106th Congress Hearing Archives

 
Hearing on: H.R. 4751 Oct 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 4751, to recognize entry of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico into permanent union with the United States based on a delegation of government powers to the United States by the people of Puerto Rico constituted as a Nation, to guarantee irrevocable United States citizenship as a rig... More

Oversight Hearing on: the Eleventh Regular Meeting of CITES (COP11) Sep 21, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  the Eleventh Regular Meeting of CITES (COP11) Mr. Marshall Jones  Acting Deputy Director  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  Accompanied by:  Mr. Kenneth Stansell  Acting Assistant Director for International Affairs  and  Dr. Susan Lieberman  Chief, Office of Scie... More

Hearing on: H.R.4789, H.R.5086, H.R.5133 Sep 21, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.4789, to amend the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Authorization Act of 1992 to revise and enhance authories, and to authorize appropriations, for the Chesapeake Bay Office, and for other purposes. NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Reauthorization Act. H.R.5086, to amend the... More

Oversight Hearing on: the Future of the Forest Service Sep 21, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  the Future of the Forest Service WITNESSES PANEL ONE   The Honorable Marshall Sanford, Jr.  Representative from the First District of the State of South Carolina   The Honorable Wally Herger  Representative from the Second District of... More

Markup on: S.1653, S.1936, H.R.2570, H.R.2710, H.R.2941, H.R.3118, H.R.4126, H.R.4187, H.R.4503, H.R.4721, H.R.4828, H.R.4835, H.R.4904, H.R.5036, H.R.5130 Sep 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S.1653, to reauthorize and amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act. "National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act Amendments of 2000". Ordered reported, as amended, by voice vote. S.1936, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to sell or exchange al... More

Oversight Field Hearing in Missoula, Montana on: Western Catastrophic Wildfires: Prevention, Suppression, and Rehabilitation. Sep 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in Missoula, Montana on:  Western Catastrophic Wildfires: Prevention, Suppression, and Rehabilitation. WITNESSES PANEL ONE   The Honorable Marc Racicot, Governor, State of Montana   PANEL TWO   Mr. Stanly B. Davis, Mayor, City of Salmon  ... More

Oversight Hearing on: Private Conservation Efforts: Lessons for National Forests. Sep 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Private Conservation Efforts: Lessons for National Forests. WITNESSES   PANEL ONE   Dr. A.G. "Skeet" Burris  Owner  Cypress Bay Plantation  Cummings, SC   Mr. Paul Anthony  Minority Owner  Natural Bridge of Virginia  ... More

Oversight hearing on: General Accounting Office (GAO) review of Endangered Species Act implementation in Southern California. Sep 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  General Accounting Office (GAO) review of Endangered Species Act implementation in Southern California. WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. Derek Stewart, Associate Director; Energy, Resources, and Science Issues; Resources Community, and Economic Development Division; U.S... More

Markup on: S.426, S.964, H.R.1500, S.1778, H.R.3067, H.R.3986, H.R.4613, H.R.4656, H.R.4800 Sep 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S.426, to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, to provide for a land exchange between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Huna Totem Corporation, and for other purposes. Ordered reported by voice vote. S.964, to provide for equitable compensation for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tr... More

Hearing on: H.R.4503, H.R.5036 Sep 7, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4503, to provide for the preservation and restoration of historic buildings at historically women's public colleges or universities. H.R.5036, to amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to clarify the areas included in the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Hist... More

Field Hearing in Hilo, HI on: H.R.4904, S.2899 Aug 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Field Hearing in Hilo, HI on: H.R.4904, to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians. S.2899, to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians.This hearing occurred from August 28 to... More

Oversight Hearing in Albuquerque, New Mexico on: Preventing Wildfires through Proper Management of the National Forests. Aug 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing in Albuquerque, New Mexico on:  Preventing Wildfires through Proper Management of the National Forests. WITNESSES   PANEL ONE   Mr. Barry T. Hill  Associate Director, Energy, Resources, and Science Issues  U.S. General Accounting Office   Accom... More

Oversight Field Hearing in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas on: Public Access to Arkansas National Forests. Aug 12, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas on:  Public Access to Arkansas National Forests. WITNESSES   PANEL ONE   Honorable Ted Elder  Montgomery County Judge - Mt. Ida, AR   Mr. Danny Hottinger  Russellville, AR   Mr.... More

Oversight Hearing on: Implementation of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 Jul 27, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Implementation of the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act of 1998 PANEL I   Mr. Scott Gudes  Deputy Under Secretary  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration   Mr. Richard Larrabee  Deputy Director, Port Commerce Departme... More

Markup on: H.Con.Res.345, S.624, S.1027, H.R.1124, S.1288, H.R.1460, S.1694, H.R.1751, H.R.2090, H.R.2267, H.R.2674, H.R.2752, H.R.2798, H.R.3241, H.R.3388, H.R.3520, H.R.3632, H.R.3745, H.R.4125, H.R.4144, H.R.4226, H.R.4318, H.R.4521, H.R.4643, H.R.4725, H.R.4790, H.R.4840, H.R.4847 Jul 26, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.Con.Res.345, Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the need for cataloging and maintaining public memorials commemorating military conflicts of the United States and the service of individuals in the Armed Forces. Ordered reported by unanimous consent. S.624, to authorize const... More

Hearing: to examine laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Energy (DOE) related to payments to their employees (including federal public land oil royalty and valuation policy advisors) from outside sources, (including the Project on Government Oversight); and to examine (a) the source of funds for such payments, (b) the relationship between those managing and overseeing the organization that made the payments and the individuals who received the payments, (c) the effect of the payments on programs, policies, and positions of such departments. (See also May 4, May 11, June 29, July 11, 2000, and House Report 106-801, Contempt of Congress; Report on the Refusals to Comply with Subpoenas Issued by the Committee on Resources, July 27, 2000. Jul 25, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing: to examine laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Department of Energy (DOE) related to payments to their employees (including federal public land oil royalty and valuation policy advisors) from outside sources, (including the Project on Govern... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R.4656, Oversight Hearing on: The Once and Future National Forest Timber Sale Program Jul 25, 2000 12:00 AM  - Legislative Hearing on:  H.R.4656, to authorize the Forest Service to convey certain lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin to the Washoe County School District for use as an elementary school site. Oversight Hearing on:  The Once and Future National Forest Timber Sale Program WIT... More

Hearing: H.R.4297 Jul 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing:  H.R.4297, the "Powder River Basin Resource Development Act of 2000," to amend the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 to ensure the orderly development of coal, coalbed methane, natural gas, and oil in common areas of the Powder River Basin, Wyoming and Montana, and for other purposes. Panel... More

Markup on: H.R.2798, H.R.3118, H.R.4318, H.R.4840, Hearing on: H.R.4790 Jul 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.2798, to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to provide financial assistance to the States of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California for salmon habitat restoration projects in coastal waters and upland drainages. Pacific Salmon Recovery Act. Ordered reported favorabl... More

Hearing on: General issues involving access to National Parks. Jul 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  General issues involving access to National Parks. Witnesses Panel I   Denis Galvin, Deputy Director  National Park Service Panel II   Steve Bassett, President  US Air Tour Association   Fred Bieti, Legislative Liason  Isle Roy... More

Motion Regarding Transfer of Committee Records. Passed by voice vote. H.R.1814, S.1937, H.R.3033, H.R.3112, H.R.4275, H.R.4320, H.R.4340, H.R.4583, Jul 19, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  A Resolution and Report containing statements of fact (1) reporting to the House of Representatives Contempt of Congress by the Project on Government Oversight, Ms. Danielle Brian Stockton, Mr. Keith Rutter, Mr. Henry M. Banta, and Mr. Robert A. Berman arising from refusals to comply ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2317, H.R.4828 Jul 18, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2317, to designate a portion of the Delaware River and associated tributaries as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.  H.R.4828, to designate wilderness areas and a cooperative management and protection area in the vicinity of Steens Mountain in Harney County... More

Hearing on: H.R.2752, H.R.4312, H.R.4613, H.R.4721 Jul 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2752, to give Lincoln County, Nevada, the right to purchase at fair market value certain public land located within that county, and for other purposes.  H.R.4312, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing an Uppe... More

Oversight hearing on: the Bureau of Reclamation's Title XVI Program. Jul 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  the Bureau of Reclamation's Title XVI Program. WITNESSES   Honorable Eluid Martinez, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.   Mr. Joseph Grindstaff, General Manager, Santa Ana Water Project Authority, R... More

Markup on: A motion to sustain rulings by Chairman Don Young on objections to the production of records subject to subpoenas issued by Chairman Don Young under the authority of a resolution adopted by the Committee on Resources on June 9, 1999, which objections were raised by Robert A. Berman, Henry M. Banta, Danielle Brian Stockton, Keith Rutter, and the Project on Government Oversight. Agreed to by vote of 26-12. Oversight hearing on: Office of Insular Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior. Jul 12, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  A motion to sustain rulings by Chairman Don Young on objections to the production of records subject to subpoenas issued by Chairman Don Young under the authority of a resolution adopted by the Committee on Resources on June 9, 1999, which objections were raised by Robert A. Berma... More

Hearing: to examine laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior [DOI] and Department of Energy [DOE] related to their employees (including federal public land oil royalty and valuation policy advisors) from outside sources, (including the Project on Government Oversight [POGO]); and to examine (a) the source of funds for such payments, (b) the relationship between those managing and overseeing the organization that made the payments, (c) the effect of the payments on programs, policies, and positions of such departments. Jul 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing: to examine laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior [DOI] and Department of Energy [DOE] related to their employees (including federal public land oil royalty and valuation policy advisors) from outside sources, (including the Project on Government Oversig... More

