A bill to deauthorize the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project, to adjust the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, Florida, and for other purposes.

Summary

Deauthorizes the Cross-Florida Barge Canal project. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to operate and maintain existing facilities and appurtenant lands of such project. Extends the boundaries of the Ocala National Forest, Florida. Provides for the transfer of certain lands administered by the Corp of Engineers to the Secretary of Agriculture to be administered and made part of the Ocala National Forest. Provides for the acquisition of certain lands within the Ocala National Forest which are held by the State of Florida. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1984 to carry out this Act.

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Timeline

1. 21 April 1983

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 April 1983

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 17 May 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 18 May 1983

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 April 1983

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Sponsor
• · ssev00 · Standing

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