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S. 1849Became Law

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 18, 2000)

White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

Requires the segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee pursuant to the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service.

Deems the management plan to satisfy the Act's requirements for a comprehensive management plan.

Prohibits any portion of a segment designated by this Act that is not in the National Park System (NPS) as of the enactment of this Act from being: (1) considered a part of the NPS; (2) managed by the National Park Service; or (3) subject to NPS laws or regulations.

Bars the Federal Government from acquiring, by any means, any right or title in or to land, any easement, or any other interest for the purposes of carrying out this Act.

What just happenedOct 24, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-357.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 24, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-357.

  2. Oct 24, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-357.

  3. Oct 24, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 24, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 12, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 12, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 6, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 5, 2000ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10003-10004; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S10003-10004)

  9. Oct 5, 2000NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10003-10004; text as Senate agreed to House amendment: CR S10003-10004)

  10. Sep 19, 2000Floor

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

  11. Sep 18, 2000FloorH38310

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

  12. Sep 18, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7669-7670)

  13. Sep 18, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7669-7670)

  14. Sep 18, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1849.

  15. Sep 18, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7669-7672)

  16. Sep 18, 2000FloorH30300

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

  17. May 8, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  18. May 2, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. May 2, 2000FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  20. May 2, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  21. Apr 13, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2810-2811; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2810-2811)

  22. Apr 13, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2810-2811; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2810-2811)

  23. Apr 12, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 496.

  24. Apr 12, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-266.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Apr 12, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-266.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Apr 5, 2000Committee

    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
  27. Mar 8, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Historic Preservation, and Recreation. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-594.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  28. Nov 3, 1999IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  29. Nov 3, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13800-13801)

  30. Nov 3, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedSep 18, 200036
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

Requires the segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee pursuant to the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service.

Deems the management plan to satisfy the Act's requirements for a comprehensive management plan.

Prohibits any portion of a segment designated by this Act that is not in the National Park System (NPS) as of the enactment of this Act from being: (1) considered a part of the NPS; (2) managed by the National Park Service; or (3) subject to NPS laws or regulations.

Bars the Federal Government from acquiring, by any means, any right or title in or to land, any easement, or any other interest for the purposes of carrying out this Act.

Passed Senate amendedApr 13, 200035
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

Requires the segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee pursuant to the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service.

Considers Churchman's Marsh, Lamborn Run, and the properties on which the intake structures and pipelines for the proposed Thompson's Station Reservoir may be located suitable for designation as components of the NWSRS only at such time as those areas are removed from consideration as locations for the Reservoir under the comprehensive plan of the Delaware River Basin Commission.

Deems the management plan to satisfy the Act's requirements for a comprehensive management plan.

Prohibits any portion of a segment designated by this Act that is not in the National Park System (NPS) as of the enactment of this Act from being: (1) considered a part of the NPS; (2) managed by the National Park Service; or (3) subject to NPS laws or regulations.

Bars the Federal Government from acquiring, by any means, any right or title in or to land, any easement, or any other interest for the purposes of carrying out this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Apr 12, 200001
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

Requires the segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee pursuant to the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service.

Considers Churchman's Marsh, Lamborn Run, and the properties on which the intake structures and pipelines for the proposed Thompson's Station Reservoir may be located suitable for designation as components of the NWSRS only at such time as those areas are removed from consideration as locations for the Reservoir under the comprehensive plan of the Delaware River Basin Commission.

Deems the management plan to satisfy the Act's requirements for a comprehensive management plan.

Prohibits any portion of a segment designated by this Act that is not in the National Park System (NPS) as of the enactment of this Act from being: (1) considered a part of the NPS; (2) managed by the National Park Service; or (3) subject to NPS laws or regulations.

Bars the Federal Government from acquiring, by any means, any right or title in or to land, any easement, or any other interest for the purposes of carrying out this Act.

Introduced in SenateNov 3, 199900
White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Rivers System Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the White Clay Creek in Delaware and Pennsylvania, as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

Requires the segments to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the White Clay Creek Watershed Management Committee pursuant to the plan prepared by the White Clay Creek Wild and Scenic Study Task Force and the National Park Service.

Considers Churchman's Marsh, Lamborn Run, and the properties on which the intake structures and pipelines for the proposed Thompson's Station Reservoir shall be located suitable for designation as components of the NWSRS only at such time as those areas are removed from consideration as locations for the Reservoir under the comprehensive plan of the Delaware River Basin Commission. Provide that nothing in this Act shall prohibit such designation if, after the enactment of this Act, the additional segment is determined to be suitable.

Prohibits any portion of a segment designated by this Act that is not in the National Park System (NPS) as of the enactment of this Act from being: (1) considered a part of the NPS; (2) managed by the National Park Service; or (3) subject to NPS laws or regulations.

Bars the Federal Government from acquiring, by any means, any right or title in or to land, any easement, or any other interest for the purposes of carrying out this Act.