Markup on: a resolution directing the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources to report to the Committee on Resources that three witnesses testifying at oversight hearings on May 4, 2000 and May 18, 2000 refused to answer questions while testifying under subpoena. Ordered reported to Full Committee by vote of 9-0. Jun 29, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: a resolution directing the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy & Mineral Resources to report to the Committee on Resources that three witnesses testifying at oversight hearings on May 4, 2000 and May 18, 2000 refused to answer questions while testifying under subpoena. Ordered repo... More

Markup on: H.R.4320 Jun 29, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.4320, to assist in the conservation of great apes by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of countries within the range of great apes and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great apes. "Great Ape Conservation Ac... More

Oversight Hearing on: Forest Service Performance Measures and Accountability Jun 29, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: Forest Service Performance Measures and AccountabilityWITNESSES PANEL ONE Mr. James E. Wells, Jr. Director Energy, Resources, and Science Issues Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division U.S. General Accounting Office Accompanied by: Mr. Cha... More

Oversight hearing on: The CALFED Program. Jun 29, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  The CALFED Program. WITNESSES   Honorable David Hayes, Deputy Secretary of Interior, Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Honorable Mary Nichols, Secretary for Resources, State of California, Sacramento, CA... More

Markup on: H.R.755, S.1030, S.1508, S.1705, H.R.2296, H.R.2462, H.R.2671, H.R.4148, H.R.4286, H.R.4404, H.R.4442 Jun 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.755, to amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide restitution to the people of Guam who suffered atrocities such as personal injury, forced labor, forced marches, internment, and death during the occupation of Guam in World War II, and for other purposes. "Guam War Restitution Act". Or... More

Markup on: H.R.3632, H.R.3745, H.R.4583, Hearings on: H.R.3190,. H.R.4187, H.R.4521 Jun 27, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.3632, to revise the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by voice vote.  H.R.3745, to authorize the addition of certain parcels to the Effigy Mounds National Monument, Iowa. Ord... More

Oversight Hearing on: the Inter-Relationship of the Forest Service's Rulemakings and Regional Plans Jun 22, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: The Inter-Relationship of the Forest Service's Rulemakings and Regional Plans WITNESSES PANEL ONE Mr. Tom Crimmins Trails Consultant, Coeur d'Alene, ID Mr. Fred Ebel President Society of American Foresters Ms. Paula R. Littles Legislative Director PACE Internat... More

Markup on: H.R.3033, H.R.3520, H.R.3693, H.R.4125, H.R.4275, H.R.4404, H.R.4579 Jun 22, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:H.R.3033, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of Biscayne National Park in the State of Florida, and for other purposes. Ordered reported to Full Committee, as amended, by voice vote. H.R.3520, to designate segments and tributaries of White... More

Markup on: S.986, H.R.1113, H.R.1142, S.1275, H.R.1787, H.R.2984, H.R.3160, H.R.3595, H.R.4389 Jun 21, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S.986, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Griffith Project to the Southern Nevada Water Authority. "Griffith Project Prepayment and Conveyance Act". Ordered reported by unanimous consent. H.R.1113, to assist in the development and implementation of projects to provide f... More

Markup on: H.R.4286, H.R.4442, Hearing on: H.R.3407, H.R.4320 Jun 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.4286, to provide for the establishment of the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama. Passed by voice vote, amended, and ordered favorably reported to Full Committee. H.R.4442, to establish a commission to promote awareness of the National Wil... More

Markup on: H.Res.415, H.R.2348, H.R.2919, H.R.3661, H.R.3676, H.R.3919, H.R.4063 Jun 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.Res.415, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Ocean Day to recognize the significant role the ocean plays in the lives of the Nation's people and the important role the Nation's peopole must play in the continued life of the oc... More

Markup on: H.R.3432, Hearing on: S.1030, H.R.4340 Jun 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.3432, to direct the Minerals Management Service to grant the State of Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to satisfy the authorization for compensation contained in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 for oil and gas drainage in the ... More

Hearing on: H.R.4442 Jun 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4442, to establish a commission to promote awareness of the National Wildlife Refuge System among the American public as the System celebrates its centennial anniversary in 2003, and for other purposes. National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act PANEL I   The Honorable... More

Markup on: H.R.1113, H.R.1787, H.R.2348, H.R.2984, H.R.3595, H.R.4389, S. 986, S.1275 Jun 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.1113, to assist in the development and implementation of projects to provide for the control of drainage, storm, flood and other waters as part of water-related integrated resource management, environmental infrastructure, and resource protection and development projects in the Colusa... More

Hearing on: H.R.4345 Jun 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4345, to amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to clarify the process of allotments to Alaskan Natives who are veterans, and for other purposes. "Alaska Native Claims Technical Amendments Act of 2000". WITNESSES PANEL I   Ms. Sheri Hardman, Allotment Specialis... More

Hearing on: H.R.3693, H.R.4420, H.R.4579 Jun 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3693, to provide for the acquisition of Castle Rock Ranch in the State of Idaho and to authorize the use of the acquired ranch in a series of land exchanges involving lands within the boundaries of the City of Rocks National Reserve and the Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, I... More

Hearing on: H.R.4286, H.Res.415 Jun 8, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4286, to establish the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge in Bibb County, Alabama.  H.Res.415, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Ocean Day to recognize the significant role the ocean plays in the lives of the Nation... More

Hearing on: H.R.3520, H.R.3745, H.R.4404 Jun 8, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3520, to designate segments and tributaries of White Clay Creek, Delaware and Pennsylvania, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.  H.R.3745, to authorize the addition of certain parcels to the Effigy Mounds National Monument, Iowa.  H.R.4404, to permit the... More

Joint Oversight Hearing with the Subcommittee on National Parks & Public Lands on: Fire Management on Federal Lands. Jun 7, 2000 12:00 AM  - Joint Oversight Hearing with the Subcommittee on National Parks & Public Lands on:  Fire Management on Federal Lands. Witness List Panel I   U.S. Rep. Tom Udall (D-NM) U.S. Rep. Joe R. Skeen (R-NM) U.S. Rep. Heather A. Wilson (R-NM) Panel II   The Honorab... More

Joint Oversight Hearing with the Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Research and Development on: the National Ocean Research Leadership Council Report, An Integrated Ocean Observing System May 25, 2000 12:00 AM  - Joint Oversight Hearing with the Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Research and Development on: the National Ocean Research Leadership Council Report, An Integrated Ocean Observing System More

Hearing on: Snowmobile recreation in national parks, particularly Yellowstone National Park. The hearing will also examine the intent of the recent announcement by the Department of the Interior regarding the enforcement of regulations regarding snowmobile use in national parks. May 25, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Snowmobile recreation in national parks, particularly Yellowstone National Park. The hearing will also examine the intent of the recent announcement by the Department of the Interior regarding the enforcement of regulations regarding snowmobile use in national parks. WITNESSES P... More

Markup on: S.1211, S.1629, S.1892, H.R.1775, H.R.3023, H.R.3176, H.R.3291, H.R.3292, H.R.3468, H.R.3535, H.R.3999, H.R.4132, H.R.4435 May 24, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S.1211, to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner. Ordered reported by voice vote.S.1629, to provide for the exchange of certain land in the State of Oreg... More

Hearing on: H.R.3033 May 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3033, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to make certain adjustments to the boundaries of Biscayne National Park in the State of Florida, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I   Honorable Ileanna Ros-Lehtinen, R-FL   Honorable Carrie Meek, D... More

Hearing on: H.R.4389 May 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4389, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain water distribution facilities to the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. WITNESSES   Honorable Eluid Martinez, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. ... More

Hearing on: Funding of Environmental Initiatives and Their Influence on Federal Public Lands Policies May 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Funding of Environmental Initiatives and Their Influence on Federal Public Lands Policies WITNESSES Panel I   Mr. Robert Huberty, Executive Vice President, Capital Research Center, Washington, D.C.   Mr. Jack Phelps, Executive Director, Alaska Forestry Ass... More

Oversight hearing on: Assessing future needs and uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund established under Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. May 20, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on: Assessing future needs and uses of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund established under Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977.Panel I Kathrine Henry, Acting Director, Office of Surface Mining, U.S. Dept. of the Interior Max Maxfield, ... More

Oversight hearing: To examine the laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, and other agencies pertaining to payments to their employees, including payments relative to mineral royalty programs and policies from public lands and Indian lands. (See also May 4, June 29, July 11, July 25, 2000). May 18, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing: To examine the laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, and other agencies pertaining to payments to their employees, including payments relative to mineral royalty programs and policies from public lands and Indian lands. ... More

Markup on: H.R. 3535, H.R. 4408, H.R. 4435, Hearing on: H.R.2798 May 18, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R. 3535, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to eliminate the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning. Shark Finning Prohibition Act. Passed by voice vote, amended, and ordered favorably reported to Full Committee.  H.R... More

Markup on: H.R.2267, H.R.2409, H.R.2833, H.R.2919, H.R.3661, H.R.4115, Hearing on: H.R.4275 May 18, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.2267, to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails, and for other purposes. Ordered reported, as amended, to the Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R.2409, to amend the Na... More

Markup on: H.R.297, Hearing on: H.R.3999, May 17, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.297, to authorize the construction of the Lewis and Clark Water System and to authorize assistance to the Lewis and Clark Rural Water System. Inc., a nonprofit corporation, for the planning and construction of the water supply system, and for other purposes. "Lewis and Clark R... More

Markup on: H.R.3657, H.R.3817, H.R.4226, H.R.3388, S.1374, S.1288 May 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.3657, to provide for the conveyance of land in the San Bernardino National Forest in the State of California, and for other purposes. Ordered reported to the Full Committee, as amended, by voice vote. H.R.3817, to redesignate the Big South Trail as the`Jaryd Atadero Legacy Trail'. Ord... More

