108th Congress Hearing Archives - House Committee on Natural Resources, Republicans

108th Congress Hearing Archives

Oversight Field Hearing on Chesapeake Bay Restoration Dec 13, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on Chesapeake Bay Restoration WITNESSES PANEL I Ms. Rebecca W. Hanmer Director, Chesapeake Bay Program Office U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Thomas R. Fisher Professor, Horn Point Laboratory University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Dr. Mark ... More

Field Oversight Hearing on “Sustainable Development Opportunities in Mining Communities” Oct 25, 2004 12:00 AM - Field Oversight Hearing on “Sustainable Development Opportunities in Mining Communities” WITNESSES Panel I Mrs. Antoinette Cavanaugh Superintendent Elko County School District Jon Hutchings, Ph.D. Eureka County Department of Natural Resources Dr. Paul Killpatrick President Great Basin Co... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4368, a bill to transfer the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Department of the Interior. Sep 30, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4368, a bill to transfer the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Department of the Interior. WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. Timothy R.E. Keeney Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrat... More

Oversight Hearing on the Upcoming Thirteenth Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Sep 30, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Upcoming Thirteenth Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP13) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Subcommittee Chairman Wayne Gilchrest's Opening Statement WITNESSES The Honorable Judge Craig Ma... More

Legislative Hearing on: HR 977, HR 1550, and HR 2397 Sep 29, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: HR 977 - To amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to provide death and disability benefits for aerial firefighters who work on a contract basis for the Forest Service or an agency of the Department of the Interior and suffer death or disability in th... More

Field Hearing on “Reviving hydroelectric power on the Savannah River: A clean and renewable resource for generations.” Sep 27, 2004 12:00 AM - Field Hearing on “Reviving hydroelectric power on the Savannah River: A clean and renewable resource for generations.” WITNESSES Colonel Mark S. Held District Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Mr. Scott Hendricks Land Resources Supervisor, Georgia Power Company Mr.... More

H.R. 885 H.R. 5134 H.R. 5135 Sep 24, 2004 12:00 AM - H.R. 885 (Mr. Hayworth), To provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project in Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, to reauthorize and amend theSouthern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982, and for other purposes.H.R. 5134 (Mr. Pombo), To requ... More

Markup on: H. J. Res 102, H. Res. 737, H. Res. 752, H.R. 2440, H.R. 3176, H.R. 3283, H.R. 3391, H.R. 4593, H.R. 4650, H.R. 4683, H.R. 4887, H.R. 4908, H.R 5016, H.R. 5083, H.R. 5104, S. 347 Sep 22, 2004 12:00 AM - H. J. Res 102, 60th Anniversary of Palau Liberation.H. Res. 737, Recognizing the 60th liberation of Guam during WWII.H. Res. 752, Expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial.H.R. 2440, Indian Health Care Improvement Act.H.R. 3176, To designate the Ojito Wil... More

Legislative Hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2603, HR 4580, HR4623 Sep 22, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on the following bills: H.R. 2603, to impose limitations on the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to claim title or other rights to water absent specific direction of law or to abrogate, injure, or otherwise impair any right to the use of any quantity of water; ... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4908 Sep 21, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4908, To transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes. WITNESSES Chad Calvert Deputy Assistant Secre... More

Field Hearing on Issues Affecting Rural Communities in the Southwest - National Forest Management and the Endangered Species Act Sep 20, 2004 12:00 AM - Field Hearing on Issues Affecting Rural Communities in the Southwest - National Forest Management and the Endangered Species Act WITNESSES PANEL I Harv Forsgren Regional Forester, Region 3 USDA Forest Service Dale Hall Regional Director, Region 2 Fish & Wildlife, DOI PANEL II Honor... More

Full Committee Markup on: Committee Action H. Res. 556, H.R. 2941, H.R. 3207, H.R. 3210, H.R. 3258, H.R. 3982, H.R. 4066, H.R. 4282, H.R. 4285, H.R. 4389, H.R. 4469, H.R. 4579, H.R. 4588, H.R. 4596, H.R. 4667, H.R. 4775, H.R. 4806, H.R. 4808, H.R. 4817, H.R. 4838, H.R. 4893, H.R. 4984, H.R. 5009, S. 434, S. 551, S. 1814 Sep 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Full Committee Markup on: Committee Action H. Res. 556, Congratulating the United States Geological Survey on its 125th Anniversary. H.R. 2941, Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act H.R. 3207, Manhattan Project National Historical Park Study Act of 2003 H.R. 3210, Little... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4984, “Potash Royalty Reduction Act.” Sep 9, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4984, “Potash Royalty Reduction Act.” WITNESSES Panel I Bob Jornayvaz President Intrepid Mining, LLC Randy Foote General Manager Intrepid Potash, New Mexico Fred Yoder Chairman National Corn Growers Association More

Legislative Hearing on HR 4775, HR 3834, HR 4893 and HR ___ Sep 9, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on HR 4775, HR 3834, HR 4893 and HR ___ WITNESSES Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert Opening Statement Rep. Jim Davis (H.R. 3834) PANEL I The Honorable John Keys, III (H.R. 4893, H.R. 4775) Commissioner U.S. Bureau of Reclamation PANEL II Mr. John E. Bloomquist, Esq. D... More

In the Aftermath of Catastrophic Event: Restoring and Protecting Communities, Water, Wildlife, and Forests Aug 18, 2004 12:00 AM - In the Aftermath of Catastrophic Event: Restoring and Protecting Communities, Water, Wildlife, and Forests WITNESSES PANEL I Linda Goodman Regional Forester Forest Service, Region 6 Leslie Weldon Forest Supervisor Deschutes National Forest PANEL II Robert Brunoe General Manager, Br... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 822, HR 4806, and HR4838 Jul 22, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 822, To enhance ecosystem protection and the range of outdoor opportunities protected by law in the Skykomish River valley of the State of Washington by designating certain lower-elevation Federal lands as wilderness, and for other purposes. H.R. 4806, To provide ... More

