | hr | 6181 | A bill to modify the boundary of the Humboldt National Forest in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-10 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA. | House | Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2] | NV | R | V000124 | 0 | Modifies the exterior boundary of the Humboldt National Forest, Nevada. Adds to Humboldt National Forest all Federal lands within the modified boundary. Requires such lands to be administered as part of the National Forest. Treats the modified boundary of the National Forest as if it were the boundary of such Forest as of January 1, 1965. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2949 | 98 | s | 2949 | Utah State and Federal Land Management Improvement Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-10 | 1984-10-02 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1253. | Senate | Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT] | UT | R | G000072 | 1 | Utah State and Federal Land Management Improvement Act of 1984 - Conveys specified Federal land to the State of Utah. Specifies conditions of such conveyance. Requires all mineral revenues received on such conveyed lands to be distributed 50 percent to the State of Utah and 50 percent to the United States. Authorizes the State share to be used as the State Legislature directs. Makes the State of Utah and the United States each responsible for the collection and distribution of mineral revenues on lands each has acquired. Requires the United States and State of Utah to submit annual reports to one another detailing the mineral activity and revenues occurring on the exchanged lands. Exempts certain lands from the mineral revenue distribution requirements. Limits the distribution of revenues received from metalliferous leases on exchanged lands to ten years after the date of conveyance. Includes in each conveyance under this Act the entire surface and subsurface estate. Provides holders of rights with the right of conversion to equivalent new rights under the laws of the acquiring entity. Maintains the rights and privileges of permits and leases for domestic livestock grazing on lands affected by the exchanges under this Act. Requires the State and the United States to assume each other's rights and duties under grazing leases and permits as existed prior to the land exchanges under this Act. Prescribes guidelines to protect valid existing claims for metalliferous minerals on exchanged lands. Extinguishes any claim which is converted under State law to a preferential, noncompetitive mineral lease, sale permit or other disposition. Authorizes the State to select Federal lands of approximately equal value elsewhere in the State if the State's title to exchanged lands is encumbered for more than 20 years after enactment of this Act. Directs the State to assume all Federal rights and responsibilities concerning Federal mineral leases on lands conveyed to it. Makes all payments formerly due to the United States paya… | 2025-08-29T17:41:52Z | |
| 98-s-2934 | 98 | s | 2934 | A bill to create the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Florida. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-09 | 1984-08-09 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL] | FL | R | H000374 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings National Wildlife Refuge in Florida to protect the habitat of the endangered Florida panther. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-hr-6099 | 98 | hr | 6099 | A bill to clarify the treatment of mineral materials on public lands. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-08 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Mining, Forest Management and Bonneville Power Administration. | House | Rep. Marriott, David Daniel [R-UT-2] | UT | R | M000143 | 2 | Amends Federal mining law to subject rights under any Federal mining claim to the rights of the United States to manage and dispose of mineral material surface resources. (Current law subjects such rights to the U.S. right to manage and dispose of vegetative surface resources.) Makes more mineral material available to locators of Federal mining claims, under certain circumstances. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2916 | 98 | s | 2916 | Colorado Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-08 | 1984-09-18 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1244. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 0 | Colorado Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests; (2) the Greenhorn Wilderness in the San Isabel National Forest; (3) the Piedra Wilderness in the San Juan National Forest; (4) the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in the San Isabel and Rio Grande National Forests; (5) the Vasquez Peak Wilderness in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests; (6) the West Needles Wilderness in the San Juan National Forest and the San Juan Resource Area; (7) the Powderhorn Wilderness in the Gunnison National Forest and in the Bureau of Land Management Powderhorn Primitive Area; (8) the Service Creek Wilderness in the Routt National Forest; (9) lands in the Routt National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area; (10) lands in the White River National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area; (11) lands in the San Juan National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Weminuche Wilderness Area; (12) the Mummy Range Wilderness in the Rocky Mountain National Park; (13) the Never Summer Wilderness in Rocky Mountain National Park; (14) the Trail Ridge Wilderness in Rocky Mountain National Park; (15) the Enos Mills Wilderness in Rocky Mountain National Park; (16) the Monument Mesa Wilderness in Colorado National Monument; (17) the No Thoroughfare Canyon Wilderness in Colorado National Monument; (18) the Green Yampa Wilderness in Dinosaur National Monument; and (19) the Blue Mountain Wilderness in Dinosaur National Monument. Provides that a certain portion of the Indian Peaks Wilderness which has been transferred to Rocky Mountain National Park shall be made part of the Enos Mills Wilderness. Provides for management of one part of the Never Summer Wilderness by the U.S. Forest Service and of another part of the Never Summer Wilderness by the U.S. Park Service. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area re… | 2025-08-29T17:39:16Z | |
| 98-hr-6062 | 98 | hr | 6062 | Idaho Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-01 | 1984-09-06 | Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks. | House | Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5] | WI | D | M000881 | 11 | Idaho Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Idaho as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (2) the Long Canyon-Selkirk Crest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (3) the Scotchman's Peak Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (4) the Grandmother Mountain Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (5) the Mallard-Larkins Wilderness in the Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests; (6) the Great Burn Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (7) the Moose Mountain Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (8) the Elk Summit Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (9) the Salmon River Breaks Wilderness in the Payette National Forest; (10) the Payette Crest Wilderness in the Payette and Boise National Forests; (11) the Peace Rock Wilderness in the Boise National Forests; (12) the Red Mountain Wilderness in the Boise National Forest; (13) the Sawtooth Completion Wilderness in the Boise, Sawtooth, and Challis National Forests; (14) the Trinities Wilderness in the Boise National Forest; (15) the Danskin-South Fork Boise River Wilderness in the Boise National Forest; (16) the Pioneer Wilderness in the Sawtooth and Challis National Forests; (17) the Cache Peak Wilderness in the Sawtooth National Forest; (18) the Borah Peak Wilderness in the Challis National Forest; (19) the Pahsimeroi Wilderness in the Challis National Forest; (20) the North Lemhi's Wilderness in the Salmon and Challis National Forests; (21) the West Bigholes Wilderness in the Salmon National Forest; (22) the Diamond Peak Wilderness in the Targhee, Salmon, and Challis National Forests; (23) the Italian Peaks Wilderness in the Targhee National Forest; (24) the Lionhead Wilderness in the Targhee National Forest; (25) the Garns Mountain Wilderness in the Targhee National Forest; (26) the Palisades Wilderness in the Targhee National Forest; (27) the Bear Creek Wilderness in the Targhee National Forest; (28) the Caribou Mou… | 2025-08-29T17:38:45Z | |
| 98-s-2899 | 98 | s | 2899 | American Conservation Corps Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-08-01 | 1984-08-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] | OH | D | G000236 | 0 | American Conservation Corps Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Secretary of Agriculture, to establish and administer a public lands conservation, rehabilitation, and improvement program called the American Conservation Corps. Requires the Secretary to provide assistance to program agencies (any Federal or State agency responsible for the management of public lands) to establish and operate residential and nonresidential conservation centers to implement program projects. Describes the types of projects which will receive program preference. Limits program projects to those on public lands or Indian lands, except where projects on nonpublic lands provide documented public benefits. Sets forth requirements for establishing conservation centers and eligibility criteria for enrollees in the program. Makes persons eligible for enrollment and employment in the program if they are: (1) unemployed; (2) between the ages of 16 and 25 years; and (3) citizens, lawful permanent residents, or lawfully admitted alien parolees or refugees. Provides that in the selection of enrollees for the program, preference shall be given to economically, socially, physically, and educationally disadvantaged youth and youth residing in areas having substantial unemployment. Requires program agencies to provide services, facilities, supplies, and equipment for conservation centers as the Secretary deems necessary. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to, or enter into agreements with, program agencies for the funding and operation of conservation centers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1988. Requires that such appropriations come from specified Treasury receipts. States that program enrollees shall not be deemed Federal employees, except for certain purposes. Imposes service obligations upon all but summer enrollees to: (1) work 40 hours per week; (2) make specified contributions to an educational trust fund; and (3) serve at least six months. Directs the Secretary to make arrang… | 2025-08-29T17:40:33Z | |
| 98-hr-6046 | 98 | hr | 6046 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in the State of Montana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-07-31 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Marlenee, Ron [R-MT-2] | MT | R | M000139 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) establish the Lewis and Clark National Historic Site in Montana; and (2) enter into cooperative and management agreements with the State of Montana for rescue, firefighting, and law enforcement services with respect to such site. Specifies those lands which the Secretary is authorized to acquire for the establishment of such site. Provides that such lands shall revert to the State of Montana if the Secretary uses such lands for any purpose other than as authorized under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 - 1987, including specified sums for the construction of a visitor center. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6056 | 98 | hr | 6056 | Coastal States Marine Resources Conservation Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-07-31 | 1984-09-05 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1] | VA | R | B000229 | 2 | Coastal States Marine Resources Conservation Act of 1984 - Declares the commercial harvesting of fisheries resources within the waters of each coastal State to be exclusively subject to the fisheries harvesting laws of such State. Authorizes each coastal State, subject to certain conditions, to give preference to its own residents in the harvesting of fisheries resources. Prohibits, subject to certain conditions, any act of Congress from: (1) superseding the fisheries conservation laws or fisheries harvesting regulations of any coastal State; or (2) extending a coastal State's legal privileges regarding fisheries harvesting to any citizen of another State. | 2025-08-29T17:38:51Z | |
