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S. 208 (103rd)

National Park Service Concessions Policy Reform Act of 1994

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Introduced

26 January 1993

Last action

1 August 1994 · Floor

Status

Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

Sponsors

Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]

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Summary

National Park Service Concessions Policy Reform Act of 1993 - Repeals the Concessions Policy Act of 1965. Provides that such repeal shall not affect the validity of any contract entered into under such Act. Applies the provisions of this Act to such contract to the extent such provisions are inconsistent with the express terms and conditions of it. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to authorize, under specified conditions, private persons, corporations, or other entities to provide and operate such facilities and services in the National Park System. Requires a concessions contract to be awarded only through competitive bid procedures. Allows waiver of such procedures and award of a temporary contract to avoid interruption of services. Prohibits the Secretary from granting a preferential right to a concessioner to: (1) renew concessions contracts under this Act, with exceptions or; (2) provide new or additional services at a park. Sets forth a formula for determining franchise fees. Establishes a maximum: (1) ten-year duration for a concessions contract; and (2) two-year duration for a temporary one. Requires the approval of the Secretary before a concessions contract can be transferred, assigned, sold, or conveyed. Protects certain possessory interest of concessioners who have commenced acquisition or construction of any structure on Federal land within a park before the enactment of this Act. Requires all concessions contracts to make concessioners responsible for utility costs. Amends Federal law that authorizes the Secretary to provide utility services to concessioners on a reimbursement of appropriation basis. Places limitations on a concessioner's rates and charges to the public. Exempts contracts awarded by the Secretary under this Act from certain provisions of Federal law with respect to leasing of U.S. buildings and properties. Amends the Historical Sites, Buildings and Antiquities Act to repeal provisions authorizing the Secretary to grant concessioner contracts, leases, or permits without advertising and securing competitive bids.

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Timeline

  1. 26 January 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S718-719)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 January 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 January 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 January 1993

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  5. 11 June 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 3 August 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  9. 11 February 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.

    Source: Calendars

  10. 11 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-226. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  11. 11 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-226. Minority views filed.

    Source: Committee

  12. 21 March 1994

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3285-3288, S3311-3327)

    Source: Floor

  13. 22 March 1994

    Vote

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-9. Record Vote No: 63. (consideration: CR S3416-3418)

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 March 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 90-9. Record Vote No: 63.(consideration: CR S3416-3418)

    Source: Floor

  15. 23 March 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 23 March 1994

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  17. 23 March 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 21 April 1994

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held and Forwarded to Full Committee Amended by Voice Vote Prior to Referral by the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  19. 27 April 1994

    Committee

    See Subcommittee Action Prior to Referral.

    Source: Committee

  20. 27 April 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  21. 11 May 1994

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  22. 11 May 1994

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  23. 30 June 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 30 June 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-571.

    Source: Committee

  25. 30 June 1994

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-571.

    Source: Committee

  26. 27 July 1994

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 492 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 208 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with provisions of the Budget Act shall be waived. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, as modified by the amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, shall be considered as read. Points of order against the committee amendment, as modified, for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall ...

    Source: Floor

  27. 28 July 1994

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  28. 28 July 1994

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 386 - 30, 1 Present (Roll no. 363).

    Source: Floor

  29. 28 July 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 386 - 30, 1 Present (Roll no. 363).

    Source: Floor

  30. 28 July 1994

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

  31. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  32. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 208.

    Source: Floor

  33. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael R. McNulty to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

  34. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 492 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

  35. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 208 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Points of order against consideration of the bill for failure to comply with provisions of the Budget Act shall be waived. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill, as modified by the amendment printed in the report accompanying this resolution. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as modified, shall be considered as read. Points of order against the committee amendment, as modified, for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall ...

    Source: Floor

  36. 28 July 1994

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 492. (consideration: CR H6413-6430)

    Source: Floor

  37. 28 July 1994

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 492 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  38. 1 August 1994

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

    Source: Floor

Votes

22 March 1994 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill S. 208 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 90 · No 9 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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