BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE AI H.R. 61 - St. Croix National Heritage Area (conduct study), VI _ P. 1, - .011 * a 1" 1. O . a - -1- ....-.....----- 14 a 10 o 4, 4 1. - BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE IN ant.: Lila TO L58 (0120) Memorandum United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 io: Regional Director, Southeast Region Associate Director, Cultural Resources From: Directo Subject: Activation: P.L. 109-338, National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 - St. Croix National Heritage Area Study On October 12, 2006, President Bush approved S. 203, the National Heritage Areas Act of 200' which includes as Title III, Subtitle B, the text of H.R. 61, a bill to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the St. Croix National Heritage Area in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, as Public Law 109-338. A copy of the pertinent pages of the public law, and pertinent sections from the Congressional Record are attached. S. 203, the National Heritage Areas Act of 2006 was originally introduced as a bill to reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced on Federal lands, and for other purposes on January 31, 2005, by Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY). The bill was ordered to be reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on February 9. On July 26, 2005, a substantially amended bill thai included the designation of 10 new national heritage areas, the authorization for three new national heritage area studies, and several other provisions, including an amendment to the title, passed the Senate by unanimous consent. On July 24, 2006, the House amended the bill further and passed it 9n a roil call vote of 323 - 39. On September 29, the Senate passed the bill as amended by the house by unanimous consent. H.R. 61, the St. Croix National Heritage Area Study Act, was introduced on January 4, 2005, by Delegate Donna Christensen (D-VI). The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on National Parks on February 3, 2005. No further committee action was taken on the bill and on May 16, the text of H.R. 61 was added to H.R. 938 a bill concerning other heritage areas and was passed by the House. There was no further action on H.R. 938 or H.R. 61. a 5 . '01 e , 4 I '1 cla Wirt -irk -- :INE- , INL,mams . ' ItIUV 6 r :. I 4. t 1 1.1 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE Title III, Subtitle B of Public Law 109-338 directs the Secretary to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing i St. Croix Natioral Heritage Area in the United States Virgin Islands. Section 311 includes the short title. Section 312 directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct the study and defines what shall be included within the study. The section also states that a report on the findings, conclusions, and ic..:ommendations of the study shall be completed no later than three fiscal years after funds are made available. With regard to private property the study shall analyze potential impacts related to it. Responsibility: Regional Director, Southeast Region Associate Director, Cultural Resources Attachments: P.L. 109-338, Title III, Subtitle B Pages from the Congressional Record from: September 29, 2006, when the Senate passed the House amended S. 203; July 24, 2006, when the House passed S. 2( July 26, 2005 when the Senate passed S. 203; and May 16, 2005 when H.h . was added to H.R. 938. . I L 11" I I Ale . a , 1., Pi - , I 4 . a ,., ' .n. .. a, k ..4 ' . 46 ,...... , . . ity. ... ' 4., - ,, ... c frN# I. 1 ' 4 4 I " I. I . . 1.1 - . AV I 4 III r i o t. 1 14, 0 .;1 t BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE I PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT. 12, 2006 120 STAT. 1783 Public Law 109-338 109th Congress An Act To reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced, to Oct 12, 2006 establish certain National Hentage Areas, and for other purposes. IS 2031 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, National ap SECTION I. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS. Act Areas t of 2006 (a) SHORT TITLE -This Act may be cited es the "National 16 USC 461 note Heritage Areas Act of 2006". (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS --The table of contents of this Act is as follows: Sec 1 Shut table of contents. TITLE I- -SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION Sec '01 Snort title Sec i02 Reduction in royalty rate on soda ash. Sec 103 Study TITLE 11-ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS Subtitle A-Northern Rio Grande National Hentage Area Sec 201 Short title Sec 202 Congressional findings 203 Definitions Sac 204 Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Sec 2J5 Authority and duties of the Management Entity Sec 206. Duties of the Secretary Sec 207 Pnvate property protections, savings provisions. Sec 208 Sunset Sec 209 Authorization of appropriations Subtitle B-Atchafalaya National Heritage Area 211 Short title 212 Definitions 213 Atchafalaya National Heritage Area 214 Authorities and duties of the local coordinating entity 215 Management Plan 216 Requirements for inclusion of private property 217 Private property protection 218 Effect of subtitle 219 Reports 220 Authorization of appropriations. 221 Termination of authority Subtitle C- Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Sec. 231 Short title Sec 232 Findings and purpose. Sec 233 Definitions Sec 234 Arabia Mountain National Hentage Area Sec 236 Authorities and duties of the local coordinating entity Sec. 236 Management Plan . t# . 1:1 e II a'. Al : - It Ie. li Li LI . I Mb. 6 *D. .*/=M//04MMESSON L 0 3ct.. . Soc. Sac. Soc. Soc. Sec. Sec. '36c. Sec. Soc. Sec. Sec a 16 3 f (' iI I, riC ricrriarrr tkrtnorriff BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r 1 ssesemogiel.1811111218111111teletaisesameasasee,- 120 STAT. 1784 PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT. 12, 2006 Sec 237 Technical cid financial assistance Sec 238 Effect on certain authonty Sec 239 Authorization of appropriations. Sec 240 Termination of authonty Sec 241 Requirements for inclusion of private property Sec 242. Private property prole Subtitle D-- Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area 251 Short title. 252 Findings and purpose 253 I) !Malone 254 Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area 255 Designation of Alliance as local coordinating entity 256 Management of the Heritage Area 257 Duties and authorities of Federal agencies 258A Requirements for inclusion of pnvate property 2568 Pnvate property protection 259. Authorization of appropnauons 260 Termination of authonty Subtitle E- Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Sec 261 Short title Sec 262 Purpose Sec 263 Definitions Sec. 264 Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Sec 265 Technical and financial assistance, other Federal agencies Sec 266 Private property protection Sec 267 Savings provisions See. 26$ Authonzation of appropriations Sec 269 Termination of authonty Subtitle F-Upper Housatonic Valley National Hentage Area 271. Short title 272 Findings and purposes 273 Definitions 274 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area 275 Authorities, prohibitions and duties of the Management Entity 276 Management Plan 277 Duties and authorities of the Secretary 278 Duties of other Federal agencies 279 Requirements for inclusion of private property 280 Private property protection 280A Authonzation of appropnations LAOS Sunset Subtitle 6-- Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Set 281 Short title Sec 282 Findings and purposes Sec 283 Definitions Sec 284 Heritage Partnerslup. Sec 285 Requirements for inclusion of prnvate property. Sec 286 Pnvate property protection Sec. 287 Effect Sec 288 Authorization of appropnatunts. Sec 289 Termination of authonty Subtitle H -Great Basin National Heritage Route 291 Short title 291A Findings and purposes 2918 Definitions 291C Great Basin National Heritage Routs 2910 Memcrandnan of understanding .91E Management Plan 291F Authority and duties of local coordinating entity 291G Duties and authonties of Federal &gentled 291H Land use regulation, applicability of Federal law 2911 Authorization of appropriations 291J Termination f authonty 291K Requirements for inclusion of private property 291L Private property protection. ,g . * 1 d l . _°.:. Ed , r. - -_-_n ,,, . .-4#1 . , .11 . 1 MINI . ' . a e Sec Sec. SIC. Sec. Sec. Sec.. Sec Sec. Sec Sec. Sec. 0 . , Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec, Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec Sac Sec' a Sec. SOC. Sec Sec. Sec. Sec. SVC. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec. Sec V A. A 1. I . . BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT. 12, 2006 120 STAT. 1785 Subtitle 1-Gullah/Geechee Heritage Corridor Sec 296. Short title Sec 296A Purposes Sec 2959 Defi 'talons Sec 295C Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Sec ^961) Gullah/Geechee l ultural Heritage Comdur Commission Sec 295E Operation of the local coordinating entity Sec 296F Management Plan sec: 295G Technical and financial assistance Sec 295H Duties of other Federal agencies. Sec. 2961 Coastal Rents{ Centers Sec. 296J Private property protection Sec. 296K Authorisation cf appropriations Sec 295L Termination of authority Subtitle J -Crossroads of the Amencan Revolution National Heritage Area Sec 297 Short title Sec 297k Findings and purposes Sec 2979 Definitions Sec. 297C Crossroads of the Amencan Revolution National Heritage Area Sec 297D Management Plan Sec 297E Authorities, duties, and prohibitions applicable to the local cuordi-iating entity Sec 297E Technical and financial as tisane; other Federal agencies Sec 297G Authorisation of appropriations Sec 29711 Termination of authority Sec 2971 Requirements for inclusion of private property Sec 297J Private property protection TITLE III --NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES Subtitle A- -Western Reserve Heritage Area Study Set 301 Short title Sec 302 National Park Service study regarding the Western Reserve. Ohio Subtitle 13---St Croix National Heritage Area Study Sec 311 Short title Sec 312 Study Subtitle C-- Southern Campaign of the Revolution Set 321 Short title Sec 322 Southern Campaign of the Revolution Hentage Area .tiny. Sec 323 Private property TITLE IV- ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT AMENDMENTS Sec 401 Short title Sec 402 Transition and provisions for new local coordinating entity Sac 403. Private property protection. Sec 104 Technical amendments TITLE V-MOKELUMNE RIVER FEASIBILITY STUDY Sec 501 Authonzatior of Mokelunine River Regional Water Storage and Conjunc- tive Use Project Study Sec 502 Use of reports and other information f.sic 503 Coat shares Sec 504 Water ngh,s Sec 506 Authorization of appropriations TITLE VI DELAWARE NATIONAL COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY Sec 601 Short title Sec 602 Study Sec 603 Themes. Sec 604 Report TITLE VII--JOHN H CHAFEE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR REAUTHORIZATION Sec 701 Short title Sec 702 John H Chafer Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Comdor 1K )1= )K e. , a a . 9 an .4 - A b 1 ea . -- se a ro '? 1 ; 1 * *1 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT 12, 2006 120 STAT. 1845 (d) PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS C IMPURE AREA. -Nothing in this title shall be construed torequire one miler of any private property located within the boundaries of the Herit- age Area to participate in or be associated with the Heritage Area. el EFFECT OF ESTABLISHMENT --The ioundanes designated for the Heritage Area represent the area within which Federal funds appropriated for the purpose of this title may be expended The establishment of the Heritage Area and its boundaries shall not be construed to provide any nonexisting regulatory authority on land use within the Heritage Area or its v embed by the Secretary, the National Park Service, or the management entity. TITLE III-NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES Subtitle A-Western Reserve Heritage Area Western Reserve Heritage Areas Study study Act. Ohio SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the "Western Reser e Heritage Areas Study Act SEC. 302. NATIONAL. PARK SERVICE SCOOT MARRING THE WESTERN RESERVE, 01110. la) FINDINGS.- l'he Congress finds the owing: (1) The area that encompasses the min lern-day counties of Trumbull, Mahoning, Ashtabula, Portage, Ceagua, Lake, Cuyahoga, Summit, Medina, Huron, Lorain, Erie. Ottawa, and Ashland in Ohio with the rich history in what was once the Western Reserve, has made a unique contribution to the cul- tural, political, and industrial development of the United States. (2) The Western Reserve is distinctive as the land settled by the people of Connecticut after the Revolutionary War The Western Reserve holds a unique mark as the original wilderness land of the Nest that many settlers migrated to in order to begin life outside of the original 13 colonies (3i The Western Reserve played a significant role in pro- viding land to the people of Connecticut whose property and land was destroyed during the Revolution. Thee settlers were descendants of the brave immigrants who came to the Americas in the 17th century. (4) The Western Reserve offered a new destination for those who moved west in search of land and prosperity. The agricultural and industrial base that begun in the Western Reserve still lives strong in these prosperous and historical counties 5) The heritage of the Western Reserve remains transfixed in the counties of Trumbull, Mahoning. Ashtabula, Portage, Geagua, Lake, Cuyahoga, Summit, Medina, Huron, Lorain, Erie, Ottawa, and Ashland in Ohio The people of these counties are proud of their heritage as shown through the unwavering attempts to preserve agricultural land and the industrial foundation that has been embedded in this region since the * ' t / \Y-1, s . . e. . r , 4 . e. 'Si - 1 % o 1 I t 6 Itt Pe a N a if . V 7 "IP . 1 a r. . '. ' % , 6 S )K * 4 * ), ( M BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT. 12, 2006 120 STAT. 1847 (G) has a potential local coordinating entity to work in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations. and local and State governments to develop a national heritage area consistent with continued local and State economic activity; (H) has a conceptual boundary asap that is suppoited by the public, and (1) has potential or actual impact on private property located within or abutting the Study Area (C) BOUNDARIES OF THe STUDY AREA. -The Study Area shall be comprised of the counties of Trumbull, Mahoning, Ashtabula, Portage, Geagua, Lake, Cuyahoga, Summit, Medina, Huron, Lorain, Erie, Ottawa, and Ashland in Ohio Subtitle B-St. Croix National Heritage Area Study SEC. 311. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the "St. Croix National Heritage Area Study Act". SEC. 312. STUDY. (a) IN GENE rIAL --The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with appropriate State historic preservation officers, States histor- ical societies, and other appropriate organizations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability and feasibility of designating the island of St. Croix as the St. Croix National Heritage Area The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determination regarding whether the island of St Croix- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that together represent distinctive aspect of Amer- ican heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpreta- tion, and continuing use, and are best managed through part- nerships among public and private entities and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities; (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story; (3) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; (4) provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; (5) contains resources important to the identified theme or themes of the island of St. C1 .1x that retain a degree of integrity capable "f supporting interpretation; (6) includes residents, bodiless interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments that are involved in the planning, have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the rules of all participants (including the Federal Government and have demonstrated support for the concept of a national heritage area; t7) has a p tential local coordinating entity to work in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments to develop a national heritage area consistent with continued local and State economic activity; and S1 Croix National Heritage Area study Act II en4'.' , 1 A . ' . -:- -.." ve 1. -41. lital I. 11 . . .o 1 0 Lo "i Or , a 1 I III 3 *. I I ../ BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 120 STAT 1848 PUBLIC LAW 109-338-OCT. 12, 2006 Southern Campaign oldie Revolution Heritage kre, Study Act South Carolina North Carolina (8) has a conceptual lioundary map that is supported by the public. (b) REPORT. -Not (ester than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are first made available for this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Nestura! Resources of the Senate a report on the findings. conclu- sions, and recommendations of the study. (c) PRIVATE TRITER-, -In conducting the study required by this section, the Secretary of the Interior shall analyze the potential impact that designation of Inc area as a national heritage area is likely to have on land w.th the proposed area ur bordering the proposed area that is privately owned at the time that the study is conducted. Subtitle C-Southern Campaign of the Revolution SEC. 321. SHORT TITLE. This subtitle may be cited as the "Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area Study Act". SEC. 322. SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN OF THE REVOLUTION HERITAGE AREA STUDY. (a) STUDY. -The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with appropriate State historic preservation officers. States historical societies, the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, and other appropriate organizations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability and feasibility of designating the study area described in subsection (b) as the Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area. The study shall include analysis, docu- mentation, and determination regarding whether the study area-- (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources the,. together represent distinctive aspects of Amer- ican heritage worthy of recognition, conservation, interpreta- tion, and continuing t.se, and are best managed through part- nerships among public and private entities and by combining &vireo and sometimes noncontiguous resources and active communities, (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are a valuable part of the national story; (3) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features, (41 provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities; (5; contains resources important to the identified theme or themes of the study area that retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting interpretation; (6) includes residents, business interests, nonprofit organizations, and local and State governments that are Involved in the planning, have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all participants (including the Federal Government), and have demonstrated support for the concept of a national heritage area;, (7) has a potential local coordinating entity to wont in partnership with residents, business interests, nonprofit r . 91Elleili Ommel -- I 410 41. 0 I -oosamelrorroi AI. I , ill 2 I 441 1 C - ) ) yf ' BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE September 29, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE Before I conclude, there are some people I need to thank. First, I again thank Senator FtilliSTSIN, my partner in the Senate on this bill. Her work the Energy and Natural Resources Committee was invaluable, and John Watts of her staff helped greatly. Con- gressman THOMPSON tirelessly cham- planed this bill In the House, and Jona- than Birdsong, his legislative director, put in countless hours of work to ac- complish this I also thank Senators Mecum. and DOMISNICI of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee. They, along with Senators CRAIG and W Digs have worked very well with me to protect these special places and helped me move this bill forward. Finally I need to thank David Brooks and Frank °ladies of the Energy Committee staff for working so carefully and conscien- tiously on .his bill. God has given Americans an excep- tionally beautiful treasure in its wild landscape, and my State is blessed with some of its best. We must be good stewards of that gift and share it with future genera- tions that is what Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, John Wesley Powell, Ansel Adams, and otner great Americans did. and we have places like Yosemite and Yellowstone to cherish because of their actions Mr President, because the Congress passed this bill today, future genera- tions will be thanking us for preserving places like the King Range and other parts of the stunning, wild, and un- spoiled northern California coast. CORRECTING THE ENROLLMENT OF S. 203 The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 456) was considered and passed. OJITO WILDERNESS ACT AMENDMENT NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT AMENDMENT Mrs HUTCHISON Mr President. I ask unanimous consent that the En- ergy Committee be discharged fro.o further consideration of H R 4841 an, H.R. 3085, and the Senate proceed to their immediate comet 'ration en bloc The PRESIDING OFFICE!' Witt tut objection, it is eA ',dared The clerk will report tie cilia by title The assistant legislative clerk read as follows A bill IH s 40411 to amend the Onto Wil- dome,* Act to make technical correction. A bill (H.R 3086) to amend the National Trails System Act to upciete the feasibility and suitability study originally prepared for the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail and provide for the inclusion of new trail segments. land components. and camp- grounds associated, with that trail. and for other purposes There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the bills en bloc Mrs. HUTCH: Mr. Provident, I ask ULI : !dolour consent that the amendment at the desk be agreed to. the tills, as amended, if amended. read a third time and passed. .nd the met) -,ne o reconsider be laid mien the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered The amendment (Yo. 5113) was agreed to, as follows. ;Purpose- To clarify that auditions! Muds are not authorised to be appropriated to carry out the fessibulty and suitability study) On page 3. strike lines 1 through 3 and In- sert the following "(iv) The related campgrounds located along the routes and land components de- scribed in clauses ill through (iii) "(D) No additional funds are authorised to be appropriated to carry out subparagraph (C). The Secretary may accept donations for the Trail from private. nonprofit, or tribal organizations ". The amendment was ordered to be engrossed and the bill to be read a third time. The bill (H.R. 3085), as amended, was read the third time, and passed. The bill (H.R. 4841) was ordered to be read a third time. was read the third time and pawed NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS ACT OF 2006 Mrs. HUTCHISON MI President. I ask the Chair lay before the Senate a message from the House of Represerta- tines on the bill (8. 203) to reduce tem- porarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced, to establish cer- tain National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes. The PRESIDING OFFICER laid be- fore the Senate the following message from the House of Representatives. S 203 Resolved. That the bill from the Senate i8 3031 entitled ''An Act to reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced. to establish certain National Her- itage Areas, and for other purposes", do pore with the following amendment. Strike out all after the meeting slows and int. -t. SECT. MIAOW nrra, "ABLE OF CON IONS (a) SHORT nits -This Act may be cued as the hat. anal Heritage Areas Act of 2006' (DI SAGS ,itt CONTENTS.- The table of con tents of th's Act ts as follows Sec. I. Short title, table of contents. TITLE 1-SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION Sec. 101 Short title. Sec. 012 /Weal. In royalty rate on soda ash. Sec 103 Study TITLE II-ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS Subtitle A -Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Sec 201. Shari title Sec 202 Congressional findings Sec 203 Definitions Sec 204 Northern Rio Grande National Herit- age Area Sec 20.1 Authority and duties of the Manage. 'tent Entity Sec 206 Duties of the Secretary Sec 207 Private property protections. ..gnat provisions S10539 Sec 208 Sunset Sec. 209 Authonh.i.an of appropriations Subtitle Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Sec 211. Short title. Sec. 212. Definitions See 213. Atchafalaya /National limit.. Area Sec. 214. Authorities and duties of the /heal co- ordinating entity. Sec. 215 Management Plan. Sec 216. Requirement- for inciusion of p. .vote p. property Sec. 217 Private property protection Sec 218. Effect of subtitle Sec 219 Reports Sec. 220 Authorisation of ,sprnrmations. Sec 221 Termination of authority. Subtitle C-Arabia Mountain Notional Heritage Area Sec. Sec Sec. Sec Sec Sr c Sec. Sec. Sec Sec 231 Short title 232 Findings and purposes 233 Definitions 234 Arabia Mountain National Rosa, Alta 233 Authorities and dunes of the local co- ordinating entity 236 Management Plan 207 Technical and financial assurance. 234. Effect on certain authority 239. Authorisation of appropriations. 240 Termination of authority 241 Regiorernents for inclusion of private property Sec 242. Private property protection. Subtitle D-Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Sec. 251. Short title Sec. 252 Findings and purpose Sec. 253 Definitions. Sec 254 Mormon Pioneer National Ilen stage Area. Sec _55 Designation of Alliance as local co- ordinating entity Sec 256. Management of the Heritage Area Sec 257 Duties arta authorities of Federal agencies Sec. 254A Requirements for inclusion of private property. Sec 254111 Private property protection Sec 2,9 Authorization of appropriations. Sec 260 Termination of authority Subtitle E Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Sec 261 Short title Sec 262 Purpose Sec 261 Definitions Set 264. Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area Sea 265 Technical and financial assistance. other Federal agencies. Sec 266 Moore property protection Sec 267 Savings provisions Sec 268 Autnonzuhon of appropriations. Sec 269 Termination of authority. Suotitle F --Upper Housatonic Valley, Siotional Heritage Area Sec 271 Short title Sec 272 Findings and *typos., Sec 273 Definitions Sec. :74 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Ames Sec 273 Author-Mei pronrodlone, and dunes of the Management Ent.ty Sec. 276 Management Plan Sec. 277. Duties and authorities of the Sec- retary Sec. 278. Duties of other Federal agencies. Sec 279 Requirements for inclusion of priest- property Sec. MO Private property protection Sec 280.4 Authorisation of appropriations Sec 2808 Sunset Subtitle --Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Sec 281 Short title. Sec. 282 'flutings and purposes ne 7 .1 a ux-orogrwreMeg. I a awl S. a a on tie :AN L Sec. tl 4 FS a a a fir F a a II .40 0, BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r 810540 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE September 29, 2006 Sec 283 Definitions, Sec. 284 Heritage Partnership. Sec 285 Requirement for inclusion of private property Sec. 286 Private property protection. Sec 247 Effect. Sec. 288 Authorisation of appropriations. Sec 109. Termination,' authority Subtitle H-Great Eton National Heritage Route Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec 291 Short tale 291A. Finding: and purposes. 2918 Definition 29IC Great Bonn National Route. 2910. Memorandum of understanding. 291E Management Plan 2911 Authority and duties of local coordi. noting malty. Duties and authorities of Federal agenda Land use regulation. applicability of Federal yaw 2911 Authorisationof appropriations. 2911 Termination of authors /v. 2911. Requiems for inclusion of private property 291L Pros to property protection Heritage Sec 2910 Sec 29111 Sec Sec Sec Sec Subtitle 1-Gullakeeeckee Heritage Corridor Sec. 295. Short title Sec 295,4 Purposes. Sec. 29513 Deft nitwit Sec. 2950. Gullandteckte Corridor Sec 2950 Gullaltereeekee Cultural Heritage Comte Counselors,- Sec (..,eratton of the local coordinating entity 2951 Managernmi Plan 2950 Technical coulibianciad assistance 295H Duties Oohs Federal agencies. test Coastal Heritage Centers. 2951 Private porgy protection. 295K Author oase war ungertations. 295: Temunabou of .horatie Cultural Heritage Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec. Sec 295E Subtitle -Onyxes of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Sec 297 Short tale. Sur 297A. Findings and purposes Sec. 29713 Definition! Sec ?NC. Crossroads of the American Revolu- tion rood Heritage Area Sec 2970 Management elan Sec 297K Authonna data, and prohibitioas applicable to the local coordi- nating entity (ethnical and fin an, sal assistance other Federal agencies Authanaition of oppropnabans Termination of authors Cy Re:anemia for nclusicn of private prnperp. Private property protection Sec ESTE Sec 2970 Sec 29711 Sec 2971 Sec 2971 TITLE Ill- NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES Subtitle A-- Winery Reeve Herstac r Area Earth Sec all Short tile. Sec. 302 National Park Serve study regarding the Western Reserve. Ohio Subtitle B-St. 0012.1.110W/6 Heritage Area Study Sec ill Short tale Sec 313 Study Subtitle :!-Soulhan Campaign of the Revolubon Sec. 321 Short title Sec. 322. Southern Campaign of the Revolution Hr, 'tag, sus studs. Sec. 323 Private propel TITLE IV-ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CGRARII,OR ACT AMENDMENTS car. ex Start Whs. )t, Sec. 402 Transition and provisions for tutu local coordinating entity. Sec 403 Private property protection. Sec 404. Technical amendments. TITLE V--MOKELUMNE RIVER FEASIBILITY STUDY Sec. 501. Authorization of Mokelumr', River Re- pima: Water Storage and Con- /unction? Use Protect Study. Sec 502 Use of reports and other information Sec. 503 Cost snares. Sec 504 hater rights Sec 503 Authorisation of appropriations. TITLE VI-DELAWARE NATIONAL COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY Sec. 001 Short title Sec. 602 Study. Sec. 603. Themes Sec. 604 Report. 