Hearing on: H.R. 3632, H.R. 4063, H.R. 4125 May 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 3632, to revise the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and for other purposes. "Golden Gate National Recreation Area Boundary Adjustment Act of 2000".  H.R. 4063, to establish the Rosie the Riveter-World War II Home Front National Historical Park in the State... More

Markup on: H.R. 3605, Hearing on: H.R. 946, H.R. 2671, H.R. 4148 May 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R. 3605, to establish the San Rafael Western Legacy District in the State of Utah, and for other purposes.Ordered reported as amended by voice vote. Hearing on:  H.R. 946, to restore Federal recognition to the Indians of the Graton Rancheria of California. "Graton Rancheri... More

Hearing on: H.R.3118, H.R.4070, H.R.4318 May 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3118, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to issue regulations under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that authorize States to establish hunting seasons for double-crested cormorants.  H.R.4070, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to correct a map relating to the Coastal Barr... More

Hearing on: H.R.3388, S.1288 May 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.3388, to promote environmental restoration around the Lake Tahoe basin. Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. S.1288, to provide incentives for collaborative forest restoration projects on National Forest System and other public lands in New Mexico, and for other purposes. Community Forest Res... More

Markup on: S.1211, to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote. H.R.3023, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to convey property to the Greater Yuma Port Authority of Yuma County, Arizona, for use as an international port of entry. Ordered reported to Full Committee, as amended, by voice vote. H.R.4132, to reauthorize grants for water resources research and technology institutes established under the Water Resources Research Act of 1984. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote. Hearing on: H.R.3112, to amend the Colorado Ute Indian Water Rights Settlement Act to provide for a final settlement of the claims of the Colorado Ute Indian Tribes, and for other purposes. May 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  S.1211, to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a cost-effective manner. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R.3023, to authorize the Secretary of t... More

Hearing on: H.R. 3288 May 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 3288, to authorize the acquisition of the Valles Caldera, to provide for an effective land and wildlife management program for this resource within the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. "Valles Caldera Preservation Act". WITNESSES PANEL I   Mr. James... More

Hearing on: H.R.2267, H.R.2409 H.R.4086 May 9, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2267, to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails, and for other purposes. "Willing Seller Amendments of 1999 to the National Trails System Act".  H.R.2409 to amend the Nation... More

Markup on: H.R. 359, H.R. 747, H.R. 883, H.R. 898, H.R. 1104, H.R. 1523 May 5, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R. 359, to clarify the intent of Congress in Public Law 93-632 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to continue to provide for the maintenance and oiperation of 18 concrete dams and weirs that were located in the Emigrant Wilderness at the time the wilderness area was designated in t... More

Oversight hearing: to examine the laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, and other agencies pertaining to payments to their employees, including payments relative to mineral royalty programs and policies from public lands and Indian lands. (See also May 18, June 29, July 11, July 25, 2000). May 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing: to examine the laws, policies, practices, and operations of the Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, and other agencies pertaining to payments to their employees, including payments relative to mineral royalty programs and policies from public lands and Indian lands. ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 2875 May 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 2875, to amend the Klamath River Basin Fishery Resources Restoration Act to provide for tribal representation on the Klamath Fishery Management Council, to clarify allocation of the annual tribal catch, and for other purposes. "Klamath River Basin Fishery Resources Restoration Act... More

Hearing on: H.R.1751, H.R.4115 May 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.1751, to establish the Carrizo Plain National Conservation Area in the State of California, and for other purposes.  H.R.4115, to authorize appropriations for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, and for other purposes. Witness List Panel I   The Honorable L... More

Hearing on: H.R.3657, H.R.3817, H.R.4226, S. 439, S. 1374 May 3, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3657, to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of public domain land in the San Bernardino National Forest in the State of California, and for other purposes.  H.R.3817, to redesignate the Big South Trail in the Comanche Peak Wilderness Area of Roosevelt National Forest in ... More

Hearing on: Field Hearing in Rolla, MO on: H.R. 883 May 1, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: Field Hearing in Rolla, MO on: H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands.... More

Field Hearing in Toms River, NJ on: the Reauthorization of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1851 Note) Apr 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Field Hearing in Toms River, NJ on:  the Reauthorization of the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1851 Note) PANEL I   Ms. Penelope Dalton  Director  National Marine Fisheries Service  National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration   Dr. James Geiger  Assistant Reg... More

Oversight field hearing on: Hydropower, River Management and Salmon Recovery Issues on the Columbia/Snake River. Apr 27, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight field hearing on:  Hydropower, River Management and Salmon Recovery Issues on the Columbia/Snake River. Panel I   Honorable Bob Morton, State Senator, Washington State Senate, Olympia, WA   Judith Johansen, Administrator, Bonneville Power Authority, Portland... More

Hearing on: H.R.3535 Apr 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3535, to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to eliminate the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice of shark finning. PANEL I   The Honorable Randy "Duke" Cunningham  U.S. House of Representatives   PANEL II   ... More

Markup on: H.R.2773, H.R.2778, H.R.2950, H.R.3084, H.R.3241, H.R.3676 Apr 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.2773, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Wekiva River and its tributaries of Rock Springs Run and Black Water Creek in the State of Florida as components of the national wild and scenic rivers system. Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by voice vote. H... More

Hearing on: H.R.755, H.R.2462 Apr 13, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.755, to amend the Organic Act of Guam to provide restitution to the people of Guam who suffered atrocities such as personal injury, forced labor, forced marches, internment, and death during the occupation of Guam in World War II, and for other purposes. "Guam War Restitution Act". H... More

Hearing on: Compromising our National Security by Restricting Domestic Exploration and Development of our Oil and Gas Resources Apr 12, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Compromising our National Security by Restricting Domestic Exploration and Development of our Oil and Gas Resources Panel I   The Honorable Richard K. Armey, 26th District, Texas, Majority Leader The Honorable Tom DeLay, 22th District, Texas, Majority Whip Th... More

Oversight hearing on: Oversight Hearing on the Integration of Eco-region Assessments in Forest Service Plans. Apr 11, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on: Oversight Hearing on the Integration of Eco-region Assessments in Forest Service Plans.WITNESSES Mr. Barry Hill  U.S. General Accounting Office  Washington, D.C.  Accompanied by: Mr. Charles S. Cotton  U.S. General Accounting Office Mr. Ross Cam... More

Markup on: H.R.3176, H.R.3292, Oversight hearing - Part I on: Section 118 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Oversight hearing - Part II on: Section 119 of the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Apr 6, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.3176, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. Passed by voice vote, without amendment, and was ordered favorably reported to the Full Co... More

Joint Hearing with Subcommittee on Forests & Forest Health and the Subcommittee on Aviation (Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure) on: H.R. 3661 Apr 6, 2000 12:00 AM  - Joint Hearing with Subcommittee on Forests & Forest Health and the Subcommittee on Aviation (Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure) on:  H.R. 3661, to help ensure general aviation aircraft access to Federal land and to the airspace over that land. Panel I   Mr. Pat She... More

Hearing on: H.R.1113, H.R.1787, Oversight hearing on: Bonneville Power Aministration's (BPA) subscription process. Apr 6, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.1113, to assist in the development and implementation of projects to provide for the control of drainage, storm, flood and other waters as part of water-related integrated resource management, environmental infrastructure, and resource protection and development project... More

Markup on: S.406, H.Res.443, H.R.1509, H.R.2647, H.R.2932, H.R.2958, H.R.3182, H.R.3577, H.R.4021 Apr 6, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S.406, to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to make permanent the demonstration program that allows for direct billing of medicare, medicaid, and other third party payors, and to expand the eligibility under such program to other tribes and tribal organizations. "Alaska Native ... More

Oversight hearing on: the Effect of the New Forest Service Rules on National Forest Recreation. Apr 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  the Effect of the New Forest Service Rules on National Forest Recreation. WITNESSES   PANEL 1   Mr. Edward W. Moreland  Washington Representative  American Motorcyclist Association  Washington, DC   Ms. Carla Boucher, Esq.  ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2249, H.R.2773, H.R.2833 Apr 4, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2249, to establish the Corinth Unit of Shiloh National Military Park in the vicinity of Corinth, Mississippi, and in the State of Tennessee  H.R.2773, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate the Wekiva River and its tributaries of Rock Springs Run and Black Water Cree... More

Hearing on: H.R.3291, H.R.3468 Apr 2, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.3291, to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, and for other purposes. "Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Water Rights Settlement Act". H.R.3468, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to con... More

Hearing on: H.R.3176, H.R.3292 Mar 30, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3176, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine ways of restoring the natural wetlands conditions in the Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge, Hawaii. Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge.  H.R.3292, to provide for the establishment of the Cat Island ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2919, H.R.3241 Mar 30, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.2919, to promote preservation and public awareness of the history of the Underground Railroad by providing financial assistance, to the Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. H.R.3241, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to recalculate the franchise fee owed by Fort Sumter Tours, In... More

Hearing on: California Central Valley Project (CVP) Operations and the CALFED Program. Mar 30, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  California Central Valley Project (CVP) Operations and the CALFED Program. Panel I   Mr. Richard M. Moss, General Manager, Friant Water Users Authority, Lindsay, CA   Mr. Edward "Tom" Bamert, Chairman, Regional Council of Rural Counties (RCRC), Jackson, CA ... More

Hearing held on: H.R.2753 Mar 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing held on: H.R.2753, the "Abandoned Mine Restoration Act of 1999," to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out a program for the restoration of abandoned mine sites. WITNESSES Panel I   Charles R. Smith, Assistant for Environment & Regulatory Affairs  Office o... More

Oversight Hearing on: the Administration's Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Oversight Hearing on: the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Mar 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: the Administration's Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Oversight Hearing on: the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade In Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) More

