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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Conversion of Joliet Army Ammunition Plant to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Title II: Other Real Property Disposals Involving Joliet Army Ammunition Plant Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions Illinois Land Conservation Act of 1995 - Title I: Conversion of Joliet Army Ammunition Plant to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie - Ratifies the proposals generally identified by the land use plan approved by the Joliet Arsenal Citizen Planning Commission on May 30, 1995. Transfers the portion of land from the Joliet Arsenal constituting the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie to the Secretary of Agriculture. Provides that the Secretary of the Army and the Secretary of Agriculture shall both maintain security for designated portions of the area. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of the Army to: (1) transfer the designated portions of Arsenal land to the Secretary of Agriculture within six months of the Act's enactment; and (2) retain jurisdiction over any real property at the Arsenal which may be used for actions required under any environmental law to remediate contamination or conditions of noncompliance. (Sec. 103) States that any liability or responsibility of the Secretary of the Army under environmental laws shall not transfer with the transfer of Arsenal property. Orders any Federal department or agency with hazardous materials at the Arsenal to pay for the cost of cleanup. (Sec. 104) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Prairie on the date of the transfer of portions of the Arsenal to be managed for National Forest Service purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into cooperative agreements with appropriate Federal, State, and local governments, private organizations, and corporations. (Sec. 105) Prohibits the construction of roads through the Prairie. Specifies terms and conditions for special use authorizations for agricultural purposes. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to charge user fees and to waive such fees for certain individuals. (Sec. 106) Provides special disposal rules for certain land parcels at the Arsenal. Title II: Other Real Property Disposals Involving Joliet Army Ammunition Plant - Provides that the Secretary of the Army shall convey certain land parcels at the Arsenal to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for use as the Joliet National Cemetery. (Sec. 202) Designates the transfer of a portion of the Arsenal to Will County, Illinois, for use as a landfill. Permits the U.S. Government to maintain a reversionary interest in the property for a five-year period if the County fails to meet the conditions provided for the land transfer. (Sec. 203) Directs the Secretary of the Army to transfer a portion of land at the Arsenal to the State of Illinois for economic redevelopment purposes. Conditions the receipt of the land upon the Governor of the State of Illinois establishing a redevelopment authority to oversee the economic development. Permits the U.S. Government to retain a reversionary interest in the land for 20 years. Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Provides that this Act does not alter any requirements to be carried out in compliance with existing environmental laws.
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Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R–IL
Legislative record
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For Further Action See S.1124.
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 162.
Received in the Senate.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8137-8138)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7996-8001)
Mr. Emerson asked unanimous consent to consider.
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Committee on Commerce discharged.
Committee on National Security discharged.
Committee on National Security discharged.
House Committee on Commerce Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 4, 1995.
House Committee on National Security Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Aug. 4, 1995.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-191, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 104-191, Part II.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-191, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 104-191, Part I.
Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry Discharged.
Subcommittee Hearings Held. Hearings Printed: H. Hrg. 104-18.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Discharged.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Field Hearings Held in Elwood, Illinois.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Installations and Facilities.
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on National Security, Commerce, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H782-783)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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