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A bill to convey certain real property located within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico to the Carlsbad Irrigation District.

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-388. Additional views filed.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Aug 1, 1996

Conveys to the Carlsbad Irrigation District specified real property within the Carlsbad Project in New Mexico. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) provide a written identification of all mineral and grazing leases in effect on such lands; and (2) notify all such leaseholders of the conveyance made by this Act. Requires receipts paid into the reclamation fund as credits to the Carlsbad Project to be made available to the District for Project purposes.

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Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R–NM

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  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
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    1. By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-388. Additional views filed.

    2. By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-388. Additional views filed.

    3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.

    4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    5. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    6. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    7. Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 104-774.

    8. Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    9. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    10. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9436-9437)

    11. Introduced in Senate

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