Hearing on: H.R.4021 Mar 28, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.4021, to authorize a study to determine the best scientific method for the long-term protection of California's giant sequoia groves. The Giant Sequoia Groves Protection and Management Act of 2000. WITNESSES   PANEL 1   The Honorable George Radanovich  Representative fr... More

Markup on: H.R.2090, H.R.3919, Oversight Hearing on: Administration's Budget Request for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for FY '01. Mar 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.2090, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish the Coordinated Oceanographic Program Advisory Panel to report to the Congress on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program. "Exploration of th... More

Hearing on: H.R.3327 Mar 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3327, to provide for the return of fair and reasonable fees to the Federal Government for the use and occupancy of National Forest System land under the recreation residence program, and for other purposes. Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 1999. WITNESSES   PANEL 1     ... More

Markup on: H.R1500, H.R.1509, H.R.1864, H.R.2932, H.R.3293, H.R.3605 Mar 23, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R1500, to accelerate the Wilderness designation process by establishing a timetable for the completion of wilderness studies on Federal Lands. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote. H.R.1509, to authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial... More

Oversight Hearing held on: FY2001 Budget request if the U.S. Geological Survey, the Office of Surface Mining, the Minerals Management Service and the energy and minerals programs of the Bureau of Land Management. Mar 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing held on: FY2001 Budget request if the U.S. Geological Survey, the Office of Surface Mining, the Minerals Management Service and the energy and minerals programs of the Bureau of Land Management. WITNESSES   Ms. Kathy Karpan, Director  Office of Surface Mining R... More

Hearing on: H.R.2941, H.R.3293, H.R.3676 Mar 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2941, to establish the Las Cienegas National Conservation Area in the State of Arizona.  H.R.3293, to amend the law that authorized the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to authorize the placement within the site of the memorial of a plaque to honor those Vietnam veterans who died after t... More

Markup on: H.Con.Res.89, H.Res.182, H.R.2958, H.R.3417, H.R.3671 Mar 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.Con.Res.89, recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol of the contributions of Americans of German heritage. Ordered reported by voice vote.H.Res.182, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Park S... More

Oversight hearing on: Forest Service Road Management Policy Mar 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on: Forest Service Road Management PolicyWITNESSES  The Honorable George Radanovich  Representative from the 19th District of the State of California The Honorable Bart Stupak  Representative from the 1st District of the State of Michigan PANEL 1 Presiden... More

Hearing on: H.R.2557, H.R.3084 Mar 14, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2557, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on the inclusion in Biscayne National Park, Florida, of the archaeological site know as the Miami Circle.  H.R.3084, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contribute funds for the establishment of... More

Oversight Hearing on: Magnuson-Stevens Act Mar 9, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Magnuson-Stevens Act WITNESS LIST   SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISHERIES CONSERVATION, WILDLIFE AND OCEANS   OVERSIGHT HEARING ON MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT   PANEL I   Penelope Dalton  Assistant Administrator of Fisheries  National Marine Fisheries Service ... More

Markup on: H.R.2647, H.R.3236, H.R.3577 Mar 9, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.2647, to amend the Act entitled "An Act relating to the water rights of the Ak-Chin Indian Community" to clarify certain provisions concerning the leasing of such water rights, and for other purposes. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote. H.R.3236, to authorize the Secreta... More

Oversight hearing on: Forest Service Road Management Policy Mar 2, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Forest Service Road Management Policy WITNESSES   PANEL 1   Mr. Frank S. Priestley  President  Idaho Farm Bureau  Pocatello, ID    Mr. Bob Van Aiken  President  FSX (Forest Service Retirees) Club of Washington, D.C.  ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 3605 Mar 2, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 3605, to establish the San Rafael Western Legacy District in the State of Utah, and for other purposes.  Witnesses Panel I   Molly McUsic, Counselor to the Secretary  Department of the Interior Accompanied by:  Sally Wisely, UT State Director  ... More

Hearing on: H.R.3160 Mar 1, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3160, to reauthorize and amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. "Common Sense Protections for Endangered Species Act". WITNESSES PANEL I   The Honorable Marc Racicot, (Governor, State of Montana, Helena, Montana) on behalf of The Western Governors' Association ... More

Hearing on: Effects of Material Deposited in the New York Bight on Living Marine Resources Feb 22, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Effects of Material Deposited in the New York Bight on Living Marine Resources PANEL I   Dr. Robert Engler  Senior Environmental Scientist  Engineering Research and Development Center  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.   Mr. William Muszynski  Deputy Regional Administrator  ... More

Markup on: S. 613, H.R.1680, H.R.1749, H.R.2484 Feb 16, 2000 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S. 613, to encourage Indian economic development to provide for the disclosure of Indian tribal sovereign immunity in contracts involving Indian tribes, and for other purposes. "Indian Tribal Economic Development and Contract Encouragement Act of 1999". Ordered reported by voice vote.H.R.... More

Hearing on: H.R. 3432 Feb 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 3432, to direct the Minerals Management Service to grant the State of Louisiana and its lessees a credit in the payment of Federal offshore royalties to satisfy the authorization for compensation contained in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 for oil and gas drainage in the West Delta... More

Oversight hearing on: Funding of Environmental Initiatives and Their Impacts on Local Communities. Feb 15, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Funding of Environmental Initiatives and Their Impacts on Local Communities. WITNESSES   Panel 1   Mr. Ron Arnold  Executive Vice President  Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise  Bellevue, Washington   Mr. Jeff A. Lyall  ... More

Oversight hearing on: Proposed Concessions Regulations. Feb 10, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Proposed Concessions Regulations.  Witnesses Maureen Finnerty Associate Director for Park Operations and Education National Park Service   Andrew N. Todd  Chairman National Park Hospitality Association   Craig Mackey Public Policy Liason Outward Bound USA  ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 2647, H.R. 3236, H.R. 3577, H.R. 3595 Feb 10, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 2647, to amend the Act entitled "An Act relating to the water rights of the Ak-Chin Indian Community" to clarify certain provisions concerning the leasing of such water rights, and for other purposes.  H.R. 3236, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts ... More

Oversight hearing on: Issues and controversies relating to access across conservation system lands and other public lands in Alaska under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Hearing on: H.R.3182 Feb 9, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Issues and controversies relating to access across conservation system lands and other public lands in Alaska under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. Hearing on:  H.R.3182, to provide for a land conveyance to the city of Craig, Alaska, ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 3331, H.R. 3390, H.R. 3516 Feb 8, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 3331, to conserve Atlantic highly migratory species of fish, and for other purposes. "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Conservation Act of 1999".  H.R. 3390, to conserve Atlantic highly migratory species of fish, and for other purposes. "Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Conserv... More

Hearing on: H.R.3160 Feb 2, 2000 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.3160, to reauthorize and amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973. "Common Sense Protections for Endangered Species Act". WITNESSES   PANEL I   Mr. Don Waldon, Administrator, Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority, Columbus, Mississippi Mr. Richard ... More

Oversight hearing on: Sierra Nevada Framework for Conservation and Collaboration. Jan 29, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Sierra Nevada Framework for Conservation and Collaboration. WITNESSES   PANEL I   Mr. Banky Curtis (Invited)  Region 2, Director (Sacramento Valley-Central Sierra Region)  California Department of Fish and Game  Rancho Cordova, California ... More

Oversight hearing in Scranton, PA on: Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Needs of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Fields. Jan 24, 2000 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing in Scranton, PA on:  Abandoned Mined Land Reclamation Needs of the Pennsylvania Anthracite Fields. PANEL I   The Honorable Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11), U.S. House of Representatives   The Honorable Tim Holden (PA-6), U.S. House of Representatives ... More

Oversight Hearing on: the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's fleet in the recovery of data from marine airline crash sites in the Atlantic Ocean. Nov 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  the role of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's fleet in the recovery of data from marine airline crash sites in the Atlantic Ocean. WITNESS LIST   Captain Ted Lillestolen  Deputy Assistant Administrator  National Ocean Service  National Oceani... More

Markup on: H.R.701 Nov 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (commonly referred to as the Pittman... More

Oversight Hearing: To examine the effects on living marine resources from dredged material disposal or placement in the New York Bight. Nov 5, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing:  To examine the effects on living marine resources from dredged material disposal or placement in the New York Bight. WITNESS LIST   PANEL I:   The Honorable Christopher Smith, Representative of the Fourth District of New Jersey   PANEL II:   ... More

Hearing on: S. 548, H.R.1668, H.R.2278 Nov 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  S. 548, to establish the Fallen Timbers Battlefield and Fort Miamis National Historical Site in the State of Ohio.  H.R.1668, to authorize the National Park Service to conduct a feasibility study for the preservation of the Loess Hills in western Iowa.  H.R.2278, to require the Natio... More

Joint hearing with Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on: H.R.3181 / S.1315, to permit the leasing of oil and gas rights on certain lands held in trust for the Navajo Nation or allotted to a member of the Navajo Nation, in any case in which there is consent from a specified percentage interest in the parcel of land under consideration for lease. Nov 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Joint hearing with Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on: H.R.3181 / S.1315, to permit the leasing of oil and gas rights on certain lands held in trust for the Navajo Nation or allotted to a member of the Navajo Nation, in any case in which there is consent from a specified percentage interest in th... More

Oversight hearing on: Proposal by the Administration directing U.S. Forest Service to promulgate regulations regarding roadless areas within the National Forest System. Markup on: S.430 Nov 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Proposal by the Administration directing U.S. Forest Service to promulgate regulations regarding roadless areas within the National Forest System. Markup on:  S.430 WITNESSES PANEL I   Mr. George Frampton, Chairman, Council on Environmental... More