Oversight Hearing on: Guam War Claims Commission Report Jul 21, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: Guam War Claims Commission Report WITNESSES Panel I: Mr. David Cohen Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs United States Department of Interior The Honorable Mauricio J. Tamargo Chairman Guam War Claims Review Commission Foreign Claims Settlement Commiss... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3176, HR 4593 Jul 20, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3176, to designate the Ojito Wilderness Study Area as wilderness, to take certain land into trust for the Pueblo of Zia, and for other purposes; and H.R. 4593, to establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, improve public land, and provide for the high quali... More

Oversight Field Hearing on “The Endangered Species Act 30 Years Later: The Klamath Project” Jul 17, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on “The Endangered Species Act 30 Years Later: The Klamath Project” Members of Congress The Honorable Ken Calvert Opening Statement Chairman, Subcommittee on Water and Power, California, 44th District Rep. Wally Herger's Opening Statement Rep. John Doolittle's Openi... More

Oversight Hearing on Restoring Forests after Catastrophic Events Jul 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on Restoring Forests after Catastrophic Events WITNESSES Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden's Opening Statement PANEL I Dr. Ann Bartuska Deputy Chief for Research and Development Accompanied by Steve Eubanks Forest Supervisor - Tahoe National Forest USDA, Forest Service ... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4066, HR 4469, and HR 4579 Jul 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4066, Chickasaw National Recreation Area Land Exchange Act of 2004 H.R. 4469, Angel Island Immigration Station Restoration and Preservation Act H.R. 4579, Truman Farm Home Expansion Act WITNESSES Panel 1: The Honorable Tom Cole Representative from the 4th Distri... More

Markup of the following bills H. Res. 431, H.R. 1630, H.R. 2129, H.R. 2400, H.R. 2457, H.R. 2960, H.R. 3056, H.R. 3257, H.R. 3334, H.R. 3427, H.R. 3479, H.R. 3589, H.R. 3597, H.R. 3954, H.R. 4010, H.R. 4027, H.R. 4045, H.R. 4170, H.R. 4459, H.R. 4481, H.R. 4492, H.R. 4494, H.R. 4508, H.R. 4606, H.R. 4617, H.R. 4625, S. 943, S. 1003, S. 1537, S. 1576, S. 1721 Jul 14, 2004 12:00 AM - Markup of the following bills: H. Res. 431, Honoring the achievements of Siegfried and Roy H.R. 1630, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act of 2003 H.R. 2129, Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act H.R. 2400, To amend the Organic Act of Guam for the purposes of clarifying ... More

Oversight Hearing on: Gaming on off-reservation restored and newly-acquired lands. Jul 13, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: Gaming on off-reservation restored and newly-acquired lands. Panel I: The Honorable Jim McCrery (R-Louisiana) Panel II: Aurene Martin Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Panel III: Mr. Ernie Stevens, Jr. Chairman Nati... More

Oversight Hearing on the status of Ocean Observing Systems in the United States Jul 13, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the status of Ocean Observing Systems in the United States WITNESSES PANEL I Dr. Richard W. Spinrad Assistant Administrator National Ocean Service, NOAA Dr. Margaret S. Leinen Assistant Director for Geosciences National Science Foundation Mr. Robert Winokur Technical... More

Oversight Hearing on “The Aging of the Energy and Minerals Workforce: A Crisis in the Making?” Jul 8, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on “The Aging of the Energy and Minerals Workforce: A Crisis in the Making?” WITNESSES Subcommittee Chairman Barbara Cubin Opening Statement PANEL I Robert Harms Official Representative for the IOGCC For the Governor, State of North Dakota Jim Wicklund Managing Director, ... More

Markup of the following bills: H.R. 1630 H.R. 2457 H.R. 3954 Jul 8, 2004 12:00 AM - Markup of the following bills:H.R. 1630, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act of 2003H.R. 2457, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument Preservation & Education ActH.R. 3954, Rancho El Cajon Boundary Reconciliation ActS. 1576, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act... More

Legislative Hearing on: S.943, HR 4588, HR 4650 Jul 8, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: S.943, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to contract with the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the storage of the city’s water in the Kendrick Project, Wyoming H.R. 4588, Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act of 2004 ... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 339, H.R. 4459, H.R. 4606 Jul 8, 2004 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:H.R. 339, Provo River Project Transfer ActH.R. 4459, Llagas Reclamation Groundwater Remediation InitiativeH.R. 4606, Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act More

Oversight Hearing on: “The Impact of Revised Statute 2477.” Jun 28, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: “The Impact of Revised Statute 2477.” WITNESSES Panel 1: The Honorable Helen Chenoweth-Hage Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives Presenting the Testimony of The Honorable Bill Morrow Senator, California State Senate, Sacramento, California Mr. Alan D. Gardner ... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4010 Jun 24, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 4010, To reauthorize and amend the National Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (“National Geologic Mapping Reauthorization Act of 2004.)" H.R. ____, To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands, and for other purposes. WIT... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3320 Jun 24, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3320, a bill to improve migratory bird management by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. WITNESSES Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest's Opening Statement PANEL I The Honorable Mike Ross (AR-04) Member, U... More

Legislative Hearing Notice on S. 1721 Jun 23, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing Notice on S. 1721, “A bill to amend the Indian Land Consolidation Act to improve provisions relating to probate of trust and restricted land, and for other purposes.” Panel I: Ross Swimmer Special Trustee for American Indians United States Department of the Interior... More

Oversight Hearing on Developing Biomass Potential: Turning Hazardous Fuels into Valuable Products Jun 23, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on Developing Biomass Potential: Turning Hazardous Fuels into Valuable Products WITNESSES Rep. Greg Walden's Opening Statement PANEL I Chris Risbrudt Director, Forests Products Laboratory USDA, Forest Service PANEL II Bill Carlson Vice President for Business Development... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4300, HR 4389, HR 4459, HR ___ Jun 23, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4300, the Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project H.R 4389, to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California; H.R.... More

Legislative Hearing on S. 1003, HR3102, HR3427, and HR4494 Jun 17, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on S. 1003, A bill to clarify the intent of Congress with respect to the continued use of established commercial outfitter hunting camps on the Salmon River. H.R. 3102, A bill to utilize the expertise of New Mexico State University, the University of Arizona, and Northern A... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3589, “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands.” Jun 16, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3589, “To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands.” Panel I The Honorable Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) Panel II Mr. Nikolao Pula Director, Office of Insular Affairs United States Department of the Interior Pa... More