| 98-hr-6016 | 98 | hr | 6016 | A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to permit participating communities to exempt certain property from land use and control measures, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-07-24 | 1984-09-14 | Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development. | House | Rep. Paul, Ron [R-TX-22] | TX | R | P000583 | 0 | Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow participating communities to exempt certain property from land use and control measures if: (1) any construction or development done is not carried out by means of Federal assistance; and (2) such property is not insured under the National Flood Insurance Act. Prohibits the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency from suspending eligibility for flood insurance coverage on account of any exemption granted under this Act. Makes conforming amendments to the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973. | 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z | |
| 98-hr-6017 | 98 | hr | 6017 | A bill to allow the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota, to retain easements in certain lands after the abandonment of certain railroad rights-of-way by the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-07-24 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to grant to the city of Aberdeen, South Dakota, perpetual easement for the maintenance and construction of waterlines on certain property if railroad rights-of-way are abandoned on such property by the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5978 | 98 | hr | 5978 | A bill to authorize a study of the effects of acid rain on the Atlantic striped bass. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-29 | 1984-07-24 | Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. | House | Rep. Dyson, Roy [D-MD-1] | MD | D | D000593 | 0 | Requires the Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to study the effects of acid rain on the Atlantic striped bass, especially in the Chesapeake Bay and Hudson River regions. Requires the Administrators and the Director to report to Congress on such study within a year of the enactment of this Act. | 2021-06-29T21:21:57Z | |
| 98-hr-5983 | 98 | hr | 5983 | A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land located in the State of Maryland to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4] | MD | R | H000747 | 1 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey all Federal rights in specified lands in Prince George's County, Maryland, to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. States that such land shall be used solely for park and waterfront recreation purposes in accordance with a certain land-use plan. Authorizes the Commission to grant access to such land to the owner of any proposed real property development adjacent to the land. Delineates standards under which such access shall be granted. Provides for a reversion of the property to the United States if: (1) the land is not used for park and waterfront recreation purposes; or (2) the standards for granting access to the land have not been met. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-6001 | 98 | hr | 6001 | Montana Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-13 | Executive Comment Requested from USDA. | House | Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-1] | MT | D | W000520 | 1 | Montana Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Montana as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Additions in the Beaverhead, Bitterroot, and Deerlodge National Forests;(2) the Italian Peak Wilderness in the Beaverhead National Forest; (3) the East Pioneer Wilderness in the Beaverhead National Forest; (4) the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Additions in the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests; (5) the Lost Water Canyon Wilderness in the Custer National Forest; (6) the Electric Peak Wilderness in the Deerlodge and Helena National Forests; (7) the Flint Range Wilderness in the Deerlodge National Forest; (8) the Mount Hefty Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest; (9) the Tuchuck Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest; (10) the Bob Marshall Wilderness in the Flathead, Lolo, and Lewis and Clark National Forests; (11) the Mission Mountains Wilderness Additions in the Flathead National Forest; (12) the North Absaroka Wilderness Additions in the Gallatin National Forest; (13) the Lionhead Wilderness in the Gallatin National Forest; (14) the Gates of the Mountain Wilderness Additions in the Helena National Forest; (15) the Trout Creek Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (16) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (17) the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Additions in the Kootenai National Forest; (18) the Ten Lakes Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (19) the Scapegoat Wilderness Additions in the Lolo and Lewis and Clark National Forests; (20) the Hoodoo Wilderness in the Lolo National Forest; and (21) the Quigg Wilderness in the Lolo National Forest. Revises the boundary of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Montana to exclude specified acreage north of Goose Lake. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Montana shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national fo… | 2025-08-29T17:37:39Z | |
| 98-s-2850 | 98 | s | 2850 | Montana Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-29 | 1984-09-17 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. Melcher, John [D-MT] | MT | D | M000635 | 1 | Montana Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Montana as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Additions in the Beaverhead, Bitterroot, and Deerlodge National Forests;(2) the Italian Peak Wilderness in the Beaverhead National Forest; (3) the East Pioneer Wilderness in the Beaverhead National Forest; (4) the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Additions in the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests; (5) the Lost Water Canyon Wilderness in the Custer National Forest; (6) the Electric Peak Wilderness in the Deerlodge and Helena National Forests; (7) the Flint Range Wilderness in the Deerlodge National Forest; (8) the Mount Hefty Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest; (9) the Tuchuck Wilderness in the Flathead National Forest; (10) the Bob Marshall Wilderness in the Flathead, Lolo, and Lewis and Clark National Forests; (11) the Mission Mountains Wilderness Additions in the Flathead National Forest; (12) the North Absaroka Wilderness Additions in the Gallatin National Forest; (13) the Lionhead Wilderness in the Gallatin National Forest; (14) the Gates of the Mountain Wilderness Additions in the Helena National Forest; (15) the Trout Creek Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (16) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (17) the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Additions in the Kootenai National Forest; (18) the Ten Lakes Wilderness in the Kootenai National Forest; (19) the Scapegoat Wilderness Additions in the Lolo and Lewis and Clark National Forests; (20) the Hoodoo Wilderness in the Lolo National Forest; and (21) the Quigg Wilderness in the Lolo National Forest. Revises the boundary of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in Montana to exclude specified acreage north of Goose Lake. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Montana shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national fo… | 2025-08-29T17:39:17Z | |
| 98-hr-5965 | 98 | hr | 5965 | Mississippi National Forest Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-28 | 1984-10-03 | Favorable Executive Comment Received From USDA. | House | Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] | MS | R | L000447 | 1 | Mississippi National Forest Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in the Desoto National Forest in Mississippi as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Black Creek Wilderness; and (2) the Leaf Wilderness. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Mississippi shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Mississippi which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Mississippi reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Mississippi without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above shall also apply to: (1) national forest roadless lands evaluated in the Delta Unit dated February 1976; and (2) national forest roadless lands in Mississippi which are less than 5,000 acres in size. | 2025-08-29T17:40:14Z | |
| 98-s-2808 | 98 | s | 2808 | Mississippi National Forest Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-28 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-515. | Senate | Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] | MS | R | C000567 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Mississippi National Forest Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in the Desoto National Forest in Mississippi as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Black Creek Wilderness; and (2) the Leaf Wilderness. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to file maps of these areas with specified congressional committees as soon as practicable after the enactment of this Act. States that these areas shall be administered by the Secretary. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Mississippi shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Mississippi which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Mississippi reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Mississippi without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above shall also apply to: (1) national forest roadless lands evaluated in the Delta Unit dated February 1976; and (2) National Forest System roadless lands in Mississippi which are less than 5,000 acres in size. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 98-hr-5941 | 98 | hr | 5941 | A bill to authorize the Administrator of the General Services Administration to transfer certain property interests to Raleigh County, West Virginia. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-27 | 1984-07-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation. | House | Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] | WV | D | R000011 | 0 | Directs certain Federal departments to transfer jurisdiction over specified subsurface property to the Administrator of the General Services Administration. Requires such Administrator to transfer such property without compensation to Raleigh County, West Virginia. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 98-s-2805 | 98 | s | 2805 | Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-27 | 1984-10-04 | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] | VA | R | W000154 | 1 | (Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate, H.R. 5121 passed in lieu) Virginia Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Virginia as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Beartown Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (2) the Kimberling Creek Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (3) the Lewis Fork Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (4) the Little Dry Run Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (5) the Little Wilson Creek Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (6) the Mountain Lake Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (7) the Peters Mountain Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (8) the Thunder Ridge Wilderness in the Jefferson National Forest; (9) the James River Face Wilderness Addition in the Jefferson National Forest which is to be incorporated in the James River Face Wilderness; (10) the Ramseys Draft Wilderness in the George Washington National Forest; and (11) the Saint Mary's Wilderness in the George Washington National Forest. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Virginia shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Virginia which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Virginia reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Virginia without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above shall also apply to national forest system roadless lands in Virginia which are less than 5,000 acres in size. Requires the Secretary to review the following lands in Virginia to determine their suitability … | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 98-hr-5936 | 98 | hr | 5936 | A bill to amend the Act of April 24, 1950. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-26 | 1984-07-20 | Referred to Subcommittee on Forest, Family Farms, and Energy. | House | Rep. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD-At Large] | SD | D | D000064 | 0 | Amends Federal law to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture, or any permittee, from charging for the use of drinking water, picnic tables, beaches, boat ramps, or other recreational facilities within the purview of the Forest Service. | 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z | |