Hearing on: H.R.1680, H.R.1969, H.R.3089 Oct 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:H.R.1680, to provide for the conveyance of Forest Service property in Kern County, California, in exchange for county lands suitable for inclusion in Sequoia National Forest. H.R.1969, to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain administrative sites in national forests in ... More

Markup on: S. 416, H.R. 348, H.R. 1695, H.R. 1725, H.R. 2632, H.R. 2737 H.R. 2889, H.R. 3080, H.R. 3090 Oct 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S. 416, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the city of Sisters, Oregon, a certain parcel of land for use in connection with a sewage treatment facility. Ordered reported to the House as amended by voice vote.H.R. 348, to authorize the construction of a monument to honor thos... More

Oversight Hearing on: the proposed World Heritage Committee policy prohibiting mining in areas surrounding World Heritage sites. Oct 28, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  the proposed World Heritage Committee policy prohibiting mining in areas surrounding World Heritage sites. WITNESSES   Adrian Phillips, Chair [VIA VIDEO CONFERENCE]  World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN), Evesham, United Kingdom   Hono... More

Markup on: H.R.1775, Oversight Hearing on: Pacific Salmon Treaty. Oct 28, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.1775, to catalyze restoration of estuary habitat through more efficient financing of projects and enhanced coordination of Federal and non-Federal restoration programs, and for other purposes.Ordered reported favorably to full committee by voice vote. Oversight Hearing on: ... More

Hearing on: H.R.1500 and HR 2874 Oct 28, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.1500, to accelerate the Wilderness designation process by establishing a timetable for the completion of wilderness studies on Federal Lands.  H.R.2874, to amend the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act to provide for delegation to States of the powers and duties under that Act... More

Hearing on: H.R.2090 Oct 27, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2090, to direct the Secretary of Commerce to contract with the National Academy of Sciences to establish the Coordinated Oceanographic Program Advisory Panel to report to the Congress on the feasibility and social value of a coordinated oceanography program. PANEL I The Hon... More

Markup on: H.Con.Res. 189, H.R. 1235, H.R. 2541, H.R. 2818, H.R. 2879, H.R. 3063, H.R. 3077, Hearing on: H.R. 2958 Oct 27, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.Con.Res. 189, expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice known as shark finning. Ordered reported to the House as amended by voice vote.  H.R. 1235, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with the Solan... More

Hearing on: HR 1509, and Hr 2532 Oct 26, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  HR 1509, to authorize the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.  HR 2532, to provide for the establishment of nationa... More

Oversight hearing on: Federal Aid Programs (under the Pittman-Robertson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Oct 26, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Federal Aid Programs (under the Pittman-Robertson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. WITNESS Mr. Donald J. Barry, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. More

Oversight Field Hearing held in Golden, CO on: the effect of Federal Mining Fees and Proposed Federal Mining Policies and Royalties on State and Local Revenues and the Mining Industry. Oct 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing held in Golden, CO on:  the effect of Federal Mining Fees and Proposed Federal Mining Policies and Royalties on State and Local Revenues and the Mining Industry. Panel I   Stuart Sanderson, Colorado Mining Association   David N. Rovig, Presiden... More

Hearing on: H.R. 2818, H.R. 3063 Oct 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 2818, to prohibit oil and gas drilling in Mosquito Creek Lake in Cortland, Ohio.  H.R. 3063, to amend the Mineral Leasing Act to increase the maximum acreage of Federal leases for sodium that may be held by an entity in any one State, and for other purposes. WITNESSES PAN... More

Hearing on: H.Con.Res.189, H.R.2903 Oct 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.Con.Res.189, concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the wasteful and unsportsmanlike practice known as shark finning.  H.R.2903, to assist in the conservation of coral reefs. WITNESS LIST PANEL I: Testifying on H.R. 2903 Opening Remarks by The ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2950 Oct 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.2950, to provide for the exchange of certain land in the State of Oregon. Witness List Panel I Congressman Greg Walden, OR Panel II Carson (Pete) Culp Assistant Director for Minerals, Realty and Resource Protection Bureau of Land Management Jack Craven Director, Lands ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2348, H.R.2619, H.R. 3067, H.R. 3077 Oct 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2348, to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to provide cost sharing for the endangered fish recovery implementation programs for the Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins.  H.R.2619, to amend the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to car... More

Hearing on: H.R.2795, HR 3035 Oct 19, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2795, to establish the Shivwits Plateau National Conservation Area in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes.  H.R.3035, to designate certain lands in the State of Utah as wilderness, and for other purposes. Witnesses Panel I   Congressman John Shadegg (R-AZ)... More

Hearing on: H.R. 2804, H.R. 3013 Oct 13, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 2804, to expand Alaska Native contracting of Federal land management functions and activities and promote hiring of Alaska Natives by the Federal Government within the State of Alaska, and for other purposes. "Alaska Federal Lands Management Demonstration Project".  H.R. 3013, to... More

Oversight hearing on: The Collection of State Transaction Taxes by Tribal Retail Enterprises. Oct 12, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  The Collection of State Transaction Taxes by Tribal Retail Enterprises. WITNESSES   Honorable Ernest Istook (R-OK)   Honorable Peter Visclosky (D-IN)   Honorable Max Sandlin (D-TX)   Honorable Ray LaHood (R-IL) ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 1235, H.R. 1696, H.R. 2674, H.R. 2889, H.R.2974, H.R.2984, H.R.2994 Oct 7, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R. 1235, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into contracts with the Solano County Water Agency, California, to use Solano Project facilities for impounding, storage, and carriage of nonproject water for domestic, municipal, industrial, and other beneficial purposes. H.... More

Markup on: S. 278, S. 382, H.R. 2496, H.R. 2669, H.R. 2821, H.R. 2970, H.R.3002 Oct 6, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S. 278, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey an administrative site to the county of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. Ordered reported by voice vote. S. 382, to establish the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in the State of South Dakota, and for other purposes. Minuteman Missi... More

Hearing on: H.R.2932 Oct 5, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2932, to authorize the Golden Spike/Crossroads of the West National Heritage Area. Witnesses Panel I   Katherine Stevenson  Associate Director for Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnership  National Park Service   Panel II  Glenn J... More

Hearing on: H.R.2541, H.R.1864, and H.R.1866 Sep 30, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2541, to adjust the boundaries of the Gulf Islands National Seashore to include Cat Island, Mississippi.  H.R.1864, to standardize the process for conducting public hearings for Federal agencies within the Department of the Interior.  H.R.1866, to provide a process for the public... More

Hearing held on: H.R. 2918 Sep 30, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing held on: H.R. 2918, to amend Public Law 89-108 to increase authorization levels for State and Indian tribal, municipal, rural, and industrial water supplies, to meet current and future water quantity and quality needs of the Red River Valley, to deauthorize certain project features and irri... More

Hearing on: H.R.2496, H.R.2821, H.R.1775 Sep 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2496, to reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.  H.R.2821, North American Wetlands Conservation Council Expansion Act.  H.R.1775, Estuary Habitat Restoration Partnership Act  WITNESS LIST PANEL I   The Honorable John D. Ding... More

Markup on: S. 382, H.R.1695, H.R.1725, H.R.2737 Sep 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S. 382, to establish the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site in the State of South Dakota. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote. H.R.1695, to provide for the conveyance of certain Federal public lands in the Ivanpah Valley, Nevada, to Clark County, Nevada, for the develop... More

Markup on: H.R. 20, H.R. 748, H.R. 1615, H.R. 1665, H.R. 2140, H.R. 2547, H.R. 2841, S. 944 Sep 22, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R. 20, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River on land owned by the State of New York. "Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River Mongaup Visitor Center Act of 1999". Ordered Reported to... More

Oversight Hearing on: Survey and Management of Species in National Forests. Sep 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:Survey and Management of Species in National Forests. More

Oversight hearing on: The enforcement of Federal laws and the use of Federal funds in the Northern Mariana Islands. Sep 16, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  The enforcement of Federal laws and the use of Federal funds in the Northern Mariana Islands. WITNESSES PANEL I   Honorable Pedro P. Tenorio, Governor of the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, MP   Honorable Paul Manglona, President of the Senat... More

Hearing on: H.R. 361 Sep 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 361, to provide for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes. "Indian Federal Recognition Administrative Procedures Act of 1999". WITNESS LIST   The Honorable Mike McIntyre, (D-NC)   PANEL I... More

Oversight Hearing on: GAO Report: "Federal Wildfire Activities; Current Strategy and Issues Needing Attention". Sep 14, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:GAO Report: "Federal Wildfire Activities; Current Strategy and Issues Needing Attention". More

Hearing on: H.R.2737 and S 382 Sep 14, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.2737, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the State of Illinois certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to be used as an historic and interpretive site along the trail.  S. 382, to establish the Minuteman Missile Nationa... More

Oversight Field Hearing held in Spokane, WA on: Proposed Federal Mining Policy Changes and their effect on the Mining Industry and on State and Local Revenues. Sep 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing held in Spokane, WA on:  Proposed Federal Mining Policy Changes and their effect on the Mining Industry and on State and Local Revenues. Panel I   George F. Leaming, Ph.D, Consulting Economist, Western Economic Analysis Center   John L. Dobra, Ph... More

Oversight Field Hearing held in Fresno, CA on: Central Valley Project Agricultural Drainage Aug 31, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing held in Fresno, CA on:Central Valley Project Agricultural DrainageWITNESSESPANEL I: Kirk Rodgers, Acting Regional Director U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Mid Pacific RegionWalt Pettit, Director State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)Darrell Silveira, Farmer Mendota, CA Dr. J... More

Oversight Field Hearing in Redding, CA: to examine the Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement for the Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act. Aug 30, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in Redding, CA: to examine the Forest Service Environmental Impact Statement for the Herger-Feinstein Quincy Library Group Forest Recovery Act.  More