Oversight Hearing on The Importance of Fishery Data Collection Programs. Jun 16, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on The Importance of Fishery Data Collection Programs. WITNESSES Rep. Wayne T. Gilchrest's Opening Statement Rep. Frank Pallone's Opening Statement PANEL I Dr. Michael Sissenwine Director of Scientific Programs and Chief Scientific Advisor National Marine Fisheries Service... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 3334 H.R. 3597 H.R. 4045 Jun 16, 2004 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:*Subcommittee Action Taken*H.R. 3334 (Calvert) - “Riverside-Corona Feeder Authorization Act;”H.R. 3597 (Doolittle) To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conserva... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1630, HR 2129, HR 3954, HR4481, and S 1576 Jun 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1630, Petrified Forest National Park Expansion Act of 2003 H.R. 2129, Taunton, Massachusetts Special Resources Study Act H.R. 3954,Rancho El Cajon Boundary Reconciliation Act H.R. 4481, Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004 S. 1576,... More

Oversight Field Hearing on the Benefits and Challenges of Ecosystem Management through Sustainable Agriculture: Delmarva Peninsula as an Example. Jun 14, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on the Benefits and Challenges of Ecosystem Management through Sustainable Agriculture: Delmarva Peninsula as an Example. WITNESSES PANEL I Mr. David P. Doss Maryland State Conservationist, Natural Resource Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Ms. Judi... More

Field Oversight Hearing on “Examining the Impacts of the Endangered Species Act on Southern New Mexico.” Jun 7, 2004 12:00 AM - Field Oversight Hearing on “Examining the Impacts of the Endangered Species Act on Southern New Mexico.” WITNESSES Panel I Joanna Prukop (Attachments) Secretary New Mexico Department of Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Joe M. Stell State Representative (D–Eddy) John Tully City Man... More

Markup of the following bills: S. 1814 H.R. 3479 H.R. 4027 Jun 3, 2004 12:00 AM - Markup of the following bills:*Subcommittee Action Taken*S. 1814 -to transfer federal lands between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior.H.R. 3479-Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2003H.R. 4027-to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make available to the U... More

ISSUES AFFECTING SOUTHERN FORESTS Jun 1, 2004 12:00 AM - ISSUES AFFECTING SOUTHERN FORESTS WITNESSES PANEL I Chuck Leavell Tree Farmer American Tree Farm System Dry Branch, Georgia Fred Warnell Forest Land Owner Richmond Hill, Georgia Ken Arney Deputy Regional Forester State and Private Forestry U.S. Forest Service, Southern Region PANE... More

Oversight hearing on the “Governors’ Draft Report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy”. May 20, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight hearing on the “Governors’ Draft Report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy”. WITNESSES Admiral James D. Watkins, USN (Ret.) Chairman U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy More

Full Committee Markup of the following bills: H.R. 646- H.R. 1156- H.R. 2619- H.R. 2831- H.R. 2909- H.R. 3785- H.R. 4115- H.R. 4158- H.R. 4362- S. 144- S. 1146 May 19, 2004 12:00 AM - Full Committee Markup of the following bills:Committee Action TakenH.R. 646-To expand the boundaries of the Fort Donelson National BattlefieldH.R. 1156-To increase the ceiling on the Federal share of the costs of phase I of the Orange County, California, Regional Water Reclamation Project.H.R. 2619-... More

Oversight Hearing on the Chesapeake Bay in Your Community: A Restoration Plan May 18, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Chesapeake Bay in Your Community: A Restoration Plan Subcommittee Chairman Wayne T. Gilchrest's Opening Statement PANEL I Christian Melendez and Jamie Morganstern (Presentation | Outline) Broadneck High School Annapolis, MD Olivia Logan and Bryan James (Presentatio... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4045, HR 3597, HR2257 May 18, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 4045, feasibility study with respect to the Mokelumne River H.R. 3597, a feasibility study on the Alder Creek water storage and conservation project and H.R. 2257, Lower Yellowstone Reclamation Projects Conveyance Act Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert's (R-... More

Oversight Hearing on: “The Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in the National Park System.” May 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: “The Use of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology in the National Park System.” Witnesses Panel 1: Mr. Joseph Alston Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park Arizona Mr. Douglas Faulkner Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Energy Washington, DC Mr. Frankli... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3433, H.R. 3479, H.R. 4027, H.R. 4158, May 13, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3433, To transfer federal lands between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior H.R. 3479, Brown Tree Snake Control and Eradication Act of 2003 H.R. 4027, to make available to the University of Miami property for use by the University for ... More

Oversight hearing on firefighting preparedness: Are we ready for the 2004 Wildfire Season? May 13, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight hearing on firefighting preparedness: Are we ready for the 2004 Wildfire Season? Opening Statements Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden Opening Statement WITNESSES The Honorable Mark Rey Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment U.S. Department of Agriculture Lynn Scarlet... More

Oversight Hearing on: The current reorganization of trust management at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of the Special Trustee. May 12, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: The current reorganization of trust management at the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of the Special Trustee. Panel I: Aurene Martin Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of Interior Ross Swimmer Special Trustee for American ... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 3283 May 6, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on:H.R. 3283, to improve recreational facilities and visitor opportunities on Federal recreational lands byreinvesting receipts from fair and consistent recreational fees and passes, and for other purposes.WitnessesPanel 1:The Honorable Ralph RegulaRepresentative from the 16th Di... More

Full Committee Markup of the following bills: H.R. 142 H.R. 1014 H.R. 2010 H.R. 2201 H.R. 2663 H.R. 2828 H.R. 2912 H.R. 2966 H.R. 2991 H.R. 3247 H.R. 3378 H.R. 3504 H.R. 3505 H.R. 3706 H.R. 3768 H.R. 3819 H.R. 3846 H.R. 3874 H.R. 3932 H.R. 4114 May 5, 2004 12:00 AM - Full Committee Markup of the following bills:H.R. 142-to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Inland Empireregional water recycling project, to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California, and ... More

Oversight Hearing on the International Aspects of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management Activities. Apr 29, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the International Aspects of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Management Activities. Opening Statement of Subcommittee Chairman Wayne T. Gilchrest PANEL I Mr. David A. Balton Deputy Assistant Secretary for Ocean and Fisheries Bureau of Oceans and International Envi... More

