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H.R. 900 (100th)
West Virginia National Interest River Conservation Act of 1987
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]
Subjects
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Source updated
24 March 2026
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
29 January 1987
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
29 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 January 1987
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 March 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
26 March 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Source: Committee
23 April 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
5 May 1987
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
5 May 1987
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
13 May 1987
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
13 May 1987
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
15 May 1987
Committee
Executive Comment Received From Interior.
Source: Committee
27 May 1987
Vote
Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 344 - 39 (Record Vote No: 148).
Source: Floor
27 May 1987
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 344 - 39 (Record Vote No: 148).
Source: Floor
27 May 1987
Floor
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Source: Floor
27 May 1987
Calendars
Placed on Union Calendar No: 73.
Source: Calendars
27 May 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-106.
Source: Committee
27 May 1987
Reported
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-106.
Source: Committee
28 May 1987
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Source: Committee
28 May 1987
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
1 October 1987
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
Source: Committee
19 April 1988
Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Source: Committee
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
11 August 1988
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 903.
Source: Calendars
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
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
8 September 1988
Passed
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
8 September 1988
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
15 September 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
4 October 1988
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendment to Senate amendment.
Source: Floor
4 October 1988
ResolvingDifferences
House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
4 October 1988
NotUsed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Source: NotUsed
7 October 1988
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
7 October 1988
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the Senate amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
12 October 1988
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
13 October 1988
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
14 October 1988
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
14 October 1988
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
26 October 1988
Became law
Became Public Law No: 100-534.
Source: President
26 October 1988
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
26 October 1988
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
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Documents
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Public Law (PDF)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 27 October 1988
House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 4 October 1988
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 8 September 1988
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 11 August 1988
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 27 May 1987
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Reported to House with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 27 May 1987
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Introduced in House
summary · EN · 29 January 1987
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Sponsors
- Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11] · D · Cosponsor
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