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H.R. 3687Became Law

Canadian River Project Prepayment Act

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 14, 1998)

Canadian River Project Prepayment Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consideration of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority accepting the obligation of the Federal Government for the Canadian River Project, Texas (a water reclamation project), and subject to a specified payment by the Authority, to convey the Project to the Authority as provided under the Canadian River Project Authorization Act.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to continue to operate the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to continue to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated to flood control at Lake Meredith as prescribed in a certain Letter of Understanding.

Grants the Authority the right to occupy and use without payment of lease or rental charges or license or user fees the property retained by the Bureau of Reclamation at Sanford Dam for use as a headquarters and maintenance facility.

Provides party rights and obligations under current contract obligations and in relationship to other laws.

What just happenedOct 30, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-316.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Oct 30, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-316.

  2. Oct 30, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-316.

  3. Oct 30, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 20, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 20, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 14, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Oct 14, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Oct 14, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Oct 14, 1998Floor

    The committee substitute rejected by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Oct 14, 1998Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12529-12531)

  12. Oct 12, 1998Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-410.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 12, 1998Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 105-410.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 25, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.

  15. Sep 25, 1998Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Sep 25, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Sep 23, 1998Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Sep 1, 1998Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  19. Aug 31, 1998IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Aug 7, 1998FloorH38310

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

  21. Aug 7, 1998FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  22. Aug 7, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  23. Aug 7, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7401-7402)

  24. Aug 7, 1998FloorH30200

    Mr. Thornberry asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  25. Aug 7, 1998DischargeH12300

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Aug 7, 1998Committee5500

    Committee on Resources discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Aug 5, 1998CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Aug 5, 1998CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jun 25, 1998CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  30. Jun 25, 1998CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  31. Apr 30, 1998CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  32. Apr 6, 1998CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Bur Reclamation.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Apr 6, 1998CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  34. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. Apr 1, 1998IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 14, 199835

Canadian River Project Prepayment Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consideration of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority accepting the obligation of the Federal Government for the Canadian River Project, Texas (a water reclamation project), and subject to a specified payment by the Authority, to convey the Project to the Authority as provided under the Canadian River Project Authorization Act.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to continue to operate the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to continue to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated to flood control at Lake Meredith as prescribed in a certain Letter of Understanding.

Grants the Authority the right to occupy and use without payment of lease or rental charges or license or user fees the property retained by the Bureau of Reclamation at Sanford Dam for use as a headquarters and maintenance facility.

Provides party rights and obligations under current contract obligations and in relationship to other laws.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 25, 199801

Canadian River Project Prepayment Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consideration of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority accepting the obligation of the Federal Government for the Canadian River Project, Texas (a water reclamation project), and subject to a specified payment by the Authority, to convey the Project to the Authority as provided under the Canadian River Project Authorization Act.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to continue to operate the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to continue to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated to flood control at Lake Meredith as prescribed in a certain Letter of Understanding.

Grants the Authority the right to occupy and use without payment of lease or rental charges or license or user fees the property retained by the Bureau of Reclamation at Sanford Dam for use as a headquarters and maintenance facility.

Provides party rights and obligations under current contract obligations and in relationship to other laws.

Passed House amendedAug 7, 199836

Canadian River Project Prepayment Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in consideration of the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority accepting the obligation of the Federal Government for the Canadian River Project, Texas (a water reclamation project), and subject to a specified payment by the Authority, to convey the Project to the Authority as provided under the Canadian River Project Authorization Act.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the National Park Service, to continue to operate the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Corps of Engineers, to continue to prescribe regulations for the use of storage allocated to flood control at Lake Meredith as prescribed in a certain Letter of Understanding.

Grants the Authority the right to occupy and use without payment of lease or rental charges or license or user fees the property retained by the Bureau of Reclamation at Sanford Dam for use as a headquarters and maintenance facility.

Provides party rights and obligations under current contract obligations and in relationship to other laws.

Introduced in HouseApr 1, 199800

Authorizes prepayment of amounts due under a Bureau of Reclamation water reclamation project contract for the Canadian River Project, Texas.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon such payment, to convey to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority all U.S. rights and interests to the project pipeline and related facilities authorized under such contract.