Legislative Hearing on: “ H.R. 2933, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to reform the process for designating critical habitat under that Act.” Apr 28, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: “ H.R. 2933, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to reform the process for designating critical habitat under that Act.” More

Legislative Hearing on: “ H.R. 2941, To correct the south boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes.” Apr 21, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: “ H.R. 2941, To correct the south boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes.” More

Oversight Field Hearing on the Serious Growing Problem of Invasive Species in the Hawaiian Archipelago Apr 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on the Serious Growing Problem of Invasive Species in the Hawaiian Archipelago More

Legislative Hearing on “ H.R. 898 To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.” Apr 1, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on “ H.R. 898 To provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes.” More

Oversight Hearing on:" The Federal recognition and Acknowledgment process by the Bureau of Indian Affairs." Mar 31, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on:" The Federal recognition and Acknowledgment process by the Bureau of Indian Affairs." More

Oversight Hearing on “the Bureau of Reclamation’s Facility (BOR) Title Transfers: Lesson Learned and Future Opportunities” AND Legislative Hearing on “H.R. 3747 (Walden) to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, and for other purposes” Mar 24, 2004 12:00 AM - :Oversight Hearing on “the Bureau of Reclamation’s Facility (BOR) Title Transfers: Lesson Learned and Future Opportunities” AND Legislative Hearing on “H.R. 3747 (Walden) to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to participate in the rehabilitation of the Wallowa Lake Dam in Oregon, and for other purp... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3883, a bill to reauthorize the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act. Mar 18, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3883, a bill to reauthorize the Atlantic Striped Bass Conservation Act. More

Legislative Field Hearing on H.R. 2912 "To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government" Mar 15, 2004 12:00 AM - Legislative Field Hearing on H.R. 2912 "To reaffirm the inherent sovereign rights of the Osage Tribe to determine its membership and form of government" More

Oversight Hearing on the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget requests for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mar 11, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2005 budget requests for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service More

Oversight Hearing on "An Examination of the Potential for a Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" Feb 25, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on "An Examination of the Potential for a Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands" More

Oversight Hearing on “The Impact of Science on Public Policy.” Feb 4, 2004 12:00 AM - Agenda Oversight Hearing on “The Impact of Science on Public Policy.” Witness List Chairman Barbara Cubin's (R-WY) Opening Statement PANEL I Honorable Greg Walden Oregon, 2nd District PANEL II George M. Gray, Ph.D. Executive Director Harvard Center for Risk Analysis David Michaels, Ph... More

Oversight hearing on Issues Affecting Jobs in the Forests Industry Feb 4, 2004 12:00 AM - Oversight hearing on Issues Affecting Jobs in the Forests Industry Witnesses Owen Squires Rocky Mt. Regional Director Pulp and Paperworkers’ Resource Council Lewiston, Idaho Patricia Barber Northern Pine Regional Director International Paper Company, Ticonderoga Mill Ticonderoga, New Yo... More

Oversight Field Hearing on Exotic Bird Species and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Dec 16, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on Exotic Bird Species and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. PANEL I Mr. Matt Hogan Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ***Accompanied by Mr. Chandler S. Robbins*** Senior Scientist, Biological Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey Mr. William H. Clay ... More

Oversight Field Hearing on “Colorado: options to increase water supply and improve efficiencies” Dec 12, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on “Colorado: options to increase water supply and improve efficiencies” Members of Congress The Honorable Ken Calvert, Chairman, Subcommittee on Water and Power, California, 44th District The Honorable Thomas G. Tancredo, Colorado, 6th District The Honorable Mark U... More

FIELD HEARING ON RECOVERING FROM THE FIRES: RESTORING AND PROTECTING COMMUNITIES, WATER, WILDLIFE AND FORESTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Dec 5, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON RECOVERING FROM THE FIRES: RESTORING AND PROTECTING COMMUNITIES, WATER, WILDLIFE AND FORESTS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WITNESSES PANEL I Dale Bosworth Chief U.S. Forest Service Accompanied by: Jack Blackwell Regional Forester, Pacific SW Region U.S. Forest Service The Ho... More

Oversight Hearing on: “The Dispensation of Funds From the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act” Dec 4, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: “The Dispensation of Funds From the Southern Nevada Public Lands Management Act” Witnesses Panel 1: The Honorable John C. Carpenter, Nevada State Assembly, District 33, Elko, Nevada The Honorable Pete J. Goicoechea, Nevada State Assembly, District 35, Eureka, Nevada ... More

Meeting on “Coal’s Contribution to the United States Economy and the Intermountain West” Nov 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Meeting on “Coal’s Contribution to the United States Economy and the Intermountain West” Witnesses Panel I Alan Rabinoff Deputy State Director BLM, Wyoming State Office Lance Cook Wyoming State Geologist John Corra Director Department of Environmental Quality Craig Mader County ... More

Oversight Hearing on the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. Nov 20, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System.PANEL IDr. Benjamin N. TuggleChief, Division of Federal Program ActivitiesU.S. Fish and Wildlife ServiceMr. Anthony S. LoweDirector, Mitigation Division and Federal Insurance AdministratorFederal Emergency Management AgencyMr. ... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 521, H.R. 1798, H.R. 2693 Nov 5, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:Full Committee Action TakenH.R. 521, To establish the Steel Industry National Historic Site in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.H.R. 1798, To establish the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ... More

Field Oversight hearing in Scottsdale, Arizona on "Developing a Legislative Solution to the Indian Trust Fund Lawsuit. Nov 3, 2003 12:00 AM - Field Oversight hearing in Scottsdale, Arizona on "Developing a Legislative Solution to the Indian Trust Fund Lawsuit.` More

Oversight Hearing on the upcoming 18th Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). Oct 30, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the upcoming 18th Regular Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). PANEL I Dr. William T. Hogarth, Assistant Administrator for Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service Mr. Glenn R. Delaney U.S. ICCAT Commercial Commissi... More

Markup on: H.R. 142 H.R. 1156 H.R. 2960 H.R. 2991 Oct 30, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on:H.R. 142 (Mr. Gary Miller), to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study andFacilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Inland Empire regionalwater recycling project, to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies inpro... More

