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Public Law99th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 4037Became Law

A bill relating to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 17, 1986)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Sets forth the retained rights of owners of improved property within the Lakeshore. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway.

Maintains the property rights of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company in specified lands within the Lakeshore.

Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire interests in specified rights-of-way.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission or others for the management of specified recreational facilities within the Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within two years on options for linking portions of the Lakeshore divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway for administrative and recreational purposes.

What just happenedOct 29, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-583.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1](D-IN)Sponsor
15 cosponsors15 D
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  • Public LawOct 30, 1986
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  1. Oct 29, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-583.

  2. Oct 29, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-583.

  3. Oct 29, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 29, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 23, 1986FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 23, 1986President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 22, 1986Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 17, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 17, 1986Floor17000

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

  10. Oct 17, 1986Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 17, 1986Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Oct 17, 1986Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  13. Oct 17, 1986ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.

  14. Oct 17, 1986NotUsed19500

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

  15. Sep 30, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Interior Department. Unfavorable.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Sep 19, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  17. Aug 12, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  18. Aug 12, 1986IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Aug 11, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  20. Aug 11, 1986Floor8000

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

  21. Aug 11, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  22. Aug 7, 1986CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 457.

  23. Aug 7, 1986CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-762.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Aug 7, 1986Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-762.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 30, 1986CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 30, 1986CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jul 17, 1986CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  28. Jul 17, 1986CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  29. Jun 10, 1986CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  30. Mar 5, 1986CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Feb 20, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  32. Jan 23, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Jan 23, 1986IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  34. Jan 23, 1986IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 17, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Sets forth the retained rights of owners of improved property within the Lakeshore. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway.

Maintains the property rights of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company in specified lands within the Lakeshore.

Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire interests in specified rights-of-way.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission or others for the management of specified recreational facilities within the Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within two years on options for linking portions of the Lakeshore divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway for administrative and recreational purposes.

Passed House amendedAug 11, 198636
(Measure passed House, amended)

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway.

Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire interests in specified rights-of-way.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission or others for the management of specified recreational facilities within the Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within two years on options for linking portions of the Lakeshore divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway for administrative and recreational purposes.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Aug 7, 198617
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 99-762)

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway.

Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire interests in specified rights-of-way.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission or others for the management of specified recreational facilities within the Lakeshore. Requires the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees within two years on options for linking portions of the Lakeshore divided by the Little Calumet River and Burns/Portage Waterway for administrative and recreational purposes.

Introduced in HouseJan 23, 198600

Revises the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Redefines the term "improved property" for Lakeshore purposes. Increases the authorization of appropriations for such Lakeshore.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to study and report to the Congress within two years of enactment on the feasibility of establishing U.S. Highway 12 as the Indiana Dunes Parkway.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for the development of the Lakeshore.