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Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Reauthorization Act of 1995

Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Reauthorization Act of 1995 - Amends the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act of 1984 (as named by this Act) to revise and extend the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

(Sec. 2) Provides that Trinity Basin fisheries restoration is to be measured not only by returning adult anadromous fish spawners, but by the ability of dependent tribal, commercial, and sport fisheries to participate fully, through enhanced in-river and ocean harvest opportunities, in the benefits of restoration.

Declares that the Secretary of the Interior requires additional authority to implement a management program, in conjunction with other agencies, to achieve the long-term goals of restoring fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin, and to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, such management program will aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

(Sec. 3) Revises such management program to require the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Commerce on certain matters, where appropriate. Declares that such program is intended, to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, to aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

Revises the management program to include ocean fish levels and fish habitats in the Klamath River. Provides that modernization of the Trinity River Fish Hatchery is to mitigate fish habitat loss above Lewiston Dam while not impairing efforts to restore and maintain naturally reproducing fish stocks within the basin.

(Sec. 4) Revises provisions for the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Task Force. Adds five members (to the current 14) and provides that such new members represent: (1) the Yurok Tribe; (2) the Karuk Tribe; (3) commercial fishing interests; (4) sport fishing interests; and (5) the timber industry. Directs the Secretary to appoint a designated representative to ensure coordination of actions and management and the exchange of information between such Trinity River Task Force and the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force and the Klamath Fishery Management Council. Allows reimbursement of members of the Task Force who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States, the State of California (or a political subdivision thereof), or an Indian tribe.

(Sec. 5) Extends for three years the period of availability of the authorization of appropriations for the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

Authorizes the Secretary to accept in-kind services as payment for specified obligations incurred under the Act.

Limits to 20 percent the portion of management program funds which may be used for overhead and indirect costs.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit annual financial reports to specified congressional committees; and (2) conduct periodic programmatic audits of the in-river fishery monitoring and enforcement programs under the Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, beginning in the fiscal year immediately following completion of the restoration effort, to seek appropriations to monitor, evaluate, and maintain program investments and fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin for the purpose of achieving long-term fish and wildlife restoration goals.

(Sec. 6) Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as establishing or affecting any past, present, or future rights of any Indian or Indian tribe or any other individual or entity.

Became Public Law No: 104-143.

Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1](R-CA)Sponsor
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  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-143.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-143.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4686)

  9. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4686)

  10. Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.

  11. Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 104-253.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 104-253.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. FloorH38310

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

  16. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll No. 845).

  17. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 412 - 0 (Roll No. 845).

  18. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  19. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  20. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  21. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H14277-14279)

  22. FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 201.

  24. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-395.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-395.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. CommitteeH23000

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

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  29. CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  30. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  31. CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans.

    Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee
  33. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  35. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Dec 12, 199536

Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Reauthorization Act of 1995 - Amends the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act of 1984 (as named by this Act) to revise and extend the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

(Sec. 2) Provides that Trinity Basin fisheries restoration is to be measured not only by returning adult anadromous fish spawners, but by the ability of dependent tribal, commercial, and sport fisheries to participate fully, through enhanced in-river and ocean harvest opportunities, in the benefits of restoration.

Declares that the Secretary of the Interior requires additional authority to implement a management program, in conjunction with other agencies, to achieve the long-term goals of restoring fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin, and to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, such management program will aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

(Sec. 3) Revises such management program to require the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Commerce on certain matters, where appropriate. Declares that such program is intended, to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, to aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

Revises the management program to include ocean fish levels and fish habitats in the Klamath River. Provides that modernization of the Trinity River Fish Hatchery is to mitigate fish habitat loss above Lewiston Dam while not impairing efforts to restore and maintain naturally reproducing fish stocks within the basin.

(Sec. 4) Revises provisions for the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Task Force. Adds five members (to the current 14) and provides that such new members represent: (1) the Yurok Tribe; (2) the Karuk Tribe; (3) commercial fishing interests; (4) sport fishing interests; and (5) the timber industry. Directs the Secretary to appoint a designated representative to ensure coordination of actions and management and the exchange of information between such Trinity River Task Force and the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force and the Klamath Fishery Management Council. Allows reimbursement of members of the Task Force who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States, the State of California (or a political subdivision thereof), or an Indian tribe.

(Sec. 5) Extends for three years the period of availability of the authorization of appropriations for the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

Authorizes the Secretary to accept in-kind services as payment for specified obligations incurred under the Act.

Limits to 20 percent the portion of management program funds which may be used for overhead and indirect costs.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit annual financial reports to specified congressional committees; and (2) conduct periodic programmatic audits of the in-river fishery monitoring and enforcement programs under the Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, beginning in the fiscal year immediately following completion of the restoration effort, to seek appropriations to monitor, evaluate, and maintain program investments and fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin for the purpose of achieving long-term fish and wildlife restoration goals.

