Pine River Project Conveyance Act

Summary

Pine River Project Conveyance Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Pine River Irrigation District, Colorado, a specified interest of the Pine River Project (a water facilities project which includes the Vallecito Dam and Reservoir in Colorado, along with related easements and appurtenances). Authorizes the Secretary to convey a remaining fractional interest in such Project to the Southern Ute Indian Tribe of Colorado, pursuant to a specified memorandum of understanding. Provides for: (1) the transfer of certain inundated lands along the Dam and Reservoir; and (2) appropriate administrative jurisdiction over such lands after such transfer. Requires the conveyance under this Act to occur promptly after the completion of specified events, including compliance with applicable environmental laws, issuance of a statement by the Ute Tribe that their trust assets have been protected, and development of a flood control plan by the Secretary of the Army which shall direct the District in the operation of the Vallecito Dam for such purpose. Directs the Secretary, if the transfer is not substantially completed, to report to specified congressional committees within 18 months after the enactment of this Act on the transfer's status, obstacles, and anticipated completion date.

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Timeline

1. 5 June 1998

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5700-5701)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 June 1998

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 June 1998

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 8 June 1998

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

   Source: Committee

5. 16 June 1998

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-624.

   Source: Committee

6. 23 September 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

7. 25 September 1998

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.

   Source: Calendars

8. 25 September 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

9. 25 September 1998

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

10. 7 October 1998

    Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-376.

    Source: Floor

11. 7 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11817-11818)

    Source: Floor

12. 7 October 1998

    Committee

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-376.

    Source: Committee

13. 8 October 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

14. 8 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

15. 8 October 1998

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Referred in House · 8 October 1998 · Official file
• Engrossed in Senate · 7 October 1998 · Official file
• Reported to Senate · 25 September 1998 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 5 June 1998 · Official file

Documents

11 official files

• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 8 October 1998

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 8 October 1998

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 7 October 1998

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 7 October 1998

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 7 October 1998

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 September 1998

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 25 September 1998

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 25 September 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 June 1998

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 5 June 1998

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 5 June 1998

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Sponsors

• Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3] · R · Sponsor
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• · sseg00 · Standing

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