| 98-hr-5915 | 98 | hr | 5915 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-21 | 1984-07-25 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3] | GA | D | R000080 | 9 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia. Specifies those properties which the Secretary is authorized to acquire for the establishment of such site. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2786 | 98 | s | 2786 | A bill to authorize the establishment of the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in the State of Georgia, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-21 | 1984-06-21 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Georgia. Specifies those properties which the Secretary is authorized to acquire for the establishment of such site. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5900 | 98 | hr | 5900 | A bill to provide for the designation of private property suitable for wetland protection and enhancement, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to promote transfers of real property interests for natural area preservation purposes, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-20 | 1984-09-25 | Executive Comment Requested from Commerce, Treasury. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 2 | Title I: Private Wetland and Critical Habitat Enhancement and Protection - Private Wetland and Critical Habitat Enhancement and Protection Act of 1984 - Grants the Secretary of the Interior the authority to designate privately owned real property as a private wetland enhancement area upon application by the owner of the property and to specify the nature and extent of any actions which should be taken in order to achieve the improvement or protection of the property to preserve or enhance the wetland characteristics. Directs the Secretary, upon application by the owner of critical habitat, to specify the nature and extent of any actions that should be taken in order to preserve or enhance the critical habitat characteristics of the property. Permits the Secretary to issue a certification describing in detail actions taken by the owner of a private wetland enhancement area or critical habitat to preserve or enhance the area or habitat. Title II: Tax Treatment - Public Lands Acquisition Alternatives Act of 1984 - Allows an individual income tax credit of 15 percent of the value of all actions taken to preserve or enhance private wetlands or critical habitats. Increases from 30 to 50 percent of adjusted gross income the ceiling for charitable contributions of capital gains property for natural area preservation contributions. Allows as a credit against estate tax the amount of all bequests, legacies, devises, or transfers of real property to the United States which would have been treated as natural area preservation contributions. Permits an estate tax deduction for the unused income tax deduction for natural area preservation contributions. Provides for the nonrecognition of gain from the sale of real property to certain tax-exempt organizations other than the United States, exclusively for natural area preservation purposes, if the taxpayer purchases investment property within three years of the sale. Increases to 70 percent the deduction for gain from the sale of property which is natural area preservation pr… | 2024-02-07T16:32:33Z | |
| 98-s-2773 | 98 | s | 2773 | An act to designate certain National Forest System lands in the State of Georgia as wilderness, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-19 | 1984-10-19 | Became Public Law No: 98-514. | Senate | Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] | GA | D | N000171 | 1 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Georgia Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Georgia as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Ellicott Rock Wilderness Addition; and (2) the Southern Nantahala Wilderness Addition. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to file maps of these areas with specified congressional committees as soon as practicable after the enactment of this Act. States that these areas shall be administered by the Secretary. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental impact statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Georgia shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Georgia which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Georgia reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation in Georgia without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above shall also apply to national forest system roadless lands in Georgia which are less than 5,000 acres in size. Specifies those areas in Georgia to which the provisions above shall not apply. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 98-hr-5851 | 98 | hr | 5851 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic River System. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-14 | 1984-08-06 | Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | House | Rep. Brown, Hank [R-CO-4] | CO | R | B000919 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to add a certain segment of the Cache la Poudre River, Colorado, to the list of rivers designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Sets a completion date for a study of such portion three years after enactment of this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out such study, which shall identify: (1) a one-hundred-year flood plain; (2) existing and potential land uses within such flood plain which may be inconsistent with the addition of the segment to the national wild and scenic rivers system; and (3) all water rights and water management practices. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2762 | 98 | s | 2762 | Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-14 | 1984-06-22 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1021. | Senate | Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] | AK | R | M001085 | 1 | Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the North Slope Borough, Alaska, the subsurface estate held by the United States to the Barrow gas fields and the Walakpa gas discovery site, related support facilites, other lands, interests, and funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the North Slope Borough dated September 22, 1983. Incorporates such agreement into this Act. Authorizes the North Slope Borough, upon conveyance, to explore for, develop, and produce fluid hydrocarbons within the lands and interests granted. Directs the Secretary to convey to Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) all right, title, and interest held by the United States to sand and gravel underlying the surface estate owned by UIC in the Barrow gas fields and Walakpa gas discovery site, upon execution of an easement agreement with the North Slope Borough, satisfactory to the North Slope Borough in consideration for the conveyance to UIC of such sand and gravel, providing for easements, for all purposes associated with the production of energy, including the transmission of electricity, from the Barrow gas fields, from any source of energy chosen by the North Slope Borough, to supply energy to Barrow, Wainwright, and Atkasook, and providing such easements when and where required as determined by the North Slope Borough. Amends the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary to grant such rights-of-way to the North Slope Borough as may be necessary to permit the North Slope Borough to provide energy supplies to villages on the North Slope. Provides that, in consideration for the relinquishment of rights that the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation has under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to the subsurface resources in the Barrow gas fields and the Walakpa gas discovery site conveyed to the North Slope Borough and UIC pursuant to this Act, the Secretary and Arctic Slope Regional … | 2025-08-29T17:39:35Z | |
| 98-s-2753 | 98 | s | 2753 | A bill to provide for the buy-out of certain contracts for federal timber. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-13 | 1984-08-01 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Provisions of measure incorporated into measure H.R. 2838 ordered to be reported. | Senate | Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR] | OR | R | H000343 | 16 | Authorizes requesting purchasers of Federal timber to buy out pre-1982 and specified reformed contracts held with the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior. Permits cancellation of up to 55 percent of a contract's volume, with a maximum of 200,000,000 board feet and a minimum of 15,000,000 board feet for any one purchaser. Bases purchaser cost on net worth and projected contract losses. States that amounts collected from buy-outs shall be available for timber management appropriation. Limits FY 1984 Forest Service region six timber sales to 4,300,000,000 board feet. States that beginning in FY 1985 and continuing until completion of specified 1983 contract extensions (but at least through FY 1991) such region's timber sales shall be adjusted to specified levels. Treats affiliated concerns as a single entity for purposes of calculating net worth and buy-out limitations. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2758 | 98 | s | 2758 | Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-13 | 1984-06-13 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce. | Senate | Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] | MA | D | K000105 | 1 | Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act - Prohibits the sale or transport in interstate commerce of undersized Atlantic striped bass. Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (Commission) to: (1) determine in 1984, and report to the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) on, whether each Coastal State has enforced implementation of the guidelines for the Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Striped Bass (Plan); and (2) biannually monitor, beginning in 1985, and report to the Secretary on the enforcement of the Plan by such States. Requires the Secretary upon a negative notification by the Commission to declare a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass (except where incidental to other fishing) within the coastal waters of the offending State. Lists activities which are prohibited during such moratorium. Sets forth civil penalties for noncompliance with the provisions of this Act. Declares that any vessel or vehicle connected with a violation shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. Grants jurisdiction to the United States district courts over civil forfeitures. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-08-29T17:41:53Z | |