(Sec. 6) Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as establishing or affecting any past, present, or future rights of any Indian or Indian tribe or any other individual or entity.

Dec 11, 199517

Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Reauthorization Act of 1995 - Amends the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act of 1984 (as named by this Act) to revise and extend the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

(Sec. 2) Provides that Trinity Basin fisheries restoration is to be measured not only by returning adult anadromous fish spawners, but by the ability of dependent tribal, commercial, and sport fisheries to participate fully, through enhanced in-river and ocean harvest opportunities, in the benefits of restoration.

Declares that the Secretary of the Interior requires additional authority to implement a management program, in conjunction with other agencies, to achieve the long-term goals of restoring fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin, and to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, such management program will aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

(Sec. 3) Revises such management program to require the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of Commerce on certain matters, where appropriate. Declares that such program is intended, to the extent these restored populations will contribute to ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish, to aid in the resumption of commercial, including ocean harvest, and recreational fishing activities.

Revises the management program to include ocean fish levels and fish habitats in the Klamath River. Provides that modernization of the Trinity River Fish Hatchery is to mitigate fish habitat loss above Lewiston Dam while not impairing efforts to restore and maintain naturally reproducing fish stocks within the basin.

(Sec. 4) Revises provisions for the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Task Force. Adds five members (to the current 14) and provides that such new members represent: (1) the Yurok Tribe; (2) the Karuk Tribe; (3) commercial fishing interests; (4) sport fishing interests; and (5) the timber industry. Directs the Secretary to appoint a designated representative to ensure coordination of actions and management and the exchange of information between such Trinity River Task Force and the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force and the Klamath Fishery Management Council. Allows reimbursement of members of the Task Force who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States, the State of California (or a political subdivision thereof), or an Indian tribe.

(Sec. 5) Extends for three years the period of availability of the authorization of appropriations for the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

Authorizes the Secretary to accept in-kind services as payment for specified obligations incurred under the Act.

Limits to 20 percent the portion of management program funds which may be used for overhead and indirect costs.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) submit annual financial reports to specified congressional committees; and (2) conduct periodic programmatic audits of the in-river fishery monitoring and enforcement programs under the Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, beginning in the fiscal year immediately following completion of the restoration effort, to seek appropriations to monitor, evaluate, and maintain program investments and fish and wildlife populations in the Trinity River Basin for the purpose of achieving long-term fish and wildlife restoration goals.

(Sec. 6) Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as establishing or affecting any past, present, or future rights of any Indian or Indian tribe or any other individual or entity.

Aug 4, 199500

Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Reauthorization Act of 1995 - Amends the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Management Act of 1984 to revise and extend the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

(Sec. 2) Provides that Trinity Basin fisheries restoration is to be measured not only by returning adult anadromous fish spawners, but by the ability of dependent tribal, commercial, and sport fisheries to participate fully, through enhanced in-river and ocean harvest opportunities, in the benefits of restoration. Provides that the Secretary of the Interior's management program has the long-term goals of both: (1) restoring total ocean populations of adult salmon, steelhead, and other anadromous fish; and (2) resuming commercial and sport fishing activities at the ports between Fort Bragg, California, and Brookings, Oregon, at levels approximating those which existed immediately before the start of the construction of the Trinity River division.

(Sec. 3) Revises the management program to include ocean fish levels and fish habitats in the Klamath River. Provides that modernization of the Trinity River Fish Hatchery is to mitigate fish habitat loss above Lewiston Dam while not impairing efforts to restore and maintain naturally reproducing fish stocks within the basin.

(Sec. 4) Directs the Secretary to give priority attention to exploring specified alternative strategies to further enhance the harvest opportunities of anadromous fish.

(Sec. 5) Revises provisions for the Trinity River Basin Fish and Wildlife Task Force. Adds ten members (to the current 14) and provides that such new members represent: (1) the Yurok Tribe; (2) the Karuk Tribe; (3) commercial fishing interests; (4) sport fishing interests; (5) the timber industry; (6) environmental interests; (7) agricultural interests; (8) urban water interests; (9) power customers of the Central Valley Project; and (10) the Western Area Power Administration. Directs the Secretary to appoint a designated representative to ensure coordination of actions and management and the exchange of information between such Trinity River Task Force and the Klamath River Basin Fisheries Task Force and the Klamath Fishery Management Council. Allows reimbursement of members of the Task Force who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States, the State of California (or a political subdivision thereof), or an Indian tribe.

(Sec. 6) Extends for three years the period of availability of appropriations for the management program for restoration of fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin.

Authorizes the Secretary to accept in-kind services as payment for specified obligations incurred under the Act.

Limits the portion of management program funds which may be used for overhead and indirect costs.

Requires annual financial reports to specified congressional committees by the Secretary, and periodic programmatic audits of the in-river fishery monitoring and enforcement programs under the Act by the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior.

(Sec. 7) Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed as establishing or affecting any past or present rights of any Indian or Indian tribe or any other individual or entity.