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S. 2106 (105th)

Arches National Park Expansion Act of 1998

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Introduced

21 May 1998

Last action

30 October 1998 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 105-329.

Sponsors

Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

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Summary

Arches National Park Expansion Act of 1998 - Modifies the boundary of the Arches National Park, Utah, to include the area known as the Lost Spring Canyon Addition. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to transfer jurisdiction over the Federal lands contained in the area from the Bureau of Land Management to the National Park Service. Specifies restrictions on the continuation and sale of existing grazing leases, permits, or licenses for the area. Withdraws Federal lands within the area from the public land laws, including the mineral leasing laws. Provides that the inclusion of the area in the Park shall not affect the operation or maintenance of the natural gas pipeline and related facilities located in the area by the Northwest Pipeline Corporation or its successors. Directs the Secretary to transfer specified Federal lands to the State of Utah in exchange for specified State school trust lands in the area, if the State offers such exchange within one year after enactment of this Act. Subjects such exchanged lands to valid existing rights. Specifies requirements to be satisfied by the State before undertaking or permitting any surface disturbing activities on the acquired lands. Requires the State to preserve existing grazing, recreational, and wildlife uses of such lands in existence on the enactment of this Act. Permits Utah to authorize or undertake surface or mineral activities authorized by land management plans for the acquired lands.

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Timeline

  1. 21 May 1998

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 May 1998

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5323)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 May 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 May 1998

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 July 1998

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-751.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 July 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 September 1998

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, OMB.

    Source: Committee

  8. 14 September 1998

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 14 September 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 105-330.

    Source: Committee

  10. 14 September 1998

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 105-330.

    Source: Committee

  11. 2 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1368, S11378-11379)

    Source: Floor

  12. 2 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1368, S11378-11379)

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  14. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 5 October 1998

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 October 1998

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  17. 10 October 1998

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 October 1998

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

    Source: Floor

  19. 10 October 1998

    Floor

    Mr. Hansen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  20. 10 October 1998

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10423-10424)

    Source: Floor

  21. 20 October 1998

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  22. 20 October 1998

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  23. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  24. 30 October 1998

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  25. 30 October 1998

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 105-329.

    Source: President

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