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Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act

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Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act - Establishes the Cache La Poudre Corridor in Colorado.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon the recommendation of the State's Governor, to recognize under specified conditions, for the purpose of developing and implementing the Corridor Interpretation Plan, the Cache La Poudre Corridor Commission, as may be established by such State or its political subdivisions.

(Sec. 107) Directs the Commission to prepare, submit for the approval of the Governor and the Secretary, implement, and support such Plan.

(Sec. 109) Terminates duty-related travel expenses for members of the Commission five years after the date on which the Secretary approves the Plan.

(Sec. 110) Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land in the Corridor that has been identified by the Commission and approved by the Governor and affected political subdivision, with the owner's consent. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance and to detail two employees to the Commission.

(Sec. 111) Directs Federal entities conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the Cache La Poudre River through the Corridor or its natural resources to consult with the Commission with respect to such activities.

Authorizes the Secretary or the Administrator of a Federal agency to acquire land in the Corridor's floodplain by exchange for other lands within such agency's jurisdiction within Colorado, based on fair market value, to be used to fulfill the purposes for which the Corridor is established. Requires that such lands be identified by the Commission for acquisition by a Federal agency and that the Governor and political subdivision of Colorado or the owner where the lands are located concur in the exchange.

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey, without monetary consideration to the United States, to Colorado, its political subdivisions, or instrumentalities thereof, all U.S. right, title, and interest in and to any surplus real property within such State which the Secretary determines is suitable and desirable to meet the purposes for which the Corridor is established.

(Sec. 112) Directs the Commission and the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to emphasize voluntary cooperation.

(Sec. 113) Authorizes appropriations for the first five fiscal years after enactment of this Act.

What just happenedOct 19, 1996

Became Public Law No: 104-323.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Brown, Hank [R-CO](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Oct 19, 1996PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-323.

  2. Oct 19, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-323.

  3. Oct 19, 1996PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 19, 1996BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 9, 1996FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Oct 9, 1996President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 4, 1996FloorH38310

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

  8. Oct 4, 1996FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  9. Oct 4, 1996Floor8000

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

  10. Oct 4, 1996FloorH30200

    Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Oct 4, 1996FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12294-12297)

  12. Oct 4, 1996Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 4, 1996FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  14. Oct 3, 1996Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Oct 3, 1996Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Oct 3, 1996Floor

    The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Oct 3, 1996Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S12353-12359)

  18. Dec 15, 1995Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.

  19. Dec 15, 1995Committee

    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. 104-188.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Dec 15, 1995Committee14000

    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. 104-188.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. Dec 6, 1995Committee

    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
  22. Nov 9, 1995Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-375.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  23. Oct 2, 1995Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Feb 3, 1995Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  25. Feb 2, 1995IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 2, 1995IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 3, 199635

Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act - Establishes the Cache La Poudre Corridor in Colorado.

(Sec. 104) Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon the recommendation of the State's Governor, to recognize under specified conditions, for the purpose of developing and implementing the Corridor Interpretation Plan, the Cache La Poudre Corridor Commission, as may be established by such State or its political subdivisions.

(Sec. 107) Directs the Commission to prepare, submit for the approval of the Governor and the Secretary, implement, and support such Plan.

(Sec. 109) Terminates duty-related travel expenses for members of the Commission five years after the date on which the Secretary approves the Plan.

(Sec. 110) Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land in the Corridor that has been identified by the Commission and approved by the Governor and affected political subdivision, with the owner's consent. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance and to detail two employees to the Commission.

(Sec. 111) Directs Federal entities conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the Cache La Poudre River through the Corridor or its natural resources to consult with the Commission with respect to such activities.

Authorizes the Secretary or the Administrator of a Federal agency to acquire land in the Corridor's floodplain by exchange for other lands within such agency's jurisdiction within Colorado, based on fair market value, to be used to fulfill the purposes for which the Corridor is established. Requires that such lands be identified by the Commission for acquisition by a Federal agency and that the Governor and political subdivision of Colorado or the owner where the lands are located concur in the exchange.

Authorizes the Administrator of General Services to convey, without monetary consideration to the United States, to Colorado, its political subdivisions, or instrumentalities thereof, all U.S. right, title, and interest in and to any surplus real property within such State which the Secretary determines is suitable and desirable to meet the purposes for which the Corridor is established.

(Sec. 112) Directs the Commission and the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to emphasize voluntary cooperation.

(Sec. 113) Authorizes appropriations for the first five fiscal years after enactment of this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Dec 15, 199501

Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Area in Colorado and the Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Commission (sic).

Directs the Commission to prepare, submit for the approval of the Governor of Colorado and the Secretary of the Interior, implement, and support a Water Heritage Area Interpretation Plan.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land in the Area that has been identified by the Commission and approved by the Governor and affected political subdivision, with the owner's consent. Requires the Secretary to provide technical assistance and to detail two employees to the Commission.

Directs Federal entities conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the River through the Area or the natural resources of the Area to consult with the Commission with respect to such activities.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior or the Administrator of a Federal agency to acquire land in the Area's floodplain by exchange for other lands within such agency's jurisdiction within Colorado, based on fair market value, to be used to fulfill the purposes for which the Area is established. Requires that such lands be identified by the Commission for acquisition by a Federal agency and that the Governor and political subdivision of Colorado or the owner where the lands are located concur in the exchange.

Directs the Commission and the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to emphasize voluntary cooperation.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateFeb 2, 199500

Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Area Act - Establishes the Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Area in Colorado and the Cache La Poudre River National Water Heritage Area Commission.

Directs the Commission to: (1) coordinate with Federal, State, and local authorities in the development of an integrated plan to interpret and manage elements of the history of water development theme; and (2) submit a Water Heritage Area Interpretation and Management Plan to the Secretary of the Interior and the Governor of Colorado.

Requires the Secretary, following approval of the Plan, to: (1) complete an inventory of sites and structures of historical, architectural, engineering, archaeological, or geological significance in the Area; and (2) develop a thematic structure for the interpretation of the Area's heritage and design and fabricate interpretative materials based on such structure.

Directs Federal entities conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the flow of the River through the Area or the natural resources of the Area to conduct their activities, to the extent practicable, in a manner consistent with the Plan.

Authorizes the Secretary or Administrator of a Federal agency to acquire land in the Area's floodplain by exchange, based on fair market value, to be used to fulfill the purposes for which the Area is established.

Directs the Commission and the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, to emphasize voluntary cooperation.

Authorizes appropriations.

Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act — Informed