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California Desert Protection Act of 1994

Introduced: January 21, 1993 See on congress.gov
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 31, 1994
Signed by President.
Oct 31, 1994
Became Public Law No: 103-433.
Oct 21, 1994
Presented to President.
Oct 12, 1994
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 8, 1994
Cloture on the conference report invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68-23. Record Vote No: 326. (consideration: CR S14967)
Oct 8, 1994
Conference report agreed to in Senate: Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S14970)
Oct 8, 1994
Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S14970)
Oct 8, 1994
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14961-14970)
Oct 7, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 7, 1994
On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: 10/6/1994 CR H11131)
Oct 7, 1994
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Oct 7, 1994
Conference report considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S14618, S14621)
Oct 7, 1994
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Oct 7, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) brought up conference report H. Rept. 103-832 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 568.
Oct 7, 1994
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the conference report.
Oct 7, 1994
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate.
Oct 7, 1994
Conference report agreed to in House: On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: 10/6/1994 CR H11131)
Oct 7, 1994
Cloture motion on the conference report presented in Senate.
Oct 7, 1994
Rule H. Res. 568 passed House.
Oct 7, 1994
Conference papers: message on House action held at the desk in Senate.
Oct 5, 1994
Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
Oct 5, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
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).
Oct 4, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 4, 1994
Conference committee actions: Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Oct 4, 1994
Motion to reconsider the vote tabled.
Oct 4, 1994
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)
Oct 4, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Cunningham moved to commit S. 21 to the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Oct 4, 1994
Conferees agreed to file conference report.
Oct 4, 1994
Conference report filed: Conference report H. Rept. 103-832 filed.(text of conference report: CR H10711-10725)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Baker (CA) moved to reconsider the motion to commit to Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to reconsider the motion to commit.
Oct 4, 1994
On motion to table the motion to reconsider the motion to commit Agreed to by recorded vote: 280 - 141 (Roll no. 469). (consideration: CR H10705)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Doolittle moved to reconsider the vote on the motion to go to conference.
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to reconsider going to conference.
Oct 4, 1994
On motion to table the motion to reconsider going to conference Agreed to by recorded vote: 282 - 140 (Roll no. 471). (consideration: CR H10707)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Lewis (CA) moved that the House instruct conferees.
Oct 4, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
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)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) moved to table the motion to instruct conferees.
Oct 4, 1994
On motion to table the motion to instruct conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 274 - 147 (Roll no. 473). (consideration: CR H10730)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Miller (CA) moved that the House reconsider the motion to instruct conferees.
Oct 4, 1994
On motion to commit to Merchant Marine and Fisheries Failed by recorded vote: 141 - 277 (Roll no. 468). (consideration: CR H10705)
Oct 4, 1994
Mr. Vento moved to table the motion to reconsider instructing conferees.
Oct 4, 1994
On motion to table the motion to reconsider instructing conferees Agreed to by recorded vote: 271 - 142 (Roll no. 474). (consideration: CR H10731)
Oct 4, 1994
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.
Oct 4, 1994
Conference report H. Rept. 103-832 filed. (text of conference report: CR H10711-10725)
 Votes taken on this bill 11
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #474 ON MOTION TO TABLE THEMOTION TO RECONSIDER Passed 271–142 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #473 ON MOTION TO TABLE THEMOTION TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES Passed 274–147 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #471 TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER Passed 282–140 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #470 INSIST ON HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND AGREE TO A CONFERENCE Passed 283–140 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #469 TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER Passed 280–141 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #468 MOTION TO COMMIT TO COMMITTEE Failed 141–277 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #467 TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER Passed 273–143 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #466 ON ORDERING PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION Passed 265–144 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #465 MOTION TO TABLE Failed 144–259 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #464 TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER Passed 271–150 See who voted →
Oct 4, 1994 House · vote #463 QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION OF MOTION FOR CONFERENCE Passed 268–148 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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Became Public Law No: 103-433.

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