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Public Law99th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2506Became Law

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 6, 1986)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986 - Establishes the Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Abolishes the Lehman Caves National Monument and incorporates its lands into such Park. Permits fishing, except in designated zones.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within three years on a management plan for such Park. Authorizes grazing as before and permits an exchange of grazing allotments for allotments outside the Park.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for interpretation of the Great Basin physiographic region. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands within the boundaries of such Park with the consent of the owner.

Transfers the administration of specified lands within the Park from the National Forest Service to the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedOct 27, 1986

Became Public Law No: 99-565.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Hecht, Chic [R-NV](R-NV)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Public LawOct 28, 1986
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  1. Oct 27, 1986PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 99-565.

  2. Oct 27, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 99-565.

  3. Oct 27, 1986PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 27, 1986BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 16, 1986FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 16, 1986President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 15, 1986Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Oct 9, 1986ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendments. By Voice Vote.

  9. Oct 9, 1986NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendments. By Voice Vote.

  10. Oct 7, 1986Floor

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

  11. Oct 6, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  12. Oct 6, 1986Floor8000

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

  13. Oct 6, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  14. Oct 3, 1986CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 3, 1986CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 2, 1986CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  17. Oct 2, 1986CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks and Recreation Discharged.

    National Parks and Recreation Subcommittee
  18. Oct 2, 1986IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Sep 30, 1986Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  20. Sep 30, 1986Floor17000

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

  21. Sep 19, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 942.

  22. Sep 19, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-458.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 19, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-458.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Sep 17, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jul 24, 1986Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 18, 1986Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  27. Jun 19, 1986Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Agriculture Department, Interior Department, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jun 2, 1986Floor

    Star Print ordered s.2506.

  29. May 21, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  30. May 21, 1986IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  31. May 21, 1986IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedOct 6, 198636
(Measure passed House, amended)

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986 - Establishes the Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Abolishes the Lehman Caves National Monument and incorporates its lands into such Park. Permits fishing, except in designated zones.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within three years on a management plan for such Park. Authorizes grazing as before and permits an exchange of grazing allotments for allotments outside the Park.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to provide for interpretation of the Great Basin physiographic region. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands within the boundaries of such Park with the consent of the owner.

Transfers the administration of specified lands within the Park from the National Forest Service to the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed Senate amendedSep 30, 198635
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986 - Establishes the Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Abolishes the Lehman Caves National Monument and incorporates its lands into such Park. Permits fishing, except in designated zones. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within three years on a management plan for such Park. Authorizes grazing as before and permits an exchange of grazing allotments for allotments outside the Park.

Transfers the administration of specified lands within the Park from the National Forest Service to the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 19, 198601
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 99-458)

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986 - Establishes the Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Abolishes the Lehman Caves National Monument and incorporates its lands into such Park. Permits fishing, except in designated zones. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and report to the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee within three years on a management plan for such Park. Authorizes grazing as before and permits an exchange of grazing allotments for allotments outside the Park.

Transfers the administration of specified lands within the Park from the National Forest Service to the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateMay 21, 198600

Great Basin National Park Act of 1986 - Establishes the Great Basin National Park, Nevada. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare and report to the Congress within three years on a management plan for such Park. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands within the boundaries of the Park.

Transfers management of the South Snake Range within the Park from the National Forest Service to the Secretary.

Authorizes appropriations.