| 98-s-2749 | 98 | s | 2749 | A bill to provide for the acquisition of a visitor contact and administrative site for the Big Thicket National Preserve in the State of Texas. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-12 | 1984-06-12 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 15 acres of land outside the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas for purposes of a visitor contact and administrative site for such preserve. Authorizes appropriations for such acquisition. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5781 | 98 | hr | 5781 | A bill to provide for an adjustment in the area authorized for acquisition at the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-11 | Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. | House | Rep. Huckaby, Thomas J. (Jerry) [D-LA-5] | LA | D | H000901 | 0 | Revises the area authorized for acquisition for the establishment of the Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana to include any additional lands and waters adjacent to the boundaries on the February 1980 map of such refuge which the Secretary of the Interior considers appropriate for inclusion. | 2021-06-29T21:19:54Z | |
| 98-s-2732 | 98 | s | 2732 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to permit the control of the lamprey eel in the Pere Marquette River and to designate a portion of the Au Sable River, Michigan, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-06 | 1984-10-04 | Became Public Law No: 98-444. | Senate | Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] | MI | D | L000261 | 1 | Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to: (1) permit the installation and operation of facilities or other activities for the control of the lamprey eel in the Pere Marquette Wild and Scenic River in Michigan; and (2) designate a specified portion of the Au Sable River, Michigan, as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2733 | 98 | s | 2733 | A bill to allow the City of Aberdeen, South Dakota to retain easements in certain lands after the abandonment of certain railroad rights of way by the Chicago and Northwestern Transportation Company. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-15 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB. | Senate | Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] | SD | R | P000513 | 1 | Authorizes the city of Aberdeen, South Dakota, to retain perpetual easements for the maintenance and construction of waterlines on certain property after railroad rights-of-way are abandoned on such property. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2734 | 98 | s | 2734 | A bill to establish a commission to identify, designate, preserve, and protect cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings which are located abroad and which are associated with the foreign heritage of United States citizens. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-06-06 | 1984-06-06 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Senate | Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] | MD | R | M000241 | 1 | Establishes a commission to be known as the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad. Requires the Commission to: (1) identify and publish a list of cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings abroad which are associated with the foreign heritage of U.S. citizens; (2) encourage the preservation and protection of such places by obtaining assurances from foreign governments that they will be preserved and protected; (3) support demonstration projects to help preserve and protect such places; (4) prepare and disseminate reports on the condition of and progress toward preserving and protecting such places; and (5) coordinate its efforts with the U.S. International Council on Monuments and Sites. | 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z | |
| 98-hr-5737 | 98 | hr | 5737 | A bill to authorize appropriations for certain law enforcement services within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-24 | 1984-06-14 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 1 | Authorizes appropriations, beginning in FY 1985, for law enforcement services provided by Benzie and Leelanau Counties within the boundary of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5740 | 98 | hr | 5740 | Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-24 | 1984-07-17 | Became Public Law No: 98-366. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Barrow Gas Field Transfer Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the North Slope Borough, Alaska, the subsurface estate held by the United States to the Barrow gas fields and the Walakpa gas discovery site, related support facilities, other lands, interests, and funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the North Slope Borough dated September 22, 1983 (the NSB Agreement). Incorporates such agreement into this Act. Authorizes the North Slope Borough, upon conveyance, to explore for, develop, and produce fluid hydrocarbons within the lands and interests granted (provided that provisions of the NSB Agreement shall not reduce revenues which would otherwise be shared with the State of Alaska). Exempts the Barrow gas field and related support facilities from the Pipeline Safety Act, and other rules and regulations governing the design, construction, and operation of gas pipelines, wells, and related facilities. Requires provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act to apply to 320 acres of land selected by and conveyed to the North Slope Borough pursuant to the NSB Agreement. Restricts the selections of the North Slope Borough. Permits the North Slope Borough up to ten years to make its selection. Provides that, notwithstanding any provision of the NSB Agreement, the right of the North Slope Borough to exploit gas and entrained liquid hydrocarbons from Federal test wells in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska shall not apply to test wells in areas designated by the Congress or the Secretary under the Naval Petroleum Reserves Production Act of 1976 for the protection of surface values as depicted on a specified map. Directs the Secretary to convey to Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation (UIC) subject to valid existing rights, all right, title, and interest held by the United States to sand and gravel underlying the surface estate owned by UIC in the Barrow gas fields and Walakpa gas discovery… | 2025-08-29T17:39:57Z | |
| 98-hr-5715 | 98 | hr | 5715 | A bill to provide for the expansion of the boundary of the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-23 | 1984-06-04 | Referred to Subcommittee on Forest, Family Farms, and Energy. | House | Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2] | NH | R | G000445 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase certain lands contiguous to the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. Adds such purchased lands to the White Mountain National Forest. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-05T11:45:06Z | |
| 98-hr-5716 | 98 | hr | 5716 | A bill providing for the conveyance of public lands, Seneca County, Ohio. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-23 | 1984-10-30 | Became Public Law No: 98-592. | House | Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000116 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands in Seneca County, Ohio, to specified title claimants. Requires the Secretary to determine that: (1) such a conveyance outweighs all public interest in the Federal retention of such lands; and (2) no other law affords an appropriate relief. Authorizes the Secretary to sell public land directly to specified purported title holders. Prescribes guidelines to determine the selling price of such lands. Authorizes the Secretary to convey such lands to a trustee if an individual tract of land does not conform to a certain system of survey. Reserves to the United States all mineral deposits in the land, and the right to mine and remove such minerals. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5698 | 98 | hr | 5698 | A bill to approve an 18-month extension of the governing international fishery agreements with Poland and the Soviet Union. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-22 | 1984-05-31 | Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 1 | Amends the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act to express congressional approval of the extension until December 31, 1985, of the governing international fishery agreements between the United States and the Soviet Union and between the United States and Poland. | 2021-06-29T21:18:18Z | |
| 98-hr-5702 | 98 | hr | 5702 | A bill providing for the conveyance of certain public lands, Seneca County, Ohio. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-22 | 1984-06-14 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5] | OH | R | L000116 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands in Seneca County, Ohio, to specified title holders of record. Authorizes the Secretary to convey such lands to a trustee if an individual tract of land does not conform to the specified system of survey. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2682 | 98 | s | 2682 | A bill amending the conveyance of property to Mountrail County Park Commission, North Dakota, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-17 | 1984-05-17 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Burdick, Quentin N. [D-ND] | ND | D | B001077 | 0 | Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Mountrail County Park Commission (North Dakota) to designate a portion of specified lands for cabin site leasing. Directs such Commission to reimburse the Federal Government for the leased lands at the fair market value of such property. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-s-2685 | 98 | s | 2685 | A bill to prohibit the sale or transfer of certain Federal lands located in Baxter and Marion Counties, Arkansas. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-17 | 1984-06-04 | Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA. | Senate | Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR] | AR | D | P000556 | 0 | States that certain properties in Baxter and Marion Counties, Arkansas, may only be conveyed to a Federal entity. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5660 | 98 | hr | 5660 | A bill to direct the Administrator of General Services to convey real property in Muskegon County, Michigan, to the Muskegon County Soil Conservation District. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-15 | 1984-05-22 | Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 1 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to convey all Federal title and interests in specified lands to the Muskegon County Soil Conservation District, Muskegon, Michigan. | 2025-02-04T16:54:13Z | |