Oversight Field Hearing in West Glacier, MT, on: the importance of preventative maintenance, historic preservation and facilities improvements to maintain the integrity of Glacier National Park, and its relation to the local economy. Aug 17, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in West Glacier, MT, on:  the importance of preventative maintenance, historic preservation and facilities improvements to maintain the integrity of Glacier National Park, and its relation to the local economy. Witnesses Panel I   David Mihalic, Superintenden... More

Hearing on: H.R. 33 Aug 5, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R. 33, imposing certain restrictions and requirements on the leasing under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of lands offshore Florida, and for other purposes.  More

Markup on: H.R.2669 Aug 5, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.2669, Coastal Community Conservation Act of 1999. Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by voice vote. More

Markup on: H.R. 795, H.R. 970, H.R. 1231, H.R. 1444, H.R. 1619, H.R. 2435 Aug 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R. 795, to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, and for other purposes. "Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 1999". Ordered Reported to the House as ... More

Oversight hearing on: Mining Regulatory Issues and Improving the General Mining Laws. Aug 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Mining Regulatory Issues and Improving the General Mining Laws. WITNESSES PANEL I Gerald L. Shaheen, Group President  Caterpillar Inc. Jeffrey L. Zelms, President and CEO  The Doe Run Company Richard L. Gordon, Professor Emeritus, Pennsylvania State University  ... More

Hearing on: S.416, H.R.1749, H.R.2632 Aug 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  S.416, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey the city of Sisters, Oregon, a certain parcel of land for use in connection with a sewage treatment facility. H.R.1749, to designate Wilson Creek in Avery and Caldwell Counties, North Carolina, as a component of the National Wild... More

Oversight hearing on: Contract Support Costs within the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Part II). Aug 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Contract Support Costs within the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Part II). WITNESSES Panel I   The Honorable Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs,  U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.   Mr... More

Hearing on: Hearing on H.R.____, Pribilof Islands Transition Act (See also H.R.3417, to complete the orderly withdrawal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from the civil administration of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska.) Jul 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: Hearing on H.R.____, Pribilof Islands Transition Act (See also H.R.3417, to complete the orderly withdrawal of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration from the civil administration of the Pribilof Islands, Alaska.) PANEL I Mr. David Kennedy Director, Office of Response a... More

Hearing held on: Rural Water Project Financing. Jul 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing held on: Rural Water Project Financing. WITNESSES Panel I Eluid Martinez Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation John Romano Deputy Administrator, Rural Utility Service (RUS) Department of Agriculture Cynthia C. Dougherty Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water U.S. ... More

Hearing on: H.R.2547, to provide for the conveyance of lands interests to Chugach Alaska Corporation to fulfill the intent, purpose, and promise of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Jul 28, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.2547, to provide for the conveyance of lands interests to Chugach Alaska Corporation to fulfill the intent, purpose, and promise of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.  More

Oversight Hearing on: The Implementation of the 1996 Amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Jul 22, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  The Implementation of the 1996 Amendments to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act WITNESS LIST   Ms. Penelope Dalton, Assistant Administrator of Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Department of Commerce   Mr. Joseph M. Branca... More

Oversight hearing on: Forest Management for Wildlife Habitat. Jul 22, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Forest Management for Wildlife Habitat. WITNESSES PANEL I   Mr. Daniel R. Dessecker, Ruffed Grouse Society  Rice Lake, Wisconsin   Mr. James R. Woehr, Senior Scientist, Wildlife Management Institute  Washington, D.C.   ... More

Markup on: H. Con Res. 63, S. 323, H.R. 940, H.R. 2368, H.R. 2454, Motion to adopt a resolution granting Committee Chairman Don Young authority to issue such subpoenas as he may deem necessary in relation to an inquiry into partisan political activities by employees at the Office of Insular Affairs and the U.S. Department of the Interior. Adopted by vote of 24-14. Jul 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H. Con Res. 63, Expressing the sense of the Congress opposing removal of dams on the Columbia and Snake Rivers for fishery restoration purposes. Ordered reported to the House by voice vote.  S. 323, to redesignate the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument as a national... More

Hearing on: H.R.1615, H.R.1665, H.R 2140 Jul 20, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.1615, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to extend the designation of a portion of the Lamprey River in New Hampshire as a recreational river to include an additional river segment  H.R.1665, to allow the National Park Service to acquire certain land for addition to the Wil... More

Oversight hearing on: Federal Aid Programs (under the Pittman-Robertson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Jul 20, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  Federal Aid Programs (under the Pittman-Robertson Act and Dingell-Johnson Act) administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. WITNESSES Panel I   Mr. Barry Hill, Associate Director, Energy, Resources and Science, U.S. General Accounting Office, Washington... More

Hearing on: Highly Migratory Species of Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and Sharks Jul 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Highly Migratory Species of Atlantic Tunas, Swordfish and Sharks PANEL I Dr. Gary Matlock  Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries  National Marine Fisheries Service Mr. Bruce Freeman  Research Scientist, Division of Marine Fisheries Administration New Jersey Department ... More

Hearing on: H.R.1185 and H.R.2389 Jul 13, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.1185, to modify the requirements for paying Federal timber sale receipts.  H.R.2389, to restore stability and predictability to the annual payments made to States and counties containing National Forest System lands and public domain lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management ... More

Hearing on: H.R.20, H.R.748, H.R.1695, H.R.1725, Jul 13, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.20, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate a visitor center for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River on land owned by the State of New York. H.R.748, to amend the Act that established the Keweenaw National Historical Park to require the Secret... More

Oversight Field Hearing in John Day, OR on: Reviewing the serious health conditions on the Malheur National Forest. Jul 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in John Day, OR on: Reviewing the serious health conditions on the Malheur National Forest.  More

Hearing on: Franchise Fee Calculation of Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. Jul 1, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: Franchise Fee Calculation of Fort Sumter Tours, Inc. WitnessesMEMBERS TESTIFYINGThe Honorable Mark Sanford, SCPANEL IRobert StantonDirectorNational Park ServiceGeorge CampsenPresidentFort Sumter Tours, Inc.David E. JacksonCertified Public Accountant# # # More

Hearing held on: H.R. 795 Jul 1, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing held on:H.R. 795, to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, and for other purposes. WITNESSES David Hayes, Acting Deputy Secretary of Interior, Department of the Interior Jim Morsette, Director, Chippewa Cree Tri... More

Markup on: S. 361, S. 449, H.R. 468, H.R. 535, H.R. 695, H.R. 834, H.R. 1487, H.R. 1552, H.R. 1528, H.R. 1753, H.R. 1934, H.R. 2079, H.R. 2181 Jun 30, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: S. 361, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to transfer to John R. and Margaret J. Lowe of Big Horn County, Wyoming, certain land so as to correct an error in the patent issued to their predecessors in interest. Ordered reported to the House by voice vote. S. 449, to direct the Secret... More

Hearing on: Marine Mammal Protection Act. Jun 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: Marine Mammal Protection Act.WITNESS LIST Ms. Pennelope Dalton, Assistant Administrator of Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Department of Commerce Mr. Marshall Jones, Acting Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior ... More

Oversight Hearing on: GAO Report: "Western National Forests; A Cohesive Strategy is Needed to Address Catastrophic Wildfire Threats". Jun 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: GAO Report: "Western National Forests; A Cohesive Strategy is Needed to Address Catastrophic Wildfire Threats".WITNESSESPANEL I Mr. Barry Hill  Associate Director  Resources, Community, and Economic Development Division  General Accounting Office (Testimony in PDF.)... More

Oversight hearing on: the occurrence of the hantavirus disease and the associated health risks to park visitors on the Channel Islands National Park, California. Jun 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on: the occurrence of the hantavirus disease and the associated health risks to park visitors on the Channel Islands National Park, California.WitnessesCongresswoman Lois Capps (CA-D)Panel IMaureen FinnertyAssociate Director National Park ServiceAccompanied by: Superintendent Ti... More

Markup on: H.R.1487, Oversight Hearing on: Noxious Weeds and Invasive Plants. Jun 24, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.1487, to provide for public participation in the declaration of national monuments under the Act popularly known as the Antiquities Act of 1906. Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by vote of 10-8.  Oversight Hearing on:  Noxious Weeds and Invasive Plants. More

Oversight Hearing held on: the Role of the Power Marketing Administrations in a Restructured Electric Industry. Jun 24, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing held on:the Role of the Power Marketing Administrations in a Restructured Electric Industry.WITNESSESPanel I: The Honorable James J. Hoecker, Chairman, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Thomas R. Casten, President & CEO, Trigen Energy Corporation Chris Mele, Leg... More

Markup on: H.R.1444, H.R.1934, H.R.2181 Jun 22, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.1444, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to develop and implement projects for fish screens, fish passage devices, and other similar measures to mitigate adverse impacts associated with irrigation system water diversions by local governmental entities in the States of Oregon, Wash... More

Joint Oversight Field Hearing with Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Emergency Management in Ormond Beach, FL on: Florida Forest Fires. Jun 21, 1999 12:00 AM  - Joint Oversight Field Hearing with Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure's Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Emergency Management in Ormond Beach, FL on: Florida Forest Fires. More

Hearing on: H.R. 1528 Jun 17, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R. 1528, to reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992.  More

Hearing on: H.R.468, H.R.695, H.R.1231,H.R.2079, and Oversight Hearing on: The Role of the National Forests in the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. Jun 17, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.468, to establish the Saint Helena Island National Scenic Area.  H.R.695, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior to convey an administrative site in San Juan County, New Mexico, to San Juan College.  H.R.1231, to direct the Secretary of... More

