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S. 684Became Law

Water Resources Research Act of 1983

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Nov 18, 1983)

(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

Water Resources Research Act of 1983 - Title I: Authorizes the establishment, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, of one water resources research and technology institute in each State at certain colleges or universities.

States that each such institute shall: (1) have responsibility for planning, conducting, and/or arranging for competent research in relation to water resources; and (2) cooperate with other colleges and universities in the State to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Requires the Secretary to make grants to each institute to be matched at specified rates by non-Federal dollars.

Requires each institute, prior to the receipt of funds each fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary a water research program. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures for a detailed evaluation of each institute to determine whether such institute warrants continued Federal support. Provides for such evaluations within two years of establishment and for reevaluations at intervals not to exceed four years. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Permits the Secretary to make additional grants (on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis) to other qualified institutions and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the national interest. States the application requirements for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to certain organizations for technology development concerning any aspect of water-related technology which the Secretary may deem to be of State, regional, or national importance. Authorizes the Secretary to establish any condition for the matching of funds for such grants in the best interest of the Nation considering the technology needs for water resources. States the requirements for applications for grants under this section. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Repeals the Water Research and Development Act of 1978. Requires that rules and regulations established under such Act shall remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

Title II: Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, by January 24, 1984, and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, known as the Wrightsville Beach Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Rosewell, New Mexico, by December 31, 1983, and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Rosewell, New Mexico, and known as the Rosewell Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Provides that each conveyance of land shall revert to the United States if used for a non-public purpose during a period of 15 years from the date of conveyance.

What just happenedMar 22, 1984

Became Public Law No: 98-242.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD](R-SD)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  • Public LawMar 23, 1984
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  1. Mar 22, 1984PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 98-242.

  2. Mar 22, 1984BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 98-242.

  3. Mar 22, 1984VetoH43410

    Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 309 - 81 (Record Vote No: 53).

  4. Mar 22, 1984Veto32000

    Passed House over veto: Passed House Over Veto by Yea-Nay Vote: 309 - 81 (Record Vote No: 53).

  5. Mar 21, 1984Veto

    Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 86-12. Record Vote No: 35.

  6. Mar 21, 1984Veto34000

    Passed Senate over veto: Passed Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 86-12. Record Vote No: 35.

  7. Mar 21, 1984Floor

    Veto message on S. 684 considered in the Senate.

  8. Feb 21, 1984PresidentE30000

    Vetoed by President.

  9. Feb 21, 1984President31000

    Vetoed by President.

  10. Feb 9, 1984FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  11. Feb 9, 1984President28000

    Presented to President.

  12. Feb 8, 1984Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  13. Feb 7, 1984ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments by Voice Vote.

  14. Feb 7, 1984NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments to House Amendments by Voice Vote.

  15. Nov 18, 1983ResolvingDifferences

    Senate concurred in the House amendment with an amendment. By Voice Vote.

  16. Nov 18, 1983NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment with an amendment. By Voice Vote.

  17. Nov 18, 1983Floor

    Considered by Senate.

  18. Oct 31, 1983FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  19. Oct 31, 1983Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  20. Oct 31, 1983FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  21. Oct 31, 1983DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Oct 31, 1983Committee5500

    House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 28, 1983CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  24. Jun 10, 1983CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jun 7, 1983CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power Resources.

    Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  26. Jun 1, 1983IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. May 25, 1983Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  28. May 25, 1983Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

  29. May 16, 1983Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Regular Orders. Calendar No. 146.

  30. May 16, 1983Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Abdnor without amendment. With written report No. 98-91.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  31. May 16, 1983Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Abdnor without amendment. With written report No. 98-91.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  32. May 10, 1983Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  33. Mar 21, 1983Committee

    Subcommittee on Water Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-162.

    Environmental Protection Subcommittee
  34. Mar 3, 1983IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  35. Mar 3, 1983IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentNov 18, 198339
(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment)

Water Resources Research Act of 1983 - Title I: Authorizes the establishment, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, of one water resources research and technology institute in each State at certain colleges or universities.