| 98-s-2667 | 98 | s | 2667 | Coastal Migratory Fish Conservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-11 | 1984-09-19 | Subcommittee on Environmental Pollution. Hearings held. | Senate | Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] | RI | R | C000269 | 1 | Title I: Conservation and Management of Coastal Migratory Fish - Coastal Migratory Fish Conservation Act - Requires the Atlantic States, Gulf States, and Pacific Marine Fisheries Commissions to prepare, and approve by a two-thirds vote of each Commission, a list of fisheries for which interstate management plans are needed. Requires each Commission to hold public hearings in conjunction with the preparation of the list to obtain public views of the issues. Requires the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Commerce to review the list submitted and initiate the adoption of the list as a regulation. Sets forth the minimum standards for fishery conservation and management which must be met by any fishery management plan. Sets forth the required and discretionary elements of a fishery management plan prepared by a Commission or Secretary. Directs each Commission to prepare and submit to the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior a fishery management plan for each fishery on the needs list which has been approved. Requires the appropriate Secretary to review the fishery management plan to determine whether the plan satisfies the conservation and management standards and is not inconsistent with Federal law. Allows such Secretary 120 days in which to approve the management plan. Requires the Secretary to notify a Commission in writing of any disapproval of a management plan. Gives a Commission 60 days from the date of notification of disapproval to submit revisions to a plan which the Secretary must review within 30 days. Permits a Commission to submit at any time amendments to a fishery management plan that has already been approved. Requires the appropriate Secretary to prepare a fishery management plan if: (1) a Commission fails to submit a fishery management plan; or (2) a plan is disapproved or partially disapproved and the Commission does not submit revisions. Requires that a plan prepared by the Secretary be submitted to a Commission and made available to the public for comment. … | 2025-08-29T17:39:58Z | |
| 98-s-2668 | 98 | s | 2668 | A bill to establish the Chimon Island National Wildlife Refuge. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-11 | 1984-09-26 | Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 5464 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Weicker, Lowell P., Jr. [R-CT] | CT | R | W000253 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Chimon Island National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Interior for land acquisition and for the establishment and operation of the refuge. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-hr-5649 | 98 | hr | 5649 | Federal Timber Contract Payment Modification Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-09-26 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended). | House | Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4] | OR | D | W000227 | 17 | Federal Timber Contract Payment Modification Act - Authorizes requesting purchasers of Federal timber to buy out pre-1982 and specified reformed contracts held with the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior. Permits a buy-out of: (1) up to 55 percent of a contract's volume, with a maximum of 200,000,000 board feet, for purchasers holding more than 27,300,000 board feet of timber in qualifying contracts; or (2) up to 15,000,000 board feet or one contract (whichever is greater) for purchasers holding 27,000,000 or less board feet of timber in qualifying contracts. Bases purchaser cost on net worth and projected contract losses. States that amounts collected from buy-outs shall be available for timber management appropriation. Limits FY 1984 Forest Service region six timber sales to 4,300,000,000 board feet. States that beginning in FY 1985 and continuing until completion of specified 1983 contract extensions (but at least through FY 1991) such region's timber sales shall be adjusted to specified levels. Treats affiliated concerns as a single entity for purposes of calculating net worth and buy-out limitations. | 2025-08-29T17:41:11Z | |
| 98-s-2656 | 98 | s | 2656 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands within the Mojave "B" Ranges, San Bernardino County, California, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-07-19 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, Defense Department, OMB. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in San Bernardino County, California, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Navy as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Navy before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Navy, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Navy. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Navy determies that a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Navy. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Navy and the Interior. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2657 | 98 | s | 2657 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Air Force certain public lands within the Nellis Air Force Range, within Clark, Nye and Lincoln Counties, Nevada, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-10-17 | See H.R. 4932. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in Clark, Nye, and Lincoln Counties, Nevada, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for defense-related uses by the Department of the Air Force. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Air Force before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the development of a land resource management and implementation program and to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement that plan. Requires the land within the Desert National Wildlife Range to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. Maintains the status of the water rights and water usage on the withdrawn lands as it existed prior to the passage of this Act. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the Air Force files for an extension of the withdrawal three years before such termination date. Prescribes a timetable and notification procedure for the extension or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to determine the extent of contamination incurred by the withdrawn lands prior to filing a notice of intent to relinquish. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept jurisdiction of contaminated lands offered for relinquishment. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Limits the functions which may be delegated by the Secretary of the Interior under this Act. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2658 | 98 | s | 2658 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the McGregor Range, Otero County, New Mexico, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-08-21 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Defense Department. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in Otero County, New Mexico, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines that a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2659 | 98 | s | 2659 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Air Force certain public land within the Luke Air Force Range, Maricopa, Pima and Yuma Counties, Arizona, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-10-15 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of the Air Force. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in Maricopa, Pima, and Yuma Counties, Arizona, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for defense-related uses by the Department of the Air Force. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Air Force before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with the Secretary of the Air Force regarding the development of a land resource management and implementation program and to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement that plan. Requires the land within the Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge to be managed by the Secretary of the Interior in accordance with the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966. Maintains the status of the water rights and water usage on the withdrawn lands as they existed prior to the passage of this Act. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit within a specified time to the Congress an analysis of the mineral potential of the withdrawn lands and to identify lands which should be opened to operation of the mining laws. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act, unless the Secretary of the Air Force files for an extension of the withdrawal three years before such termination date. Prescribes a timetable and notification procedure for the extension or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Air Force to determine the extent of contamination incurred by the withdrawn lands prior to filing a notice of intent to relinquish. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept jurisdiction of contaminated lands offered for relinquishment. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of … | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2660 | 98 | s | 2660 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Greely Maneuver Area, in the Big Delta area, Alaska, and certain public lands within the Fort Greely Air Drop Zone, in the Granite Creek area, Alaska, for use as training and equipment development areas, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-08-17 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Defense Department. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Greely area of Alaska from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2661 | 98 | s | 2661 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Army certain public lands within the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Fourth Judicial District, Alaska, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-08-17 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Defense Department. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Withdraws certain public lands in the Fort Wainwright Maneuver Area, Alaska, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws. Reserves such lands for use by the Department of the Army as a training and weapons testing area. Apportions management responsibility for the withdrawn lands between the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of the Interior. Assigns top priority to the military use of the lands, and requires the concurrence of the Secretary of the Army before any easements, leases, or rights-of-way may be issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Requires the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with the Secretary of the Army, to develop a land resource management and implementation program. Requires both Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such plan. Reserves specified water rights in the withdrawn lands for use by the Secretary of the Army. Returns the lands to their pre-withdrawal status 25 years from the effective date of this Act unless the Secretary of the Army determines a continuing need exists for them. Sets a timetable and notification procedure for either the retention or relinquishment of the withdrawn lands. Requires the Secretary of the Army to determine the degree of contamination incurred by such lands prior to filing a notice of intention to relinquish the lands. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse jurisdiction of contaminated lands proposed for relinquishment by the Secretary of the Army. Sets five-year re-assessment periods to determine the feasibility of land decontamination procedures. Identifies the delegable duties of the Secretaries of the Army and the Interior. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2662 | 98 | s | 2662 | A bill to withdraw and reserve for the Department of the Navy certain public lands for the Bravo-20 Bombing Range, Churchill County, Nevada, for use as a training and weapons testing area, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-10 | 1984-08-08 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1182. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Reserves specified public lands in Churchill County, Nevada, for use by the Department of the Navy as a testing and training area for aerial bombing, missile firing, tactical maneuvering, and other defense-related uses. Grants the Secretary of the Navy exclusive jurisdiction over such lands, which may be used by other departments or agencies within the Department of Defense upon the Secretary's authorization. Requires the Secretary to take precautions to prevent and suppress brush and range fires resulting from military activity on such land. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such lands and their resources under the principles of multiple use. Directs the Secretary to develop a resource management plan for such lands within one year after enactment of this Act. Directs the two Secretaries to enter into a memorandum of understanding to implement such program. States that any water rights connected with such land are not disturbed by the withdrawal of such lands from all forms of appropriations under the public land laws. Terminates such land withdrawal after 25 years. Permits the Secretary of the Navy to file an application for an extension of such withdrawal if the Navy will have a continuing use for any of the involved lands. Requires the Secretary to file a notice of intention to relinquish if that is the Secretary's intention. Requires the Secretary to determine before relinquishment whether such lands are contaminated with explosives or hazardous materials and to decontaminate such lands if practicable and economically feasible. States that the Secretary of the Interior is not required to accept contaminated lands and that in the event of nonacceptance such lands would continue to be considered withdrawn lands. Directs the Secretary of the Navy to examine such lands every five years to determine whether decontamination would be practicable and economically feasible. Directs the Secretary to move forward with decontamination if appropriate and directs the Secretary of the Interior to the… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5631 | 98 | hr | 5631 | A bill to provide for the acquisition of a visitor contact and administrative site for the Big Thicket National Preserve in the State of Texas. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-09 | 1984-10-17 | Became Public Law No: 98-489. | House | Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] | TX | D | W000570 | 0 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire approximately 15 acres of land outside the boundaries of the Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas for purposes of a visitor contact and administrative site for such preserve. Authorizes appropriations for such acquisition. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-s-2638 | 98 | s | 2638 | Gypsy Moth Control Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-08 | 1984-08-16 | Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable. | Senate | Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY] | NY | D | M001054 | 11 | Gypsy Moth Control Act of 1984 - Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a gypsy moth research program. Gives priority to the development of: (1) biological controls; and (2) appropriate technology for use on non-Federal public and private forest land. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1989 appropriations. Amends the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to direct the Secretary to establish a gypsy moth control assistance program to encourage gypsy moth control on non-Federal lands. Provides for Federal cost-sharing to aid States in: (1) conducting gypsy moth population surveys and; (2) eradication and control efforts, including the provision of technical assistance. Authorizes FY 1985 through 1994 appropriations. | 2025-08-29T17:41:41Z | |
| 98-hr-5597 | 98 | hr | 5597 | A bill to provide for the conveyance of any right, title, or interest which the United States may have in certain real property in the State of Utah to the owners of the adjacent properties. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-03 | 1984-06-14 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3] | UT | R | N000106 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified lands in the State of Utah by quitclaim deed to the property owners adjacent to such lands. Subjects the conveyed lands to the right of the Secretary to maintain dikes and appurtenant facilities necessary for the Central Utah Project. Absolves the United States of any responsibility for pumping drainage waters over any dikes constructed as part of the Central Utah Project, as a result of conveyances made by this Act. Reserves to the United States all minerals and geothermal resources in the conveyed lands, including the right to prospect and remove such resources. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2633 | 98 | s | 2633 | A bill to amend the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act so as to authorize the Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a study for the purpose of determining the extent of contamination of certain fish and whether such contamination creates a threat to public health. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-03 | 1984-05-03 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | Senate | Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ] | NJ | D | B001225 | 4 | Amends the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act to direct the Environmental Protection Agency to study toxic contamination in Atlantic coast estuarine and marine fish to determine if contamination by polychlorinated biphenyls or other toxicants constitute a public health hazard and, if so, the extent of such hazard. Requires a report to Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 and 1986 for such study. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-hr-5565 | 98 | hr | 5565 | A bill to direct the Architect of the Capitol and the District of Columbia to enter into an agreement for the conveyance of certain real property, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to permit the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to construct, maintain, and operate certain transportation improvements on Federal property, and to direct the Architect of the Capitol to provide the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority access to certain real property. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-02 | 1984-07-03 | Became Public Law No: 98-340. | House | Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large] | DC | D | F000046 | 1 | (Measure passed House, amended) Directs the Architect of the Capitol and the District of Columbia to enter into an agreement for the conveyance of real property to the United States for the relocation of the United States Botanic Garden's Poplar Point Greenhouse and Nursery. Directs that the District of Columbia convey the Lanham Tree Nursery to the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) on behalf of the United States. Provides that, within 60 days of the enactment of this Act, the real property known as the Botanic Garden Greenhouse and Nursery at Poplar Point shall come within the jurisdiction of the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to permit the District of Columbia and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to construct, maintain, and operate certain transportation improvements on such real property. Directs the Architect of the Capitol to provide the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority access to real property transferred to the United States for the purposes of conducting any and all necessary surveys, studies, evaluations and tests for the purpose of constructing a rail line tunnel. | 2024-02-07T11:39:48Z | |
| 98-s-2610 | 98 | s | 2610 | A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-05-01 | 1984-05-01 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID] | ID | R | M000346 | 0 | Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to repeal specified provisions which authorize certain contracts for acquisition of lands and waters in advance of appropriations for that purpose. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5547 | 98 | hr | 5547 | A bill to amend the Act of October 21, 1970, establishing the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire certain highways owned by Benzie and Leelanau Counties, Michigan, in the lakeshore. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-30 | 1984-06-14 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to purchase up to 80 miles of highway and highway right-of-way located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan from Benzie and Leelanau Counties. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5548 | 98 | hr | 5548 | A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the counties of Benzie and Leelanau, Michigan, with respect to the repair and maintenance of certain highways owned by such counties and located in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-30 | 1984-09-11 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9] | MI | R | V000027 | 1 | Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with each of the counties of Benzie and Leelanau in Michigan under which the Secretary shall pay all of the repair and maintenance costs for any highways owned by such counties in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore where such costs are attributable to lakeshore traffic. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-s-2598 | 98 | s | 2598 | Texas Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-26 | 1984-09-13 | Committee on Agriculture. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 3788 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX] | TX | D | B000401 | 1 | Texas Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Texas as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Turkey Hill Wilderness in the Angelina National Forest; (2) the Upland Island Wilderness in the Angelina National Forest; (3) the Big Slough Wilderness in the Davy Crockett National Forest; (4) the Indian Mounds Wilderness in the Sabine National Forest; and (5) the Little Lake Creek Wilderness in the Sam Houston National Forest. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire lands within the Indian Mounds and Upland Island Wilderness Areas owned by Temple-Eastex Incorporated by exchange. Requires the Secretary to terminate any existing timber sales contracts within the boundaries of the Indian Mounds, Upland Island, and Little Lake Creek Wilderness Areas without cost to the buyer. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Texas shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Texas which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending revision of initial forest management plans. Releases lands in Texas reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Texas without express congressional authorization. | 2025-08-29T17:41:22Z | |
| 98-sconres-108 | 98 | sconres | 108 | A concurrent resolution to honor Elmer R. Rasmuson. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-26 | 1984-04-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] | AK | R | S000888 | 1 | Commends Elmer E. Rasmuson for his contributions to the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission and for the promotion of its goals and purposes. | 2021-06-29T21:26:18Z | |
| 98-s-2590 | 98 | s | 2590 | Tennessee Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-25 | 1984-09-13 | Committee on Agriculture. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 4263 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN] | TN | R | B000063 | 1 | Tennessee Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in the Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Big Frog Wilderness; (2) the Big Frog Wilderness Addition; (3) the Citico Creek Wilderness; and (4) the Bald River Gorge Wilderness. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental impact statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Tennessee shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Polk and Monroe Counties in Tennessee not designated as wilderness on or before the enactment of this Act from further review by the Secretary of Agriculture for their suitability as wilderness pending revision of initial national forest management plans and from management as wilderness areas. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to review the Big Frog Mountain Wilderness Study Area and the Little Frog Mountain Wilderness Study Area, both located in the Cherokee National Forest, to determine their suitability for preservation as wilderness. | 2025-08-29T17:37:46Z | |