'TITLE VII- -JOHN H. CHAFER BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR REAUTHORIZATION Sec. 701 Short title. Sec 702 John H. Chafee Blackstone River Val- ley National Heritage Corridor. TITLE V111--CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION INITIATIVE Sec. 801 Short title. Sec. 902. Definitions Sec. 803 California basins reneduaton. Sec (Pe Sunset of authonty. TI7'LE IX -NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE ARIL& Sec 901 Notional Coal Heritage Area amend- merits. TITLE I-SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION SEC. les SHORT TITLE. This title may be cited as the 'Soda Ash Roy- alty Reduction Act of 2006". SEC. ist REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATS ON SODA ASH. Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the Fed- teal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.0 1701(a)(9)), section 24 of the Miner, Leasing Act (30 U.S C 262). and the terms of any lease under that Act. the royalty rate on the quantity or gross value of the output of so- dium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land in the 5-year period beginning on the dais of en- actment of tide Act :hall be 2 percent ESC. JO/ flute. After the end of the 4-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, and before the end of the 5-year period beginning on that date. the Secretary of the /manor shall report to Congress on the effects of the roya.ty reduction under this title, including- ( 11 the amount of sodium compounds and re- lated products at the point of shipment to mar- ket from Federal land during that 4 year period. (2) the number of jobs that have been created or rut Opined during the royalty "eduction pe- riod, (3) the total amount of 'treaty paid to the United States on the quantity or gross value of the output or sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to meal pro- duced during that 4-year period. and the pot. lion of such royalty paid to States, and (e) recommendation of wheCte, the richt tit royalty rate should apply after the end o/ t le ) yeoi period beginning on the data of enactment or this Act AMIE 11-itSIABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS StssUisle A-Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Ana Mr'. eel MOS: TITLE. This subtitle May be cited as the 'Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act' SEC. SI& CONGRESSIONAL FINDINGS The Congress finds that- (1 northern New Mexico encompasses a mo- laic of cultures and history, including 8 Pueblos and the descendants of Spanish ancestors who settled in the area in 1598. (2) the combination of cultures languages, folk arts. customs, and architecture make north- ern New Mexico unique. (3) the area includes spectacular ..atural. we- nt, and recreational resources. (4) there is broad support from local govern- ments and interested individuals to establish a National Heritage Area to coordinate and assist in the preservation and interpretation of these resources. (5) In 1991, the National Park Service study Alter na e Concepts for Commemorating Span- ish Col =non Identified several alternatives cennoten, with the establtshment of a National Heritage Area, including conducting a corn, prehensive archaeological and historical re- search program. coordinating u comprehensive interpretation program, and interpreting a cul- tural heritage scene. and (6) establishment of a National Heritage Area In northern New Mexico would assist local Corn munities and residents in preserving :hose unique cultural, historical and natural re- sources. tire. 908. DEPINMCNd. As used in this subtitle- (!)the term 'heritage area ' means the North ern Rio Grande Heritage Area. and (2) the term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the ',genre SEC'. Jac NORTHERN RIO GRANDE NATIONAL HERITAGE ARRA. (i) EST 4BLISNMENT -There is hereby stab Shed the Northern Rio Grande National Herit- age Area in the State of New Mexico (0) BOUNDARIES The heritage area shall In elude the counties of Santa Fe Rio Ambit, and Taos IL) MANAGEMENT ENTITY - (1) The Northern Rio Grande National Herit- age Area, Inc a non profit corporation chat- tered 'n the State of New Mexico, shall serve as the management entity for the heritage area (2) The Board of Directors for the manage- ment entity shall include representatives of the State of New Mexico. the counties of Santa Fe. Rio Amens and Taos, tribes and pueblos %Lahti* the heritage area. the cities of Santa Fe, Espanola and Taos. and members of the general public The tail: number of Board members and the r umber of ...rectors representing State local and Ultras governments and interested commu- nities shall be established to ensure that all par- ties have appropriate representation on the Board sac. NW. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OP THE Mots, ACME...? ENTITY. (Of MANAGEMENT PLAN (1) Not later than ,S year, after the date of em- u:anent of this Act, the management entity shall develop and forward to the .Secretary a management plan for the heritage area ( ?) The management entity shall develop and implement the management plan in cooperation with affected communities trite! and gov- ernments and shall provide for public Involve- ment in the development and implementation 01 the management plan (3) The management plan shall. or a roan onion- (A) porta.. recommendations for the conser funcla:g. management, and development of the resources of the heritage at' (B) identify sources of funding. (C) include an inventory of the cultural. his to-cal, archaeological. natural and rec National resources of the heritage urns, (D) provide reccmonenciatrons for educational and interpretive programs to Woo the public about the resources of the heritage area and (1) include an wialyns or ways on which local. State. Federal and trawl programs may best be coordinated to promote the purposes of this subtitle. I es o 0 ...........m -- '==xliitriew . - va- por'. )t; 0 5 1 4( 41- )1( 'k BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 1 810656 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- SENATE September 29, 2006 the Revolutionary War The Weston Reserve tarn a degree of integrity ratable of supporting (C) Mars PROPERTY --hi conducting the holds a unique mark as the anginal wilderness interpretattou study required by this section. the Secretary of taiga 01 the West that many Mlles esiMated to (F) includes , esidews business interests, now- the Interior Own analyse the potential impact in order to Morn tile outside of the original 11 profit oiganiretor, and local and State gov that designation of the area as a national Swot ernonentr that we 'waived tn the planning age arra ir Jaen to have On land within the colonies (3) The Western Reserve Walled a !Iff,!Ilkant have developed a .on, ...pried) financial plan that proposed area or bordering the proposed area role en remelt's. /and to the people of Con- outlines the oriel for all participants Including that is privately rocately owned GP the tone fief the wawa., whose property and /and pas destroyed the Federal Government, and have dean- study d conducted, during ,oe Revolution These settler, were de- onsGated puma, for the concept of a national %faille C -Southern Campaign .f the pendants of the brave mar ants who coma to heritage aeeia. Revolution Colt Americas M is the Ink century (0) has a potential local coordinating entity she nt. SHORT TIM, All The Western Raltrue offend 0 new des- !o work ,n partnership with residents. (titaness This mantle may be cited as the Southern bloat." for Mow who owning Wag in MarCh of interests 'moot organizations and local and campaign of the Revolution Hesitate Area land and papers* The anclatund and t" State governments to develop a national hewn- Study Act &est.& babe that began in the Wink"' Rearm@' We Urea ranged,' r cash , ontinurd local and Mr in. 110VTINIIRIS CAMPAIGN OF (Ni RIVOLU- sall hoes strong in these prosperous and hags.. peak ecorre., rwrjr, /ION IIIIIUTAGI ARRA STUDY bead comm. 110 has a conceptual amain map that is al The Maas of the Western Reserve re- ,....," 6, a. public A (a) ST(a) - The So-teary eel the Interior, in conniption with a pp o p rt , oe State nuttier alarm transfixed In the counties of Trumbull, (I) hey manse ,,,,I ,,,,,p,,, on private Maharani% Ashtabula, Portage. ~wt. Lake, property located %ratio or abutting the Sssety preservation officers, States r,odoncol societies the south Carolina ovpartmenr of Parks Rear Cuyahoga Summit. .Medina. Norms LOOM. Are ation and too, sr, and other appropriate raga Pie Ottawa. and Ashland lit Oka. The people (c) BOUNDARIES OF tilt STUD! ARIA The rowan., shall conduct ,s study regarding the of thee fount.* are Pone of their brill,* 6' Study Area shall he comprised of tie roulettes of Potability and feasibility of dRIMMIRIMII the '40" through the "w".""gatifin," t re Trumbull. Makonmg. Ashtabula. Portage. study area described to nnemellen A) in the terse agricultural land and the indtilleilli Ova- G,... lia, c.,,,,,m,.. S'w'an. Medina, Southern Campaign of the Revolution WOW 6200" that has been embedded embedded this "OM Huron. Lot-ass, Vile Ottawa. herd Ashland in Arm The Mao shall Include analysis, dons- rope the establishment of the Western Reserve Ohio. mentabon. and determination rewarding old. l'ttrouuliout these counties. historical rites. and 8.14114. a-at Owls Amellemai Heritage Area e, the study area- tams presets. the unique traditions all miss tams of its original heritage Seedy (i) has o n assemblage of natural, Mama, and cultural resources, that together represent dis- (6) The counts,. that minnow, the Wagons SOC. Sir SNOW fat& Reserve infantile to mangler c Wong mow This subtitle may be cited as the "St. Croix MOW aim* of *Wises Unlade w.c It non to its historsc past as teen through Its ;Wes- National Heritage Area Study Act'' recognition conservatIon. Interpretation and maim 01 its local heritage including historic Am, lit. STUD?. continuing use, and are hest managed thtemon homes, building. and centers of public path (a) In OSIIAAL -The Saran of SIN into- partnerships among public and private Wines and by combrneng chrome and sonatina. HOW Time to a need for assistance for the pre,- noes hi consultation tenth IlMspeatir State New and resources and active commutates% (wimp (rent a and promotion It the OPeolame dr 'ties and other other orernacatsmu. than (2) reflects traditions. customs. beefs. and the wawa Mamas the natural, Retort(' me mom a igib regarding ren. the notability and folkhfe that are a valuable part :or the mantmeed clam& heritage, of the count", of Trumbull. of designating the Hand of St Croix Maine.. Ashtabula, PIMA MAMA Lake Cuyahoga; Ilowtalt Medina, Huron, Lamps, as the St Croat National Heritage Area The story. outstanding opportunities to con. serve natural historic. cultural or remote fees Erne omega old Ashland.. ala tiny shall include analyst,. dOrnonientiZEIon, and amealaalan regarding whether the Oland ab The newr Intent et the imeariee is yawn- of Clots- (I) provides outstanding recreational and edit- kaggegilel resources, There are StauPlcant tram- cultural resources Mat MAW, represent du- cation& opportunities. !j contains resources important In fire !denti- nab for MennIMO the Angara esittura/ and (/) has an ainalleaullIditatund. historic, and bed theme or throne, of the study area Misfire- pler of such resources within these counties and amen swage alarming heritage worthy of 'sin a degree of , term, capable 1,, supporting what sins Oise the Western anew to merit the recognition. esenmalfeek Interpretation. and involvement of the Federal Government In the continuing Olt Midi I P 1 Mel Ravaged through interpretation. development of prememm Gild papists. in co- partnered's, among milk and 'Ovate entities (5) includes residents Widnes, Interests, non operetta', with the State e I Ohio old o:Iter local and try combining linens and non- profit orgarteatIont and Focal' and State goy enmesh that are involved n the planning mow" mouses, PIMP, he alkqeMent conserve. con nand., nemeell and Mike communities: protect, and Interpret age IN for future (21 reflects traditions, AIM 611111.1. and NM developed a conceptual financial plan that education and revitalization 'tory, MOM the roles Of all participants (including the Alders! Gmermpem, ) and hate dem- wasenammw, wow., praetor opportunities for mom. that are valuable part of the national maned gown the concept of a 'anon& 1 -- (3) provides outstanding egP1101008 SD con- (I) IN GININAL.-7%t Sweeny). defied lbalape drew through the National Park knew Rive.. hive natural nlittn//' nettillillitlialll. O.' (7) has potential toms coordinating entity to Trails, and ,on re., anon Awasereee Program tues. owl a ii partnership with residents, bravuras on Midwest Region. and on ronadletims with the ri4)P7vide 'mtnenahig rrulldftiendl eft- Mee nonprofit empostinMens. and local and State or Onto the counties if Trumbull ca''''a. '''''Pnr'u'irl"' (5) contains resources important to the tdenti- Star government., to develop a national Rent - 74:7,70',7 Ashtabula ' Medina Pr".""oron. larei'''''; freed theme or themes of the Island of St ergo age area confident loth gattnued load and Mate eaossortur actinic and that retain a degree of integrity capable of Slap- Er:. ))!faun and Ashland and arbor wpm- porting interpretation (1) has has the conceptual Iron ndary map that is gnat, organization.,. shall carry nit a dada re- (6) includes residents. business interests. non- (b)sr," Au,_ Wang the natal:nifty and featenhty of (nab- profit organizations. and local and Slate gov- (11 IN dliMERA L - lashing the Western Reserve Heritage Aram nt immune that are involved in the ;donning. (A) WPM -The study area shall these roundel on Ohio 121 CONTESTS -The study Mall Meta* Mel- have developed a 'n"cerual financial /gar shot include " feea°seing counties in South Cars" outlines the rotes of all parttclyants (nicrimmall him. Anderson. Mama Green Wile Count,, yrIS and documentation regarding whether the Study Area - the Federal Government). and have dem- SPananburg. Cherokee County, Greenwood onstrated support for the concept of a national Laurent. Union. York. Cheater. Darlington , A, has an assemblage of natural, historic, and cultural resources that together represent nerritan area. Florence. Chesterfield. Marlboro Fairfield Mar a potential local coordinating entity to Richland. !annotates, Kershaw. .Sumter Orange channels"( aspects of American heritage worthy work in partnership with residents, business in- burg, Georgetown Dorchester. Colteton of recognition conseriation interpretation. and tereSts. nonprofit dyansrathons and local and Charleston. Beaufort. Calhoun. Clarendon and continuing use and are turf managed through Mate goonnmeMs t,', develop a national Rent- Williamsburg partnmsktps among puti/t, and private entitles age area consistent with continued local and (8) FORTH CAROLINA. -The study area may and ley combining diverse and sometimes non- contiguous rrinucel and active communities. State economic activity: and include rites and locations in North esrohna as ii) has a conceptual boundary map that is appropriate reflects traditions. customs, li beefs. and oo Polk ,r that are a taluahle part of the national supported by the public (2)SetctStc smis.