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National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act

Introduced: March 2, 1989 See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 19, 1990
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-901, Part I.
Aug 4, 1990
PERMISSION TO FILE REPORT - Mr. Roe asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology have permission to file a report on H.R. 1268 during the August/September District Work Period. Agreed to without objection.
Jul 31, 1990
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 13, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 13, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Jul 26, 1989
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 26, 1989
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 17, 1989
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 20, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Mar 20, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, Commerce, DOD, CEQ, EPA.
Mar 9, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Natural Resources, Agriculture Research, and Environment.
Mar 2, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Mar 2, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Mar 2, 1989
Introduced in House
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National Biological Diversity Conservation and Environmental Research Act - States that the conservation of biological diversity is a national priority. Requires Federal actions to be consistent with such goal.

Directs the Council on Environmental Quality to: (1) issue regulations to require agencies to assess the impacts of Federal actions on biological diversity in preparing environmental impact statements under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; and (2) identify those biotic communities, species, and populations that appear to be in decline, in imminent danger of loss of viability, or otherwise of special concern.

Requires Federal agencies to review their programs for consistency with the conservation of biological diversity pursuant to this Act and to report the results of such reviews to the President, the Council, and the Congress.

Directs the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, in reviewing environmental impact statements, to take into account the impacts of proposed actions on biological diversity.

Establishes an Interagency Working Committee on Biological Diversity to be responsible for developing a coordinated Federal strategy for conservation of biological diversity. Dissolves the Committee after the submission to the Congress of the strategy. Sets forth the required contents of such strategy and reporting requirements.

Establishes a National Center for Biological Diversity and Conservation Research within the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) set research priorities; and (2) coordinate the understanding and promotion of knowledge of the biota and make such knowledge accessible to the public. Authorizes appropriations.

Requires the Council to retain the National Academy of Sciences to: (1) provide scientific and technical advice and counsel in the preparation of the Federal strategy; and (2) provide a general reference and scientific and technical advisory source for the nation in matters relating to the conservation of biological diversity.

Authorizes the Administrator, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative, to award to a domestic firm a contract made under this Act that, under the use of competitive procedures, would be awarded to a foreign firm, if: (1) the final product of the domestic firm will be completely assembled in the United States; (2) at least 51 percent of the final product will be domestically produced when completely assembled; and (3) the difference between the bids submitted by the foreign and domestic firms is not more than six percent. Requires the Administrator to report to the Congress on such contracts, contracts entered into with foreign entities, and contracts that meet such requirements but are in violation of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade or another international agreement.

What's happening now October 19, 1990

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. H. Rept. 101-901, Part I.

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