| 98-s-2595 | 98 | s | 2595 | A bill to transfer jurisdiction from the Government of the State of New York to the Federal Government for a portion of Fire Island, N.Y., and to transfer jurisdiction for Camp Hero from the Federal Government to the Government of the State of New York. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-25 | 1984-04-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. | Senate | Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] | NY | R | D000018 | 1 | Directs the Administrator of General Services to assign certain portions of Montauk Air Force Station in Suffolk County, New York, to the Secretary of the Interior for use as a public park or recreation area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey such property to the State of New York in exchange for the fee title to certain property owned by the State of New York at Fire Island, New York. Requires that the property transferred to the State of New York be used for public park or recreation purposes. | 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z | |
| 98-sjres-280 | 98 | sjres | 280 | A joint resolution designating the Barnegat and Brigantine units of the National Wildlife Refuge System as the Edwin B. Forsythe-Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge and the Edwin B. Forsythe-Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-25 | 1984-04-25 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Senate | Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] | NJ | D | L000123 | 1 | Designates the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey as the Edwin B. Forsythe-Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge and the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey as the Edwin B. Forsythe-Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hjres-553 | 98 | hjres | 553 | A joint resolution designating the Brigantine and Barnegat units of the National Wildlife Refuge System as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-24 | 1984-04-24 | Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 85 | Designates the Brigantine National Wildlife Refuge and the Barnegat National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey collectively as the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. | 2021-06-29T20:04:53Z | |
| 98-s-2586 | 98 | s | 2586 | A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to release on behalf of the United States a reversionary interest held by the United States in certain lands located in Payne County, Oklahoma, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-24 | 1984-05-17 | Referred to Subcommittee on Soil and Water Conservation. | Senate | Sen. Nickles, Don [R-OK] | OK | R | N000102 | 0 | Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to release a reversionary interest in specified lands in Payne county, Oklahoma, conveyed to the Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University. Conditions such release upon the Board of Regents' compliance with a certain agreement to transfer the Federal reversionary interest to other lands specified in such agreement. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to convey all Federal mineral interests in the lands to which the reversionary interest applied if the University applies for acquisition of such interests. Prescribes the procedure under which the mineral interests shall be conveyed to the University. Prohibits surface occupancy for the development of the mineral interests if such occupancy would interfere with intended surface uses of the land. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 98-s-2580 | 98 | s | 2580 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado as a component of the national wild and scenic river system, to designate a segment of that river for potential addition to the system, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-13 | 1984-07-20 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Favorable. | Senate | Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO] | CO | R | A000219 | 0 | Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain portions of the Cache la Poudre River (in Colorado) and the South Fork of such river as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers system. States that this designation does not preclude the construction, management, or operation of water resources projects at specified dam sites, nor does the designation affect development, management, and use of existing water resources projects on the Cache la Poudre or any of its tributaries. Adds another specified portion of the Cache la Poudre to the list of rivers designated for potential addition to the national wild and scenic rivers system. Sets a completion date for a study of such portion three years after enactment of this bill. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out such study, which shall identify: (1) a 100-year flood plain; and (2) existing and potential land uses within such flood plain which may be inconsistent with the addition of the segment to the national wild and scenic rivers system. | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5447 | 98 | hr | 5447 | National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | See H.J.Res.648. | House | Rep. Breaux, John B. [D-LA-7] | LA | D | B000780 | 20 | (Reported to House from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries with amendment, H.Rept.98-819(Part I)) National Fishing Enhancement Act of 1984 - Requires artificial reefs in U.S. waters to be sited and constructed according to certain standards in order to enhance fishery resources. Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with others, to develop and publish a long-term artificial reef plan. Requires the plan to address certain items. Directs the Secretary of the Army in issuing permits for artificial reefs to: (1) consult with and consider the views of appropriate Federal agencies, States, local governments, and other interested parties; (2) ensure consistency with the standards established in this Act; (3) ensure that the maintenance and financial responsibility for and the title to the artificial reef construction material is clear; and (4) notify the Secretary of Commerce of any need to deviate from the plan. Requires each permit to require certain information. Sets forth the liability of the permittee and the owner of artificial reef construction materials. Establishes civil penalties for permit violations. Amends existing Federal law to authorize the use of obsolete ships for use as artificial reefs (currently only Liberty ships are used). Defines "obsolete ship" to mean vessels owned by the Department of Transportation which are insufficient for use in the national defense reserve fleet. Transfers the authority of the Secretary of Commerce under such law to the Secretary of Transportation. States that nothing in this Act is intended to diminish or extend the current authorities of the Tennessee Valley Authority or the States to regulate artificial reef development within their respective areas of jurisdiction. | 2024-02-07T16:02:17Z | |
| 98-hr-5456 | 98 | hr | 5456 | A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating a segment of the North Fork of the Red River in Kentucky as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-05-03 | Executive Comment Requested from USDA. | House | Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2] | OH | R | G000349 | 1 | Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the North Fork of the Red River, Kentucky (from Spradlin Bridge to the confluence of Schoolhouse Branch) as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer such segment. Directs the Secretary to include in any development or management plan for such segment: (1) provisions to disseminate information to river users; (2) regulations to protect the river from damage due to overuse; and (3) enforcement procedures. Authorizes appropriations. | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5464 | 98 | hr | 5464 | A bill to establish the Chimon Island National Wildlife Refuge. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-09-29 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1294. | House | Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4] | CT | R | M000527 | 5 | (Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 98-646) Title I: To Establish the Connecticut Coastal National Wildlife Refuge - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Connecticut Coastal National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. Authorizes appropriations to the Department of the Interior for the acquisition of lands for the refuge. Title II: To Establish the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. Directs the Secretary to acquire lands, waters, or interests for the refuge with funds provided under the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984. | 2025-01-14T17:12:38Z | |
| 98-hr-5470 | 98 | hr | 5470 | Colorado Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-06-13 | For Further Action See H.R.5426. | House | Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2] | CO | D | W000647 | 0 | Colorado Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Service Creek Wilderness Area in the Routt National Forest; (2) the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area in the Pike and San Isabel National Forests; (3) the Cannibal Plateau Wilderness Area in the Uncompaghre National Forest; (4) lands in the Routt National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness Area; (5) the Fossil Ridge Wilderness Area in the Gunnison National Forest; (6) the Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area in the San Isabel National Forest; (7) lands in the Pike National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Lost Creek Wilderness Area; (8) lands in the Grand Mesa National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Raggeds Wilderness Area; (9) the Piedra Wilderness Area in the San Juan National Forest; (10) the St. Louis Peak Wilderness Area in the Arapahoe National Forest; (11) the Vasquez Peak Wilderness Area in the Arapahoe National Forest; (12) the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area in the San Isabel National Forest; (13) lands in the San Juan National Forest which shall be incorporated in the South San Juan Wilderness Area; (14) the Spanish Peaks Wilderness Area in the San Isabel National Forest; (15) lands in the White River National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness Area; (16) lands in the San Juan National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Weminuche Wilderness Area; (17) the Wheeler Geologic Wilderness Area in the Rio Grande National Forest; and (18) lands in the Bureau of Land Management Gunnison Basin Resource Area which shall be incorporated in the Big Blue Wilderness Area. Requires that the Williams Fork Further Planning Area in the Arapahoe National Forest be managed to maintain its present wilderness character. | 2025-08-29T17:39:05Z | |
