To apply certain provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to a segment of the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.

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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Oct 3, 1994

Makes certain protections under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act regarding the placing of restrictions on water resources construction projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission applicable to a segment of the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho. Makes this Act effective for as long as Idaho law prohibits development of hydroelectric projects and other water resource projects on or directly affecting such segment.

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Who introduced it

Rep. LaRocco, Larry [D-ID-1] · D–ID

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Natural Resources Committee

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Oct 3, 1994
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 450.
Oct 3, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-804.
Oct 3, 1994
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-804.
Sep 28, 1994
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 1994
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 28, 1994
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Jul 19, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 29, 1993
Favorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Feb 9, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Jan 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jan 5, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House
Jan 5, 1993
Introduced in House

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HR 4746 · Anaktuvuk Pass Land Exchange and Wilderness Redesignation Act of 1994

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Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/233

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1994-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr233/BILLS-103hr233rh.htm

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Discuss H.R.233, 103rd Congress: To apply certain provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to a segment of the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/233

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1994-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr233/BILLS-103hr233rh.htm

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Discuss H.R.233, 103rd Congress: To apply certain provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to a segment of the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/233

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1994-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr233/BILLS-103hr233rh.htm

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Discuss H.R.233, 103rd Congress: To apply certain provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to a segment of the North Fork of the Payette River in Idaho.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/233

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 1994-10-03.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/hr233/BILLS-103hr233rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-02T17:22:24Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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