-The heritage area may I 1 story. (0) REPORT Vol later than 3 Pica' year's elude the following Wes of interest (C) provides outstanding opportunities Mo Marl- after the date or [chick funds are fter made (A) NE-sAt PARR SERI, ,"7 SITE Kings Were natural, SIN, cultural or scenic lea- available for Rif ...Own the ;meter, of the Mountain National Military Park. plume .Va tures Interior shall Submit to the Committee on Re- bona) Battlefield Fort Moultrie National (D) provides outstanding renecitlonai and sources of the Muse of iteprien'atires and the Monument. Charles Pick -try Nat.snal Historic educational opprrhophes. Committee on Energy and !lateral Resources of S.O. and Ninety Sit National Mewls Site as (11) contains resources important to the puma. the Senate a report on the findings. conclusions. well al the National Park Ailthate of Historic tried theme or themes of the Study Area that re- and recommendations of the Rudy Camden Revolt, norsary War S!te. Ye: Ix 7K 4. 4 *Or 02.," a -do 1 elsomm-'1-- tme Portaw, .Summit, (RI t. or manna - coutypous (7) poredes tures: het a rupported by pub/sc. Oc. C. o , ll fI * . BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE September 29, 200C CONGRESSIONAL (Al by :mkt* 'four" each place it appears end inserting '5". and (B) by striking 'and' after the remercoton (4) Ill paragraph (4, - (A) by striking 'Vow" each place it ,appears and mantling "2". and td) by shatter she period and inserting and": and (Snte) by hunting after paragraph (4) the Jot 15) 1 "emesentative of a nongovernmental or gone/anon from Massachusetts and I from Rhode Island. to be appointed by the which ham expertise in Fusion, preservation, conservation, outdoor recreation. cultural ron snootiest. traditional arts, community develop- ment. or tour an (b) Quoin*. -stetson 3(1)(1' of Public Law *447 (16 U.S C. 461 note) u emended by strik- ing "Ten" and inserting ' 13" (C) UPDATE OP PLAN -Sechon 6 of Public Law 59-[17 (II U.S C 461 note) is amended by adding at the end the following 10 UPDATE OF PLAN -(1) Not later than 2 rears after the date of enactment of this sub - section, the Commission shall update the plan under subsection (a). "(2) hi updating the plan under paragraph (I). the Commission shall take into account the findings and recommendahons included in the Blackstone Sustainabihry Study conducted by the National Park Service Conservation Study Institute " '(3) The update shall include- 1 A1 performance goals, and tRi an analysis of- (1) options for preserving. enhancing. and in- termeting the resources of the Corridor "(a) the partnerships that sustain those re- emirate and the funding program for the Corridor, "(4)(A) ¢ as provided In subparagraph OP, the Secretary shall approve or disapprove any changes to the plan proposed to the update in accordance with subsection (b) '(B) Minor revisions to the plan shall not be subsect to the approval of the Secretary. ". (d) EXTENSION OF COMMISSION -Public Law 90-487 ell U SC 461 note) is amended by strik- ing section 7 and Inserting the following: VIC. 7. 710111111NATION 0I C011110111110M 'The Committee,' ,hall terminate on the date that Is 5 year, after the date of enactment of the John H Chafe, Blackstone River Valley Na- tional Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1006 (e) SPECIAL agsoraCS STUDY -Section 8 of Public Law 647 (16 U.S C 461 walla amend- ed by adding at the end the following "(d)SPPCIAL RESOURCE STUDY.- "(I) IN GENERAL -The Secretary shut( con- duct a medal resource study of ales and associ- ated landscape features within the boundaries ill the Corridor that contrihute to the under- standing of the Corridor as the birthplace of the Industrial revolution in the United States "(2) EVALUATION --Not later than 3 years after the date ''n which funds are made avail- able to carry out this subsection. the Secretary shall complete the study under paragraph (1) to evaluate the nossasitity of- "(Ai designating 1 C' more she or landscape feature ate a unit of the National Park System and 18) coordinator% and complementing actions by the Commission local governments and State and Federal agencies, in the preservation and Interpretation of significant resource, with in the Corridor 131 COORDINATION - The Secretary shall co- ordinate the Study with the Commissars. RIPON?' Not Later than M days after the date on which the study under paragraph (I) is completed, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Rep- resonation and the Cormattee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate a report that describes-- RECORD-SENATE SINN '(A1 the findings of the study. and IR, the conclusion, and recommendations of the 11, 74,,m)ZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS - Sec- tion 10 of Public Law 99 447 (16 V S C 461 note) It amended (1) in subwAtion fro, by tenth*/ "5650.000- and Inserting if ,(e, aot) and (2) by striking ruhmition (Wand Inserting the following h. Drvecoemenr FUNDS --There is author reed to be appropriated to carry out section 8(c) not more than 110.000.000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2016, to rimain available until expended "lc) SFECIAL RESOURCE .STUD? --There are authorized to be appropriated such turns as are necessary to carry out section Pelt TITLE VIII-CALIPORNIA RECLAMATION GIROUNDWATIE REMEDIATION INITIATIVE Etc. mi. WONT Mit. This title may he cited as the ''California Rec- lamation Groundwater flmnedsahon SEC Otis. DIEFINI77ONS For the purism' of this title (1) GROUNDRATIM IIRMED:ATION -The term -groundwater ',mediation" imam WORN that are necessary to prevent. minimize, or mitigate damage to groundwater. (2) LOCAL. WATER AUTIfORITT -- The term local water authority" means the Santa Clara Valley Water District or a public water district. public water utility. public water planning revery, municipality. or Indian tribe located within the Santa Clara Valley. and a public water district, public water utility. public water planning agency, muniespatity. or Indian tribe located within the natural watershed of the Santa Ana river In the State of California (3) REANIMATION Stub The term "Rented: anon Fund,' means the California Basins Groundwater flenesehaticrn Fund established pursuant to section alba) (4) SECRIITARY.--The terns "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Interior. SSC. IN CALIFORNIA 'AWNS ItIOIRDIA170N. (a) CALIFORNIA BAS NS REMBDIATION - (I) ESTABLISHMENT OF REMEDIATION FUND. - There shall be established within the Treasury of the United States an Interest bearing account to be known as the California Basins Ground- water Remediation Fund (2) ADMINISTRATION 0.r itsmsnisrion FUND - The Rernedaahon Fund shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior. clamp through the 'hareem of Reclamation The Secretary shall ad- minister the Remediation Fund in cooperation with the local water authority (3) PtAPOsIbt or RSIMEDIArros ItImb - (A) IN OINICIIAL - Sublet to subparagraph (13) the amounts in the Remedsation Fund, In- .-name Interest accrued, shall be used by the Secretary to provide grants to the lead water authority to reimburse the Meal water authority for the Federal share of the costs associated with designing and constructing groundwater remediallyn projects to be administered by the local water authority (B) Cos f-SH4Aino LIMITATION (I) IN GENERAL -The Secretary may not obit- gate any funds appropriated to (he Remediation Fund In a fiscal year until the Secretary has de. posited into the Remediation Fund an amount provided by non-Federal interests sufficient to ensure that at least 35 percent of any funds ob- ligated by the Secretary for a protect are from funds provided the Secretary for that power by the non- Federal interests. NON-PRDERAL RESPONCIBILITY.- -Each local water authority shall be responsib:e for pro- viding the non-Federal amount required by clause (I) for projects under that local water au- thority. The State of California local govern- ment agencies. and private entities may provide all or any portion of the non-Federal amount (in) CREDITS TOWARD 1100-Fy:DERAL MARE - For purposes of clause Oh. the Secretary shall credit the appropriate local water authority with the value of all prior expenditures by non- Faders. interests made after January 1. 2000 that are compatible with the purposes of this section including (I) all expenditures made by non Federal ill- Wrests to design and construct grnsinakater re- mediation in olecti including espenditures QUO- noted with environmental analyses and public Involvement activities that were required to im- plement the groundwater ',mediation protects in compliance with applicable Federal and State laws. and (:I) all expenditures made by ncn Federal In- terest" to acquire lands. easements. rights -of. way. relocations. disposal areas, and water rights that were required to implement a wounduater 'mediation woad, (b) CFMPLIANcE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.- Is carrying out the activities described in this sec- tion, the Secretary shall comply with any apptt. cable Federal and State laws (C) RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER ACTIVITIES Nothing in this section shall be construed to of feet other Federal or State authorities that are being used or may be used to facilitate ',meth ation and protection of any groundwater subbann eligible for funding pursuant to this title In carrying out the activities described in this section, the Secretary shall integrate such activities with ongoing Federal and State protects and activities No to of the funds made available for such activities pursuant to this MOOR shall be counted against any Federal authorisation ceiling established for any pre piously authorized Federal projects or activities (d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPIVATIONS. - There is astho tied to be appropriated to the &mediation Fund 625,000,000 Subtect to the /mutations in section all. such funds shall re- main available until expended SEC. NW SVNSIT OF huneoillire This title- (I) shall take effect on the date of the enact- ment of this Act. and (2) Is repealed effective as of the date that us 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act TITLE LE-NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE AREA SEC, Ni, NATIONAL COAL IMMO' ARRA AIISTIONENTs. Title I of Division 11 of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 199e is amended as follows (I) In Jerilyn MEW - (A) by WORM, "comprised of the counties" and Inserting "she)/ be comprised of the frol- having. '(1) The counties, and", Olt by Inserting after paragraph (II (as so des twisted by paragraph (I) of this subsection) the following new paragraphs. 12) Lincoln County. Wert Virginia )1) Paint Creek and Cabin Creek within Kanawha Courts West Virginia (2) In section 104 by striking "Governor" and all that follows through "organizations" and 'nimbi.° "National Coal Heritage Area Author- ity, a public corporation and government Wean,- men fahty established by the State of West Vir- pima pursuant to which the Secretary shall as sist the National Coal Heritage Area Author- ity" Mrs. HUTCHISON. Mr President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sen- ate concur in the House amendment and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it Is so ordered. Mrs. HUTCHISON. Thank you, Mr President. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER The Sen- ator from Texas. Gi . Ms, . a jjjjI I ses =mlomr "; lowing: ". a ',MO Secretary ". to (11) ". 6 4 , a 1 1 teltoNott- 1 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE _re July 24, 2006 CONG R ESS ION A L RECORD- HOUSE refuge system. which, in turn, are then beneficial to the duck hunters In my district and yours as well The question goes to the overall cost of this system and who will be paying for the system Traditionally, under the duck stamp program. It is not a cost to the overall taxpayers of the country. Rather, it is those who enter in to select to buy the duck stamps themselves However, this is the point. C130 esti- mates that this bill will cost $750,000, or three-quarters of million dollars. over the next 3 years to implement and that the fees authorized will not be suf- ficient to offset this cost In light of this report from the CHO, can you es- sure us that the costs will be generated from the actual sale of the stamps, and can you point out where the error has been, therefore, in the CB0 cost esti- mates in this program' Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr Speak- er, will the gentleman yield? Mr GARRETT of New Jersey. I yield to the gentleman from Oregon Mr WALDEN of Oregon Mr. Speak- er, I appreciate the gentleman's ques- tion The CHO does estimate, indeed, that the Implementing legislation would cost the Federal Government 1750.000 over the next 3 years, assuming the availability of appropriated funds However, this is also set up and esti- mates the Fish and Wildlife Service would spend 3250.000 annually to carry out the 3-year project, again, assuming the availability of appropriated funds, but the legislation rakes it very spe- cific that they can recoup their costs as an administrative fee when they issue the duck stamp So it should become very self-sup- porting. Just as you referenced in the other program, they can actually add a cost to cover their administrative costa. W" are lust trying to simplify this, make it available online to duck hunters as an ease. They will still get the duck stamp in the mail, but we an- ticipate fully In the legislation the cost to be recovered by the users Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey I do appreciate that". So it is your understanding that there is, in essence, a base price for the stamp and then maybe perhaps. I will use the term supplemental cost, which will be the costs going on the sale over the Web or whatever the exchange is Mr. WALDEN of Oregon That is my understanding. yes Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. I apologise for being redundant on this point, Is there something specific that I that can look back to specifically In the language that says that, that goes to that point' Mr WALDEN of Oregon. If the gen- tleman will suspend for a moment. Mr GARRETT of New Jersey. I think we are on the same page on this. I want to just make sure that it is revenue neutral Mr WALDEN of Oregon. It is a sev- eral page bill If we had had a little ad- CONGRESSIONAL d- vance warning, we could have had it the highlighted here Section 6i3ric Electronic Stamp Issuance Fee A State participating in the pilot program may charge reason- able fee to cover costa incurred by the State and the Department of tie Inte- rior in Issuing electronic stamps under the program. including costa of deliv- ery of actual stamps. Does that clarify? Mr GARRETT of New Jersey. I thank you Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Does that satisfy the gentleman's question then? Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey Yes Mr. WALDEN of Oregon Very good Pat KING Mr Speaker, I nse today .n sup- port of S 1496 the companion legislation to H R 1 494 that Recesentanye CHIP PiCKFRING and I authored, Ye Electronic Duck-or E- Couck---Stamp Ad This legisieuon has a sim- ple purpose To make it easier fcr chum hunt- ers stamp and wildlife an collectors and con- servationists to do the thongs they tore The bill does this by creating a pilot program er which 15 States, authonred by the Secretary of the Interior. may issue Federal duck stamps electrooicauy Since Is creation in 1934, the Federal Duck Stamp Provam has become one of the most popular and successful conservator programs ever initialed Because Of it air ',Donny of again teeming with migratory waterfowl and oth,s' wildlife that rely on we'in.id habitats Today, roughly 1 7 million hunting a.,d con- sena,. stamps are sold each year Recent data show that the sale of Federal dick stamps has generated more than $700,000,000 in revenue used to preserve over 5.2 million acres of migratory waterfowl habitat in the United States The E -Duck Stamp Act seek.; to enhance the) strong legacy of this important conserve tion program Under this rill hunters will. for the first time. be able to purchase duck stamps on -line In a safe. easy and convenient manner People living in rural areas like mine in western Wisconsin, will no longer haws In gas up the truck to buy starer), and eased can double-dick thew mouse and be ready to go hunt More wnportantly, d provides inns new alternative while protecting the legacy that the great duck stamp artist ding darling left us by taking explicit measures to ensure the future of the actual stamp-mrature works of art from some of Our country's best wildlife artists I would like to thank both Ducks Unlimited and the International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies in crafting this 1,11 I tope- oats their strong commitment to the Federal Duck Stamp Program and thee' input into the creation of this legislation Additionalty, I would like to thank everyone on resources staff and the Congressional Coortsmen's Caucus for all their turd work on this legislation I look for- ward to continuing our work together to mine- ment this program once it becomes law I urge all my colleagues to support S 1496 Ms RORDALLO Mr Spanker, I have no further speakers, and I field back the balance of my time Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speak- er, I encourage my colleagues to sup- port S. 14%, and I yield back the bal- ance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by 115591 gentleman from Oregon (Mr WAL- DEN) that the House suspend the rules and pus the Senate bill. S 1498 The question was taken The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-Mardi of thou present have voted in the affirm- ative Mr NENSA.BLING Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays The you and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chairs prior announcement, further proceedings on this question will be postponed NATIONAL 1500 HERITAGE AREAS ACT OF 2008 Mr WALDEN of Oregon Mr Spier k- er I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 2031 to reduce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sods tarn produced, to establish certain National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes, u amended. The Clerk reefed as follower a NS Be 0 leaded by the Senate and House of ReInneeatnes ref the United States of America in Congress cuseenneskd merlon I tumors Mk TABLE Olt CotOVITIL Saw -This Act may be cited a, the 'Retinal Heritage Areas Act of 2004' (t) TAM or Cowries 'Toe table of con- tents ofthis Act is u follows: Sec. I Short title, table of content' TITLE I -SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION Sec 101 Short title Sec 102 Reduction in royalty rate on soda sass. sec I03 Study TM-6 II- IESTABL111 t m ETsrr Or NATIONAL HERITAGE: AREAS Subtitle A Northern :no Grande National Heritage Area MINI Short title Sec 707 1onrreenatonal findings Sec. SA Dein I tr. tors Sec. Di Northie,rn Rio Grande National Her- Iowa* Area Till Sec Authn r-i t; and duties of the Man e4rwenent Laity for Miami of the .1,- ret-ry Iff Private property protections, saw- Iowa provisions. Sec X sunset Sec. 21 Authorisation of appropriations Subtitle 11-Ata-itiafalaya National Heritage Sec Sec Area Set.. III Short title Sec Ill Definitions Sec 211 Atchafalaya Area Sec Authorities and duties of the local coordinating entity. Sec III Management Plan Sec Ill Requirements for inclusion of peg- via to property Sec 217 Pti v,. t e oroperty protection Sec Ill Effect of subtitle. Sec 219 Report,. Sec Et Authorisation of appeoplatione Sec 121 Termination or authority Subtitle C -Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Sec Si Short title National Heritage rj to a 1-- -- .- .1 7 , (a) ITTILn DI 11I. 41" r. BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 115592 ec 2n Sec 233 Sec 234 Sec 236 Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec Sec 231rr ns 730 240 341 Sec 242 CONGRiSSION A L RECORD - HOUSE Findings and purposes. Definitions Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Authorities, and duties of the local coordinating entity ManagementPlan Technical and financial assistance Effect on certain authority Authorization of appropriations Termination of authority Requirements for inclusion of pri vate property Private property protection Subtitle D Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Sec MI Short title Sec 252 Findings and purpose Sec 252 Definitions Sec 361 Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Sec 256 Designation of Alliance as local co- ordinating entity Sec 256 Management of the Heritage Area Sec 257 Duties and authorities of Federal agencies Sec 3511A Requirements for Inclusion of pri- vate property Sec 2545 Private property protection Sec 250 Authorisation of appropriations Sec MO Termination of authority Subtitle E - Freedom s Frontier National Heritage Area Sec 261 Short title Sec 262 Purpose See 2131 Definitions Sec 204 Freedom s Frontier National Merit- age Area Sec 266 Technical and financial assistance, other Federal agencies Sec 2111 Private property protection Sec 3117 Savings provisions Sec 2191. Authorisation of appropriations Sec. NS Termination of authority Subtitle F Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area S ec 271 Short title Sec 772 Findings and purposes Sec 273 Definitions Sec 274 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Sec 275 Authorities. prohibitions, and du ties of the Management Entity Sec 274 Management Plan Sec 277 Duties and authorities of the Sec- notary Sec 2711 Duties of other Federal agencies Sec 773 Requirements for inclusion of pri- vate property Sec 360 Private property protection Sec 240A Authorization of appropriations Sec. 2005 Sunset Subtitle 0- Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Sec PI Short title Sec 282 Finding" and purposes Sec MO Definitions Sec 204 Heritage Partnership Sec 265 Requirements for inclusion of pri vate property Sec 206 Private property protecting Sec 307 Effect Sec 7111 Authorisation if appropriations Sec 105 Termination of authority Subtitle H- Great Bean, National Heritage Route Sec 291 Short title Sec DIA Findings and purposes Sec 7615 Definitions Sec 7910 Great Basin National Heritage Route Sec 2211) Memorandum of understanding Sec 201E Management Plan. Sec 291F Authority and duties of local co- ordinating entity )t; Sec 3610 Duties and authorities of Federal agencies Sec MIN Land use regulation. applicability of Federal law Sec MIL Authorisation of appropriations Sec 361.1 Termination of authority Sec 201K. Requirements for Inclusion of pri rate property Sec MIL Private property protection Subtitle : 0u11aA Omaha, Heritage Corridor Sec ns Short title Sec 296A Purpose. Sec sese Definitions Sec sec GullahGeecheni Cultural Heritage Corridor Sec. 2115D GullanGseches Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission. Sec nfic Operation of the local coordi- nating entity Sec. Mr Management Plan Sec 2260 Technical and financial assist- ance Sec 316H Duties of other Federal agencies Sec. 2161 Coastal Heritage Centers Sec. 366.1. Private property protection Sec. 211110. Authorisation of appropriations Sec. 2196L Termination of authority Subtitle .1 -Cross' owls of the American Revolution National Heritage Area Sec. W. Short title Sec 217A. Findings and purposes Sec NIB Definitions Sec 797C Crossroads of the Americas Revo- lution National Heritage Area Sec 7970 Management Plan Sec 797E Authorities. duties. and prohibi- tions applicable to the local co- ordinating entity Sec wr Technical and financial assist- ance. other Federal agencies. Sec. 7170 Authorisation of appropriations Sec 297H Termination of authority Sec 2971 Requirements for inclusion of pri - vate property Sec 297,2 Private property protection TITLE 0I NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES Subtitle A- -Western Reserve Heritage Area Study Sec 301 Short title Sec 302 National Park Service study re warding the Western Reserve. Ohio Subtitle 13- -St Croix National Heritage Area Study Sec 311 Short title Sec 312 Study Subtitle C Southern Campaign of the Revolution Sec 321 Short title. Sec 322 Southern Campaign of the Revolu- tion Heritage Ares study. Sec 323 Private property TITLE IV-- ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE COR- RIDOR ACT AMENDMENTS Sec 401 Short title Sec 402 Transition and provisions for new local coordinating entity Sec 403 Private property protection Sec 404 Technical amendments TITLE V-MOKELUMNE RIVER FEASIBILITY STUDY Sec 501 Authorisation of Warns. River Regional avatar Storage and Conjunctive Use Prole -it Study Sec 502 Use of reports and other Informa- tion Sec 503 Cost shares Sec 504 Water rights Sec 50.5 Authorisation of appropriations TITLE VI -DELAWARE NATIONAL COASTAL SPECIAL RESOURCES STUDY Sec WI Short title July 24, 2006 Sec 802 Study Sec 803 Themes Sec 004 Report TITLE VII JOHN H CHAFES BLACK WIT1NR RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL HER- ITAGE CORRIDOR REAUTHORIZATION Sec 701 Short title - See 702 John H Chafes Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Cor- ridor TITLE VIII -CALIFORNIA RECLAMATION GROUNDWATER REMEDIATION [NITA- arse Sec 001 Short title Sec 402 Definitions Sec 303 California basins remediatIon Sec. 004 Sunset of authority TITLE IX -NATIONAL COAL PERJTAGE AREA Sec 901 National Coal amendments MLR 1 -SODA AIM ROYALTY REDUCTION Sic lei. SHORT MLR This title may be cited as the "Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act of Mt SEC. ROYALTY NATE OP IMAMS Notwithstanding section 102(.11) of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1915 (43 U S C 1701(119». section 24 of the Min- eral Leasing Act (30 U S C arm. and the terms of any lease under that Act, the roy- alty rate on the quantity or grow value of the output of *odium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land In the 5-year period begin- ning on the date of enactment of this Act shall be 2 percent SEC let STUDY After the end of the 4-year period begin- ning on the date of enactment of this Act, and before the end of the 5-year period begin- ning on that date the Secretary of the Inte- rior .hail report to Congress on the effects of the royalty reduction under thin title. In eluding (I) the amount of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land during that 4-year period. (2) the number of lobs that have been cre- ated or maintained during the royalty reduc- tion pert d. (3) the total amount of royalty paid to the United States on the quantity or grow value of the output of sodium compounds and re- lated products at the point of shipment to market produced during that 4-year period. and the portion of such royalty paid to States, aid 2 (4, recommendation of whether the re- duced royalty rate should apply after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act TITLE It- ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL ROUT AOIR AREAS Subtitle A-Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area SEC Sat meow! lent This subtitle may be cited as the North- ern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Act' sec. 1NS CONORICIIIIONAL The Congress finds that- ill northern New Mexico encompasses mosaic of cultures and history. including Pueblos and the descendant* of Spanish an- cestors who settled In the area in 1590. (2) the combination of culture.. languages. folk arts, customs. and architecture make northern New Mexico unique. (31 the area Includes spectacular natural, scenic. and recreational resources there is broad support from local gov- grommets and interested individuals to es- tablish National Heritage Area to coordi- nate and assist in the preservation and inter pretation of those resources, Heritage Area SI tfi 1. o ..+ 1_,7___. -Upper ?lc 102 1212111,1C21010 tn $ (4) f 3 re' Cl A. A r It I 4: - -AK -4; 1 -,k BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r July 24, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE Summit Medina. Huron. Lorain. Erie. Ot- tawa, and Ashland in Ohio with the rich his- tory in what was once the Western Reserve. has made unique contribution M the cul- tural political and Industrial development of the United States 121 The Western Reserve is distinctive as the land settled by the people of Connecticut after the Revolutionary War. The Western Reserve holds ergo mark as the original wilderness land of the West that many set- tlers migrated to in order to begin life out- side of the original 13 colonies Or The Western Reserve played,' slgrifl- cant role In providing and to the people o Connecticut whoa. property and land 1117 de- stroyed during the Revolution; These set- Clem were descendents of the brave Immi- grants who came to the tt /71.,14OU4 In the '7th century 14) The Western Reserve offered a new ter tination for those who moved west In search of land and promp' Ity The agricultural and Industrial twee that began in the Wawa Reserve still line strong In these prosperous and historical counties 151 The heritage of the Western Reserve re- mains transfixed In the counties oi Than- bull. MahonIng. Ashtabula. Portage. Deagua. Lake. Cuyahoga. Summit. Medina, Huron. Lorain Erie. Ottawa. and Ashland in Ohio. The people of these counties are proud of their heritage as shown through the unwav- ering attempts to preserve agricultural land and the industrial foundation that has been embedded in this region since the establish- rent of the Western Reserve Throughout bees counties. historical sites. and markers preserve the unique traditions and customs of its original heritage (6. The counties that encompass thr West- ern Reserve continue to maintain a its ring connection to its historic past as seen through its preservation of its local heritage. Including historic homes buildings. and cen- ter, of public gatherings 171 There le need for assistance for the preservation and promotion of the signifi- cance of the Western Reserve as the natural, historic and cultural heritage of the counties of Trumbull. Mahoning. Ashtabula. Portage. (league. Lake, Cuyahoga. Summit, Medina. Huron. Lorain. Brie. Ottawa and Ashland in Ohio ill The Department of the Interior ie re- sponsible for protecting the Nation's cul- tural and historical resources There are sig- nificant examples of such resource. (atilt& these counties and what was once the West- ern Reserve to merit the involvement or the Federal Government in the development of programs and prole,:da. In cooperation with the State if Ohio and other local govern- mental entities, to adequately conserve. pro- tect. and interpret this heritage for future generations. while providing opportunities Mr education and revitalization hi MoT Is oar.. - The Secretary. acting through the National Park Service Rivers, Trails. and Conservation Assistance Pro- gram Midwest Region. and In consultation with the State of Ohiv, the cocain of Trumbull, Mahoning. Ashtabula. Portage Geagua LAWS. Cuyahogi Summit, Medina Huron Lorain. Erie. Gt and Ashland. and other appropriate tanixations. shall carry out a study merging the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Western Reserve Heritage Ares in these counties In Ohio 121 CosTrgYe --The study shall Include analysis and documentation regarding whether the Study Area- IAi has an assemblage of natural, histor.o. and cultural resources that together rep- resent distinctive aspects of American herit- age worthy of recognition. conservation. tn- tempt station, and continuing use and are best managed through partnerships among putl, and vivote and by combining diverge and sometimes noncontiguous re- sources and active communities. sal reflects traditions. customs. beliefs and folklife that are valuable part of the national story IC) provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural. historic. cultural. or scenic features. D, provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities. 