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Bill103th CongressFiled Apr 19, 1993Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1716

To amend the Act of January 26, 1915, establishing Rocky Mountain National Park, to provide for the protection of certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park and along North St. Vrain Creek, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 12, 1994)

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior or any other Federal agency or officer from approving or issuing any permit for, or providing any assistance for, the construction of any new dam, reservoir, or impoundment on any segment of North St. Vrain Creek or its tributaries within the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain National Park or on the main stem of the Creek downstream to the point at which it crosses the elevation 6550 feet above mean sea level. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the issuance of any permit for the construction of a new water gaging station on the Creek at the point of its confluence with Coulson Gulch.

Directs the Secretary to seek to acquire by donation or exchange certain lands within the boundaries of the Park owned by Longmont, Colorado.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to pursue and report to the Congress biennially on negotiations with Longmont, Colorado, concerning the city's proposed exchange of lands located in and near Coulson Gulch for Federal lands.

What just happenedNov 30, 1994

By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-427.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 30, 1994Floor

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-427.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Nov 30, 1994Committee14900

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 103-427.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 27, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 655.

  4. Sep 27, 1994Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Sep 27, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 21, 1994Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Aug 4, 1994Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  8. Jul 22, 1994Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture, Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jul 14, 1994IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 12, 1994FloorH38310

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

  11. Jul 12, 1994FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  12. Jul 12, 1994Floor8000

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

  13. Jul 12, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  14. Jul 12, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5480-5482)

  15. Jul 12, 1994FloorH30300

    Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  16. Jul 12, 1994CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 329.

  17. Jul 12, 1994CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-592.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 12, 1994Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-592.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 12, 1994IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5480)

  20. Jun 22, 1994CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 22, 1994CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jun 16, 1994CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  23. Jun 16, 1994CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. May 17, 1994CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Mar 28, 1994CommitteeH13000

    Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jun 8, 1993CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jun 2, 1993CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Apr 19, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Apr 19, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E936-937)

  30. Apr 19, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Apr 19, 1993IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 12, 199436

Prohibits the Secretary of the Interior or any other Federal agency or officer from approving or issuing any permit for, or providing any assistance for, the construction of any new dam, reservoir, or impoundment on any segment of North St. Vrain Creek or its tributaries within the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain National Park or on the main stem of the Creek downstream to the point at which it crosses the elevation 6550 feet above mean sea level. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the issuance of any permit for the construction of a new water gaging station on the Creek at the point of its confluence with Coulson Gulch.

Directs the Secretary to seek to acquire by donation or exchange certain lands within the boundaries of the Park owned by Longmont, Colorado.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to pursue and report to the Congress biennially on negotiations with Longmont, Colorado, concerning the city's proposed exchange of lands located in and near Coulson Gulch for Federal lands.

Introduced in HouseApr 19, 199300

Title I: Rocky Mountain National Park Amendments - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to seek to acquire by donation or exchange certain lands within the boundaries of the Rocky Mountain National Park owned by Longmont, Colorado.

Prohibits the Secretary or any other Federal agency or officer from approving or issuing any permit for, or providing any assistance for, the construction of any new dam, reservoir, or impoundment on any segment of North St. Vrain Creek or its tributaries within the boundaries of the Park or on the main stem of the creek downstream to the point at which it crosses the elevation 6500 feet above mean sea level. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prevent the issuance of any permit for the construction of a new water gaging station on the Creek at the point of its confluence with Coulson Gulch.

Title II: Land Exchange - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to pursue and report to the Congress biennially on negotiations with Longmont, Colorado, concerning the city's proposed exchange of lands located in and near Coulson Gulch for Federal lands.

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