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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Designation of Wilderness Areas to be Administered by the Bureau of Land Management Title II: Designation of Wilderness Areas to be Administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Title III: Death Valley National Park Title IV: Joshua Tree National Park Title V: Mojave National Park Title VI: National Park Wilderness Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions Title VIII: Military Lands and Overflights Title IX: Authorization of Appropriations California Desert Protection Act of 1993 - Title I: Designation of Wilderness Areas to be Administered by the Bureau of Land Management - Designates as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System 71 wilderness areas within the California Desert Conservation Area (CDCA), the Yuma District, the Bakersfield District, and the California Desert District of the Bureau of Land Management. Permits grazing in such areas. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees on the adequacy of the existing authority for Federal law enforcement agencies to engage in law enforcement activities within such areas. (Sec. 104) States that non-designated areas within the CDCA (with exceptions) have been adequately studied for inclusion in the System and releases them from otherwise applicable restrictions. (Sec. 105) Designates certain lands within the CDCA as the White Mountains Wilderness Study Area. (Sec. 107) Establishes the Desert Lily Sanctuary and the Dinosaur Trackway Area of Critical Environmental Concern within the CDCA. Title II: Designation of Wilderness Areas to be Administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service - Designates certain lands in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge in California as components of the System. (Sec. 204) Bars the reservation of rights to water of the Colorado River with respect to such areas. Title III: Death Valley National Park - Establishes the Death Valley National Historic Park which subsumes the Death Valley National Monument. Withdraws all Federal lands within the Park from: (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under mineral and geothermal leasing laws. Preserves grazing privileges on such lands for persons holding permits as of July 1, 1991. Terminates all grazing on July 1, 2018. Title IV: Joshua Tree National Park - Establishes the Joshua Tree National Park which subsumes the Joshua Tree National Monument. Withdraws all Federal lands within the Park from the same forms of appropriation or entry under public land, mining, and mineral and geothermal leasing laws as are applicable to lands within Death Valley National Park. (Sec. 406) Continues the validity of certain rights-of-way of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). Title V: Mojave National Park - Establishes the Mojave National Park which subsumes the East Mojave Scenic Area. (Sec. 507) Withdraws Federal lands within the Park from the same forms of appropriation or entry under the public land, mining, and and mineral and geothermal leasing laws as are applicable to lands within Death Valley National Park. Preserves grazing privileges on such lands for persons holding permits as of July 1, 1991. Terminates all grazing on July 1, 2018. (Sec. 510) Continues the validity of certain rights-of-way to the Southern California Edison Company, the Southern California Gas Company, Molybdenum Corporation of America, Molycorp, Incorporated, and Union Oil Company of California. (Sec. 512) Designates the Granite Mountains Natural Reserve within the Park. Title VI: National Park Wilderness - Designates as wilderness the Death Valley National Park Wilderness, the Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Additions, and the Mojave National Park Wilderness. Title VII: Miscellaneous Provisions - Directs the Secretary to transfer Red Rock Canyon State Park Additions in the CDCA to California. (Sec. 705) Directs the Secretary to ensure access to the wilderness areas and parks designated by this Act for traditional Indian cultural and religious purposes. (Sec. 706) Reserves Federal water rights for wilderness areas designated by this Act. (Sec. 707) Directs the Secretary, upon request of the California State Lands Commission, to enter into negotiations for agreements to exchange certain Federal lands for California State School Lands located within the boundaries of the wilderness areas or park units designated by this Act. Establishes restrictions on the disposal of Federal property within California until such School Lands are acquired. Title VIII: Military Lands and Overflights - California Military Lands Withdrawal and Overflights Act of 1993 - States that nothing in this Act or in other land management laws applicable to units of the National Park or Wilderness Preservation Systems shall preclude military overflights over park or wilderness areas designated by this Act. (Sec. 803) Withdraws from appropriation under public land laws, and reserves for defense-related purposes by the Secretary of the Navy, specified lands in California known as the China Lake Naval Weapons Center and Chocolate Mountain. Withdraws such lands from appropriation under the mining and mineral leasing laws. (Sec. 805) Directs the Secretary of the Navy to take necessary precautions to prevent and suppress brush and range fires occurring on such lands as a result of military activities. Assigns management responsibility for the China Lake area to the Secretary of the Navy. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to be responsible for the issuance of any lease, easement, right-of-way, and other authorization with respect to any activity on the withdrawn lands. Continues existing contracts for the development of geothermal resources at China Lake upon the expiration of the withdrawal or relinquishment of China Lake. (Sec. 806) Terminates land withdrawals under this Act 25 years after this Act's enactment. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to publish a draft environmental impact statement on the continued or renewed withdrawal of lands under this Act. (Sec. 807) Requires the Secretary of the Navy to maintain a decontamination program for such lands during their withdrawal. (Sec. 808) Requires the Secretary of the Navy to notify the Secretary of the Interior whether an extension is going to be requested and, if not, to what extent such lands are contaminated with hazardous materials. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to decontaminate relinquished lands, but if such decontamination is not practicable or economically feasible, authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to refuse to accept such lands. Requires the Secretary of the Navy to: (1) warn the public of risks of entry; (2) conduct only decontamination activities on such lands after the expiration of the withdrawal; and (3) report to the Secretary of the Interior and the Congress on the status of such lands. (Sec. 811) Exempts the United States from liability for damages resulting from nonmilitary activity on withdrawn lands. (Sec. 812) Authorizes the Navy's use of the El Centro Ranges in Imperial County, California, through 1996. Title IX: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] · D–CA
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Became Public Law No: 103-433.
Became Public Law No: 103-433.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14970)
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14970)
Cloture on the conference report invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-23. Record Vote No: 326. (consideration: CR S14967)
Senate roll call 326 · Individual votesConference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14961-14970)
Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate.
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14618, S14621)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: 10/6/1994 CR H11131)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: 10/6/1994 CR H11131)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Mr. Miller (CA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 103-832 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 568.
Rule H. Res. 568 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 21. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Immediately upon adoption of this rule the House shall consider the conference report accompanying S. 21, and all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration shall be waived.
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Conference report H. Rept. 103-832 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10711-10725)
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-832 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10711-10725)
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Public Works and Transportation for consideration of secs. 901, 905 and 906 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Mineta, Wise, and Shuster.
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries for consideration of title II, secs. 103(e), 103(f), and 805(a)(2)(B) of the Senate bill, and secs. 111, 113 and 804(a)(2)(B) of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Studds, Schenk, and Fields (TX).
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Education and Labor for consideration of secs. 901-04, 906, and 907 of the Senate bill, and modifications committed to conference: Ford (MI), Clay, and McKeon.
The Speaker appointed additional conferees - from the Committee on Armed Services for consideration of title VIII of the Senate bill, and title VIII of the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Dellums, McCurdy, and Hunter.
The Speaker appointed conferees - from the Committee on Natural Resources for consideration of the Senate bill, and the House amendment, and modifications committed to conference: Miller (CA), Vento, Lehman, Richardson, Farr, Rahall, Young (AK), Doolittle, Calvert, and Pombo.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider instructing conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 271 - 142 (Roll no. 474). (consideration: CR H10731)
House roll call 474 · Individual votesMr. Vento moved to table the motion to reconsider instructing conferees.
Mr. Miller (CA) moved that the House reconsider the motion to instruct conferees.
On motion to table the motion to instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 274 - 147 (Roll no. 473). (consideration: CR H10730)
House roll call 473 · Individual votesMr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to instruct conferees.
The instructions contained in the Lewis motion require the managers on the part of the House to insist on the following amendments of the House to S. 21: Sec. 102(1). Argus Range Wilderness; Sec. 112. Law Enforcement Access; Sec. 113. Fish and Wildlife Management; Sec. 208. Death Valley National Park Advisory Commission; Sec. 308. Joshua Tree National Park Advisory Commission; Title IV. Mojave National Preserve; Sec. 416. Mojave National Preserve Advisory Commission; Sec. 417. No Adverse Effect on Land Until Acquired; Sec. 606. Native American Uses--Timbisha Shoshone Land Study; Sec. Authorization of Appropriations; Sec. 703. Land Appraisal--Endangered Species Amendment; Sec. 901. Buy American Act.
