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Bodie Protection Act of 1994

Introduced: January 21, 1993 See on congress.gov

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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

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–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 →

Amendments to this bill 21

18 agreed to 2 failed 1 pending / other

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
SAMDT 1,628	—	To direct the Secretary to study and make recommendations regarding fees set by Federal facilities managers.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,627	—	To ensure private property owners be allowed to build or improve residences on private land within the Mojave…	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,626	—	To establish the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in the State of Louisiana.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,625	—	To establish the Shenandoah Valley National Battlefields and Commission in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and …	Withdrawn	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,624	—	To amend the boundary of the Mojave National Park to exclude approximately 170 acres of private land at Nipto…	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,623	—	To provide that certain designations will not occur until substantially all inholdings have been acquired by …	Failed	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,622	—	To direct the Secretary of the Interior to undertake initiatives to address certain needs in the Lower Missis…	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,621	—	To protect Indian tribal lands, and for other purposes.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,620	—	To redesignate the Mojave National Park a Mojave National Monument to be administered by the Bureau of Land M…	Failed	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,619	—	To make technical corrections to section 705 to clarify that the section does not affect Federal tax policy.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,618	—	To ensure access to private property.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,617	—	To clarify that Immigration and Naturalization Service, Drug Enforcement Administration, U. S. Customs Servic…	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,616	—	To establish the Mojave National Park Advisory Commission.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,615	—	To permit grazing to continue in Death Valley National Park.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,614	—	To permit grazing to continue in the Mojave National Park.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,613	—	To delete the Cady Mountains wilderness designation and retain the area in wilderness study area.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,612	—	To amend the boundary of the Mojave National Park Wilderness to exclude a road to mining claims.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,611	—	Technical amendment to retain portions of Owlshead wilderness study area as wilderness study area.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,610	—	To amend the boundary of the Santa Rosa Wilderness to allow for the construction of a road to provide access …	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,609	—	To amend the boundary of Owens Peak Wilderness to delete 580 acres.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994
SAMDT 1,608	—	To delete the Great Falls Basin Wilderness designation and retain the area in wilderness study status.	Agreed to	Apr 12, 1994

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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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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Senate
National Parks Subcommittee
Senate · subcommittee of Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Cosponsors 1

Murray, Patty

Washington · Jan 21, 1993

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