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H.R.2567 / 104th Congress

Constructed Water Conveyances Reform Act of 1995

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Nov 1, 1995

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to standards for constructed water conveyance systems to list specified water use, impact, and management factors to be considered by a State when it exercises jurisdiction over constructed (manmade) water conveyances. Provides that if a State adopts or reviews water quality standards for such conveyances, it shall not be required to establish recreational, aquatic life, or fish consumption uses for such systems if such uses: (1) are not existing or reasonably foreseeable; or (2) impede the authorized use of the system.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] · D–CA

Committees

  • Environment and Public Works Committee
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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

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

  3. On passage Passed by voice vote.

  4. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.

  5. The previous question was ordered on the amendment and the bill.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.

  7. Considered from the Corrections Calendar. (consideration: CR H750-757)

  8. Called up from the Corrections Calendar for consideration.

  9. Placed on the Corrections Calendar, Calendar No. 12.

  10. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 208.

  11. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-433.

  12. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-433.

  13. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  14. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  15. Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.

  16. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  18. Introduced in House

  19. Introduced in House

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