States that each such institute shall: (1) have responsibility for planning, conducting, and/or arranging for competent research in relation to water resources; and (2) cooperate with other colleges and universities in the State to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Requires the Secretary to make grants to each institute to be matched at specified rates by non-Federal dollars.

Requires each institute, prior to the receipt of funds each fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary a water research program. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures for a detailed evaluation of each institute to determine whether such institute warrants continued Federal support. Provides for such evaluations within two years of establishment and for reevaluations at intervals not to exceed four years. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Permits the Secretary to make additional grants (on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis) to other qualified institutions and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the national interest. States the application requirements for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to certain organizations for technology development concerning any aspect of water-related technology which the Secretary may deem to be of State, regional, or national importance. Authorizes the Secretary to establish any condition for the matching of funds for such grants in the best interest of the Nation considering the technology needs for water resources. States the requirements for applications for grants under this section. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Repeals the Water Research and Development Act of 1978. Requires that rules and regulations established under such Act shall remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

Title II: Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, by January 24, 1984, and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, known as the Wrightsville Beach Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Rosewell, New Mexico, by December 31, 1983, and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Rosewell, New Mexico, and known as the Rosewell Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Provides that each conveyance of land shall revert to the United States if used for a non-public purpose during a period of 15 years from the date of conveyance.

Passed House amendedOct 31, 198336
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2911)

Water Resources Research Act of 1983 - Title I: Authorizes the establishment, subject to the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, of one water resources research and technology institute in each State at certain colleges or universities.

States that each such institute shall: (1) have responsibility for planning, conducting, and/or arranging for competent research in relation to water resources; and (2) cooperate with other colleges and universities in the State to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Requires the Secretary to make grants to each institute to be matched at specified rates by non-Federal dollars.

Requires each institute, prior to the receipt of funds each fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary a water research program. Requires the Secretary to establish procedures for a detailed evaluation of each institute to determine whether such institute warrants continued Federal support. Provides for such evaluations within two years of establishment and for reevaluations at intervals not to exceed four years. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Permits the Secretary to make additional grants (on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis) to other qualified institutions and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the national interest. States the application requirements for such grants. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to certain organizations for technology development concerning any aspect of water-related technology which the Secretary may deem to be of State, regional, or national importance. Authorizes the Secretary to establish any condition for the matching of funds for such grants in the best interest of the Nation considering the technology needs for water resources. States the requirements for applications for grants under this section. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1985 through 1989.

Repeals the Water Research and Development Act of 1978. Requires that rules and regulations established under such Act shall remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

Title II: Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina by January 24, 1984 and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, known as the Wrightsville Beach Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Directs the Secretary to convey to the city of Rosewell, New Mexico by December 31, 1983 and without consideration all right, title, and interest of the United States in real property located in Rosewell, New Mexico, and known as the Rosewell Test Facility. States that such transfer is conditioned upon the facility being operated and maintained for desalinization or other related research purposes for the next four years. Describes such property.

Provides that each conveyance of land shall revert to the United States if used for a non-public purpose during a period of 15 years from the date of conveyance.

Introduced in SenateMar 3, 198300

Water Resources Research Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to assist the work of any water resources research and technology institute, center, or equivalent agency established in the States in accordance with this Act.

States that each such institute shall: (1) have responsibility for planning, conducting, and/or arranging for competent research in relation to water resources; and (2) cooperate with other colleges and universities in the State in order to develop a statewide program designed to resolve State and regional water and related land problems.

Requires each institute, prior to the receipt of funds each fiscal year, to submit to the Secretary a water research program.

Permits the Secretary to make grants to each designed institute to be matched at specified rates by non-Federal dollars.

Authorizes appropriations for such grants through FY 1988.

Permits the Secretary to make additional grants to other qualified institutions and agencies of local or State government for research concerning any aspect of a water-related problem which the Secretary may deem to be in the national interest.

Repeals the Water Research and Development Act of 1978.

Authorizes appropriations for such additional grants and for administration of grants through FY 1988.