Hearing on: H.R.1487 Jun 17, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.1487, to provide for public participation in the declaration of national monuments under the Act popularly known as the Antiquities Act of 1906. WitnessesMembers TestifyingCongressman Bob Stump, AZPanel IJohn LeshySolicitor Department of the Interior More

Field Hearing in Salt Lake City, UT on: H.R. 701, H.R. 798 Jun 12, 1999 12:00 AM  - Field Hearing in Salt Lake City, UT on: H.R. 701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (commo... More

Hearing on: H.R.529, H.R.1934 Jun 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.529, to Require the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Issue a Permit For Certain Wildlife Items Taken in Tajikistan; and H.R.1934, to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to establish the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program.PANEL IThe Honorable Ja... More

Hearing on: H.R.940, H.R.1619 Jun 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.940, to establish the Lackawanna Heritage Valley American Heritage Area. H.R.1619, to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to expand the boundaries of the Corridor.WitnessesMembers TestifyingThe Honorable Sam Gejdenson, CT (H.R. 1619)... More

Markup on: H.R. 592, H.R. 791, H.R. 1167, H.R. 1243, H.R. 1431, H.R. 1524, H.R. 1533, H.R. 1651, H.R. 1652, H.R. 1653, Motion conferring authority on the Chairman of the Committee to authorize and issue subpoenas for oversight, investigative, and legislative activities in connection with (1) payments made by the Project on Government Oversight to federal employees or former federal employees of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Energy, (2) policies and practices of such Departments with respect to any outside payments to employees of such departments, and (3) other events and matters related to the Committee review of these and related matters that was initiated on May 25, 1999. Approved by voice vote. Jun 9, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R. 592, to redesignate Great Kills Park in the Gateway National Recreation Area as "World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills". Ordered reported to the House as amended by voice vote.  H.R. 791, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the route of the War of 1812... More

Markup on: H.R.535, H.R.1243, H.R.1431, Joint Hearing with Subcommittee on Water & Power on: H.Con.Res.63 May 27, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.535, to direct the Secretary of the Interior to make corrections to a map relating to the Coastal Barrier Resources System. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote.  H.R.1243, to reauthorize the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Ordered reported to Full Committee as... More

Oversight Hearing on: Land and Money Mitigation Requirements in Endangered Species Act Enforcement. May 26, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: Land and Money Mitigation Requirements in Endangered Species Act Enforcement.WITNESSESPANEL IThe Honorable Jamie Clark, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C.Ms. Penelope Dalton, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, Silve... More

Hearing on: S. 330 H.R. 1753 May 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  S. 330, the "Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1999," to promote the research, identification, assessment, exploration, and development of methane hydrate resources, and for other purposes. H.R. 1753, the "Methane Hydrate Research and Development Act of 1999," to promote... More

Oversight Hearing on: The Role of the National Forests in the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. May 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  The Role of the National Forests in the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial. WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. R.E. "Gene" Meinen  Sheriff  Idaho County, Idaho Mr. Arthur Taylor  Member, Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee  Lapwai, Idaho Ms. Michelle Bussard (Invited) Executive... More

Oversight hearing on: the new National Park Service methodology used to evaluate the achievement natural quiet restoration standards in the Grand Canyon National Park. May 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight hearing on:  the new National Park Service methodology used to evaluate the achievement natural quiet restoration standards in the Grand Canyon National Park. Witnesses Members Testifying Congresswoman Shelly Berkeley, NV Panel I Jackie Lowey  Deputy Director  National Park S... More

Hearing on: Steller Sea Lions. May 20, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  Steller Sea Lions. PANEL I Dr. Walter Pereyra, Vice Chairman, North Pacific Fishery Management Council Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service Ms. Kate Wynne, Marine Mammal Specialist, Alaska Sea Gra... More

Oversight Hearing on: County Schools 25% Fund Stabilization May 20, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  County Schools 25% Fund Stabilization WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. Bob Douglas  Tehema County Superintendent of Schools  Red Bluff, California Ms. Linda Wright  Director, Trinity County Health & Human Services  Weaverville, California Mr. Pete Sorenson  Lane Coun... More

Oversight Hearing on: Public and Private Resource Management and Protection Issues in the National Forest Systems May 18, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Public and Private Resource Management and Protection Issues in the National Forest Systems WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. William F. Wasley  Director, Law Enforcement and Investigations  U. S. Forest Service Mr. Andy Hairston  Highland Enterprises, Inc.  Grangeville, Id... More

Markup on: H.R.592 May 18, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.592, to redesignate Great Kills Park in the Gateway National Recreation Area as "World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills".Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by voice vote. More

Oversight Hearing in Reno, NV on: Mining Law Issues Affecting the Hardrock Mining Industry. May 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing in Reno, NV on:  Mining Law Issues Affecting the Hardrock Mining Industry. WITNESSES Panel I Russell Fields, President, Nevada Mining Association, Reno, Nevada Alan Coyner, Administrator, Nevada Division of Minerals, Carson City, Nevada Ron Parratt, Commissioner, Commis... More

Hearing on: H.R.592, H.R.1031 May 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.592, to redesignate Great Kills Park in the Gateway National Recreation Area as "World War II Veterans Park at Great Kills". H.R.1031, to direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to take certain actions to protect the White Bluffs, located on th... More

Oversight Hearing on: Status of Nuclear Claims, Relocation, and Resettlement Efforts in the Marshall Islands. May 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Status of Nuclear Claims, Relocation, and Resettlement Efforts in the Marshall Islands. WITNESSES   PANEL I   Ralph L. Boyce, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State. East Asian and tile Pacific Affairs, Department of State, Washington, D.C. Mr. Allen P. St... More

Markup on: H.R.1552, H.R.1643, H.R.1651, H.R.1652, H.R.1653, Hearing on: H.R.34, H.R.535, H.R.1489, H.R.1431, H.R.1243, May 6, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.1552, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2000 and fiscal year 2001 for the Marine Research and related environmental research and development program activities of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Science Foundation, and for other p... More

Hearing on: H.R.1165 May 6, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.1165, to redesignate the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument as a national park and establish the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, and for other purposes. More

Field Hearing in New Orleans, LA on: H.R. 701, H.R. 798 May 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Field Hearing in New Orleans, LA on:  H.R. 701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (common... More

Oversight Hearing on: Regulatory Flexibility Act (Economic Impact of NMFS Regulations). Apr 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Regulatory Flexibility Act (Economic Impact of NMFS Regulations). PANEL I   Ms. Penelope Dalton  Assistant Administrator for Fisheries  National Marine Fisheries Service   Accompanied by:  Dr. Andrew Rosenberg  Deputy Administrator for Fisheries  and  Ms. Mar... More

Markup on: H.R.747, H.R.791, H.R.834, H.R.1104 Apr 29, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.747, to protect the permanent trust funds of the State of Arizona from erosion due to inflation and modify the basis on which distributions are made from those funds. Ordered Reported to Full Committee by voice vote. H.R.791, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the ro... More

Motion to authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas for records regarding the oversight review of the cancellation of a long-term contract between the United States and the Alaska Pulp Corporation. Agreed by voice vote. Markup on: H.R. 66, H.R. 150, H.R. 562, H.R. 658, H.R. 659 Apr 28, 1999 12:00 AM  - Motion to authorize the Chairman to issue subpoenas for records regarding the oversight review of the cancellation of a long-term contract between the United States and the Alaska Pulp Corporation. Agreed by voice vote.  Markup on:  H.R. 66, to preserve the cultural resources of the Route ... More

Markup on: H.R.359, H.R.898, H.R.1523, H.R.1524 Apr 27, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.359, to clarify the intent of Congress in Public Law 93-632 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to continue to provide for the maintenance and operation of 18 concrete dams and weirs that were located in the Emigrant Wilderness at the time the wilderness area was designated in tha... More

Oversight Hearing on: Everglades National Park and Surrounding Areas Impacted by Management of the Everglades. Apr 27, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Everglades National Park and Surrounding Areas Impacted by Management of the Everglades.  Witnesses Panel I William Leary  Senior Counselor to Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife, and Parks  Department of the Interior accompanied by:  Richard Ring  Su... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R.898, and Oversight Hearing on: Chairman's Draft "Forest Roads, Community Right to Know Act". Apr 22, 1999 12:00 AM  - Legislative Hearing on:  H.R.898, designating certain land in the San Isabel National Forest in the State of Colorado as the "Spanish Peaks Wilderness".  Oversight Hearing on:  Chairman's Draft "Forest Roads, Community Right to Know Act". (See H.R.1523, to establish mandatory... More

Hearing on: H.R.791, H.R.1104 Apr 20, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.791, to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the route of the War of 1812 British invasion of Maryland and Washington, District of Columbia, and the route of the American defense, for study for potential addition to the national trails system. H.R.1104, to authorize the ... More

Oversight Hearing on: Clinton Administration's proposal to utilize 28 million barrels of federal royalty oil to partially fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Apr 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Clinton Administration's proposal to utilize 28 million barrels of federal royalty oil to partially fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  Witnesses   Mr. Rick Furiga, Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, U.S. Department of Energy   Dr. W... More

Oversight Hearing on: Mid-Continent Light Geese. Apr 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: Mid-Continent Light Geese.  More

Hearing on: H.R.834 Apr 15, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.834, to extend the authorization for the National Historic Preservation Fund, and for other purposes.  Witnesses Members Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC Panel I Robert Stanton  Director  National Park Service Eric Hertfelder Executive Director  National Conferen... More

Hearing on: H.R. 1142, to ensure that landowners receive treatment equal to that provided to the Federal Government when property must be used. Apr 14, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R. 1142, to ensure that landowners receive treatment equal to that provided to the Federal Government when property must be used.WITNESSESPANEL I Honorable William M. Thomas (R-CA)PANEL II Mr. Carl B. Loop, Jr. Vice President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Washington, D.C. ... More

