Natural Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation Act

Summary

Natural Wetlands Inventory and Evaluation Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to formulate and carry out a continuous program which: (1) classifies and inventories the Nation's wetlands; (2) measures the degradation and loss of wetlands; and (3) evaluates the contribution of wetlands to fish and wildlife conservation, land and water conservation, and the quality of the human environment. Directs all departments and agencies of the Government to furnish information concerning the extent of destruction, alteration, and uses of wetlands under their respective programs. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with educational institutions, State fish and wildlife agencies, and private organizations to collect and analyze data for the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 22 January 1985

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 January 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 January 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 January 1985

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

5. 24 January 1985

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Interior, DOD, USDA, DOT, CEQ, EPA.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 22 January 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4] · D · Sponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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