1 E1 contains resources important to the .dentified theme or themes of the Study Ares that retain degree of Integrity cage- t:e of supporting interpretation I Fl includes residents business interests. nonprofit organizations. and local and State gover,ments that are involved In the plan- ning. have developed conceptual financial plat that oodles, the Mice for all partici pants. Wand Federal Government. and base demonstrated support for the con rept of national ',erase. area. (01 hes a potential loc: coordinating enti- ty to work in partnership with residents. business late. eats. nonprofit organiSations and local and State governments to develop a national heritage area consistent with con- tinued local and State econi ilc activity. 1/1) has conceptual bowman map that is supporter by the public, and (I) has potential or actual impact on pile vate property located within or abutting the Study Area ICI BOUNIMS .5 or TlIs EMMY ARIA -The Study Area shall be comprised of the coun- ties of Trumbull. hilahoning. Ashtabula. Por- tage. (league Lake. Cuyahoga Summit. Me- dina, Huron. Lorain. Erie. Ottawa. and Ash- land Yale Subtitle 11-Se Celle' National Heritage Ares Study ACC. 311. SHORT Trrti. This subtitle may be cited as the -St Croix Notional Heritage Area Study Act- SW. 311 STUDY (a I IN Otegnei. - The Secretary of the In- terior. in consultation with appropriate State historic preservation officers. States historical societies. and other appropriate organizations. shall conduct a study regard- ing the suitability and feasibility of desig- mating the island of St Croix as tie St. Croix National Heritage Area The study shall include analysis. documentation. and determination regarding whether the island of St Crone- (I) has an assemblage of natural, historic. and cultural resources that together rep- resent distinctive aspects of American be.it- age worthy of recognition. conservation, In- terpretation. and continuing use. and are best :managed t.irough partnerships among public and private entities and by combining diver,' and sometimes noncontiguous re- sources and active communities. 12) reflects traditions. Customs. beliefs and folklife that are valuable part of the na- tional story 13) provide, outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic cultural. or scenic features. ill provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities (5) contains resources important to the identified theme or themes of the island of St Croix that retain a degree of Integrity ca- pable of supporting interpretation: include residents senora interests. nonprofit organisations. and local and State governments that are involved in the plan- ning, have developed conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all partici pants (Including the Federal Government,. and have demonstrated support for the con- cept of a national heritage area. 11, 05609 .7) has potential local coordinating enti ty to work in pat .nership with residents Ductile.. interests. nonprofit organisations and local and State government* to develop national heritage area consistent with con tin' local and State economic activity and Igo has conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public 11.14111 /14T Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are first made available for this section the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee m, Resources of the House or Representatives sad the Committee on Energy and Natural Inge. conclusions. and, recommendations of the study to) Pervert PitoPORT11-In conducting the windy required by this reaction. the Secretary cf the Interior shall naive. the potential impact that designation Of the area as n* tional heritage area Is likely to have on land within the proposed axes or bordering the proposed are that is privately owned at the time that the study to conducted Subtitle C- Southern Campaign et the Revolution P DC. SSE SHORT Trill This retitle may be cited as the "South ern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area Study Act SRC. eel SOVTVIURN CAMPAIGN OW Tin REVOLU TON 1111117A411 ARIA MIDS. (a1 STI'DV The Secretary of the Interior. In consultation with appropriate State his- toric preservation officers. States historical societies. the South Carolina Department of Parks. Recreation. and Tourism. and other appropriate organisations. shall conduct study regarding the suitability and feast batty of designating the study area described is subsection Ali as the Southern Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area The study shall include analysis documentation. and determination regarding whether the study area -_ (11 has an assemblage of natural. hlatoric. and cultural resource that together rep- resent distinctive aspects of American bent age worthy of recognition conservation. In- terpretation. and continuing use and are best managed through partnerships among public and private entities and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous re. sources and active communities. (21 reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are valuable part of the na- tional story. (31 provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural, historic, cultural. or scenic features. Ill provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities (5) contains resources Important to the idcntifled theme or themes of the study area that retain degree of integrity capable of supporting Interpretation. ,g, includes residents, business interests. nonprofit organizations, and local and g overlinents that are Involved in the plan nine have developed a conceptual financial plan that outlines the roles of all partici, pants (Including the Federal Government). and have demonstrated support for the con- aged. national heritage area 171 has potential local coordinating enti- ty to work in partnership with residents. business interests. tonprofit organizations. and local and State governments to develop national heritage area consistent with con- tinued local and State economic activity. and Si . has conceptual boundary map that is support. 1 by the public Ibl STUDY Aria- -- 111 04 GENERAL - it 1 C nbese n.. A .- err - w--r- - (I) entities he (A) p lb) Resources of Me Senate report on the lade 3tste >t: vk BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE July 24, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE ongoing Federal and State projects and ac- %lefties None of the funds made available for such activities pursuant to this section shall be counted against any Federal authorize lion ceiling established for any previously authorised Federal projects or activities (dl AtITROIMIA TiON OP APM) PRIA TOWS - There is authorised to be appropriated to the Remediation Fund 135 000.000 Subject to the limitations In section RH. such funds shall remain available until expended MC. Oa 11111NORT OF AIITNOIUTV This title- (L shall take effect on the date of the en- actment of this Act. and (21 is repealed effective as of the date that is 10 years after the date of the enactment of this Act TITLE IX- NATIONAL. COAL HERITAGE AREA Mr set. NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE AREA ARINDOIRMIN Title I of Division I! of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of Isis is amended as follows ( 1 In section 1011b, (At by striking comprised of the coon ties' and inserting -shall be comprised of the following' "(I The counties. and Si by inserting after paragraph as so designated by paragraph i11 of this sub section( the following new paragraphs '121 Lincoln County. West Virginia -(.S) Paint Creek and Cabin Creek within Kanawha County. West Virginia (31 In section 104. by striking 'Governor and all that follows through organisations and inserting "National Coal Heritage Area Authority, public corporation and govern merit instrumentality established by the State of West Virginia. pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist the National Coal Heritage Area Authority". The SPEAKER pro tempore Pursu- ant to the rule. the gentleman from Or- egon (Mr. WALDKN( and the gentle- woman from Guam (Ms BORDALLO) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Oregon GENERAL. thaws Mr WALDEN of Oregon Mr. Speak- er. I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their re- marks and Include extraneous material on the bill under consideration The SPEAKER pro tempore Is there objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Oregon' There was no objection. Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr Speak- er. I yield myself such time as I may consume Senate 203 includes several titles in this carefully constructed bill. Title I provides for the temporary reduction of soda ash royalties. title II establishes 10 National Heritage Areas, title III au- thorizes three suitability and feasi- bility studies for new heritage areas. titles IV makes improvement to and reauthorizes the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor. title V authorizes an important water stor- age study title VI authorizes a special resources study in the State of Dela- ware to determine the suitability of In- cluding certain sites in the National Park System, title VII reauthorizes the ohn H Chafes Blackstone River Val- ley National Heritage Corridor. title VIII authorizes the California Rec- lamation Groundwater Remediation Initiative. and title IX makes correc- tions to the National Coal Heritage Area Act. I urge my colleagues to support Sen- ate 203 Mr Speaker. I reserve the balance of my time Ms. BORDALLO Madam Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may con- sume (Ms BORDALLO asked and was given pert ision to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms BORDALLO Madam Speaker, the majority has already explained the purpose of 8 203. which passed the Sen- ate in July of last year Many of the measures included in S 203 are ones that previously passed the House and affect a broad range of signal histor- ical. cultural, scenic, and recreational resources Madam Speaker, wr support S 203 and urge its adopt. in by the House today reserve the balance of my time Mr WALDEN of Oregon Madam Speaker, at this time I am honored and privileged to yield to my colleague, Mr. RTUN, who has been very active on parts of this bill that pertain to his in- terest In his district and State. and I yield iiim such time as be may con- sume Mr RYUN of Kansas Madam Speak- er, It is my privilege today to rise in support of S 203. the National Heritage Areas Act I specifically rise in support of the language in the bill establishing the Freedom s Frontier Heritage Area in eastern Kansas and weetern Mis- souri It is my honor to be the lead au- thor on this language and am grateful to the rest of the Kansas delegation and to Mr Seguros for all their in- volvement in this bipartisan bill Today's consideration marks major milestone after years of herd work at the grass-roots level. Countless individ- uals in my district and surrounding areas have worked tirelessly to bring this to this point, and I am grateful to each of them Freedom's Frontier Heritage Area will be pivotal in telling the stories of one of the most crucial periods in this Nation's history During the lead-up to the Civil War, Kansas and Missouri played crucial and sometimes tragic roles in our struggle for unity and free- dom. These are stories worth telling and worth preserving for our children and our grandchildren. Designation of this area is an extremely important act and will benefit many generations to come. While the approval of the Kansas-Ne- break& Act in 1851 repealed the Mis- souri Compromise of lROO and gave new territories the right to vote themselves into the Union as either free States or slave States, this was only the begin- ning of the struggle The real cost of this fight would be paid by those who occupied those regions bordering the 115813 traditional line separating free States from slave States Today, we stand as a united country one are much closer to the ideals set forth in our Constitution that all men are created equal, that they are en- dowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap- piness The liberty of all Americans is due In large part to the courageous oc- cupants of yesterday's Freedom Fron- tier I am pleased to support this hill today. and I ask my colleagues to join me in ensuring that these stories will be told for generations to come Sup- port the Freedom's Frontier Heritage Act and National Heritage Areas Act MR. WALDEN of Oregon Thank you for your comments and work on this important legislation I think it is in- credibly important to help people un- derstand these issues and our past. Madam Speaker. I reserve the bal- ance of my time Ms BORDALLO Madam Speaker. I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr HOLT I, who has worked very hard to establish the Crossroads of the American Revolution, the Na- tional Heritage Area in New Jersey. Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman, and I rise In support of 8. 203, the National Heritage Act. which includes designation of the Crossroads of the American Revolution in New Jersey as National Heritage Area What great and important story we have to tell our children, that we have to tell the world the story of our War of Independence And the land, the houses, the bridges and so muck of New Jersey today tell that story. As many of my colleagues know, New Jersey is often referred to as the cross- roads of the American Revolution. For number of reasons, thousands of troops crisscrossed the State and fought on our soil The State's stra- tegic location between the British stronghold of New York and the rebel capital in Philadelphia meant that New Jersey, New Jersey citizens, were at the crossroads. In fact, New Jersey had more military engagements during the Revolutionary War than any other State Although historians may know this, some of us are working hard to make sure that the role of New Jersey during the Revolution is understood more broadly Borne of the most important events of the war. especially the piv- otal battles of Trenton and Princeton. took place in New Jersey. New Jersey :has hundreds of remnants of the war today surviving including over 250 National Register Revolu- tionary War sites that are included in this heritage area designation covering 15 counties Many traces of our Na- tion's Revolutionary War heritage still exist mines, mills, encampment sites, battlegrounds, and barracks. Some of the sites include the Hunt House, In A. I 4 r x4=11: 1 (1) -. . 