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Bill102th CongressFiled Apr 10, 1991Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1688

Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Nov 25, 1991)

Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991 - Title I: Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) construct essential public facilities necessitated by disasters in insular areas occurring before enactment of this Act; and (2) enhance the survivability of infrastructure in the event of disasters in insular areas.

Provides that in the case of Hurricane Hugo, September 1989, appropriations for any fiscal year shall not exceed 25 percent of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made for such disaster.

Requires the President to provide technical assistance to insular areas which lack specific capabilities in responding to disasters. Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to report to specified congressional committees on the status of the recovery efforts in such areas.

Requires that the total contributions under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for hazard mitigation in insular areas not exceed ten percent of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made under such Act for any disaster. Directs the President to require a 50 percent local match when making grants in excess of the ten percent ceiling.

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to make the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for relief and assistance.

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to: (1) study or review and update existing studies to determine the current and long-term water, power, and wastewater needs of American Samoa; and (2) report to specified congressional committees on the results.

Authorizes American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands to make purchases through the General Services Administration.

States that a Freely Associated State Air Carrier shall not be precluded from transportation of persons and property procured, contracted for, or otherwise obtained by a Federal agency or instrumentality under an agreement whereby the agency or instrumentality pays for such transportation without provisions for reimbursement.

Amends the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 to extend the Marshall Islands agricultural and food assistance programs for an additional five years.

Amends Federal law to authorize the Northern Marianas College to receive the same $3,000,000 endowment authorized for land grant institutions in other insular areas.

Title III: Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1991 - Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1991 - Establishes the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the Virgin Islands government from acquiring land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park.

Prohibits acquisition without owners's consent of lands or interests containing dwellings lying within the park boundary as of July 1, 1991, unless the Secretary determines that the land is being developed or proposed to be developed in a manner detrimental to specified values for which the park was established.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the Virgin Islands or local governments for the management of the park. Directs the Secretary, with public involvement, to develop and submit a general management plan for the park to specified congressional committees.

Directs the Secretary for a ten-year period to: (1) provide up to 50 percent of funds to train employees of the Virgin Island government directly engaged in the joint management of the park; and (2) implement a program under which Virgin Islands citizens may be trained in all phases of park operations and management.

Establishes the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Commission. Terminates the Commission ten years after enactment of this Act, unless needed by the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedJan 31, 1992

See H.R.2927.

Who’s behind it

Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large](D-VI)Sponsor
17 cosponsors13 D4 R
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  1. Jan 31, 1992CommitteeH19100

    See H.R.2927.

    Natural Resources Committee
  2. Nov 27, 1991IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Nov 25, 1991IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  4. Nov 25, 1991FloorH38310

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

  5. Nov 25, 1991FloorH37300

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

  6. Nov 25, 1991Floor8000

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

  7. Nov 25, 1991FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  8. Nov 25, 1991FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  9. Nov 25, 1991FloorH30300

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

  10. Oct 2, 1991CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 138.

  11. Oct 2, 1991DischargeH12300

    Committee on Public Works + Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Oct 2, 1991Committee5500

    Committee on Public Works + Transportation discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Oct 1, 1991IntroReferralH11200

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation for a period ending not later than Oct. 2, 1991 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(p) of rule X.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Oct 1, 1991CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-232, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 1, 1991Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 102-232, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 17, 1991CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 17, 1991CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 16, 1991CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 25, 1991CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Insular and International Affairs Subcommittee
  20. Jun 25, 1991CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Insular and International Affairs Subcommittee
  21. Apr 22, 1991CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee On Insular and International Affairs.

    Insular and International Affairs Subcommittee
  22. Apr 10, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 10, 1991IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Apr 10, 1991IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedNov 25, 199136

Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991 - Title I: Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) construct essential public facilities necessitated by disasters in insular areas occurring before enactment of this Act; and (2) enhance the survivability of infrastructure in the event of disasters in insular areas.

Provides that in the case of Hurricane Hugo, September 1989, appropriations for any fiscal year shall not exceed 25 percent of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made for such disaster.

Requires the President to provide technical assistance to insular areas which lack specific capabilities in responding to disasters. Requires the Secretary, in cooperation with the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to report to specified congressional committees on the status of the recovery efforts in such areas.

