Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993

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Introduced

29 June 1992

Last action

5 October 1992 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 102-381.

Summary

Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 - Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY 1993 within the Department of the Interior for: (1) the Bureau of Land Management; (2) the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; (3) the National Park Service; (4) the Geological Survey; (5) the Minerals Management Service; (6) the Bureau of Mines; (7) the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement; (8) the Bureau of Indian Affairs; (9) the Office of Territorial and International Affairs; (10) Departmental offices, including the Office of the Secretary, the Office of the Solicitor, the Office of Construction Management, the Office of the Inspector General, and the National Indian Gaming Commission. Authorizes the use of appropriations for the emergency reconstruction, replacement, or repair of facilities or equipment damaged or destroyed by fire, flood, storm, or other unavoidable causes. Allows the Secretary of the Interior to authorize the expenditure or transfer of any no-year appropriations, in addition to the amounts included in the budget programs of agencies, for: (1) the suppression or emergency prevention of forest or range fires on or threatening land under the jurisdiction of the Department; (2) emergency actions related to earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, storms, or other unavoidable causes; (3) activities related to oil spills; (4) grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks; (5) emergency reclamation projects; and (6) the assumption of regulatory authority where necessary. Prohibits the use of funds for preleasing and leasing activities for Outer Continental Shelf Lease Sale 137 or 151 in the Eastern Gulf of Mexico. Prohibits the use of funds for the preparation for, or conduct of, pre-leasing and leasing activities of lands within a certain area of the Outer Continental Shelf off the Atlantic coastline of Rhode Island south into Florida. Prohibits the use of funds for the financing of agreements or arrangements for the management of lands, waters, and interests on Matagorda Island, Texas, which were purchased with amounts from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Requires recordation and processing of certain claimed rights-of-way to be undertaken in accordance with H.R. 1096, as passed the House on July 23, 1991 (Bureau of Land Management authorizations). Prohibits the use of funds to process permits necessary for the construction of jetties at Oregon Inlet, North Carolina, until an environmental impact statement has been completed. Title II: Related Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1993 for the Department of Agriculture for the Forest Service. Prohibits the use of funds for timber sale preparation using clearcutting in hardwood stands in excess of 25 percent of FY 1989 harvested volume in the Wayne National Forest, Ohio. Prohibits the use of funds to issue a special use authorization permitting land use and occupancy and surface disturbing activities for any project to be constructed on Rock Creek, Madera County, California. Sets conditions on the funding of special use authorization for such activities for any project on a specified portion of Lewis Fork Creek in the same county. Makes funds available to the Chief of the Forest Service for official reception and representation expenses. Prohibits the use of funds for the preparation of timber sales on the Shawnee National Forest, Illinois. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate sales of Pacific yew to parties manufacturing taxol in the United States for use in humans. Requires the Forest Service to establish an office in Ohio to represent and administer the Wayne National Forest on a forest-wide basis. Allows the Forest Service to offer for sale certain salvageable timber in FY 1993, unless it can be demonstrated that the offering will cause detriment to a species listed as threatened or endangered. Provides for funding to establish a National Forest Foundation. Makes appropriations for the Department of Energy for, among other things, fossil energy research and development, the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) and the SPR Account. Makes appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services for the Indian Health Service for Indian health services and facilities. Appropriates funds to: (1) the Department of Education for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for Indian education; (2) the Office of Navajo and Hopi Relocation; (3) the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development; (4) the Smithsonian Institution; (5) construction and improvements at the National Zoological Park; (6) restoration and repair of buildings owned or occupied by the Smithsonian Institution; (7) the National Gallery of Art (NGA); (8) repair, restoration, and renovation of buildings of the NGA; and (9) the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. Makes appropriations for: (1) the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities for the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities; (2) the Institute of Museum Services; (3) the Commission of Fine Arts; (4) National Capital arts and cultural affairs; (5) the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; (6) the National Capital Planning Commission; (7) the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission; (8) the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation; and (9) the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council. Sets forth uses and prohibitions on uses of such funds. Title III: General Provisions - Sets forth uses and limitations or prohibitions on uses of funds appropriated by this Act. Prohibits the Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture from using such funds for leasing of oil and natural gas by noncompetitive bidding on public lands within the Shawnee National Forest, Illinois. Prohibits the use of funds in this Act to evaluate, consider, process, or award oil, gas, or geothermal leases on Federal lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, State of Washington. Prohibits the use of funds for deer hunting in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. Prohibits the use of funds in this Act for the sale of timber from giant sequoia trees which are located on National Forest System or Bureau of Land Management lands. Prohibits the use of funds to ensure that hardwood saw timber harvested from Federal lands east of the 100th meridian is marked in a manner to make it readily identifiable at all times before its manufacture. Amends the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to direct the Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior to establish annual fees for domestic livestock grazing on the public rangelands. Abolishes grazing advisory boards established pursuant to Secretarial action. Provides for the use of grazing fees for: (1) restoration and enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat; (2) restoration and improved management of riparian areas; and (3) implementation and enforcement of applicable land management plans, allotment plans, and regulations regarding the use of such lands for domestic livestock grazing. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer the Pine Hill School Health Center in Pine Hill, New Mexico, to the Department of Health and Human Services for Indian health purposes. Waives compensation for such transfer. Prohibits the use of funds by the Forest Service or the Bureau of Land Management to increase fees charged for communication site use of lands by more than a specified percentage. Specifies required percentage payments to be made by the U.S. Government to States affected by decisions relating to the Northern Spotted Owl from FY 1993 receipts collected during the five-year baseline period of FY 1986 through 1990. Makes funds available to the Forest Service for interactions with and providing technical assistance to rural communities for sustainable rural development outside the boundaries of National Forest System lands. Authorizes the use of funds to reimburse employees for the cost of State licenses and certification fees pursuant to their employment. Prohibits the use of funds for the sale of unprocessed timber from Federal lands in Texas which will be exported by the purchaser, except certain surplus lumber and plywood manufacturing needs.