4 10- 11. 1 C I _ BEST AVAIL ABLE IMAGE H5614 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- ,HOUSE Hopewell. New Jersey. the first head quarters of General Washington as he chased the British from New York to Pennsylvania or the old barracks In Trenton. where the troops were housed. Rockingham House where General Washington wrote his farewell message to the troops, or a road through the woods, now long abandoned, on which the soldiers marched to the battle of Monmouth. the Sandy Hook Light- house, which was the guardian of New York Harbor and used by both British and American armies. The list goes on and on, and that Is why this designation of heritage area is so important for New Jersey Most notable, in our history books, of course. is the famous crossing of the Delaware by General Washington and his m.n What happened at the crossing of Dela- ware is story that must be told again and again so all generations will know this military feat and the new life it gave to the American Revolution. By the winter of 1776, the War for Independence was going badly. General Washington and his Continental Army had experienced defeat after defeat and retreated to Pennsylvania for the win- ter It was brutally cold and morale was low Many were losing faith in the leadership of General Washington By late afternoon on Christmas Day 1776, over 2 400 troops began to cross the icy water of the Delaware. The weather made the operation difficult The troops were forced to fight their way through blinding winter weather. The sleet and snow proved too muc for two of the divisions to the south. and General Washington's troops made the attack alone. Against all odds, Washington and his soldiers completed the crossing, marched silently to Tren- ton, with cannon, and on Christmas night arrived taking the Hessian garri- son completely by surprise This en- gagement. followed by the pivotal Bat- tle of Princeton. has been called "the beginning of the winning." Military engagements were fought throughout New Jersey, and they gave the first glimpse to the world that the American people might succeed in this fight for independence. In New Jersey. also, there was the crossroads of ideas There were people loyal to the Crown and those who were loyal to Adams and Washington and the other revolution- aries The difference was contested within families. in towns, and on farmsteads. New Jersey really was at the crux of the Revolution, the cross- roads of the American Revelation I became involved in this effort to es- tablish the Crossroads when I first came to Congress in 1999. Ar d with the guidance and leadership from histo- rians and planners, champions of open space preservation, such as Dr. Ted Stiles. I developed the concept of this heritage designation I sought the at, instance of my colleague from New Jer- sey (Mr FRICLINOM:Yeleell, and we were able to see the passage of legislation that would direct the Park Service to conduct a feasibility study of the re- gion. We weed this feasibility study with flying colors. obtaining an enthusiastic report from the Park Service that New Jersey had rich history and many surviving remnants of the War of Inde- pendence that make the region a fine candidate for heritage area Since the study. many State legislators, local governments, and other organizations have endorsed t he idea of establishing the Crossroads of the American Revo- lution Heritage Area After the initial findings from the National Park Service In August 2002. Representative FRZLINOHI:YSIN and I introduced the Crossroads of the Amer- ican Revolution National Heritage Act Finally. today, we have it before u.s on the floor of this body Establishing this heritage area is an important way to preserve the historic remnants that will allow the telling of New Jersey's role In the building of this great Nation It combines historic present'ion. environmental protec- tion, education, recreation, open space acquisition, travel, and tourism. The creation of the heritage area means a great deal for all of these organisa- tions, private and public. to New Jer- sey that are working in all of these areas to acquire open space to provide for recreation and education and envi- ronmental protection Community leaders and local govern- ments who care deeply about pre- serving open space and protecting his- toric sites will work with the local management agency to achieve these goals The National Heritage Area will be, I think. important fcr the edu- cation not just of the children of New Jersey but for the people of this coun- try. Everyone should know what New Jersey brought to the American Revo- lution, and preserving these sites and tying them together under this theme will certainly help in this endeavor. Our current Governor of New Jersey, Jon Conine, before he left Capitol Hill. succeeded In carrying this through the other body across the Capitol. and I want to thank all of those involved over the past years that have been In- strumental in designating the Cross- roads of the American Revolution Her- itage Area I see no better way to honor New Jersey and the people who were instrumental during the Amer- ican Revolution than by establishing this heritage area. Ms BORDALI.O. Madam Speaker. I wish to thank the gentleman from New Jersey, and I commend him and all of our colleagues who have worked dili- gently to advance this legislation. the FRELINGHUYSEN Madam Speaker, I rise to Ow* the gentleman from California (Mr Posse, chairmen of the Committee on Resources for bringing through the House of Representatives S 203, the National Heritage Areas Add 2005. legislation that establishes the Crossroads of the Armour Revolution National Heritage Area end designates a num- ber of oils National Heritage Area This 'Keaton well establish a National Her- Ape Area that enables New Jersey's critical role Al net Amencart Revolution to be fully un- July 24, 2006 derstood and appreciated It would combo,'" the opportunity to protect and preserve historic seas retain the aesthetic character of the landscape. and provide recreational °mom"- hes New Jersey was quite merrily the cross- roads of America's Revolutionary War New Jersey (represented a turning pant in the Rev- °rubor too. as America's struggle for Inde- pendence was nearly lost More Revolthocary War battles were engaged in New Jersey Than in any other state. needy 300. and it is high time our state receives the recognition it de- Serval The establishment of the Crossroads Na- tional Heritage Area has long been in the works In the 107th Congress I introduced the Crossroads of the American Revolution Na- tional Heritage Act along with Representative Hot t In the Fiscal Year 2000 Interior Aporopna- lions Act. I secured funding for the Secretary of Interior to conduct a "Special Resources Study' of the Crossroads region in New Jer- sey. On July 11. 2002 the study was released. The study specifies that the Crossroads of the American RwokAion region and the people of New Jersey will crest: a unique *nose of place, one of protected Revolutionary War landscap.s and cultural sites mensae net op- wheelies and compatible economic develop- ment The study area included 15 counties spanning the state from Morns. Bergen and Passaic in the north to Camden end Glouces- ter in the south It is within this region that most of the Revolutionary War actions oc- curred and it contains a preponderance of New Jersey's existing American Revolutionary resources This legislation highlights New Jerseys un- equaled heritage and shows how our spectac- ular landscape contributed to the winning of the Revolutionary War In conclusion, I believe the establishment tit the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area wilt provide the direction and resources need- ed to maintain what the area has to offer for generations to come I urge my colleagues to support this legislation Mr SKELTON Madam Speaker, It has been said that poetics is the an of com- promise Today, the House debating a bra that would designate a number of National Here- age Areas throughout the Grilled States, in- during the Freedom's Frontier National Hera - age Area in western Missouri and eastern Kansas That portion of the tell, which was drafted by my good Mend from Kansas, Con- gressman Jai RY1114 's the product of much negotiation and compromise, and I we Messed to lend my wood to rt As a student of history. I believe rt is part of our governirent's responsibility to promote his- tory eduCation and to ,ronde opportunities for Me American people to loam about our ha- lion's net, past. Doing so is critical to forming a more perfect union and to ensuring we do not repeat the mistakes of yesteryear The people of %main and Kansas have contributed a great deal to our nation In many ways, the border raglan has mirrored the fin- est and darkest days ri American history From the bloody border conflicts that set the stags tor the Civil War to our mutual struggle to expend the definition of freedom Misers.- Sans and Kansans have played a role o this it it I5 1 lefeemewow_ * 4 , I. BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 1 July 24, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE history In fact two great leaders from this re- gion Harry S Truman and Dwight D Eisen- hove descendents of pioneers, kited corn- mon purpose on the larger stage of world his tory and led the carton nations of the 20th century toward the fulfilment of democracy's promise The creation of the Freedom's Frontier Na- Donal Her Illge Area will allow fool and Male historical groups and governments to more wary tell our interesting regional story It will encourage collaborative planning on historical projects and provide important federal re- source oppicrtumbes for Name* preservation I am pleased to have worked with Mr RVL/14 on this oaf and am especially grateful he agreed to a number my suggested changes to his original legislation The final work prod- uct will mean good things for the people of our great states and for ihe history of our country The Deopie or Missouri and Kansas have laced many challenges through the years. and our relationship has not always beer as dess- ert as it * today But. through friendship and compromise we will now more easily be able to explain our regional history was that is acceptable to bolt Missourians and Kansans Mr MOORE of Kansas Madam Speaker. I rise to express my strong support for S 203. the National Heritage Areas Act of 2005, legis- lotion establishing the Freedom- Frontier Na- bone tentage Area The history of the Kansas-Mmeoun border region holds a special significance. not only for the people of Ilene two states, but for the entire nation as well Over 150 years ago, events book place in this region that served as a precursor to the honors of the Civil War and .vrech shaped the future of our country The Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area wilt serve as a vend reminder of those %steer: events as well as a much-needed place of remembrance) and edification en- shrining the memories of those who gave thin; lives so that all Americans fright live in free- darn It will also encourage us to develop a greeter understanding of those tumultuous ernes in our Nation's history and strengthen efforts to preserve the region's historic sites and educate citizens ,n the stones and cultural resources of the region's legacy. I would also like to lake ties opportunity to commend those individuals who played such an Important role in the progression of the Freedom's Frontier National Haltom Area The development of proposals has vowed for the creation of strong partnerships between rep- mewl.. from bolt. Kansas and Missouri and produced a unification of purpose that wilt leave a durable legacy to Me next generation of stewards Events which look place in the Kansas lAs sour, border region have undoubtedly been significant !O the evoking story of American freedom It a my hope Mat the Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area will be a place where citizens from around the nation can in- crease rhea appreciation for our country's en- dung struggle for freedom and liberty Ma BORDALLO Madam Speaker. I have no further speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. MR WALDEN of Oregon Madam Speaker, I have no other speakers on this side of the aisle I encourage our Members to support this Important leg- islation and yield back the balance of my time. 7f. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mrs DRAKE) The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr WALDEN) that the House suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill. S. 303, as amended The question was taken The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of those present have acted in the affirm- ative Mr HENSARLING Madam Speaker. on that I demand the yeas and nays The yeas and nays were ordered The SPEAKER pro tempore Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this question will he postponed VALLE VIDAL PROTECTION ACT OF 1006 Mr WALDEN of Oregon Madam Speaker, I move 'o suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3817) to with- draw the Valle Vidal Unit of the Car- son National Forest in New Mexico from location, entry, and patent under the mini. laws, and for other pur- poses The Clerk read as follows- HR Be Il enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- reentries', of the Celled States of America le Congress assembled. SUCTION 1. MORT 1TrLE This Act may be cited as the "Valle Vidal Protection Act or 310115 est, S. WITIEDISAVAL Or VALLE VIDAL MIT. CARSON NATIONAL roman NEW MEXICO, FROM MINING LAWS. 15) WrTIMRA WA!. Subject to subsection ins the Valle Vidal Unit of the Carson Na- 'clonal Forest New Mexico. which consists of 101,754 act,. and is identified as Manage ment Area 21 in the 'and and resource man agement plan for the Carson National For est. is hereby withdrawn from - Ii all forma of entry, appropriation. and disposal under the public land laws, (2) location entry. and patent under the mining laws. and operation of the mineral leasing and geothermal leaning laws and mineral mist. rials laws (to TREATIGirrr or EXISTING RIGHT, --The withdrawal required by subsection is) is sub- ject to valid existing rights If these existing rights are relinquished or otherwise acquired by the United States at any time after the date of the enactment of this Act the lands that were subject to the rights shall be Im- mediately withdrawn as provided In sub- section 'Al The SPEAKER pro tempore Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Or- egon (Mr WALDEN) and the gentle- woman from Guam (Ms BORDALLO) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognises the gentleman from Oregon U 1515 GENERAL IAA vs Mr. WALDEN of Oregon Madam Speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative to revise and extend their remarks and in- clude extraneous material on the bill under consideration H5615 The SPEAKER pro tempore Is their:, objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Oregon' There was no objection Mr WALDEN of Oregon Madam Speaker. I yield my such time sat may consume H.R 3817, introduced by New Mexico Representative Tom UDALL, would withdraw roughly 101.000 acres. known as the Valle Vidal Unit, from mineral exploration or development This in- . ludes patent under mining claims and mineral leases for geothermal or min- ing materials Any valid existing rights would continue to be recognized. but if those rights were relinquished or bought out, that area would also be withdrawn from the mining laws. This area is known for its recreation. namely. horseback riding and hiking, livestock grazing and wildlife habitat Currently, the Forest Service is revis- ing Its management plan for the Car- son National Forest and is likely, through public comment and collabora- tion, to withdraw mineral development in this area independent of the legisla- tion. The area in question is entirely within Mr. UDALL'S district Madam Speaker, I reserve the bal- ance of my time Me. BORDALLO Madam Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may con- sume. (Ms BORDALLO asked and was given permission to revise and extend her remarks.) Madam Speaker, as the majority ex- plained. H R 3817 withdraws the 101,791 -acre Valle Vidal parcel in the Carson National Forest In New Mexico from location, entry, and patent under mining laws. The Valle Vidal compromises some of the finest scenic wildlife and outdoor recreation.] resources in New Mexico t is the home to the largest herd of elk in New Mexico and draws hunters from throughout the United States. The Valle Vidal also contains impor- tant fish habitat for species such at the Rio Grande cutthroat trout The Valle Vidal. furthermore, contains the head- waters of several watersheds and is an Important source of fresh water In New Mexico H.R. 3817 is supported by wide coa- lition of groups In New Mexico, includ- ing local elected officials. chambers of commerce. hunters, conservation groups. and businesses. Madam Speaker. I would like to con- gratulate our colleague, Representa- tive Tow UDALL, who is the sponsor of H.R. 3817 and has worked tirelessly to craft and advance this legislation Madam Speaker. we support H R. 3817 Mr UDALL of New Mexico Madam Speak- er. the Vets Vidal. located or the heart of the Sangre JO Cristo Mountains m my district in northern New Memo, a a lush 100 000 -acre mountain basin in the Carson National Furled In 1912 the Pennzoil Company donated the unspoiled Valle Vidal to the people of the United States,* was the largest and most val- uable gift of private land ever to the Forest Service fq ti %tr. 17 amareemeemeS...11.11ela ,1111.. 