Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1992

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Introduced

22 May 1991

Last action

17 August 1991 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 102-104.

Summary

Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1992 - Title I: Department of Defense - Civil - Makes appropriations for FY 1992 for: (1) authorized civil functions of the Department of the Army relating to rivers and harbors, flood control, and beach erosion; (2) expenses necessary for the collection and study of basic information pertaining to river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, and related projects, restudy of authorized projects, miscellaneous investigations, and when authorized, surveys, detailed studies, plans, and specifications of projects prior to construction; (3) the prosecution of authorized river and harbor, flood control, shore protection, and related projects, and detailed studies, plans, and specifications of projects authorized or made eligible for selection by law; (4) expenses necessary for prosecuting work of flood control and rescue work, repair, restoration, or maintenance of flood control projects threatened or destroyed by flood, as authorized by law; (5) expenses necessary for the preservation, operation, maintenance, and care of existing river and harbor, flood control, and related works, including such sums as necessary for the maintenance of harbor channels, and serving essential needs of general commerce and navigation, surveys and charting of northern and northwestern lakes and connecting waters, clearing and straightening channels, and removing obstructions to navigation; (6) expenses necessary for the administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (7) expenses necessary for emergency flood control, hurricane, and shore protection activities; and (8) expenses necessary for general administration and related functions in the office of the Chief of Engineers and offices of the Division Engineers, and activities of the Board of Engineers for Rivers and Harbors, the Coastal Engineering Research Board, the Engineer Automation Support Activity, the Humphreys Engineers Center Support Activity, and the Water Resources Support Center. Directs that the project for navigation, Coosa River, Gadsden, Alabama, to Rome, Georgia, authorized by the River and Harbor Act of 1945, remain authorized for a specified period. Repeals provisions that authorize acquisition of new buildings and appurtenant facilities for the U.S. Army Engineer District, Walla Walla, Washington. Specifies that the non-Federal share of the costs of preconstruction engineering and design of any water resources project constructed by the Secretary of the Army shall not be required to be paid prior to commencement of physical construction of the project. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) convey to the Port of Camas-Washougal two parcels of land containing approximately 45 acres for the fair market value of such land; and (2) transfer, without monetary consideration, approximately 37 acres of predominantly wetlands for inclusion in the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Modifies the project for flood control, Guadalupe River California, to direct the Secretary to construct the project in accordance with the General Design Memorandum, dated January 1991, of the Sacramento District Engineer, and in accordance with specified percentages. Specifies the present value of the capital cost to be prepaid by the city of Aberdeen, Washington, under the Wynoochee Lake project contract. Authorizes a specified experimental water delivery program to continue until modifications to the Central and Southern Florida project are completed and implemented. Title II: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY 1992 to the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Bureau of Reclamation; (2) engineering and economic investigations of proposed Federal reclamation projects and studies of water conservation and development plans and activities preliminary to the reconstruction, rehabilitation and betterment, financial adjustment, or extension of existing projects; (3) construction and rehabilitation projects and parts thereof (including power transmission facilities for Bureau use) and for other related activities as authorized by law; (4) operation and maintenance of reclamation projects or parts thereof and other facilities, as authorized, and for a soil and moisture conservation program on lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau; (5) adminstrative expenses related to loans to irrigation districts and other public agencies for construction of distribution systems on authorized Federal reclamation projects, and for loans and grants to non-Federal agencies for project construction; (6) necessary expenses of general administrative and related functions in the office of the Commissioner, the Denver office, and offices in the five regions of the Bureau; (7) the Emergency fund; and (8) capital equipment and facilities. Sets forth provisions: (1) with respect to special funds from which sums derived from the reclamation fund or special fee account are appropriated; and (2) limiting the use of appropriations for the Bureau to the purchase of not more than 16 passenger motor vehicles for replacement only, payment of claims for damages to or loss of property, personal injury, or death arising out of Bureau activities, rewards for information or evidence concerning violations of law involving Bureau property, and other specified purposes. Makes appropriations available for expenditure or transfer, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, for the emergency reconstruction, replacement, or repair of aircraft, buildings, utilities, or other facilities or equipment damaged, rendered inoperable, or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, drought, or other unavoidable causes, subject to specified limitations. Allows the Secretary to authorize the expenditure or transfer of appropriations in this title, in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of the several agencies, for the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening lands under the jurisdiction of the Department. Makes available appropriations for: (1) the operation of warehouses, garages, shops, and similar facilities, wherever consolidation of activities will contribute to efficiency or economy, subject to reimbursement of funds; and (2) hire, maintenance, and operation of aircraft, hire of passenger motor vehicles, and other specified purposes. Title III: Department of Energy - Makes appropriations for FY 1992 to the Department of Energy (DOE) for: (1) expenses of DOE activities including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other incidental expenses necessary for energy supply, research, and development activities, and other activities in carrying out the purposes of the Department of Energy Organization Act; (2) expenses in connection with DOE operating expenses and the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and other incidental expenses necessary for uranium supply and enrichment activities; (3) expenses of activities including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and incidental expenses necessary for general science and research activities; (4) nuclear waste disposal activities, including the acquisition of real property or facility construction or expansion; (5) expenses of activities including the purchase, construction, and acquisition of plant and capital equipment and incidental expenses for atomic energy defense activities; (6) salaries and expenses of DOE necessary for departmental administration; (7) necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General; (8) necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of projects in Alaska and of marketing electric power and energy; (9) necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of power transmission facilities and of marketing electric power and energy pursuant to the Flood Control Act of 1944, as applied to the southeastern and southwestern areas; (10) necessary expenses of construction, rehabilitation, operation, and maintenance, with respect to western power areas; and (11) necessary expenses of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Specifies that: (1) revenue received from the disposition of isotopes and related services shall be credited to the Isotope Production and Distribution Program Fund; (2) expenditures from the Bonneville Power Administration Fund are approved for the purchase, maintenance, and operation of two rotary-wing aircraft for replacement only, and for official reception and representational expenses; and (3) appropriations for DOE under this title for the current fiscal year shall be available for hire of motor vehicles, hire, maintenance, and operation of aircraft, purchase, repair, and cleaning of uniforms, and reimbursement to the General Services Administration for security guard services. Sets forth provisions with respect to the transfer of funds and transfers of unexpended balances. Directs the Secretary of Energy, to the fullest extent possible, to ensure: (1) that at least ten percent of Federal funding for the development, construction, and operation of the Superconducting Super Collider be made available to business concerns or other organizations owned or controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals; and (2) significant participation in such development, construction, and operation by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Title IV: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1992 for necessary expenses: (1) to carry out the program authorized by the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, the Federal Cochairman and the alternate on the Appalachian Regional Commission, and payment of the Federal share of the Commission's administrative expenses; (2) of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board; (3) to carry out the functions of the U.S. member of the Delaware River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of the current expenses of the Commission; (4) of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; (5) of the Office of Inspector General; (6) of the Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board; and (7) to carry out the functions of the U.S. member of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission and payment of the U.S. share of the Commission. Appropriates funds: (1) to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to pay in advance to the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin the Federal contribution toward the expenses of the Commission during the current fiscal year; and (2) for the purpose of carrying out provisions of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. Title V: General Provisions - Sets forth specified restrictions on the use of appropriated funds, including: (1) barring the programs, projects, or activities defined in the report accompanying this Act from being eliminated or disproportionately reduced due to the application of "savings and slippage" provisions, unless such report expressly provides otherwise; and (2) limiting the expenditure of appropriations for any consulting service through a procurement contract to contracts where such expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection, with exceptions.

