A bill to authorize construction of a modification of the Gallipolis Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Ohio and West Virginia, and to insure that this work shall be completed expeditiously.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Army, through the Chief of Engineers, to rehabilitate the Gallipolis Dam, Ohio and West Virginia, and to replace certain locks on the Ohio River. Directs the Chief of Engineers to mitigate fish and wildlife habitat losses resulting from such construction by purchasing, at Federal expense, specified land. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer such land to the State of West Virginia for operation and maintenance. Requires the Chief of Engineers to submit a final environmental impact statement to Congress prior to initiating such construction. Provides for the disapproval of such impact statement by concurrent resolution of Congress within 60 days. Exempts such impact statement and actions to carry out such project from judicial review except as specified. Sets forth procedures for expedited judicial review. Prohibits the bringing of any action to enjoin work on such construction, unless the petitioner provides a bond to cover damages caused by delay, in the event of an adverse judgment to the petitioner. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the Chief of Engineers, pending appropriation of such sums, to allot, from existing Army department civil works appropriations, such sums as are necessary for immediate work on the ordered improvements.

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Timeline

1. 25 January 1983

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 January 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 February 1983

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from OMB, Army.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 February 1983

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 July 1983

   Committee

   For Further Action See H.R.3678.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 January 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hspw00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Water Resources Conservation, Development, and Infrastructure Improvement and Rehabilitation Act of 1983