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H.R. 900 (100th)

West Virginia National Interest River Conservation Act of 1987

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

29 January 1987

Last action

26 October 1988 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 100-534.

Sponsors

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11]

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Summary

West Virginia National Interest River Conservation Act of 1987 - Title I: New River Gorge National River - Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to modify the boundary of the New River Gorge National River. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with State or local agencies for fire and law enforcement services on a reimbursable basis. Directs the Secretary to acquire the necessary lands and develop access to the River near Cunard. Permits motorized towing of whitewater rafts as an interim measure. Revises flow rates for the summer months. Title II: Gauley River National Recreation Area - Establishes the Gauley River National Recreation Area. Requires the Secretary to submit within three years to specified congressional committees a report on any boundary modifications for such Area. Permits hunting and fishing except in designated zones. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with State or local agencies for fire and law enforcement services on a reimbursable basis. Requires the Secretary to improve access to such Area through facility construction, road maintenance, and/or land acquisition. Earmarks lands and projects related to the operation of the Summersville Project for special management. Authorizes appropriations. Establishes the Gauley River National Recreation Area Advisory Committee to assist in developing a management plan for such Area. Terminates such Committee after ten years. Title III: Meadow National Wild River - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Meadow River, West Virginia, as a component of the wild and scenic rivers system. Title IV: Bluestone National Scenic River - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Bluestone River, West Virginia, as a component of the wild and scenic rivers system. Title V: General Provisions - Requires the Secretary to cooperate with State and local authorities for developing and promoting recreational resources in West Virginia. Permits the State to act to control the insect simulium jenningsi within the areas designated by this Act. Requires the Secretary to establish a public awareness program within specified counties of West Virginia to explain the significance of the wild and scenic river designations made by this Act. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on such program. Requires the Secretary to consolidate offices and administration of the areas designated by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 January 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 March 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 March 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 23 April 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 May 1987

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 May 1987

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 13 May 1987

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  10. 13 May 1987

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 15 May 1987

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  12. 27 May 1987

    Vote

    Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 344 - 39 (Record Vote No: 148).

    Source: Floor

  13. 27 May 1987

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 344 - 39 (Record Vote No: 148).

    Source: Floor

  14. 27 May 1987

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 May 1987

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 73.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 27 May 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-106.

    Source: Committee

  17. 27 May 1987

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-106.

    Source: Committee

  18. 28 May 1987

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  19. 28 May 1987

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  20. 1 October 1987

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.

    Source: Committee

  21. 19 April 1988

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  22. 3 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  23. 11 August 1988

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 903.

    Source: Calendars

  24. 11 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-481.

    Source: Committee

  25. 11 August 1988

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 100-481.

    Source: Committee

  26. 8 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 September 1988

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  28. 15 September 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  29. 4 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.

    Source: Floor

  30. 4 October 1988

    ResolvingDifferences

    House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 4 October 1988

    NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: NotUsed

  32. 7 October 1988

    Passed

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  33. 7 October 1988

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  34. 12 October 1988

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  35. 13 October 1988

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  36. 14 October 1988

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  37. 14 October 1988

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  38. 26 October 1988

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 100-534.

    Source: President

  39. 26 October 1988

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  40. 26 October 1988

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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    Public Law · EN · 27 October 1988

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  • House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

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  • Passed House amended

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  • Introduced in House

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