Legislative hearing on: H.R. 3334, HR3391, S212 Oct 30, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative hearing on: H.R. 3334 (Calvert), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design and construction of the Riverside-Corona Feeder in cooperation with the Western Municipal Water District of Riverside, California. H.R. 3391 (Cannon), The Provo River Project ... More

Markup on the following bills: H. Con. Res. 237 H.R. 154 H.R. 265 H.R. 280 H.R. 421 H.R. 506 H.R. 958 H.R. 1594 H.R. 1618 H.R. 1629 H.R. 1648 H.R. 1732 H.R. 1862 H.R. 1964 H.R. 2408 H.R. 2425 H.R. 2489 H.R. 2584 H.R. 2693 H.R. 2707 H.R. 2715 H.R. 2907 H.R. 3209 S. 523 S. 625 S. 677 S. 924 S. 1233 Oct 29, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:Full Committee Action TakenH. Con. Res. 237 (Renzi), Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires and pr... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2010 Oct 29, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on:H.R. 2010 (Mr. Faleomavaega, AS) - To protect the voting rights of members of the Armed Services in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes. More

FIELD HEARING ON FOREST AND RANGELAND HEALTH IN NEVADA’S GREAT BASIN Oct 27, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON FOREST AND RANGELAND HEALTH IN NEVADA’S GREAT BASIN WITNESSES PANEL I Jack Troyer Regional Forester, Intermountain Region U.S. Forest Service Robert V. Abbey Nevada State Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior PANEL II Steve Robinson... More

Field oversight hearing on “Developing a Legislative Solution to the Indian Trust Fund Lawsuit” in the Lewis & Clark Room at Montana State University Student Union Building, 1500 University Drive, Billings, Montana 59101. Oct 23, 2003 12:00 AM - Field oversight hearing on “Developing a Legislative Solution to the Indian Trust Fund Lawsuit” in the Lewis & Clark Room at Montana State University Student Union Building, 1500 University Drive, Billings, Montana 59101. More

Field oversight hearing in South Guyton, GA on "the Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Protecting Southern Forests." Oct 18, 2003 12:00 AM - Field oversight hearing in South Guyton, GA on "the Healthy Forests Restoration Act: Protecting Southern Forests." More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 280, H.R. 704, H.R. 1399 H.R. 1594 H.R. 1618 H.R. 1798 H.R. 1862 H.R. 2909 Oct 16, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on:H.R. 280, To establish the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes. (Park Service testimony only)H.R. 704, To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a joint special resources study to evaluate the suitability and feasib... More

S. 625, H.R. 2831, H.R. 3210 Oct 15, 2003 12:00 AM - S. 625 (Sen. Smith), A bill to authorize the Bureau of Reclamation to conduct certain feasibilitystudies in the Tualatin River Basin in Oregon, and for other purposes ("Tualatin River Basin WaterSupply Enhancement Act of 2003").H.R. 2831 (Gibbons), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conve... More

Oversight Field Hearing on the Efforts to Introduce Non-Native Oyster Species to the Chesapeake Bay and the National Research Council's report titled "Non-native Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay." Oct 14, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on the Efforts to Introduce Non-Native Oyster Species to the Chesapeake Bay and the National Research Council's report titled "Non-native Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay." Panel I Dr. James L. Anderson Professor, University of Rhode Island, Kingston Co-Chair of Nationa... More

Oversight Hearing on: "Tribal Self-Governance" Oct 8, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: "Tribal Self-Governance" Witnesses Panel I: D. Fred Matt, Chairman Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Pablo, Montana Melanie Benjamin, Chief Executive Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Onamia, Minnestoa Accompanied by Tadd Johnson, Counsel Clifford Lyle Marshall, Chair... More

HR 885, HR 1753 Oct 2, 2003 12:00 AM - H.R. 885 (Hayworth) To provide for adjustments to the Central Arizona Project in Arizona, to authorize the Gila River Indian Community water rights settlement, to reauthorize and amend the Southern Arizona Water Rights Settlement Act of 1982, and for other purposes. H.R.1753 (Nethercutt) To pro... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 313 H.R. 542 H.R. 1899 H.R. 2766 Oct 1, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:H.R. 313 (Rahall), To modify requirements relating to allocation of interest that accrues to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund. “Coal Accountability and Retired Employee Act for the 21st Century” (Subject to a discharge from the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Reso... More

Field Oversight Hearing on “Responsible Domestic Resource Development and Economic Stability- The Role of the Hard Rock Mining Industry.” Sep 29, 2003 12:00 AM - Field Oversight Hearing on “Responsible Domestic Resource Development and Economic Stability- The Role of the Hard Rock Mining Industry.” Witnesses Panel I Bob Abbey BLM Nevada State Director Panel II Alan R. Coyner State of Nevada Commission on Mineral Resources Dr. John Dobra Dir... More

Oversight Hearing on "The Impact Land Acquisition has on the National Park Service Maintenance Backlog, Park Service Management Priorities, and Local Communities" Sep 27, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on "The Impact Land Acquisition has on the National Park Service Maintenance Backlog, Park Service Management Priorities, and Local Communities"WitnessesPanel 1:Mr. J.T. Reynolds, Superintendent, Death Valley National Park, Death Valley, CaliforniaMr. Barry T. Hill, Director, Natur... More

Markup of H.R. 2693, H.R. 2696 Sep 25, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup ofH.R. 2693, a bill to reauthorize the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, and for other purposes.An Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute offered by Mr. Gilchrest, was Agreed to by Voice VoteAn amendment to the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute (#2) offered by Mr. Pallone, was With... More

Markup on: HR 2828 Sep 25, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on:HR 2828, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement water supply technology andinfrastructure programs aimed at increasing and diversifying domestic water resources. More

Markup on the following bills H. Con. Res. 268 H.R. 135 H.R. 313 H.R. 408 H.R. 542 H.R. 708 H.R. 884 H.R. 982 H.R. 1092 H.R. 1204 H.R. 1442 H.R. 1521 H.R. 1598 H.R. 1899 H.R. 2048 H.R. 2055 H.R. 2696 H.R. 2766 H.R. 3062 S. 254 Sep 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:Full Committee Action TakenH. Con. Res. 268 (Saxton), Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the imposition of sanctions on nations that are undermining the effectiveness of conservation and management measures for Atlantic highly migratory species, including ma... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 408, H.R. 546, H.R. 1521 H.R. 2055 Sep 23, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:H.R. 408, To provide for expansion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.H.R. 546, To revise the boundary of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes.H.R. 1521, To provide for additional lands to be included within... More

