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H.R. 1522 (105th)

To extend the authorization for the National Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

1 May 1997

Last action

23 July 1998 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

Sponsors

Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2]

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Summary

Amends the National Historic Preservation Act to remove from the National Register of Historic Places the National Historic Landmark Districts for which the Secretary of the Interior has not published boundaries in the Federal Register by January 1, 2007. Repeals provisions that require the Secretary to: (1) review the nomination of a property or district for inclusion on the National Register or designation as a National Historic Landmark where objections have been made and to determine whether or not the property or district is eligible for such inclusion or designation; and (2) administer a program of matching grant-in-aid to the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States. Requires the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (currently, the Secretary) to promulgate guidelines for Federal agency responsibility for agency-owned historic properties. Makes each State solely responsible for determining which professional employees are necessary to carry out the State's duties regarding grants-in-aid for national historic preservation. Repeals provisions excluding the White House, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Capitol from the program for preservation of historical properties under such Act. Extends appropriations for the Historic Preservation Fund through FY 2002. Requires Federal agencies: (1) in exercising responsibilities with respect to the preservation of historic properties which are owned or controlled by such agencies, to use historic properties prior to acquiring, constructing, or leasing other buildings, especially when such properties are located in central business areas; (2) when locating Federal facilities, to give first consideration to historic properties in historic districts and, if no such property is suitable, to consider other developed or undeveloped sites within, and then, outside of, historic districts. Requires any rehabilitation or construction that is undertaken pursuant to the Act to be architecturally compatible with the character of the surrounding historic district or properties. Rescinds the Secretary's authority to: (1) designate which appropriate agency shall receive the records on historic properties to be altered or demolished as a result of Federal action or assistance carried out by an agency; and (2) review and approve plans of transferees of surplus federally owned historic properties. Transfers the duties of the Secretary to the Council with respect to: (1) the annual preservation awards program; and (2) the waiver of provisions of the Act in the event of a major natural disaster or imminent threat to national security. Authorizes the Council to take appropriate action to resolve a disagreement (referred to the Council) between two or more Federal agencies, or between a State or political subdivision thereof and one or more Federal agencies, or between a project applicant and any level of government concerning an undertaking. Revises the definition of "undertaking" to mean a project, activity, or program with potential to affect historic resources funded in whole or in part under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a Federal agency.

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Timeline

  1. 1 May 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 May 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 May 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 21 October 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 12 March 1998

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 March 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 March 1998

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 March 1998

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 21 April 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 278.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 21 April 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-484.

    Source: Committee

  13. 21 April 1998

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-484.

    Source: Committee

  14. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  15. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 May 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  18. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3416-3419)

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 May 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  20. 20 May 1998

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  21. 21 May 1998

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    Source: Committee

  22. 23 July 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

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