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Public Law106th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 416Became Law

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the city of Sisters, Oregon, a certain parcel of land for use in connection with a sewage treatment facility.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 17, 1999)

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, as soon as practicable and upon completion of any documents or analysis required by any environmental law, but within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to convey a specified parcel of land to the city of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city: (1) conducting a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent; (2) being responsible for system development charges, mainline construction costs, and equivalent dwelling unit monthly service fees (provides for adjustments in such fees based on the appraised value of the conveyed land); and (3) paying the cost of preparation of any documents required by any environmental law in connection with the conveyance.

Directs the Secretary to acquire land within Oregon, and within or in the vicinity of the Deschutes National Forest, of an acreage equivalent to that of the land to be conveyed under this Act, to be added to and administered as part of such National Forest.

What just happenedDec 7, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-144.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 7, 1999PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-144.

  2. Dec 7, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-144.

  3. Dec 7, 1999PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 7, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 30, 1999FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 30, 1999President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 22, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 19, 1999ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate bill by Unanimous Consent. (CR S15223-15224)

  9. Nov 19, 1999NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to Senate bill by Unanimous Consent.(CR S15223-15224)

  10. Nov 17, 1999Floor

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

  11. Nov 17, 1999FloorH38310

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

  12. Nov 17, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12130)

  13. Nov 17, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12130)

  14. Nov 17, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 416.

  15. Nov 17, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12130-12131)

  16. Nov 17, 1999FloorH30300

    Mrs. Chenoweth-Hage moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Nov 5, 1999CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 262.

  18. Nov 5, 1999CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-453.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Nov 5, 1999Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-453.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Oct 20, 1999CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Oct 20, 1999CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 20, 1999CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Aug 3, 1999CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  24. Jul 14, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  25. Jul 14, 1999CommitteeH19200

    Comment requested from the Department of Agriculture.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 12, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 12, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  28. Jul 12, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  29. Jul 1, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8185-8186)

  30. Jul 1, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8185-8186)

  31. Jul 1, 1999Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8184-8186)

  32. Jun 2, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 130.

  33. Jun 2, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski under the authority of the order of May 27, 99 without recommendation with amendments. With written report No. 106-60.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  34. Jun 2, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski under the authority of the order of May 27, 99 without recommendation with amendments. With written report No. 106-60.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  35. May 19, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments without recommendation.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  36. Apr 28, 1999Committee

    Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-120.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  37. Apr 16, 1999Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  38. Feb 12, 1999Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  39. Feb 11, 1999IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced printed CR S1442-1443)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  40. Feb 11, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1442-1443)

  41. Feb 11, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedNov 17, 199936
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, as soon as practicable and upon completion of any documents or analysis required by any environmental law, but within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to convey a specified parcel of land to the city of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city: (1) conducting a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent; (2) being responsible for system development charges, mainline construction costs, and equivalent dwelling unit monthly service fees (provides for adjustments in such fees based on the appraised value of the conveyed land); and (3) paying the cost of preparation of any documents required by any environmental law in connection with the conveyance.

Directs the Secretary to acquire land within Oregon, and within or in the vicinity of the Deschutes National Forest, of an acreage equivalent to that of the land to be conveyed under this Act, to be added to and administered as part of such National Forest.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 5, 199917
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, as soon as practicable and upon completion of any documents or analysis required by any environmental law, but within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to convey a specified parcel of land to the city of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city: (1) conducting a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent; (2) being responsible for system development charges, mainline construction costs, and equivalent dwelling unit monthly service fees (provides for adjustments in such fees based on the appraised value of the conveyed land); and (3) paying the cost of preparation of any documents required by any environmental law in connection with the conveyance.

Directs the Secretary to acquire land within Oregon, and within or in the vicinity of the Deschutes National Forest, of an acreage equivalent to that of the land to be conveyed under this Act, to be added to and administered as part of such National Forest.

Passed Senate amendedJul 1, 199935

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, as soon as practicable and upon completion of any documents or analysis required by any environmental law, but within180 days after the enactment of this Act, to convey a specified parcel of land to the City of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city agreeing to conduct a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent.

Directs the Secretary to acquire land within Oregon, and within or in the vicinity of the Deschutes National Forest, of an acreage equivalent to that of the land to be conveyed under this Act, to be added to and administered as part of such National Forest.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 2, 199901

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, as soon as practicable and upon completion of any documents or analysis required by any environmental law, but within 180 days after the enactment of this Act, to convey a specified parcel of land to the City of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city agreeing to conduct a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent.

Introduced in SenateFeb 11, 199900
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a specified parcel of land to the city of Sisters, Oregon, for use by the city for a sewage treatment facility and for the disposal of treated effluent. Conditions such conveyance on the city agreeing to conduct a public process before the final determination is made regarding land use for the disposition of such effluent. Requires the Secretary to issue a special use permit for such conveyed land that allows the city access to the land for commencing construction of the sewage treatment plant.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) sell, at fair market value, not less than six acres of unimproved land in the city that is currently designated for administrative use; and (2) deposit proceeds of such a sale in the fund established by the Sisk Act. Makes available: (1) not more than 25 percent of such funds for administrative improvements at the Sisters Ranger District; and (2) the remainder for improving the long-term condition of the watershed of Squaw Creek, a tributary of the Deschutes River, Oregon. Permits the supervisor of the Deschutes National Forest to expend such funds directly or provide the funds in the form of grants to local watershed councils.

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