FIELD HEARING ON FOREST HEALTH CRISIS IN SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST Sep 22, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON FOREST HEALTH CRISIS IN SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL FOREST WITNESSES PANEL I Jack Blackwell Regional Forester, Pacific SW Region U.S. Forest Service ACCOMPANIED BY: Gene Zimmerman Forest Supervisor San Bernardino National Forest U.S. Forest Service PANEL II The Honor... More

Oversight Hearing on "Environmental Aspects of Modern Oil & Gas Development." Sep 17, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on "Environmental Aspects of Modern Oil & Gas Development." Witnesses PANEL I Honorable David Vitter, LA PANEL II Steve Kolian Louisiana Dept.of Environmental Quality Dr. Paul Sammarco Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium Allen Walker Gulf Productions Lisa Spee... More

OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE FOREST SERVICE RECREATION FEE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM Sep 17, 2003 12:00 AM - OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE FOREST SERVICE RECREATION FEE DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM WITNESSES PANEL I Tom Thompson Deputy Chief, National Forest System U.S. Forest Service Barry Hill Director, Natural Resources and Environment U.S. General Accounting Office Jason Robertson National Access a... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 280, HR 646, HR1594, HR1618, HR1862 Sep 16, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 280, To establish the National Aviation Heritage Area, and for other purposes. H.R. 646, To expand the boundaries of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield to authorize the acquisition and interpretation of lands associated with the campaign that resulted in the capt... More

HR 142, HR 1156, HR2960, and HR 2991 Sep 10, 2003 12:00 AM - H.R. 142, (Miller) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Actto authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Inland Empire regional water recyclingproject, to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in projects to construct... More

Oversight Field Hearing on the Silvery Minnow's Impact on New Mexico Sep 6, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on the Silvery Minnow's Impact on New Mexico Members of Congress The Honorable Richard Pombo, California, 11th District The Honorable Ken Calvert, California, California, 44th District The Honorable Steven Pearce, New Mexico, 2nd District The Honorable Tom Udall, New M... More

Markup on the following bill: H.J.Res. 63 Sep 4, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bill:H.J.Res. 63 - To approve the "Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia," and the "Compact of Free Association, as amended between the Government of the United S... More

FIELD HEARING ON CRISIS ON OUR NATIONAL FORESTS: REDUCING THE THREAT OF CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRE TO CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITIES AND THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT Aug 25, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON CRISIS ON OUR NATIONAL FORESTS: REDUCING THE THREAT OF CATASTROPHIC WILDFIRE TO CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITIES AND THE SURROUNDING ENVIRONMENT Posting of Colors Oregon National guard Youth Challenge Program Director Vince Hartney WITNESSES PANEL I Dale Bosworth Chief, U.S. Fo... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2693 Jul 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 2693, a bill to reauthorize the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, and for other purposes. PANEL I Dr. Rebecca Lent, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Fisheries National Marine Fisheries Service Mr. Marshall Jones, Deputy Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servi... More

Hearing on: H.R. 2641, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement the Calfed Bay-Delta Program H.R. 2828, Ken Calvert) the Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental Improvement Act Jul 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Hearing on: H.R. 2641, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to implement the Calfed Bay-Delta Program H.R. 2828, Ken Calvert) the Water Supply, Reliability and Environmental Improvement Act Witness List PANEL I The Honorable Dianne Feinstein U.S. Senator State of California PANEL I... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2772 (Gibbons), the "The John Rishel Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 2003" Jul 22, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 2772 (Gibbons), the "The John Rishel Geothermal Steam Act Amendments of 2003" Witnesses Panel I Patricia Morrison Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management Department of the Interior Panel II Jeanne Connelly Vice president, Fede... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 546, HR 2457, HR 2715 Jul 22, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 546, to revise the boundary of the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park in the State of Hawaii, and for other purposes; H.R. 2457, to authorize funds for an educational center for the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and for other purposes; and H.R. 27... More

Oversight Hearing on "The Role of Strategic and Critical Minerals in Our National and Economic Security." Jul 17, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on "The Role of Strategic and Critical Minerals in Our National and Economic Security." Witnesses PANEL I Dr. Charles G. Groat Director U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of the Interior PANEL II Hugh Hanes Consultant Brush Wellman Inc. Robert J. Noel Advisor ... More

Markup on the following bills: H.R. 958 H.R. 1204 H.R. 2048 H.R. 2408 Jul 17, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:H.R. 958 (Don Young) - A bill to authorize certain hydrographic services programs, to name a cove in Alaska in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss, and for other purposes.H.R. 1204 (Mark Souder) - A bill to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Ad... More

Markup on: HR 1598 and HR 1732 Jul 17, 2003 12:00 AM - H.R. 1598(Cox), to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed, California, and for other purposes. Forwarded to the Full Committee by Voice VoteH.R. 1732(Carte... More

Markup on H.R. 708 H.R. 884 H.R. 1006 H.R. 1092 H.R. 1409 H.R. 1472 H.R. 2696 S. 111 Jul 15, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on:Full Committee Action TakenH.R. 708 (Mr. Mike Thompson), To require the conveyance of certain National Forest System landsin Mendocino National Forest, California, to provide for the use of the proceeds from such conveyance for National Forest purposes, and for other purposesH.R. 884 (Mr.G... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 408, HR 532, and HR 1289 Jul 15, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 408, to provide for expansion of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; H.R. 532, to revise the boundaries of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in the State of California, to restore and extend the term of the advisory commission for the recreation area, and ... More

Field Oversight hearing on "Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands" Jul 12, 2003 12:00 AM - Field Oversight hearing on "Oil and Gas Development on Public Lands" Witnesses Panel I Bob Bennett Director Bureau Land Management, Wyoming State Office Lance Cook Wyoming State Geologist Dru Bower Vice President Petroleum Association of Wyoming Jeff Strange Senior Account Representati... More