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider going to conference Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 - 140 (Roll no. 471). (consideration: CR H10707)
House roll call 471 · Individual votesMr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to reconsider going to conference.
Mr. Doolittle moved to reconsider the vote on the motion to go to conference.
On motion that the House insist upon its amendments, and agree to a conference Agreed to by recorded vote: 283 - 140 (Roll no. 470). (consideration: CR H10706)
House roll call 470 · Individual votesOn motion to table the motion to reconsider the motion to commit Agreed to by recorded vote: 280 - 141 (Roll no. 469). (consideration: CR H10705)
House roll call 469 · Individual votesMr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to reconsider the motion to commit.
Mr. Baker (CA) moved to reconsider the motion to commit to Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
On motion to commit to Merchant Marine and Fisheries Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 277 (Roll no. 468). (consideration: CR H10705)
House roll call 468 · Individual votesMr. Cunningham moved to commit S. 21 to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the vote Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 273 - 143 (Roll no. 467). (consideration: CR H10704)
House roll call 467 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider the vote tabled.
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to reconsider the vote
Baker (CA) moved to reconsider the vote.
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 265 - 144 (Roll No. 466). (consideration: CR H10703)
House roll call 466 · Individual votesOn motion to table motion to insist and agree Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 144 - 259 (Roll no. 465). (consideration: CR H10702-10703)
House roll call 465 · Individual votesMr. Lewis (CA) moved to table the motion to insist and agree
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Miller (CA) motion to disagree to the Senate amendments and agree to a conference.
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 271 - 150 (Roll no. 464). (consideration: CR H10697)
House roll call 464 · Individual votesMr. Richardson moved to table the motion to reconsider.
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to reconsider the motion to consider the motion to go to conference.
On motion to consider the motion to agree to a conference Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 268 - 148 (Roll no. 463). (consideration: CR H10696-10697)
House roll call 463 · Individual votesMr. Doolittle moved to consider the motion to agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H10696)
POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Pombo raised a point of order against the pending motion on the grounds that the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries had not exercised its authority with regard to consideration of the measure, S. 21, and that pursuant to the provisions of clause 1, Rule XX, a conference request is not in order. The Chair overruled the point of order. (consideration: CR H10696)
Mr. Miller (CA) moved that the House insist upon its amendments, and agree to a conference. (consideration: CR H10695-10731)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Senate requests a conference. Appoints conferees. Johnston; Bumpers; Wallop. By Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13986)
Senate disagreed to the House amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: 9/22/1994 CR S13257)
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate disagreed to the House amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: 9/22/1994 CR S13257)
Cloture on motion to disagree to House amendments invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73-20. Record Vote No: 305. (consideration: 9/22/1994 CR S13257)
Senate roll call 305 · Individual votesMotion to disagree to the House amendments considered in Senate.
Cloture motion on the motion to disagree to the House amendments presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S13029)
Measure laid before Senate.
Message on House action received in Senate and at the desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
A similar measure H.R. 518 was laid on the table without objection.
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of S. 21.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended to that of similar measure H.R. 518. Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.
The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 518. Agreed to without objection.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 422. (consideration: CR H6303-6329)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5315-5316)
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69-29. Record Vote No: 89.
Senate roll call 89 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 69-29. Record Vote No: 89.
Senate roll call 89 · Individual votesConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S4091-4125, S4127-4158)
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4091-4125, S4127-4158)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate. (consideration: CR S4087)
Motion to proceed considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4054-4061, S4063-4068)
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S4036)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S4036)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-165. Additional and minority views filed.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-165. Additional and minority views filed.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Agriculture, Department of Justice, and Office of Management and Budget.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-186.
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S410-411)
Introduced in Senate
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