WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 986, The Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act

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Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

<b>(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 31, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b>

Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system (the system) certain segments of the main stem and specified tributaries of the Eightmile River, Connecticut.

Declares that such segments shall be managed in accordance with the Eightmile River Watershed Management Plan and such amendments as the Secretary of the Interior determines are consistent with this Act.

Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirements for a comprehensive management plan required under the Act.

Instructs the Secretary to coordinate management responsibilities regarding the Eightmile River with the Eightmile Coordinating Committee, as specified in the Plan.

Allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements for administration and for assistance, advice, and cooperation to plan, protect, and manage river resources with the state of Connecticut, the towns of Salem, Lyme, and East Haddam, and appropriate local planning and environmental organizations. Requires the agreements to be consistent with the Plan and allows provisions for federal assistance.

Prohibits the Eightmile River from being administered as part of the National Park System or being subject to related regulations.

Deems: (1) the zoning ordinances adopted by the towns, in effect as of December 8, 2005, to satisfy the standards and requirements under the Act regarding the prohibition on federal acquisition of lands by condemnation for inclusion in any wild, scenic, or recreational river area; and (2) such towns to be "villages" for such purposes. Limits the authority of the Secretary to acquire lands for purposes of the Act to acquisition by donation or acquisition with the owner's consent and subjects it to the additional criteria set forth in the Plan.

Recognizes specified tributaries of the Eightmile River watershed as integral to the protection and enhancement of the river and watershed.

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (August 30, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Deems the Plan to satisfy the requirements for a comprehensive management plan required under the Act.

Instructs the Secretary to coordinate management responsibilities regarding the Eightmile River with the Eightmile Coordinating Committee, as specified in the Plan.

Prohibits the Eightmile River from being administered as part of the National Park System or being subject to related regulations.

Recognizes specified tributaries of the Eightmile River watershed as integral to the protection and enhancement of the river and watershed.

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (August 4, 2007, 01:00:00)

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system certain segments of the main stem and specified tributaries of the Eightmile River, Connecticut.

Declares that: (1) such segments shall be managed in accordance with the Eightmile River Watershed Management Plan; (2) the Eightmile River shall neither be administered as part of the National Park System, nor be subject to related regulations; (3) provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that prohibit federal acquisition of lands by condemnation shall apply to the Eightmile River; and (4) specified tributaries of the Eightmile River watershed are recognized as integral to its protection and enhancement.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Points Against

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Revision by webmaster (August 3, 2007, 01:00:00)

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 8/1/2007: Received in the Senate.

Points in Favor

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Status as of August 3, 2007

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/3/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Revision by webmaster (August 1, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/31/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 172 (Roll No. 767).

Points in Favor

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Status as of August 1, 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

8/1/2007: Received in the Senate.

Status as of July 31, 2007

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/31/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 172 (Roll No. 767).

Revision by webmaster (July 12, 2007, 01:00:00)

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/11/2007: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 173 (Roll no. 615).

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Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (July 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 986 would amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/10/2007: House floor actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Points in Favor

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Status as of July 11, 2007

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/11/2007: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 173 (Roll no. 615).

Status as of July 10, 2007

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT

7/10/2007: House floor actions. Status: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

Status as of May 2, 2007

Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/2/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.