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Timeline

22 May 1991
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
Source: Calendars
22 May 1991
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-75, by Mr. Bevill.
Source: Committee
22 May 1991
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-75, by Mr. Bevill.
Source: Committee
22 May 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 May 1991
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 160 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2427. The resolution waives certain points of order against consideration of the bill. Measure will be read by sectio n. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consid er the amendment printed in the report o f the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Mr. Yates or his designee and all points of order against said amendment fo r failure to comply with the provisions of clause 2 of rule XXI are hereby waiv ed.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 392 - 24 (Roll no. 119).
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 392 - 24 (Roll no. 119).
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2427.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Passed
Pending the forgoing motion, Mr. Bevill asked unanimous consent that the time for general debate on the bill be limited to not to exceed one hour, equally divided between Mr. Bevill and Mr. Myers. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Donald J. Pease to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Passed
On motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Floor
Mr. Bevill moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Floor
Considered as privileged matter.
Source: Floor
29 May 1991
Passed
Rule H. Res. 160 passed House.
Source: Floor
4 June 1991
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
11 June 1991
Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
12 June 1991
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 117.
Source: Calendars
12 June 1991
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-80.
Source: Committee
12 June 1991
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 102-80.
Source: Committee
9 July 1991
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
10 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Johnston; Byrd; Hollings; Burdick; Sasser; DeConcini; Reid; Hatfield; Garn; Cochran; Domenici; Specter; Nickles.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 July 1991
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 96-3. Record Vote No: 122.
Source: Floor
10 July 1991
Floor
Considered by Senate.
Source: Floor
25 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
The chair appointed conferees: Bevill, Fazio, Thomas (GA), Chapman, Skaggs, Dwyer, Whitten, Myers, Pursell, Gallo, and McDade.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 1991
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 1991
Floor
APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES - The Chair announced that the Speaker would appoint conferees at a later time.
Source: Floor
25 July 1991
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bevill asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 102-177 filed with 26 amendments in disagreement.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 102-177 filed with 26 amendments in disagreement.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1991
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1991
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 July 1991
Passed
Mr. Bevill asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on July 30 to file a conference report on H.R. 2427. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
31 July 1991
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 July 1991
Vote
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 32 (Roll no. 245).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 July 1991
Vote
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 393 - 32 (Roll no. 245).
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 July 1991
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
31 July 1991
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Source: Floor
31 July 1991
Passed
Mr. Bevill brought up conference report H.Rept. 102-177 by previously agreed to special order.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
1 August 1991
Passed
On motion that the House recede and concur with amendment in the Senate amendment No. 2 Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bevill moved that the House recede and concur with an amendment in the Senate amendment No. 2.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House recede and concur with amendment in the Senate amendment No. 2 Agreed to without objection.
Source: NotUsed
1 August 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Bevill moved that the House recede and concur in the Senate amendment No. 4.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 August 1991
Floor
AMENDMENTS IN DISAGREEMENT - Pursuant to a previous order of the House, the House proceeded with disposition of the amendments in disagreement which accompanied the conference report on H.R. 2427.
Source: Floor
2 August 1991
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to Senate amendment nos. 2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 30, 31, 32, 34, 36, 39, 45, 47, and 48 by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
2 August 1991
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report considered in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
2 August 1991
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 August 1991
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
6 August 1991
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
6 August 1991
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
6 August 1991
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
17 August 1991
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
17 August 1991
Became law
Became Public Law No: 102-104.
Source: President
17 August 1991
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

Votes

10 July 1991 · Bill Passed · On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2427 · Bill Passed · Official source

Yes 96 · No 3 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

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