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S. 1493 (97th)

A bill to deauthorize several projects within the jurisdiction of the Army Corps of Engineers.

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 July 1981

Last action

29 December 1981 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 97-128.

Sponsors

Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN]

Subjects

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Flood Control Act of 1965 to deauthorize that component of the Dickey-Lincoln School Lakes Project, Saint John River, Maine, known as the Dickey Dam and its associated transmission facilities. Prohibits Federal agencies from considering license applications relating to hydropower projects above the Lincoln School Dam on the Saint John River and its tributaries for five years from the date of enactment of this Act. Terminates authorizations for the Meramec Park Lake project, Missouri. Directs the Secretary of the Army to transfer all right, title, and interest in the following projects to the State of Missouri: (1) Meramec State Park extension; (2) Onondaga Cave State Park extension; (3) Huzzah State Wildlife Management Area extension; (4) endangered species sites (not more than 200 acres); (5) Campbell Bridge access; (6) Sappington Bridge access; and (7) Liberty Road access. States that specified easements shall be granted in regard to certain projects. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates authorizations for the following projects: (1) Helm Reservoir, Illinois; (2) Lincoln Dam and Reservoir, Illinois and Indiana; (3) Big Blue Dam, Indiana; (4) Illinois Waterway, Illinois and Indiana; (5) Lafayette Dam and Reservoir, Indiana; (6) Nansemond River, Virginia; and (7) Clifty Creek Dam, Indiana.

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Timeline

  1. 16 July 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.

    Source: Committee

  2. 16 July 1981

    Introduced

    Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 July 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 July 1981

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 October 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 12 November 1981

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 376.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 12 November 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Abdnor favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-270.

    Source: Committee

  8. 12 November 1981

    Reported

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Abdnor favorably with amendments. With written report No. 97-270.

    Source: Committee

  9. 18 November 1981

    Floor

    Considered by Senate.

    Source: Floor

  10. 18 November 1981

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 23 November 1981

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 23 November 1981

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 23 November 1981

    Floor

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 December 1981

    Passed

    Senate agreed to House amendments by Voice vote.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  15. 16 December 1981

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments by Voice vote.

    Source: NotUsed

  16. 22 December 1981

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 22 December 1981

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 22 December 1981

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  19. 29 December 1981

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  20. 29 December 1981

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  21. 29 December 1981

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 97-128.

    Source: President

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Documents

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Public Law (PDF)

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  • Public Law (PDF)

    Public Law · EN · 30 December 1981

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 23 November 1981

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  • Passed Senate amended

    summary · EN · 18 November 1981

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  • Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 12 November 1981

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  • Introduced in Senate

    summary · EN · 16 July 1981

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