National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act

Summary

National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act - States that the conservation of biological diversity is a national priority. Requires Federal actions to be consistent with such goal. Amends the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to require that environmental impact statements on proposed Federal actions include any impacts on biological diversity. Requires Federal agencies to conduct annual reviews of their programs for consistency with the conservation of biological diversity pursuant to this Act and to report the results of such reviews to the President, the Council on Environmental Quality, and the Congress. Sets forth requirements for programs found to be inconsistent with this Act. Directs the President's Council on Environmental Quality to: (1) establish guidelines for consideration of biological diversity in the preparation of environmental impact statements; and (2) identify those biotic communities, species, and populations that appear to be in decline, in imminent danger of loss of viability, or otherwise of special concern. Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to review and comment on the adequacy of each environmental impact statement prepared under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 in assessing biological diversity impacts. Establishes a National Center for Biological Diversity and Conservation Research (Center) responsible for: (1) coordinating the collection of data pertaining to the national biota and supplementing and disseminating such information; (2) arranging and conducting surveys and supplementary research of the national biota; and (3) enhancing the application of biological data to the conservation of biological diversity. Establishes an Interagency Working Committee on Biological Diversity responsible for preparing a coordinated Federal strategy (Strategy) for conservation of biological diversity. Dissolves the Committee two years after this Act's enactment. Sets forth the required contents of such strategy and reporting requirements. Authorizes each agency represented on the Interagency Committee to provide grants to public agencies, private individuals, and organizations for projects to maintain or restore biological diversity. Requires that such grants be matched on at least an equal basis by the grantee, except when the grantee is a State or where the grant is provided for research. Directs each agency represented on the Interagency Committee to: (1) give high priority to research and personnel training directed towards implementation of the Strategy; and (2) assess the adequacy of its environmental research and training programs. Establishes, on a permanent basis, a National Scientific Advisory Committee on Biological Diversity which shall: (1) oversee the implementation of the Strategy; (2) advise the Interagency Committee and Federal agencies in the preparation and implementation of the Strategy; (3) assist in the coordination of interaction between Interagency Committee agencies and the Center; (4) assist in the evaluation of the impacts of proposed Federal activities on biological diversity; (5) assist in the review of Federal programs for consistency with the conservation of biological diversity and the adequacy of such programs in environmental research and training; and (6) serve as a general reference and advisory resource for the Nation in matters relating to conservation of biological diversity. Authorizes appropriations for the activities of the Center and the grant program for FY 1990 through 1992.

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Timeline

1. 2 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 March 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 March 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 9 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 March 1989

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, DOD, CEQ, EPA.

   Source: Committee

7. 17 May 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

8. 26 July 1989

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 26 July 1989

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

   Source: Committee

10. 13 June 1990

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 13 June 1990

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

12. 31 July 1990

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

13. 4 August 1990

    Passed

    PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. Roe asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology have permission to file a report on H.R. 1268 during the August/September District Work Period. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

14. 19 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-901, Part I.

    Source: Committee

15. 19 October 1990

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-901, Part I.

    Source: Committee

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