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National Biological Survey Act of 1993

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 15, 1993

National Biological Survey Act of 1993 - Title I: National Biological Survey - Directs the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) to establish a National Biological Survey to: (1) consolidate and enhance biological research activities of the Department of the Interior; and (2) gather, analyze, and disseminate biological information to foster greater understanding and wise stewardship of the United States' living resources. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) the National Biological Survey Science Council; and (2) the National Biological Survey Policy Board. Title II: Resource Management Training - Authorizes the Director of the National Biological Survey to develop a natural resource management training program. Provides for the confidentiality of information concerning the location of any candidate, threatened, or endangered species, with provisions for disclosure to Governors of affected States.

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Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D–HI

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  • Environment and Public Works Committee
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    1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7238-7239)

    3. Introduced in Senate

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