| 98-hr-5492 | 98 | hr | 5492 | Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-31 | Became Public Law No: 98-613. | House | Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10] | MA | D | S001040 | 8 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act - Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission to: (1) decide in 1985 whether each coastal State has adopted all regulatory measures necessary to implement the Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for Striped Bass (Plan) and to notify the Secretaries of Commerce and of the Interior (the Secretaries) of any negative decision; and (2) biannually monitor, beginning in 1985, and report to the Secretary on the enforcement of the Plan by such States. Requires the Secretary of Commerce (the Secretary) upon notification of a negative decision by the Commission: (1) to determine, within 30 days, whether a coastal State is in compliance with the Plan; and (2) if such coastal State is not in compliance, to declare a moratorium on fishing for Atlantic striped bass within the coastal waters of the offending State. Requires the Secretary, in making a determination that a coastal State is not in compliance with the Plan, to consider the comments of the Commission, such coastal State, and the Secretary of the Interior. Lists activities which are prohibited during such moratorium (including the failure to return Atlantic striped bass caught incidental to commercial or recreational harvesting). Sets forth civil penalties for noncompliance with the provisions of this Act. Declares that any vessel connected with a violation shall be subject to forfeiture to the United States. Grants jurisdiction to the United States district courts over civil forfeitures. Directs the Secretaries to jointly conduct a comprehensive annual survey of the Atlantic striped bass fisheries. Requires the Secretaries, within a specified time, to review the existing Plan and to report to the Commission and to certain congressional committee chairmen on the adequacy of the Plan. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 for this Act (including specified appropriations to the Secretary for FY 1986 and 1987 to be divided between the States of Maryland and Virginia, under certain … | 2021-09-25T05:30:22Z | |
| 98-s-2577 | 98 | s | 2577 | A bill to expand the boundary of the White Mountain National Forest in the State of New Hampshire, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-12 | 1984-04-25 | Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department. | Senate | Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH] | NH | R | H000951 | 1 | Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to purchase certain lands contiguous to the White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire. Adds such purchased lands to the White Mountain National Forest. Authorizes appropriations. | 2025-01-14T16:41:20Z | |
| 98-hr-5425 | 98 | hr | 5425 | Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-11 | 1984-07-30 | Subcommittee Hearings Held. | House | Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] | ID | R | C000858 | 1 | Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Wilderness Designation - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes. Designates the following lands in Idaho as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Selkirks-Canyon Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (2) the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (3) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (4) the Mallard Larkins Wilderness in the Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests; (5) the Kelly Creek-Hoodoo Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (6) the North Lick Creek Wilderness in the Payette National Forest; (7) the White Clouds Wilderness in the Sawtooth National Forest; (8) the Worm Creek Wilderness in the Caribou National Forest; and (9) the Borah Peak Wilderness in the Challis National Forest. Title II: Release of Lands for Multiple Use Management - Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental impact statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Idaho shall not be subject to judicial review. Provides that national forest system lands in Idaho which have not been designated as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System by this Act or which have not been previously designated as wilderness by an Act of Congress shall be managed for multiple uses other than wilderness. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Idaho without express congressional authorization. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth requirements with respect to livestock grazing policies, State water allocation authority, buffer zones, mineral resources assessment, and aircraft landing. Specifies procedures for the disposition of existing mining claims in the White Clouds Wilderness designated by this Act. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an inventory of, and re… | 2025-08-29T17:38:22Z | |
| 98-hr-5426 | 98 | hr | 5426 | Colorado Wilderness Additions Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-11 | 1984-09-18 | Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1244. | House | Rep. Kogovsek, Ray [D-CO-3] | CO | D | K000304 | 0 | (Measure passed House, amended) Colorado Wilderness Additions Act of 1984 - Designates the following lands in Colorado as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness in the San Isabel National Forest; (2) the Cannibal Plateau Wilderness in the Uncompaghre National Forest; (3) the Huajatolla Wilderness in the San Isabel National Forest; (4) the Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness in the San Isabel National Forest; (5) lands in the White River National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness; (6) the Lost Creek Wilderness Additions in the Pike National Forest; (7) the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Additions in the Routt National Forest; (8) the Piedra Wilderness in the San Juan National Forest; (9) the Raggeds Wilderness Additions in the Gunnison National Forest; (10) the St. Louis - Vasquez Peaks Wilderness in the Arapaho National Forest; (11) the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness in and adjacent to the Rio Grande and San Isabel National Forests; (12) the Service Creek Wilderness in the Routt National Forest; (13) the Weminuche Wilderness Additions in the San Juan National Forest; (14) the West Needles Wilderness in the San Juan National Forest; and (15) the Williams Fork Wilderness in the Arapaho National Forest. Provides that the Williams Fork Further Planning Area shall be managed to protect its presently existing wilderness character. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Colorado shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Colorado which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Colorado reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conductin… | 2025-04-23T11:41:33Z | |
| 98-hr-5435 | 98 | hr | 5435 | A bill to amend the Act of October 18, 1972, to modify the authorization of appropriations for Sitka National Park, Alaska, and for other purposes. | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-11 | 1984-05-03 | Executive Comment Requested from Interior. | House | Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large] | AK | R | Y000033 | 0 | Authorizes up to $6,000,000 in appropriations for development in the Sitka National Historical Park in Alaska. (Under current law, $1,571,000 is authorized for such development.) | 2024-02-07T13:32:55Z | |
| 98-hr-5403 | 98 | hr | 5403 | Ocean Mineral Resources Development Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-10 | 1984-04-27 | Referred to Subcommittee on Oceanography. | House | Rep. Bosco, Douglas H. [D-CA-1] | CA | D | B000648 | 2 | Ocean Mineral Resources Development Act - Prohibits any Federal agency from offering for lease for exploration, development, or production of polymetallic sulfide or other hard rock minerals under the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act, the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, or any other Federal law any of the area off the Pacific Coast known as the Gorda Ridge, until the President has submitted a Gorda Ridge feasibility report to Congress and Congress has lifted such prohibition, or until after September 30, 1988, whichever occurs earlier. Directs the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of the Interior, after consultation with any other U.S. agencies having responsibilities for research and other scientific studies relating to the Gorda Ridge area, to prepare and submit to Congress, no later than one year after the enactment of this Act, a memorandum of understanding clarifying the respective responsibilities of each U.S. department or agency with respect to such research and studies and with respect to the President's Gorda Ridge report. Directs the President to prepare and submit, no later than September 30, 1987, a Gorda Ridge feasibility report. Requires such report to include specified information and studies and to make recommendations as to the most appropriate leasing procedures and lease values for exploratory and production activities on the Gorda Ridge. | 2025-08-29T17:42:00Z | |
| 98-s-2551 | 98 | s | 2551 | Pennsylvania Wilderness Act of 1984 | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-10 | 1984-09-13 | Committee on Agriculture. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 5076 in lieu of this measure. | Senate | Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA] | PA | R | H000456 | 1 | Pennsylvania Wilderness Act of 1984 - Designates certain lands in Pennsylvania as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, including Allegheny Islands Wilderness-Proposed and Hickory Creek Wilderness-Proposed. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (the Secretary) to administer such lands in accordance with the Wilderness Act. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands or interests in lands within the Hickory Creek Wilderness, including oil, gas, mineral interests and scenic easements. Requires the owner's consent for such acquisition. Limits the appropriation for such acquisitions to $2,000,000. Designates certain lands in the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania, as the Allegheny National Recreation Area. Identifies the lands composing such area as the Allegheny Front, Cornplanter, and Tracy Ridge, including the Allegheny Reservoir. Directs the Secretary to administer the national recreation area in accordance with the following objectives: (1) minimizing the environmental impacts of mineral exploration and development, including privately owned oil and gas; (2) maximizing recreational opportunities on the Allegheny Reservoir, including motorized and non-motorized boating; (3) protection of fish and wildlife habitat; and (4) protection of watershed and free flowing streams. Directs the Secretary to publish a management plan accompanied by an environmental impact statement for the national recreation area. Presents guidelines for the plan. Provides for public participation in preparing the comprehensive management plan. Permits hunting and fishing in accordance with Federal and State laws within the boundaries of the national recreation area. Requires the Secretary to consult with the appropriate State fish and game department before implementing any regulations. Withdraws the minerals in all federally-owned lands within the national recreation area from all forms of appropriation and disposition under either mining laws or mineral leasing laws. Requires special use permit applicants to subm… | 2025-08-29T17:41:30Z | |
| 98-s-2538 | 98 | s | 2538 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Program Authorization Act | Public Lands and Natural Resources | 1984-04-05 | 1984-09-21 | Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. | Senate | Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] | OR | R | P000009 | 0 | (Measure passed Senate, amended) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean and Coastal Program Authorization Act - Authorizes FY 1985 appropriations to the Department of Commerce for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA): (1) nonliving marine resources program; (2) national sea grant college program; (3) international cooperation assistance for the sea grant program; (4) ocean thermal energy conversion program; (5) salary and benefits increases; and (6) responsibilities under the National Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere Act of 1977. Requires Federal agencies conducting or supporting activities significantly (currently, directly) affecting the coastal zone to conduct or support those activities in a manner which is, to the maximum extent practicable, consistent with approved State management programs. | 2025-04-07T14:20:34Z |
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