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Version 01 · Reported to Senate with amendment(s) · Sep 14, 1993
Establishes the Jemez National Recreational Area in New Mexico. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a management plan for the Area. Requires the Secretary, in consultation with local tribal leaders, to: (1) protect religious and cultural sites in the Area; and (2) provide access to such sites by Indian peoples for traditional cultural and customary uses. Authorizes the Secretary to permit timber harvesting for commercial purposes as long as it is compatible with the Area's purposes. Requires preparation of a transportation plan to provide for the most efficient use of existing roads and trails, including a system for dispersed recreation which minimizes its impact on significant archaeological and religious sites. Provides for recreational facilities within the Area and a visitor center. Authorizes the Secretary to permit a utility corridor for high power electric transmission lines and scientific investigations. Allows the Secretary to designate zones where, and establish periods when, activities otherwise permitted in the recreation area will not be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, fish and wildlife management, protection of archaeological or cultural resources, or public use. Prohibits the issuance of any mining location or claim patents after May 30, 1991, with respect to the Area. Permits any party deprived of property rights by such prohibition to file a compensation claim against the United States in the United States Court of Federal Claims. Withdraws lands within the Area from U.S. mining, mineral leasing, and related laws. Directs the Secretary to expedite a program to determine the validity of all unpatented mining claims within the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) use mineral materials from within the Area for public purposes; and (2) evaluate adjoining lands for possible inclusion in the Area. Directs the Secretary, in consultation with local tribal leaders and the National Park Service, to submit recommendations to the Congress with respect to future boundaries for the Area. Permits lands within the recreation area that are owned by the State of New Mexico or a political subdivision to be acquired only by donation or exchange. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3] · D–NM
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 103-104.
Became Public Law No: 103-104.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H7236)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H7236)
Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S12260-12262)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S12260-12262)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. 196.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-139.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-139.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 363 - 57 (Roll No. 141).
House roll call 141 · Individual votesPassed/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): 363 - 57 (Roll No. 141).
House roll call 141 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1949-1950)
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 until April 21.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1920-1924)
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-58.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-58.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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