Legislative Hearing on: H. J. Res. 63, HR 2522 Jul 10, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H. J. Res. 63 - "Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003." H.R. 2522 - To amend the Organic Act of Guam to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to reduce, release, or waive amounts owed by the Government of Guam to the United States to offset unreimbursed Co... More

Oversight Hearing on: "Can a process be developed to settle matters relating to the Indian Trust Fund lawsuit?" Jul 9, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: "Can a process be developed to settle matters relating to the Indian Trust Fund lawsuit?" Witnesses Panel I James Cason Associate Deputy Secretary Department of the Interior Panel II Elouise P. Cobell, Project Director Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Inc. Joh... More

Markup on H.R. 1038 H.R. 1616 H.R. 1651 H.R. 1658 H.R. 2040 H.R. 2059 S. 233 S. 278 Jul 9, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on:H.R. 1038 (Tancredo), To increase the penalties to be imposed for a violation of fire regulations applicable to the public lands, National Park System lands, or National Forest System lands when the violation results in damage to public or private property, to specify the purpose for which... More

FIELD HEARING ON " MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ON MONTANA'S NATIONAL FORESTS" Jul 2, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON " MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES ON MONTANA'S NATIONAL FORESTS" WITNESSES PANEL I Dale Bosworth Chief, U.S. Forest Service Accompanied by: Tim Love, Seeley Lake District Ranger, Lolo National Forest The Honorable Doug Mood Speaker of the House, State of Montana The Honorable Sherm... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1204 and HR 2408 Jun 26, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1204, a bill to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to establish requirements for the award of concessions in the National Wildlife Refuge System, to provide for maintenance and repair of properties located in the System by concessiona... More

Oversight hearing on "The Ability of Federal Lands to Meet our Energy Needs" Jun 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight hearing on "The Ability of Federal Lands to Meet our Energy Needs" Witnesses PANEL I Rebecca Watson Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Land and Minerals Management Department of the Interior PANEL II Jeffrey Eppink Vice President Advanced Resources International, Inc. A... More

HR 1794 and HR 2040 Jun 24, 2003 12:00 AM - Agenda H.R. 1794, To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and rehabilitate Federal water supply lines associated with Folsom Dam in California, and for other purposes. H.R. 2040, To amend the Irrigation Project Extension Act of 1998 to extend certain contracts between the Burea... More

Oversight hearing on "The Domestic Natural Gas Supply Shortage" Jun 19, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight hearing on "The Domestic Natural Gas Supply Shortage" Witnesses Panel I Dr. Michelle Michot Foss Director, Energy Institute University of Houston College of Business Administration Steve Brown Director of Energy Economics Federal Reserve, Dallas Ed Kelly North American Gas &am...; More

JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 2057 AND HR 2416 Jun 19, 2003 12:00 AM - JOINT LEGISLATIVE HEARING ON H.R. 2057, To provide for a multi-agency cooperative effort to encourage further research regarding the causes of chronic wasting disease and methods to control the further spread of the disease in deer and elk herds, to monitor the incidence of the disease, to suppor... More

Markup on the following bills: H. Con. Res. 21 H. Res. 30 H.R. 74 H.R. 272 H.R. 901 H.R. 1113 H.R. 1209 H.R. 1284 H.R. 1945 Jun 11, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:Full Committee Action TakenH. Con. Res. 21 (Vitter), Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.H. Res. 30 (Cunningham), Concerning the San Diego long-range sportfishing fleet and rights to fish the waters near the Revillagigedo Islands of Mexico.H.R. 74 (... More

Oversight Hearing on the Reauthorization of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Private Property Protection Under the National Historic Preservation Act. Jun 3, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Reauthorization of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and Private Property Protection Under the National Historic Preservation Act. Witnesses Panel 1: Mr. deTeel Patterson Tiller, Acting Associate Director for Cultural Resources, National Park Service, Washin... More

Legislative Hearing on : H.R. 2048 May 22, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on : H.R. 2048, a bill to extend the period for reimbursement under the Fishermen's Protective Act of 1967, and to reauthorize the Yukon River Restoration and Enhancement Fund; and H.Res. 30, a resolution concerning the San Diego long-range sportfishing fleet and rights to fis... More

HR 1598 and HR 1732 May 22, 2003 12:00 AM - Agenda H.R. 1598, To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in projects within the San Diego Creek Watershed, California, and for other purposes. H.R. 1732, To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Gr... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1442 May 21, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 1442, to authorize the design and construction of a visitor center for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Witnesses Panel 1: Robert Duvall, Actor, Middleburg, Virginia Stanley Karnow, Pulitzer Prize Journalist, Potomac, Maryland James Kimsey, Founding CEO and Chairma... More

Oversight Hearing on CALFED's Crosscut Budget May 15, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on CALFED's Crosscut Budget Witnesses Mr. Jason Peltier Special Assistant Assistant Secretary for Water & Sciences U.S. Department of the Interior Accompanied by the following: Mr. Mark C. Charlton Deputy District Engineer, Sacramento District U.S. ... More

Oversight Field Hearing on: "Kyoto Global Warming Treaty's Impact on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities" May 13, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Field Hearing on: "Kyoto Global Warming Treaty's Impact on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities" Witnesses Panel I Robert E. Murray The Ohio Valley Coal Company John Grisham, President Buckeye Industrial Mining Co. Charles Ungurean Oxford Mining Company Babe Erdos, Internati... More

H.R. 1497, HR 1835, HR 1189 May 7, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on the following bills:H.R. 1497, To reauthorize title I of the Sikes Act (Sikes Act Reauthorization Act of 2003).H.R. 1835, To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to limit designation as critical habitat of areas owned or controlled by the Department of Defense, and for other purposes (... More

Markup on: H.R. 958 May 1, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup on:H.R. 958, a bill to authorize certain hydrographic services programs, to name a cove in Alaska in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss, and for other purposes. [Hydrographic Services Amendments of 2003]H.R. 1497, a bill to reauthorize title I of the Sikes Act. [Sikes Act... More

