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Bill103th CongressFiled Apr 27, 1993Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 823

National Wildlife Refuge System Management and Policy Act of 1994

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Aug 3, 1994)

National Wildlife Refuge System Management and Policy Act of 1994 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to set forth the mission and purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System (System), including units within the System.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to: (1) issue final regulations for determining System use compatibility; and (2) prohibit a new, expanded, or existing refuge use that is not compatible with such regulations.

Exempts military use of the airspace at the Cabeza Preta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona and Desert National Wildlife Range in Nevada from such compatibility requirements. Provides for the transfer of certain lands between the Departments of Defense and Interior.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to issue a comprehensive System conservation plan, including a plan for each refuge or complex of refuges.

(Sec. 8) Grants specified emergency authority to the Secretary and to the President with regard to refuge lands.

(Sec. 11) States that nothing in this Act shall create a reserved water right in the United States.

(Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedAug 3, 1994

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL](D-FL)Sponsor
12 cosponsors12 D
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  1. Aug 3, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.

  2. Aug 3, 1994Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-324. Additional views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Aug 3, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Baucus with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-324. Additional views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. Jun 30, 1994Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. Jun 23, 1994Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Jun 9, 1993Committee

    Subcommittee on Clean Water, Fisheries. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-172.

    Clean Water, Fisheries and Wildlife Subcommittee
  7. Apr 27, 1993IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  8. Apr 27, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4921-4922)

  9. Apr 27, 1993IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 3, 199401

National Wildlife Refuge System Management and Policy Act of 1994 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to set forth the mission and purpose of the National Wildlife Refuge System (System), including units within the System.

(Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to: (1) issue final regulations for determining System use compatibility; and (2) prohibit a new, expanded, or existing refuge use that is not compatible with such regulations.

Exempts military use of the airspace at the Cabeza Preta National Wildlife Refuge in Arizona and Desert National Wildlife Range in Nevada from such compatibility requirements. Provides for the transfer of certain lands between the Departments of Defense and Interior.

(Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to issue a comprehensive System conservation plan, including a plan for each refuge or complex of refuges.

(Sec. 8) Grants specified emergency authority to the Secretary and to the President with regard to refuge lands.

(Sec. 11) States that nothing in this Act shall create a reserved water right in the United States.

(Sec. 12) Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateApr 27, 199300

National Wildlife Refuge System Management and Policy Act of 1993 - Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) from initiating or permitting a new use of a refuge or expanding or extending an existing use unless it is compatible with the purposes of the System and the refuge. Allows existing uses of such refuge system lands that have been determined to be compatible under this Act or the Refuge Recreation Act to continue under specified conditions. Ceases such use and requires revocation of any permits for it within five years after the enactment of this Act unless the Secretary determines that such use is compatible.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to establish and maintain a formal process for determinations of compatibility.

Directs the Secretary to prepare and periodically revise: (1) a comprehensive plan for the System; and (2) a comprehensive conservation plan for each refuge or ecologically related complex of refuges in the System, except those in Alaska.

Grants the Secretary emergency power to suspend any activity in any refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System if such activity constitutes an imminent danger to the health and safety of any wildlife population, refuge, or to public health and safety.

Authorizes appropriations