Water Resources Development Act of 1994

Summary

Water Resources Development Act of 1994 - Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to require a 25 percent non-Federal share of the cost of environmental protection and restoration activities under the Act. (Sec. 6) Requires amounts recovered by the Secretary of the Army for the cleanup of hazardous or toxic substances in support of the Army Civil Works program to be credited to the appropriate Trust Fund Account from which the cost of taking such action is paid. (Sec. 7) Amends the Act to provide for the temporary protection of technology developed as a result of research and development (R&D) activities conducted by the Corps of Engineers which is likely to be subject to a cooperative R&D agreement within two years of such development. (Sec. 8) Amends the National Dam Safety Act to authorize appropriations annually (currently through FY 1992) for continuously maintaining an updated inventory of all dams located in the United States. (Sec. 9) Authorizes the Secretary, in maintaining hydroelectric power generating facilities at projects under the jurisdiction of the Army, to increase the efficiency of energy production or the capacity of such facilities, if certain conditions are met. (Sec. 10) Authorizes the Secretary to undertake surveys, plans, and studies and to prepare reports which may lead to work under existing civil works authorities or to recommendations for authorizations. Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 11) Authorizes the Secretary to make lump-sum payments to non-Federal sponsors for the Federal share of operation, maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation costs of civil works projects after completion of construction of the project or a separable element thereof, with conditions. (Sec. 12) Requires recommendation to the Congress by the Secretary that a non-Federal sponsor bear 50 percent of the cost of any proposed modification of an existing authorized project by removal of a project feature which would significantly and adversely impact the project purpose or output. (Sec. 13) Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 to terminate the technical advisory committee established to provide to the Secretary and the Corps recommendations on reservoir monitoring and research. (Sec. 15) Amends the: (1) Act to revise a reporting requirement and to defeat a project deauthorization if funds for planning or design (currently, only construction) have been obligated within a 30-month period; and (2) Water Resources Development Act of 1988 to repeal a five-year limitation on the period during which funds must be obligated to prevent project deauthorization. (Sec. 16) Directs the Secretary to establish a goal of awarding five percent of the total amount of civil works funds obligated for Army contracts and subcontracts during FY 1994 through 2000 to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and to historically Black colleges and minority institutions. Outlines procurement procedures. (Sec. 17) Amends the Act to revise provisions concerning cost-sharing for dam safety work. (Sec. 18) Repeals a provision of the River and Harbor Act of 1950 providing for expenses of Corps representatives at international engineering or scientific conferences. (Sec. 19) Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, and grants with non-Federal entities for R&D in support of Army civil works programs. (Sec. 20) Authorizes the Secretary to engage in activities in interagency or international support of problems of national significance to the United States, with conditions. (Sec. 21) Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1988 to allow the Secretary to take appropriate measures if he determines that the operation of a water resource project has contributed to the degradation of the quality of the environment. (Sec. 22) Establishes in the Treasury the Army Civil Works Regulatory Program Fund for deposit of fees collected for commercial permits, environmental impact statements, and wetlands delineations. Authorizes the appropriation of the funds collected to the Secretary for administrative costs related to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands of the United States.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 1994

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 3 June 1994

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 July 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 26 July 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 28 September 1994

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

8. 28 September 1994

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 28 September 1994

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

   Source: Committee

10. 30 September 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 418.

    Source: Calendars

11. 30 September 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-770.

    Source: Committee

12. 30 September 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-770.

    Source: Committee

13. 30 September 1994

    Passed

    Mr. Laughlin asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Public Works + Transportation have until 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 30 to file a report on H.R. 4460. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Committee

14. 3 October 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 3 October 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

16. 3 October 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

17. 3 October 1994

    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

18. 3 October 1994

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

19. 3 October 1994

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10543-10559)

    Source: Floor

20. 3 October 1994

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

21. 4 October 1994

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in Senate · 4 October 1994 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 3 October 1994 · Download file
• Reported in House · 30 September 1994 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 19 May 1994 · Download file

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Sponsors

• Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18] · D · Sponsor
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