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. Establishes the Lake Ocklawaha Federal Recreation District as part of the Ocala National Forest. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to operate the Rodman Dam located within such District. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to receive and administer easements to further the purposes of such District. States that this Act shall not take effect until the State of Florida takes certain specified action in conformity with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1985 to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 6 June 1984

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 June 1984

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 6 June 1984

  Open at official source

Sponsors

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

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