Requires that the total contributions under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for hazard mitigation in insular areas not exceed ten percent of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made under such Act for any disaster. Directs the President to require a 50 percent local match when making grants in excess of the ten percent ceiling.

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to make the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for relief and assistance.

Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to: (1) study or review and update existing studies to determine the current and long-term water, power, and wastewater needs of American Samoa; and (2) report to specified congressional committees on the results.

Authorizes American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands to make purchases through the General Services Administration.

States that a Freely Associated State Air Carrier shall not be precluded from transportation of persons and property procured, contracted for, or otherwise obtained by a Federal agency or instrumentality under an agreement whereby the agency or instrumentality pays for such transportation without provisions for reimbursement.

Amends the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 to extend the Marshall Islands agricultural and food assistance programs for an additional five years.

Amends Federal law to authorize the Northern Marianas College to receive the same $3,000,000 endowment authorized for land grant institutions in other insular areas.

Title III: Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1991 - Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Act of 1991 - Establishes the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands.

Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit the Virgin Islands government from acquiring land or interest in land within the boundaries of the park.

Prohibits acquisition without owners's consent of lands or interests containing dwellings lying within the park boundary as of July 1, 1991, unless the Secretary determines that the land is being developed or proposed to be developed in a manner detrimental to specified values for which the park was established.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the Virgin Islands or local governments for the management of the park. Directs the Secretary, with public involvement, to develop and submit a general management plan for the park to specified congressional committees.

Directs the Secretary for a ten-year period to: (1) provide up to 50 percent of funds to train employees of the Virgin Island government directly engaged in the joint management of the park; and (2) implement a program under which Virgin Islands citizens may be trained in all phases of park operations and management.

Establishes the Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve at St. Croix, Virgin Islands, Commission. Terminates the Commission ten years after enactment of this Act, unless needed by the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House amended, Part IOct 1, 199118

Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991 - Title I: Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for the construction of facilities to protect public health and safety and to enhance the survivability of essential infrastructure in the event of disasters in insular areas.

Requires the President to provide technical assistance to insular areas which lack specific capabilities in responding to disasters. Directs the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the status of recovery efforts in insular areas declared to be disasters by the President.

Requires that the total contributions under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for insular areas not exceed ten percent of the estimated aggregate amount of grants to be made under such Act for any disaster, except that in the case of Hurricane Hugo, September 1989, the total contribution shall not exceed 25 percent of the estimated aggregate amount of such grant.

Amends the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to make the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for relief and assistance.

Title II: Insular Areas Water, Sewage, and Power Needs - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study how the long-term water, sewage, and power needs of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands can be resolved.

Amends Federal law to authorize appropriations for each fiscal year to the Secretary of Energy for grants to insular area governments to carry out projects to evaluate the feasibility of, develop options for, and encourage the adoption of efficiency and renewable energy measures which reduce the dependency of such areas on imported fuels, and improve the quality of life in the area. Sets forth factors to determine the amount to be provided for such grants.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Authorizes American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Virgin Islands to make purchases through the General Services Administration.

States that a Freely Associated State Air Carrier shall not be precluded from transportation of persons and property procured, contracted for, or otherwise obtained by a Federal agency or instrumentality under an agreement whereby the agency or instrumentality pays for such transportation without provision for reimbursement.

Amends the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985 to extend the Marshall Islands agricultural and food assistance programs for an additional five years.

Amends Federal law to authorize the Northern Marianas College to receive the same $3,000,000 endowment authorized for land grant institutions in other insular areas.

Introduced in HouseApr 10, 199100

Omnibus Insular Areas Act of 1991 - Title I: Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Insular Areas Disaster Survival and Recovery Act of 1991 - Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior for the construction of facilities to protect public health and safety and to enhance the survivability of essential infrastructure in the event of disasters in insular areas.

Requires the President to provide technical assistance to insular areas which lack specific capabilities in responding to disasters. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress on the status of recovery efforts in insular areas declared to be disasters by the President.

Title II: Insular Areas Water, Sewerage, and Power Needs - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to study how the long-term water, sewerage, and power needs of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands can be resolved.

Authorizes appropriations for grants to insular areas governments to carry out projects to evaluate the feasibility of, develop options for, and encourage the adoption of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures which reduce the dependency of such areas on imported fuels, and improve the quality of life in the area. Establishes guidelines to determine the amount to be provided.