Joint Oversight Hearing on the Growing Problem of Invasive Species. Apr 29, 2003 12:00 AM - Joint Oversight Hearing on the Growing Problem of Invasive Species. WITNESS LIST PANEL I Dr. James Tate, Jr., Science Advisor to the Secretary, Department of the Interior Dr. Chuck Lambert, Deputy Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, USDA Dr. Stephen Brandt, Director of G... More

Oversight Hearing on: The Implementation of The Yosemite Valley Plan (Background Information) Apr 22, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: The Implementation of The Yosemite Valley Plan (Background Information) Witnesses Panel 1: Ms. Fran Mainella, Director, National Park Service Panel 2: Mr. Stephen Welch, Executive Vice President, The Pines Resort, Bass Lake, California Ms. Peggy Mosley, Owner, Grovela... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1497, a bill to reauthorize Title I of the Sikes Act. (Background information) Apr 10, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 1497, a bill to reauthorize Title I of the Sikes Act. (Background information) WITNESS LIST MEMBER STATMENTS The Honorable Wayne T. Gilchrest, Chairman Panel I Mr. Raymond F. DuBois Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment Departmen... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 272, HR 437, HR 1113 Apr 8, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 272, to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain land to Lander County, Nevada, and the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to Eureka County, Nevada, for continued use as cemeteries. (Background information) H.R. 437, to direct the Secretar... More

Hearing on H.R. 39 and HR 770 Apr 5, 2003 12:00 AM - Hearing on H.R. 39, Arctic Coastal Plain Domestic Energy Security Act of 2003; and H.R. 770, Morris K. Udall Arctic Wilderness Act Witnesses The Honorable Herman Aishanna, City Council Member and Former Mayor, Kaktovik, Alaska Mr. Isaac Akootchook, President, Kaktovik Native Village, Kakt... More

Markup on: HR 135, HR 495, HR 901, and HR 1284 Apr 3, 2003 12:00 AM - SUBCOMMITTEE ACTIONThe Subcommittee on Water and Power met in open markup session on Thursday, April 3, 2003, and forwarded the following bills to the Full Committee for consideration:H.R. 135 To establish the "Twenty_First Century Water Commission" to study and develop recommendations for a compreh... More

Markup of: A Committee Print To establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound and job creating program for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other purposes; was adopted by the Committee on Resources, amended, by a Record Vote of 32 yeas and 14 nays (Record Vote No. 10). Apr 2, 2003 12:00 AM - Markup of:A Committee Print To establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound and job creating program for the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and for other purposes; was... More

HR 135, HR 495, HR 901, HR1284 Apr 1, 2003 12:00 AM - Agenda H.R. 135, to establish the "Twenty-First Century Water Commission" to study and develop recommendations for comprehensive water strategy to address future water needs. H.R. 495, to approve the settlement of the water rights claim of the Zuni Indian Tribe in Apache County, Arizona, and... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 958, HR 959, and HR 984 Mar 27, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 958, a bill to authorize certain hydrographic services programs, to name a cove in Alaska in honor of the late Able Bodied Seaman Eric Steiner Koss, and for other purposes; H.R. 959, a bill to improve the conservation and management of coastal and ocean resources by ... More

Oversight Hearing on Water Supply and Reliability: The Role of Water Recycling (background information). Mar 27, 2003 12:00 AM - Agenda Oversight Hearing on Water Supply and Reliability: The Role of Water Recycling (background information). Witnesses Ms. Betsy Cody Specialist in Natural Resources Congressional Research Service The Honorable Peggy Neely Councilwoman Phoenix, Arizona General Eugene E. Habiger, USAF,... More

Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3378, a bill to assist in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries Mar 25, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3378, a bill to assist in the conservation of marine turtles and the nesting habitats of marine turtles in foreign countries More

Oversight Hearing on the Status of the National Park Service Concessions Management Program and Implementing Regulations. (Background Information) Mar 25, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Status of the National Park Service Concessions Management Program and Implementing Regulations. (Background Information) Witnesses Panel 1 Mr. Randy Jones, Deputy Director, National Park Service, Washington, D.C. Panel 2 Mr. Andy Todd, President, CEO, Xanterra Parks ... More

Oversight Hearing on: Enhancing America's Energy Security (Background Information) Mar 19, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on: Enhancing America's Energy Security (Background Information) Witnesses Panel I Rebecca Watson, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management U.S. Department of the Interior Carl Michael Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy U.S. Department of Energy Pane... More

Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans' Oversight Hearing on the Administration's Fiscal Year 2004 budget requests for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mar 19, 2003 12:00 AM - Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans' Oversight Hearing on the Administration's Fiscal Year 2004 budget requests for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service WITNESS LIST Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher Unde... More

Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 39, to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound and job creating program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes. Mar 12, 2003 12:00 AM - Legislative Hearing on: H.R. 39, to establish and implement a competitive oil and gas leasing program that will result in an environmentally sound and job creating program for the exploration, development, and production of the oil and gas resources of the Coastal Plain, and for other purposes. ... More

FIELD HEARING ON “CRISIS ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS: CONTAINING THE THREAT OF WILDLAND FIRE TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES” Mar 7, 2003 12:00 AM - FIELD HEARING ON “CRISIS ON THE NATIONAL FORESTS: CONTAINING THE THREAT OF WILDLAND FIRE TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITIES” Background Information WITNESSES MEMBERS OF CONGRESS Honorable Scott McInnis, R-CO Honorable Richard Pombo, R-CA Honorable Jim Gibbons, R-NV Honorable Greg W... More

Oversight Hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation's Proposed FY '04 Budget Mar 5, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation's Proposed FY '04 BudgetWitnessThe Honorable John W. Keys IIICommissioner, Bureau of ReclamationDepartment of the Interior More

Oversight Hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation's Proposed FY '04 Budget Mar 5, 2003 12:00 AM - Oversight Hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation's Proposed FY '04 Budget Witness The Honorable John W. Keys III Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation Department of the Interior More

SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISHERIES CONSERVATION, WILDLIFE AND OCEANS OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE TWELFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES (COP12) OF THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES). Feb 25, 2003 12:00 AM - SUBCOMMITTEE ON FISHERIES CONSERVATION, WILDLIFE AND OCEANS OVERSIGHT HEARING ON THE TWELFTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES (COP12) OF THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES). Witness List PANEL I The Honorable Judge Cr... More