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H.R. 2815Became Law

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jun 16, 1994)

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate a specified segment of the Farmington River in Connecticut as a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System.

Requires the segment to be: (1) administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior through cooperative agreements between the Secretary and the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions; and (2) managed in accordance with the Upper Farmington River Management Plan. Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirement for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to the Act.

Requires the Director of the National Park Service, or his or her designee, to represent the Secretary on the Farmington River Coordinating Committee provided for in the Plan.

Requires the Secretary to offer to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions in order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segment and to make a similar offer to the Farmington River Watershed Association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements with other parties who may be represented on the Committee; and (2) provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding to assist in implementation of the Plan. Provides that implementation of this Act through such cooperative agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the segment and shall not cause the segment to be considered as being a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Plan to serve as the primary source of information regarding the flows needed to maintain instream resources and the potential compatibility between resource protection and possible water supply withdrawals.

Deems the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and the river protection overlay districts in effect on the enactment of this Act to satisfy the standards and requirements of the Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedAug 26, 1994

Became Public Law No: 103-313.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6](R-CT)Sponsor
5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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  1. Aug 26, 1994PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 103-313.

  2. Aug 26, 1994BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 103-313.

  3. Aug 26, 1994PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 26, 1994BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 18, 1994FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 18, 1994President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 16, 1994ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8425)

  8. Aug 16, 1994NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8425)

  9. Aug 16, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  10. Aug 16, 1994ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments.

  11. Jun 21, 1994Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Jun 16, 1994Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7095-7096)

  13. Jun 16, 1994Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S7095-7096)

  14. May 25, 1994Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 449.

  15. May 25, 1994Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-278.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. May 25, 1994Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-278.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 11, 1994Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Apr 8, 1994Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Mar 25, 1994Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Mar 22, 1994Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Mar 17, 1994Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  22. Mar 16, 1994IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 15, 1994FloorH38310

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

  24. Mar 15, 1994FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  25. Mar 15, 1994Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  26. Mar 15, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  27. Mar 15, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1336-1340)

  28. Mar 15, 1994FloorH30300

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

  29. Mar 10, 1994CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 238.

  30. Mar 10, 1994CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-430.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Mar 10, 1994Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-430.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Mar 2, 1994CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Mar 2, 1994CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Feb 10, 1994CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Feb 10, 1994CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  36. Oct 28, 1993CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  37. Sep 30, 1993CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. Sep 16, 1993CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  39. Jul 30, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Jul 30, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1930)

  41. Jul 30, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  42. Jul 30, 1993IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedJun 16, 199435

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate a specified segment of the Farmington River in Connecticut as a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System.

Requires the segment to be: (1) administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior through cooperative agreements between the Secretary and the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions; and (2) managed in accordance with the Upper Farmington River Management Plan. Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirement for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to the Act.

Requires the Director of the National Park Service, or his or her designee, to represent the Secretary on the Farmington River Coordinating Committee provided for in the Plan.

Requires the Secretary to offer to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions in order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segment and to make a similar offer to the Farmington River Watershed Association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements with other parties who may be represented on the Committee; and (2) provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding to assist in implementation of the Plan. Provides that implementation of this Act through such cooperative agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the segment and shall not cause the segment to be considered as being a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Plan to serve as the primary source of information regarding the flows needed to maintain instream resources and the potential compatibility between resource protection and possible water supply withdrawals.

Deems the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and the river protection overlay districts in effect on the enactment of this Act to satisfy the standards and requirements of the Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 25, 199401

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate a specified segment of the Farmington River in Connecticut as a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System.

Requires the segment to be: (1) administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior through cooperative agreements between the Secretary and the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions; and (2) managed in accordance with the Upper Farmington River Management Plan. Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirement for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to the Act.

Requires the Director of the National Park Service, or his or her designee, to represent the Secretary on the Farmington River Coordinating Committee provided for in the Plan.

Requires the Secretary to offer to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions in order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segment and to make a similar offer to the Farmington River Watershed Association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements with other parties who may be represented on the Committee; and (2) provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding to assist in implementation of the Plan. Provides that implementation of this Act through such cooperative agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the segment and shall not cause the segment to be considered as being a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Plan to serve as the primary source of information regarding the flows needed to maintain instream resources and the potential compatibility between resource protection and possible water supply withdrawals.

Deems the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and the river protection overlay districts in effect on the enactment of this Act to satisfy the standards and requirements of the Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

Passed House amendedMar 15, 199436

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate a specified segment of the Farmington River in Connecticut as a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System.

Requires the segment to be: (1) administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior through cooperative agreements between the Secretary and the State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions; and (2) managed in accordance with the Upper Farmington River Management Plan. Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirement for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to the Act.

Requires the Director of the National Park Service to: (1) appoint a person to represent the Secretary on the Farmington River Coordinating Committee provided for in the Plan; and (2) represent the Secretary in implementing the Plan and this Act with respect to the segment, including the review of proposed federally-assisted water resources that could adversely affect the values for which the segment was established.

Requires the Secretary to offer to enter into cooperative agreements with State of Connecticut and its relevant political subdivisions in order to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segment and to make a similar offer to the Farmington River Watershed Association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) enter into cooperative agreements with other parties who may be represented on the Committee; and (2) provide technical assistance, staff support, and funding to assist in implementation of the Plan. Provides that implementation of this Act through such cooperative agreements shall not constitute National Park Service administration of the segment and shall not cause the segment to be considered as being a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Plan to serve as the primary source of information regarding the flows needed to maintain instream resources and the potential compatibility between resource protection and possible water supply withdrawals.

Deems the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and the river protection overlay districts in effect on the enactment of this Act to satisfy the standards and requirements of the Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseJul 30, 199300

Farmington Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (the Act) to designate a specified segment of the Farmington River in Connecticut as a component of the National Wild and Scenic River System.

Requires the segment to be: (1) administered as a recreational river by the Secretary of the Interior in cooperation with the Farmington River Coordinating Committee (established under this Act); and (2) managed in accordance with the Upper Farmington River Management Plan. Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirement for a comprehensive management plan pursuant to the Act.

Requires the Director of the National Park Service to represent the Secretary in implementing the Plan and the Act with respect to the segment, including the review of proposed federally-assisted water resources that could adversely affect the values for which the segment was established.

Authorizes the Director to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of Connecticut, the towns of Colebrook, Hartland, Barkhamsted, New Hartford, and Canton, Connecticut, and the Coordinating Committee that are consistent with the Plan and that may provide for financial or other Federal assistance to facilitate the long-term protection, conservation, and enhancement of the segment.

Prohibits any portion of the segment from becoming a part of the National Park System.

Provides for the continued operation of the Colebrook Dam and Goodwin Dam hydroelectric projects, under specified conditions, and the continued operation of the Colebrook Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control.

Requires the Plan to serve as the primary source of information regarding the flows needed to maintain instream resources and the potential compatibility between resource protection and possible water supply withdrawals.

Provides that: (1) the zoning ordinances adopted by specified towns and the river protection overlay districts in effect on the enactment of this Act satisfy the standards and requirements of the Act; and (2) all lands along the segment and its tributaries shall be managed by the owners of the land.

Authorizes: (1) the Government to acquire land along the segment or its tributaries for purposes other than wild and scenic river designation; and (2) the use of Federal funds administered by State and local agencies to acquire such land.

Authorizes appropriations.