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Public Law96th CongressEnvironmental Protection
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An act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation of anadromous fish, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Nov 1, 1979)

(Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment)

Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to remove the prohibition against Federal sharing of the cost of maintaining structures, devices, and other facilities constructed by States under a cooperative agreement for research and development in the conservation and enhancement of anadromous fishery resources.

Provides that title to land acquired under such Act shall be in cooperating States or other non-Federal interests, instead of in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation, development, and enhancement of anadromous fish. Stipulates that not more than $1,250,000 of the funds appropriated in any one fiscal year shall be obligated in any one State.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with States and other non-Federal interests in conducting studies of: (1) the size and distribution of the population of striped bass throughout its range; and (2) the factors responsible for the decline in the numbers of striped bass which are available to the public for recreational or commercial use. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to Congress concerning the progress and findings of such studies.

Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out such studies. Directs the Secretary to inform Congress if such studies should be continued after September 30, 1982.

Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to make a technical correction.

Authorizes appropriations for preparing a plan for a fishery research laboratory in Washington, including the use of funds previously appropriated for the National Fishery Research Center in Washington. Specifies information to be included in such plan prior to being submitted to the appropriate congressional committees.

Designates the aquarium to be built in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

What just happenedNov 16, 1979

Public Law 96-118.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI](R-RI)Sponsor
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  • Public LawNov 17, 1979
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  1. Nov 16, 1979PresidentE40000

    Public Law 96-118.

  2. Nov 16, 1979BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 96-118.

  3. Nov 16, 1979PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 16, 1979BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 7, 1979FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Nov 7, 1979President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Nov 7, 1979President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Nov 7, 1979PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Nov 2, 1979ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    House agreed to Senate amendment.

  10. Nov 2, 1979NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.

  11. Nov 1, 1979ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

  12. Nov 1, 1979NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment.

  13. Jun 25, 1979FloorH37100

    Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2035.

  14. Jun 25, 1979Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H. R. 2035.

  15. Jun 25, 1979FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  16. Jun 25, 1979FloorH30000

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

  17. Jun 18, 1979Floor

    Measure reconsidered and repassed Senate, amended.

  18. Jun 18, 1979Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure reconsidered and repassed Senate, amended.

  19. Jun 18, 1979Floor

    Senate vitiated its action on passage of 6/13/79.

  20. Jun 13, 1979Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  21. Jun 13, 1979Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  22. Jun 13, 1979Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  23. Jun 13, 1979Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  24. May 15, 1979Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-174.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  25. May 15, 1979Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with amendment, S. Rept. 96-174.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  26. May 15, 1979Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-174.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  27. May 15, 1979Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Environment and Public Works with amendment, S. Rept. 96-174.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  28. Mar 29, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  29. Mar 29, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  30. Mar 29, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentNov 1, 197939
(Senate agreed to House amendment with an amendment)

Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to remove the prohibition against Federal sharing of the cost of maintaining structures, devices, and other facilities constructed by States under a cooperative agreement for research and development in the conservation and enhancement of anadromous fishery resources.

Provides that title to land acquired under such Act shall be in cooperating States or other non-Federal interests, instead of in the United States. Authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation, development, and enhancement of anadromous fish. Stipulates that not more than $1,250,000 of the funds appropriated in any one fiscal year shall be obligated in any one State.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with States and other non-Federal interests in conducting studies of: (1) the size and distribution of the population of striped bass throughout its range; and (2) the factors responsible for the decline in the numbers of striped bass which are available to the public for recreational or commercial use. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to Congress concerning the progress and findings of such studies.

Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out such studies. Directs the Secretary to inform Congress if such studies should be continued after September 30, 1982.

Amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976 to make a technical correction.

Authorizes appropriations for preparing a plan for a fishery research laboratory in Washington, including the use of funds previously appropriated for the National Fishery Research Center in Washington. Specifies information to be included in such plan prior to being submitted to the appropriate congressional committees.

Designates the aquarium to be built in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Aquarium in Baltimore.

Passed House amendedJun 25, 197936
(Measure passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 2035)

Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out cooperative programs with the States for the conservation, development, and enhancement of anadromous fish.

Allows the use of Federal funds to operate and maintain multi-State common basin facilities constructed with funds under such Act.

Declares that the title to lands or interests therein acquired under such Act shall be transferred to the State in which the lands are located, or in the case of a non-Federal party, to such party.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to cooperate with States and other non-Federal interests in conducting studies of: (1) the size and distribution of the population of striped bass throughout its range; and (2) the factors responsible for the decline in the numbers of striped bass which are available to the public for recreational or commercial use. Directs the Secretary to make annual reports to Congress concerning the progress and findings of such studies.

Authorizes additional appropriations for fiscal years 1980, 1981, and 1982 to carry out such studies.

Introduced in SenateMar 29, 197900

Amends the Anadromous Fish Conservation Act to remove the prohibition against Federal sharing of the cost of maintaining structures, devices, and other facilities constructed by States under a cooperative agreement for research and development in the conservation and enhancement of anadromous fishery resources.

Provides that title to land acquired under such Act shall be in cooperating States or other non-Federal interests, instead of in the United States.

Extends the authorization of appropriations to carry out the purposes of such Act through fiscal year 1983. Stipulates that not more than $1,000,000 or 20 percent of the funds, whichever is greater, appropriated in any one fiscal year shall be obligated in any one State.

Directs the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Director of the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Secretary of the Interior acting, through the Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service, to cooperate with States and other non-Federal interests in conducting studies of: (1) the status of the striped bass population in Atlantic coastal waters; and (2) the factors responsible for the decline in numbers of such fish. Requires the submission to Congress of annual reports on such studies.