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To extend the authorization of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 through the end of fiscal year 1994.

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to change the name of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Requires funds for water resources research institutes to be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1989 through 1995.

Repeals a provision which allows the Secretary to approve alternative matching fund requirements with respect to grants for water resources research deemed to be in the national interest. Decreases the amount authorized to be appropriated for such research and extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 1995.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes.

Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.

Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1990 through 1995.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for Ogallala Aquifer research and development and related High Plains water resources projects through FY 1995.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to carry out water resources research, development, and demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 for entering into such contracts or agreements.

Became Public Law No: 101-397.

Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7](D-CA)Sponsor
40 cosponsors31 D9 R
40cosponsors2committees43actions1amendments17subjects
  1. PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-397.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-397.

  3. PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  9. ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

  10. NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.

  11. ResolvingDifferencesH40100

    Mr. Miller (CA) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  14. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  15. Floor

    Amendment SP 2488 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

  16. Floor

    Amendment SP 2488 proposed by Senator Hatfield for Senator Chafee.

  17. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  18. Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  19. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  20. IntroReferral

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

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  21. FloorH38310

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

  22. FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  23. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 74 (Roll no. 75).

  24. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 336 - 74 (Roll no. 75).

  25. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  26. FloorH37220

    Yeas and Nays were ordered. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.

  27. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  28. FloorH30321

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

  29. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  30. FloorH30320

    Mr. Denny Smith (OR) demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

  31. FloorH30300

    Mr. Miller (CA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  32. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 46.

  33. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-76.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-76.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  36. CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  40. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources.

    Water, Power and Offshore Energy Resources Subcommittee
  41. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  42. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  43. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Aug 2, 199035

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to change the name of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Requires funds for water resources research institutes to be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1989 through 1995.

Repeals a provision which allows the Secretary to approve alternative matching fund requirements with respect to grants for water resources research deemed to be in the national interest. Decreases the amount authorized to be appropriated for such research and extends the authorization of appropriations through FY 1995.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes.

Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.

Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1990 through 1995.

Extends the authorization of appropriations for Ogallala Aquifer research and development and related High Plains water resources projects through FY 1995.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements to carry out water resources research, development, and demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1991 through 1995 for entering into such contracts or agreements.

Jun 6, 198917

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to change the name of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Reauthorizes the grant program for water resources research and technology institutes on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis for FY 1990 through 1994. Requires that such funds be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1990 through 1994.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes. Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.

Extends the authorization of appropriations from FY 1990 through 1994 for the matching grant research program concerning any aspect of a water resource-related problem which the Secretary deems to be in the national interest.

Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1990 through 1994.

Requires rules and regulations issued prior to the date of enactment of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with educational institutions, private firms, foundations, or individuals, Federal, State, or local agencies, or national laboratories to carry out research, development, and demonstration projects relating to: (1) contamination of groundwater aquifers and the development of cost-effective technologies for the prevention, detection, monitoring, remediation, and mitigation of aquifer contaminants; (2) effects of potential climate changes on surface and groundwater quantity and quality; and (3) the extent and effect of chemical contaminants in groundwater, their toxicological significance, and strategies and recommendations for pollutant reduction and detoxification. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994 for entering into such contracts or agreements.

Jun 6, 198936

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to change the name of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands to the Federated States of Micronesia.

Reauthorizes the grant program for water resources research and technology institutes on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis for FY 1990 through 1994. Requires that such funds be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1990 through 1994.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes. Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.

Extends the authorization of appropriations from FY 1990 through 1994 for the matching grant research program concerning any aspect of a water resource-related problem which the Secretary deems to be in the national interest.

Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1990 through 1994.

Requires rules and regulations issued prior to the date of enactment of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with educational institutions, private firms, foundations, or individuals, Federal, State, or local agencies, or national laboratories to carry out research, development, and demonstration projects relating to: (1) contamination of groundwater aquifers and the development of cost-effective technologies for the prevention, detection, monitoring, remediation, and mitigation of aquifer contaminants; (2) effects of potential climate changes on surface and groundwater quantity and quality; and (3) the extent and effect of chemical contaminants in groundwater, their toxicological significance, and strategies and recommendations for pollutant reduction and detoxification. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1994 for entering into such contracts or agreements.

Feb 23, 198900

Amends the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to reauthorize the grant program for water resources research and technology institutes on a dollar-for-dollar matching basis for FY 1989 through 1993. Requires that such funds be used only for the reimbursement of direct cost expenditures incurred for the conduct of the water resources research program.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct an evaluation of each institute every five years to determine if it qualifies for further support. (Currently the Secretary must make such determination every four years.)

Extends the authorization of appropriations for the grant program from FY 1989 through 1993.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 1989 through 1993 only for the reimbursement of the direct cost expenses of additional research by institutes which focus on water problems and issues of a regional or interstate nature beyond those of concern only to a single State and which relates to specific program priorities identified jointly by the Secretary and the institutes. Requires such funds when appropriated to be matched on a not less than dollar-for-dollar basis by non-Federal sources.

Extends the authorization of appropriations from FY 1989 through 1993 for the matching grant research program concerning any aspect of a water resource-related problem which the Secretary deems to be in the national interest.

Authorizes appropriations to extend the technology grant program from FY 1989 through 1993.

Requires rules and regulations issued prior to the date of enactment of the Water Resources Research Act of 1984 to remain in effect until superseded by new rules and regulations promulgated under this Act.