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Timeline

29 January 1992
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Interior.
Source: Committee
29 January 1992
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
18 February 1992
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
27 May 1992
Committee
Final Day of Subcommittee Hearings.
Source: Committee
16 June 1992
Committee
First Day of Subcommittee Mark-up.
Source: Committee
29 June 1992
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 345.
Source: Calendars
29 June 1992
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-626, by Mr. Yates.
Source: Committee
29 June 1992
Reported
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 102-626, by Mr. Yates.
Source: Committee
29 June 1992
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
29 June 1992
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
29 June 1992
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 June 1992
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 506 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5503. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. During consideration of the bill, points of order against specified portions of the bill are waived. Where points of order are waived against only part of a paragraph, a point of order against matter in the balance of the paragraph may be applied only within the balance of the paragraph and not against the entire paragraph. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. The amendments printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole. Certain amendments made in order by this resolution shall be considered in the manner specified by this resolution.
Source: Floor
21 July 1992
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 517 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5503. All points of order against the bill are waived. During consideration of the bill, all points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended pursuant to this resolution, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived with certain specified exceptions. Where points of order are waived against only part of a paragraph, a point of order against matter in the balance of the paragraph may be applied only within the balance of the paragraph and not against the balance of the paragraph. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. The amendment printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted and made part of the original bill for further amendment. The amendments printed in part 2 of the report, shall be considered as adopted in the House as well as in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order...
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5503. All points of order against the bill are waived. During consideration of the bill, all points of order against provisions of the bill, as amended pursuant to this resolution, for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived with certain specified exceptions. Where points of order are waived against only part of a paragraph, a point of order against matter in the balance of the paragraph may be applied only within the balance of the paragraph and not against the balance of the paragraph. Measure will be read by paragraph. Bill is open to amendments. The amendment printed in part 1 of the report accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted and made part of the original bill for further amendment. The amendments printed in part 2 of the report, shall be considered as adopted in the House as well as in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order...
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Dan Glickman to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Passed
On motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
Mr. Yates moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 517.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Passed
Rule H. Res. 517 passed House.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 5503 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
22 July 1992
Floor
Mr. Jones (NC) raised a point of order against the content of the measure. Provisions contained in section 115 relating to the construction of jetties at Oregon Inlet, North Carolina constituted legislation on an appropriations bill. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 329 - 94 (Roll no. 306).
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 329 - 94 (Roll no. 306).
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
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
23 July 1992
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5503.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Passed
On motion to rise and report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Floor
Mr. Yates moved for the Committee of the Whole to rise and report.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Passed
PERMISSION TO POSTPONE PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Regula asked unanimous consent that further consideration of the Atkins amendment in the Committee of the Whole be postponed until a subsequent point during consideration of the Interior Appropriations bill at the discretion of the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Passed
On motion to resolve into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Floor
Mr. Yates moved to resolve into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
23 July 1992
Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
28 July 1992
Committee
Subcommittee on Interior. Approved for full committee consideration with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
28 July 1992
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Source: IntroReferral
29 July 1992
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.
Source: Calendars
29 July 1992
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd with amendments. With written report No. 102-345.
Source: Committee
29 July 1992
Reported
Committee on Appropriations. Reported to Senate by Senator Byrd with amendments. With written report No. 102-345.
Source: Committee
4 August 1992
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
5 August 1992
Floor
Considered by Senate.
Source: Floor
6 August 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Senate insists on its amendments, asks for a conference, appoints conferees Byrd; Johnston; Leahy; DeConcini; Burdick; Bumpers; Hollings; Reid; Nickles; Stevens; Garn; Cochran; Rudman; Domenici; Gorton; Hatfield.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
6 August 1992
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
6 August 1992
Floor
Considered by Senate.
Source: Floor
10 August 1992
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
10 September 1992
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate.
Source: Floor
10 September 1992
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Yates, Murtha, Dicks, AuCoin, Bevill, Atkins, Whitten, Regula, McDade, Lowery (CA), and Skeen.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 1992
Passed
On motion that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
10 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Yates asked unanimous consent that the House disagree to the Senate amendments, and agree to a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
18 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Senate appointed conferee Conrad by unanimous consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Conference committee actions: Conference held.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
22 September 1992
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
23 September 1992
Passed
Mr. Natcher asked unanimous consent that managers on the part of the House have until midnight on Sept. 23 to file a conference report on H.R. 5503. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Committee
23 September 1992
Passed
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 September 1992
Passed
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 102-901 filed.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 102-901 filed.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 September 1992
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 581 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 5503. Upon adoption of this rule, it shall be in order to consider the conference report on H.R. 5503. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration shall be waived. Upon adoption of the conference report the House shall be considered to have adopted H. Con. Res. 365, directing the Clerk of the House to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 5503.
Source: Floor
30 September 1992
Passed
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
Floor
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Con. Res. 365, enrollment corrections have been made.
Source: Floor
30 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
30 September 1992
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Source: Floor
30 September 1992
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Yates brought up conference report H. Rept. 102-901 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 581.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
1 October 1992
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
1 October 1992
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
1 October 1992
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
5 October 1992
Became law
Became Public Law No: 102-381.
Source: President
5 October 1992
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
5 October 1992
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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