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HR 5166 98th Congress House

State and Local River Conservation Act of 1984

Official title: A bill to provide for assistance to State and local governments and private interests for conservation of certain rivers, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 15, 1984 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources Charitable contributionsConservation of natural resourcesEnvironmental ProtectionFederal aid to water resources development
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Federal-local relationsFederal-state relationsGrants-in-aidIncome taxLabor and EmploymentLand useLicensesLocal and Municipal GovernmentPublic Welfare and CharitiesRiversState financeStatesStream conservationTax deductionsVolunteer workersWater and Water Resources DevelopmentWater use
This bill died when the 98th Congress ended
It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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.
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Became law
Apr 2, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.
Mar 15, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Mar 15, 1984
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 2, 1984

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

State and Local River Conservation Act of 1984 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to make grants to States for: (1) the establishment of State and local programs to conserve the natural environmental values of rivers; (2) conservation by the States, local governments, or private organizations of lands near rivers which are included in State, local, or Federal river programs; (3) the development of river management plans, technical assistance documents, or river regulations; and (4) projects demonstrating river conservation methods. Specifies restrictions on the use of such grants. Sets forth grant allocation requirements. Authorizes appropriations for the grants and for the administration of this Act.

Conditions such grants upon the establishment of a State river conservation program or upon the development of an assessment of the river related resources of the State. Directs the Secretary to make grants to States for the development of such assessments. Specifies restrictions on such grants. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to encourage volunteers and volunteer organizations to conserve, maintain, and manage rivers throughout the United States.

Requires each State with a river conservation program to establish review procedures in connection with applications for a Federal permit or license to conduct activities affecting land or water uses near any river included in the State program. Requires State concurrence with the granting of any such licenses by the Federal agencies with licensing authority.

Authorizes landowners to make contributions of real property interests to tax-exempt organizations in order to conserve or enhance the values of rivers included in State, local, or Federal river programs. Requires the agency responsible for the management or supervision of the river involved to concur in the donation.

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