Oversight Hearing on: NEPA and the Environmental Quality Improvement Act. Apr 13, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on: NEPA and the Environmental Quality Improvement Act. More

Field Hearing in Anchorage, AK on: H.R. 701, H.R. 798 Mar 31, 1999 12:00 AM  - Field Hearing in Anchorage, AK on:  H.R. 701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act (commonly... More

Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on National Parks & Public Lands on: Secretarial powers under the Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976: excessive use of Sec. 204 withdrawal authority by the Clinton Administration. Mar 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Joint Hearing with the Subcommittee on National Parks & Public Lands on:  Secretarial powers under the Federal Land Policy & Management Act of 1976: excessive use of Sec. 204 withdrawal authority by the Clinton Administration.  Witnesses     Panel I The Honorable Bruce Babbitt, Un... More

Oversight Hearing on: Chairman's Draft, "Federal Forests Emergency Act of 1999." Mar 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Chairman's Draft, "Federal Forests Emergency Act of 1999."  WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. Stanley Hamilton  Director, Idaho, State Department of Land  Boise, Idaho Mr. Jack Phelps  Executive Director, Alaska Forests Association  Ketchikan, Alaska Mr. Roger Hayes  Chai... More

Oversight Hearing on: FY 2000 Budget Request of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Mar 18, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  FY 2000 Budget Request of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) WITNESS LIST Dr. James Baker, Undersecretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce accompanied by: Mr. Terry D. Garcia, ... More

Markup on: H.R.66, H.R.658, H.R.659 Mar 18, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.66, to preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance. Ordered reported to Full Committee as amended by voice vote. H.R.658, to establish the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in the State of New York as a... More

Hearing on: H.R. 883 Mar 18, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 883, to preserve the sovereignty of the United States over public lands and acquired lands owned by the United States, and to preserve State sovereignty and private property rights in non-Federal lands surrounding those public lands and acquired lands. WITNESSES PANEL I   ... More

Markup on: H.R. 39, H.R. 841, H.R. 862, H.R. 992, H.R. 1019 Mar 17, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R. 39, to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. "Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act". Ordered reported as amended by voice vote. H.R. 841, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior... More

Oversight Hearing on: Committee of Scientists - National Forest Planning. Mar 16, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Committee of Scientists - National Forest Planning. WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. James R. Lyons  Undersecretary, Natural Resources and Environment  Department of Agriculture Mr. Mike Dombeck  Chief  U.S. Forest Service Dr. K. Norman Johnson  Chairman  Committee of S... More

Oversight Hearing on: The Yukon River Salmon Act, The Fishermen's Protective Act Of 1967, And The Russian ICC Agreement Mar 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  The Yukon River Salmon Act, The Fishermen's Protective Act Of 1967, And The Russian ICC Agreement Ambassador Mary Beth West  Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oceans, Fisheries and Space  Department of State Dr. Rowan Gould  Deputy Assistant Director for Fisheries  U.S... More

Hearing on: H.R.66, H.R.659 Mar 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.66, to preserve the cultural resources of the Route 66 corridor and to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance. H.R.659, to authorize appropriations for the protection of Paoli and Brandywine Battlefields in Pennsylvania, to direct the National Park Service to c... More

Markup held on: H.R. 841, H.R. 862, H.R. 992, H.R. 1019 Mar 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup held on:H.R. 841, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain works, facilities, and titles of the Gila Project, and designated lands within or adjacent to the Gila Project, to the Wellton-Mohawk Irrigation and Drainage District, and for other purposes.Ordered reported to Ful... More

Hearing on: H.R. 701, H.R. 798 Mar 10, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to establish a fund to meet the ... More

Hearing on: H.R. 701, H.R. 798 Mar 9, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R. 701, to provide Outer Continental Shelf Impact Assistance to State and local governments, to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978, and the Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act to establish a fund to meet the ... More

Oversight Hearing on: FY'2000 Budget Request for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mar 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  FY'2000 Budget Request for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ms. Jamie Clark, Director, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior Accompanied by: Gary Ceccucci, Chief, Division of Budget   # # # # # More

Oversight Hearing on: Forest Service Roads Moratorium. Mar 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Forest Service Roads Moratorium.  WITNESSES PANEL I The Honorable Bart Stupak (D-MI)  Member  U.S. House of Representatives PANEL II The Honorable Ron Marlenee  Consultant, Government Affairs  Safari Club International Ms. Kelita M. Svoboda  Legislative Assis... More

Markup on: H.R. 15, H.R. 154, H.R. 449, H.R. 509, H.R. 510 Mar 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R. 15, to designate a portion of the Otay Mountain region of California as wilderness. Ordered reported by voice vote. H.R. 154, to provide for the collection of fees for the making of motion pictures, television productions, and sound tracks in National Park System and National Wildlif... More

Oversight Hearing held on: FY2000 Budget request if the U.S. Geological Survey, the Office of Surface Mining, the Minerals Management Service and the energy and minerals programs of the Bureau of Land Management. Feb 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing held on:FY2000 Budget request if the U.S. Geological Survey, the Office of Surface Mining, the Minerals Management Service and the energy and minerals programs of the Bureau of Land Management.  More

Markup on: H.R.39, Oversight Hearing on: Coastal Zone Management Act (See H.R.1110, to reauthorize and amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972.) Feb 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R.39, to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds. The bill, as amended, was passed by voice vote and ordered reported to the Full Committee. Oversight Hearing on:  Coastal Zone Ma... More

Markup on: H.R.15, H.R.54, H.R.150, H.R.154, H.R.449, H.R.509, H.R.510 Feb 25, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on: H.R.15, to designate a portion of the Otay Mountain region of California as wilderness. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote.H.R.54, to extend the authorization for the Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council. Ordered reported to Full Committee by voice vote.H.R.150, to amend... More

Oversight Hearing on: The Contract Support Costs within the Indian Health Service Annual Budget. Feb 24, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  The Contract Support Costs within the Indian Health Service Annual Budget. WITNESSES Panel I Mr. Michel E. Lincoln, Deputy Director, Indian Health Service, Rockville, MD Mr. Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington,... More

Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Legislative Hearing on H.R. 359 Feb 23, 1999 01:00 PM  - Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Tuesday, February 23, 1999 1:00 p.m. 1334 Longworth HOB AGENDA Legislative hearing on H.R. 359, "Emigrant Wilderness Preservation Act of 1999." Opening Statement of Rep. Helen Chenoweth, (R-ID), Chairman Opening Statement of Rep. John T. Doolitt... More

Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Oversight Hearing on the Forest Service Budget for FY 2000 Feb 23, 1999 01:00 PM  - Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Tuesday, February 23, 1999 1:00 p.m. 1334 Longworth HOB AGENDA Oversight hearing on the Forest Service Budget for FY 2000. WITNESSES Opening Statement of Rep. Helen Chenoweth, (R-ID), Chairman PANEL I Mr. James R. Lyons  Undersecretary, Natural Res... More

Oversight Hearing held on: Mining, the American Economy and National Security - The Role of Public Lands in Maintaining a National Asset. Feb 23, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing held on:Mining, the American Economy and National Security - The Role of Public Lands in Maintaining a National Asset.  More

Oversight Field Hearing in Rexburg, Idaho on: Targhee National Forest Road Closures. Feb 13, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Field Hearing in Rexburg, Idaho on: Targhee National Forest Road Closures. WITNESSESPanel IMr. Jim Gerber, President, Citizens for a User- Friendly Forest, St. Anthony, IdahoMs. Adena Cook, Public Lands Director, Blue Ribbon Coalition, Idaho Falls, IdahoThe Honorable Stan Hawkins, State Se... More

Hearing on: H.R.39 Feb 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on:  H.R.39, to require the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to provide assistance in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds.  PANEL I Mr. John Rogers  Deputy Director for Fish and Wildlife  U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service   PANEL II Mr. Robert McDowell ... More

Oversight Hearing: Gettysburg National Military Park General Management Plan and Proposed Visitors Center. Feb 11, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing:  Gettysburg National Military Park  General Management Plan and Proposed Visitors Center. Witnesses PANEL I Denis P. Galvin, Deputy Director National Park Service PANEL II Robert Kinsley President, Kinsley Equities Eileen Woodford  Northeast Regional Director, Nat... More

Oversight Hearing on: Chairman's Draft "The Community Protection and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Act". Feb 9, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing on:  Chairman's Draft "The Community Protection and Hazardous Fuels Reduction Act".  WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. Barry Hill  Associate Director  Resources Community and Economic Development Division  General Accounting Office PANEL II Mr. Jim Coufal  President  Society o... More

Hearing on: H.R.15, H.R.150, H.R.154 Feb 4, 1999 12:00 AM  - Hearing on: H.R.15, to designate a portion of the Otay Mountain region of California as wilderness. H.R.150, to amend the Act popularly known as the Recreation and Public Purposes Act to authorize disposal of certain public lands or national forest lands to local education agencies for use for eleme... More

Markup on: H.R. 149, H.R. 171, H.R. 193, Committee Oversight Plan adopted by voice vote. Oversight hearing on: the Impact of expansion of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Feb 3, 1999 12:00 AM  - Markup on:  H.R. 149, to make technical corrections to the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996.Ordered reported as amended by voice vote. H.R. 171, to authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route in New Jersey, and for other purposes. Ordered reported by ... More

Oversight Hearing held on: the transfer of title of Bureau of Reclamation facilities to local irrigation authorities. Feb 2, 1999 12:00 AM  - Oversight Hearing held on: the transfer of title of Bureau of Reclamation facilities to local irrigation authorities. WITNESSES Panel I The Honorable Eluid Martinez, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. Mr. Jean Sagouspe, President, Family Farm All... More

 

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