Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000

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Introduced

20 April 1999

Last action

7 November 2000 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-457.

Summary

Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act of 1999 - Establishes the Estuary Habitat Restoration Collaborative Council, to be composed of specified Federal officials. Directs the Council to develop an estuary habitat restoration strategy to ensure a comprehensive approach to the selection and prioritization of estuary habitat restoration projects and the coordination of Federal and non-Federal activities related to such restoration. Sets forth factors to be considered by the Council in determining project assistance eligibility. Grants a restoration project a higher priority for funding if it meets selection criteria and: (1) it is part of an approved Federal estuary management or habitat restoration plan; (2) the non-Federal share of the project exceeds 50 percent; or (3) there is a program within the project watershed that addresses sources of water pollution that would otherwise re-impair the restored habitat. Permits the Council to pay up to 25 percent of the cost of interim actions of restoration activity, pending completion of the strategy. Prohibits selection of a project until non-Federal interests have entered into specified written cooperation agreements. Requires such agreements to provide for project maintenance and monitoring. Authorizes appropriations for the Council. Requires non-Federal applicants for assistance to demonstrate that a project meets this title's requirements and criteria established by the Council. Limits the Federal share of assistance to 65 percent of a project's cost. Directs the Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of the Department of Commerce to maintain a database of information on projects funded under this title. Makes certain funds provided under the Water Resources Development Acts of 1986 and 1996 available to States and non-Federal persons in carrying out interim actions or projects under this title. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to permit certain grants for the development of estuary conservation and management plans to be used for the implementation of plans as well. Extends the authorization of appropriations for the National Estuary Program through FY 2001. Requires the Secretary of the Army to give estuary habitat restoration projects the same consideration as irrigation, navigation, or flood control projects and to establish such restoration as a primary mission of the Army Corps of Engineers. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out such projects. Directs the Comptroller General to report to the Congress and the Secretary on the extent to which the Council needs additional personnel and administrative resources to carry out this title, including recommendations for necessary additional funding.

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Timeline

20 April 1999
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 1999
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3916-3919)
Source: IntroReferral
20 April 1999
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
22 July 1999
Committee
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-284.
Source: Committee
29 September 1999
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
14 October 1999
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
Source: Calendars
14 October 1999
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment. With written report No. 106-189.
Source: Committee
14 October 1999
Reported
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee with an amendment. With written report No. 106-189.
Source: Committee
30 March 2000
Reported
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S2008-2018; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S2008-2011)
Source: Floor
30 March 2000
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2015-2018)
Source: Floor
3 April 2000
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
3 April 2000
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
3 April 2000
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7482-7489)
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7482-7489)
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 835.
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7482-7491)
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Floor
Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
12 September 2000
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 2000
Passed
On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 2000
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. LaTourette asked unanimous consent that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
12 September 2000
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
The Speaker appointed conferees: Shuster, Young (AK), Boehlert, Gilchrest, Fowler, Sherwood, Sweeney, Kuykendall, Vitter, Oberstar, Borski, Barcia, Filner, Taylor (MS), Blumenauer, and Baldacci.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 October 2000
Passed
Senate disagreed to House amendment, agreed to request for conference, and appointed conferees. Smith, of NH, Warner, Crapo, Baucus and Boxer. (consideration: CR S10019-10027; text as Senate disagreed to House amendment: CR S10019-10027)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 October 2000
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
Source: Floor
6 October 2000
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
19 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
Conference papers: Senate report and manager's statement and official papers held at the desk in Senate.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 October 2000
Passed
Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10881-10883)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
23 October 2000
Passed
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10881-10883)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 October 2000
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 648 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 835. All points of order against the conference report and against its consideration are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Source: Floor
24 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report H. Rept. 106-995 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10538-10550)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 106-995 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10538-10550)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
24 October 2000
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
25 October 2000
Passed
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H10857-10867)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2000
Passed
Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2000
Passed
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H10857-10867)
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2000
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report on S. 835.
Source: Floor
25 October 2000
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Shuster brought up conference report H. Rept. 106-995 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 648.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
25 October 2000
Passed
Rule H. Res. 648 passed House.
Source: Floor
30 October 2000
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
30 October 2000
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
7 November 2000
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
7 November 2000
Became law
Became Public Law No: 106-457.
Source: President
7 November 2000
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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Versions

Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
Public Law · 7 November 2000 · Official file
Engrossed Amendment House · 12 September 2000 · Official file
Engrossed in Senate · 30 March 2000 · Official file
Reported to Senate · 14 October 1999 · Official file
Introduced in Senate · 20 April 1999 · Official file

Documents

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Enrolled Bill (text)
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Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN
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Public Law (text)
Public Law · EN · 7 November 2000
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 7 November 2000
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Conference report filed in House
summary · EN · 24 October 2000
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Engrossed Amendment House (text)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 12 September 2000
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Engrossed Amendment House (PDF)
Engrossed Amendment House · EN · 12 September 2000
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 March 2000
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Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 30 March 2000
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 30 March 2000
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 14 October 1999
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Reported to Senate (PDF)
Reported to Senate · EN · 14 October 1999
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 14 October 1999
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 April 1999
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Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 April 1999
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 20 April 1999
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