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HR 1307 109th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Federal-local relations Government Operations and Politics New Jersey Water Resources Development Wild rivers

Musconetcong Wild and Scenic Rivers Act

Introduced: March 15, 2005 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 17 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 25, 2006
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Jul 24, 2006
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 24, 2006
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5582-5583)
Jul 24, 2006
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5582-5583)
Jul 24, 2006
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1307.
Jul 24, 2006
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5582-5584)
Jul 24, 2006
Mr. Walden (OR) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 25, 2006
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.
Apr 25, 2006
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-427.
Mar 29, 2006
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 29, 2006
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 2006
Subcommittee on National Parks Discharged.
Nov 10, 2005
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 21, 2005
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Mar 21, 2005
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Mar 15, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Mar 15, 2005
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Musconetcong Wild and Scenic Rivers Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of the Musconetcong River, New Jersey, as scenic and recreational rivers. Prohibits such designated river segments from being administered as part of the National Park System.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage those segments: (1) in accordance with the Musconetcong River Management Plan (dated April 2002), which establishes goals and actions to ensure long-term protection of the outstanding values of the river segments and compatible management of land and water resources associated with such segments; and (2) in cooperation with appropriate federal, state, regional, and local agencies.

Considers the management plan as satisfying the requirements for a comprehensive management plan for those river segments. Directs the Secretary, in determining whether a proposed water resources project would have a direct and adverse effect on the values for which a river segment is designated as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, to consider the extent to which the project is consistent with the management plan.

Requires any cooperative agreement entered into under the Act relating to a river segment to be consistent with the management plan. Permits an agreement to include provisions for financial or other assistance from the United States to facilitate the long-term protection, conservation, and enhancement of the river segment.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide planning, financial, and technical assistance to local municipalities and nonprofit organizations to assist in the implementation of actions to protect the natural and historic resources of the river segments.

Provides for the designation of additional river segments if there is adequate local support.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now July 25, 2006

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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