A bill to deauthorize the Cross-Florida Barge Canal, 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. Directs the Secretary to operate the Rodman Dam and assure the continuation of Lake Ocklawaha. Declares that the Secretary shall not operate the Eureka Lock and Dam in a manner which would create a reservoir on lands not flooded on January 1, 1984. Authorizes the acquisition of certain lands held by the State of Florida for the Canal project. Establishes the Lake Ocklawaha Federal Recreation District. Directs the Secretary to consult with the St. Johns River Water Management Board regarding the operation of the Rodman Dam. Directs the Secretary to request the transfer to the United States of easements held by Florida on project lands extending from the Eureka Lock and Dam to the St. Johns River. States that this Act shall not take effect until the State of Florida takes specified actions in conformity with the purposes of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and following fiscal years.

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Timeline

1. 28 March 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 March 1985

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 March 1985

  Open at official source

Sponsors

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