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Public Law102th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 606Became Law

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act by designating certain segments of the Allegheny River in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 19, 1992)

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (System).

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Northern Advisory Council and the Southern Advisory Council to advise on the establishment of final boundaries and the management of the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River. Terminates the Advisory Councils ten years after the Secretary's approval of management plans for the northern and southern segments of the River.

Designates certain segments of rivers in Mill Creek, Jefferson, and Clarion counties which meet the Allegheny River and Clarion River for study as potential additions to the System.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedApr 20, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-271.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
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  1. Apr 20, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-271.

  2. Apr 20, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-271.

  3. Apr 20, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Apr 20, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Apr 10, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Apr 10, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Apr 9, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Apr 8, 1992ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Apr 8, 1992NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Feb 20, 1992Floor

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

  11. Feb 19, 1992FloorH38310

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

  12. Feb 19, 1992FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll No. 14).

  13. Feb 19, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 409 - 3 (Roll No. 14).

  14. Feb 19, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  15. Feb 18, 1992FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed until Feb. 19.

  16. Feb 18, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  17. Feb 18, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  18. Feb 18, 1992FloorH30300

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

  19. Nov 27, 1991IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Nov 27, 1991FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  21. Nov 26, 1991Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  22. Nov 26, 1991Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  23. Nov 26, 1991Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  24. Nov 23, 1991Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 356.

  25. Nov 23, 1991Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 102-232.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Nov 23, 1991Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment. With written report No. 102-232.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  27. Nov 20, 1991Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  28. Nov 7, 1991Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 102-511.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  29. Oct 30, 1991Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  30. Oct 29, 1991Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  31. Mar 8, 1991Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  32. Mar 7, 1991IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  33. Mar 7, 1991IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedFeb 19, 199236

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (System).

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Northern Advisory Council and the Southern Advisory Council to advise on the establishment of final boundaries and the management of the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River. Terminates the Advisory Councils ten years after the Secretary's approval of management plans for the northern and southern segments of the River.

Designates certain segments of rivers in Mill Creek, Jefferson, and Clarion counties which meet the Allegheny River and Clarion River for study as potential additions to the System.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedNov 26, 199135

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Northern Advisory Council and the Southern Advisory Council to advise on the establishment of final boundaries and the management of the Allegheny National Wild and Scenic River. Terminates the Advisory Councils ten years after the Secretary's approval of management plans for the northern and southern segments of the River.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateMar 7, 199100

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Allegheny River in Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Northern Advisory Council and the Southern Advisory Council to advise on the establishment of final boundaries and the management of the Allegheny National Recreation River. Terminates the Advisory Councils ten years after the Secretary's approval of such management plan.

Authorizes appropriations.