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Public Law103th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2650Became Law

To designate portions of the Maurice River and its tributaries in the State of New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Systems.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 12, 1993)

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Maurice River, the Menantico Creek, the Manumuskin River, and the Muskee Creek in New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such segments through cooperative agreements with appropriate political jurisdictions except that publicly-owned lands within the boundaries of the segments shall be managed by the agency having jurisdiction over them.

Requires cooperative agreements for the management of the segments to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segments and to be consistent with the comprehensive management plan prepared by the Secretary and with the local river management plans prepared by appropriate local political jurisdictions in conjunction with the Secretary.

Directs the Secretary to review compliance with the local river management plans biennially and to report to specified congressional committees on any deviation which may diminish the values for which the river segment was designated. Encourages the Secretary to work with municipalities to negotiate agreement for designating additional eligible segments of the Maurice River and its tributaries. Designates the eligible segments for study as potential additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedDec 9, 1993

By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93. Report No. 103-214.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2](D-NJ)Sponsor
12 cosponsors6 D6 R
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  1. Dec 9, 1993Floor

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93. Report No. 103-214.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Dec 9, 1993Committee14900

    By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under the authority of the order of Nov 17, 93. Report No. 103-214.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 1, 1993PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 103-162.

  4. Dec 1, 1993BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 103-162.

  5. Dec 1, 1993PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  6. Dec 1, 1993BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  7. Nov 20, 1993FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  8. Nov 20, 1993President28000

    Presented to President.

  9. Nov 20, 1993Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Nov 19, 1993Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR 11/18/1993 S16188-16189)

  11. Nov 19, 1993Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR 11/18/1993 S16188-16189)

  12. Nov 17, 1993Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 293.

  13. Nov 17, 1993Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Nov 17, 1993Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Nov 10, 1993Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 27, 1993Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  17. Oct 21, 1993Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Oct 14, 1993Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  19. Oct 13, 1993IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Oct 12, 1993FloorH38310

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

  21. Oct 12, 1993FloorH37300

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

  22. Oct 12, 1993Floor8000

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

  23. Oct 12, 1993FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  24. Oct 12, 1993FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7690-7693)

  25. Oct 12, 1993FloorH30300

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

  26. Oct 12, 1993CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 155.

  27. Oct 12, 1993CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-282.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Oct 12, 1993Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-282.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Sep 29, 1993CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Sep 29, 1993CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Sep 21, 1993CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  32. Sep 21, 1993CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  33. Aug 6, 1993CommitteeH26000

    Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral (Aug 5, 93).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  34. Aug 6, 1993CommitteeH11000

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Jul 15, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. Jul 15, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (similar to H.R. 32) (CR E1800-1801)

  37. Jul 15, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  38. Jul 15, 1993IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedOct 12, 199336

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Maurice River, the Menantico Creek, the Manumuskin River, and the Muskee Creek in New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such segments through cooperative agreements with appropriate political jurisdictions except that publicly-owned lands within the boundaries of the segments shall be managed by the agency having jurisdiction over them.

Requires cooperative agreements for the management of the segments to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segments and to be consistent with the comprehensive management plan prepared by the Secretary and with the local river management plans prepared by appropriate local political jurisdictions in conjunction with the Secretary.

Directs the Secretary to review compliance with the local river management plans biennially and to report to specified congressional committees on any deviation which may diminish the values for which the river segment was designated. Encourages the Secretary to work with municipalities to negotiate agreement for designating additional eligible segments of the Maurice River and its tributaries. Designates the eligible segments for study as potential additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseJul 15, 199300

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Maurice River, the Menantico Creek, the Manumuskin River, and the Muskee Creek in New Jersey as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage such segments through cooperative agreements with appropriate political jurisdictions except that publicly-owned lands within the boundaries of the segments shall be managed by the agency having jurisdiction over them.

Requires cooperative agreements for the management of the segments to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the segments and to be consistent with the comprehensive management plan prepared by the Secretary and with the local river management plans prepared by appropriate local political jurisdictions in conjunction with the Secretary.

Directs the Secretary to review compliance with the local river management plans biennially and to report to specified congressional committees on any deviation which may diminish the values for which the river segment was designated. Encourages the Secretary to work with municipalities to negotiate agreement for designating additional eligible segments of the Maurice River and its tributaries. Designates the eligible segments for study as potential additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers system.

Authorizes appropriations.