1.1 a - (311 * k -I a ti ltt is, -.....- . BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE H5648 Mmes Lind. eases TX, Van Notion gulden Mott er A Velar Ben Saxton Inner YIen lanky S chan, .kt noire! 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Nils PL) Jotters.= Udall (70) Darla Jo Ass J011000.2 Sam Weiner SSW moor sem 'MI Watanorenta Face Ls(NYI Realer egret Menton Whitfield CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- HOUSE 111 Mrs. MYRICK. Mr SCOTT of Vir- ginia, Mrs NAPOLITANO and Mr. McNULTY changed their vote from "nay" to "yes" So (two-thirds of those voting having responded in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the Senate bill was passed The result of the vote was announced as above recorded. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table Stated for 1* FILMS Madmen *skew, on KANO No. 394. S tun I was hold up with *Pens problems Hod I beer% present. I would have voted "yes" MOMENT OF SILENCE OBSERVED IN MEMORY OF OFFICER JACOB J CHESTNUT AND f rs.CTIVE JOHN M GIBSON The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the Chair's announcement of earlier today. the House will now ob- serve moment of silence in the mem- ory of Officer Jacob J Chestnut and Detective John M . Gibson. Please nee for a moment of silence ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection. 5-minute voting will con- tinue There was no objection NATIONAL HERITAGE AREAS ACT OF 20t The SPEAKER pro tempore The pending business is the Question of sus- pending the rules and passing the Sen ate bill, S 203 as amended The Clerk read the title of the Senate bill.The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr WAL- OEN, that the House suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill. 8 203, as amended. on which the yeas and nays are ordered. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic de- vice, and there were- -yeas 323, nays 39, not voting 70, as folio. (Roll No Mel YEAS 323 AO. root. Cans Moot. Amakernsa Gulls Meyer Aloweler Casanova sale Allan Dane (AL( Mutt. Baird ISM on, 1 Dave AY, Hid. Balm Baldwin Barrett dC fa /into D.O.D. pia Torn Israel Jeanne lit) Davis MI) Barton Delabunt Base Delmer. 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YerYM M,Cartty McDermott rt Berger Moll Cleellas J ewel treisele din Lagers I BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r July 24, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE The result of the vote was announced as above recorded A motion to reconsider was laid on the table Stated for IA, FILNER Madam Speaker. on idle. No 395 S 203. I was held up with strilinnll problems Had I beer present. I would have PERSONAL EXPLANATION Ms McKINNEY Modern Speaker. I was un- avoidably delayed retina to the floor due to Delta Fight 5634 bong delayed due to bed weather io the area and missed vote Nos 394 and 395 on July 24 2006 Had I been present I would have voted -yea' PERSONAL EXPLANATION Mrs. DAVIS of California Madam Speaker. linseed the following two votes Nos 394 and 395, due to a delayed flight from San Diego I would have voted yea- on S 1496 and S 2U3 IN HONOR OF THE LATE CONGRESSMAN TOM MANTON (Mr RANGEL &shod and was given permission to add:Ina the House for 1 minute , Mr. RANGEL Madam Speaker and my colleagues, last Saturday. we lost Tom Manton Mr ny of you worked with him and knew him as well as we did in the ci..y of New York. He was the son of Irish immigrants His family came to this country He worked as salesman He was police- man for the New York City Police De- partment He worked before that as a city councilman Most of you knew him when he came to Congress and served so well and he was followed to the Congress by Joe Crowley He left the Congress to be- come the Democratic county leader for the County of Queens and made a name for himself as he sought out black and white, Irish. Asian. Hispanic can- didates for one of the most diverse po- litical subdivisions that we have in the city of New York He is what we call, in New York City, a politician's poli- tician," who was respected by Repub- licans as well as Democrats We will miss him in the city of New York. but he left better city than the one that he inherited And I would like to yield to my friend and senior Republican in our New York delegation. Mr BONNL314 T Mr. BOEHLERT Madam Speaker. I thank the dean of our delegation for yielding I Just want to gay that all of us who were privileged to know and work with Tom Manton during his seven terms in this House of Representatives share a deep sena of personal loss. He was an absolutely outstanding individual. And I think Mayor Bloomberg of New York probably best described him in a very simple way. He said he was a "classy guy He was guy who demonstrated in so many different ways his unflinching loyalty and his deep commitment to and faith in all of those things that he really believed in. his heritage, his mil- uteri, his party, his profession. his country but, most of all, his family. I think we are the lesser for Tom Manton s passing, but vv., are the great- er because he touched our lives PROVIDING GRANTS TO EXPAND INFRASTRUCTURE NECESSARY TO INCREASE AVAILABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS The SPEAKER pro tempore. The pending business is the question of sus- pending the rules and passing the bill. H R. 5534. as amended The Clerk read the title of the bill The SPEAKER prc te.npore The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr WAL- nitro that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 5634, as amend- ed, on which the yeas and nays are or- dered The vote was taken by electronic de- vice, and there were-- yeas 355, nays 9, not voting 66. as follows. (Roll No. 3141 TRAM -3M Aterormelee Cheadle. Garrett (Nil Ackerman Ctiocole Gerlach edition. Cleaver Oilchreet Akin Clyben 0111rn or Aliened.. Coble Meter Allen Cole Kiel °ohms, Race Conewm Genseles Baird comm. Goods Baker Cooper Goodlatto Solewin Costa Gordon Barrett (SCI Cramer Greeter Barrow Crenshaw Gramm B arSett Cowrie, Green. Al S amoa (TX) Canis Green. Goes Baas Odder Oddly* Bess Clamming. Getkowcht Owner Darks AL, Pall Rem Davis CAi Bart Ridden Darts ln., Basting. (Pt) Davis .1Y. HAMM, (TIM elth ets A Darien") Range Bishop (RI. 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Madre' Monastic in 0 4 (MO -,--- BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE July 26, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL to prescribe personnel strengths for suds fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes. which was or- dered to lie on the table, as follows Oa pars strike lines 3 through II BAWL Mr IBROWNBACK submitted an amendment intended to be proposed to amendment SA 1521 submitted by Mrs BOXER (for herself and Me Snows) and intended to be proposed to the bill S IOC, to authorise appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for mili- tary construction. and for defense a't- battles of the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces. and for other purposes. which was or- dered to lie on the table. as follows Insert before t he closing quotation marks the following 'but only If the identity of the perpetrator of much act of incest Is provided to a Nagnatall officer. at the time the 'tor tion Naught, for transmission to the appro- Nine military or civilian law enforcement authorities. or in the case a rape, only if the identity of the perpetrator of that at of race known to the victim, is provided to re burned officer at the time the abortion is sought for transmission to the Pingo plate military or civilian law enforcement authorities RA 1662 Mr DOMENICi submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S 202, to reduce tempo- rarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced. to establish cer- tain National Heritage Areas. and for other pu rpo eyes as follows Strike all after the enacting clause and in- sert the (*Boeing. SIMON t etioNT eras Wine Or t OPIUM. is) hoer Tire.6 -This Act may be cited as the' National Heritage Area Act of Inter". (hi Pelts or CowThere -The table of con- tent/ of this Act is as follows Sec I Mart title. table of °anent. MLR I --SODA ASH ROYALTY Ft EDUCTION Sec III Short title Sec 102 Reduction is royalty rate on soda ash Sec 1122 Study TITLE 11-- ESTABLISHMENT or NATIONAL. HERITAGE AREAS Subtitle A - Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Sec SI Short title Sec IS Findings °vc MO Definitions Sec 101 Northern Rio Grande National Her- 'taste Area See 205 Authority and duties of the local coordinating entity Sec 236 Duties of the Secretary. Sec St Saying* provision Sec a Authorization of appropriations Sec IA Termination of authority Subtitle 8-Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Sec Ill Short tit:. Sec tit Definitions Sec III Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Sec hi Authorities and duties of the local co,relinatins entity Sec 215 Management plan Sec ill Requirements for inclusion of pri vote property Sec 217 Private property protection A RECORD - SEN ATE Sec. 2111 Effect of subtitle Sec. 219 Regina Sec. 220 Authorization of eppropr`st lone Sec. 121 Termination of authority Subtitle C.-Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Sec. 231 Short title Sec ER Findings and purposes Sec. 283 Definitions Sec 234 Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Sec 236 Authorities and duties of the local coordinating entity Sec =6 Management plan Sec. 217 Te-hnical and financial assistance Sec. 331 Enact on certain authority Sec 23. Authorization of appropriations Sec. 240 Termination of authority Subtitle D--Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Sec. al Short title Sec 362 Findings andpurpose Sec 263 Definitions. Sec 264 Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area Sec 266 Designation of Alliance as local co- ordinating entity Sec 256 Management atom Heritage Area Sec 257 Dative and authorities of Federal agencies Sec 266 No effect on land use authority ant. pirate property Sec 209 Authorisation 01 appropriations. Sec INS. Termination of authority Subtitle F, P eating Kansas National Heritage Area Sec 261 Short tithe Sec 282 Finding-, arl purpose Sec 269 Definitions Sec 264 Bleedins Kansas and the Enduring Struggle for Freedom National Her! age Area Sec IIMS Technical and financial assistance. other Federal agencies Sec MS Private property protector, Sect. an Savings provisions Sec 261 Aothori cation of appropriations Sec 259 Termini tion of authority Subtitle F - 1. toper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Sec 271 Short title Sec 772 Findings and purposes Sec 273 Definitions Sec T74 Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Ares Sec 275 Authorities. prohibitions. and du- ties of the local coordinating entity Sec 275 Management plan Sec Trl Duties and authorities of the Sec- retary Sec. 276 Duties of other Federal agencies Sec 719 Authorization of appropriations Sec. 260 Termination of authority Subtitle 0-- Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership Sec. 3$1 Short title Sec. 312 Findings and purposes Sec as Definitions Sec 254 Heritage Partnership Sec. IN Effect See 256 Authorisation of appropriations Sec 257 Termination of authority Subtitle H- Crest Bate National Heritage Route Sec MI Short title Sec .761A Findings and purposes Sec INS Definitions Sec 281C Great Basin National Heritage Route Sec ato Memorandu.n of understanding Sec 291E Management Plan Sec 111E Authority and duties of local co- ordinating entity Sec ato Duties and authorities of Federal agencies S8989 Sec MIN land use regulati applicability of Federal law Sec XIII Authorization o' appropriations Sec 29IJ Termination of authority Subtitle I -Coital:Ouches Heritage Corridor Sec 296 Short title Sec 195A Purposes Sec Mall Definitions. Sec Sic Gullah (leeches Cultural Heritage Corridor. Sec Gulialifieechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission, Sec Operation c the 'oral eating entity Sec Management plan Sec Technical and financial assist- ance Sec 295H Duties of other Federal agencies Sec, 7901 Coastal Heritage Centers Sec SILL Private property protection Sec 295K Authorization of appropriations Sec 2661, Termination of authority Subtitle J-- Crossroads of Its American Revolution National Heritage Area Sec 197 Short title Sec 291A Findings and purposes Sec 26111 Definitions Sec sic Crossroads of the American Revo- lution National Heritage Area Sec Management pies. Sec Authorities duties and pallid pone applicable to the local co ordinat.ng entity Sec Technical and financial assist- ance. other Federal agencies Sec WM Authorisation of appropriations Sec 2117H Termination of authority Trrta III-NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDIES Subtitle A -Western Reserve Heritage Area Study Sec 301 Short title Sec 302 National Park Service, study re- carding the Western Reserve. Ohio St Croix National Heritage Area Study Sec 311 Short title Sec 312 Study Subtitle C -Southern Campaign of the Revolution Sec 321 Short title Sec 122 Southern Campaign of the Revoln. tion Heritage Area study TITLE IV -ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATION AI. HERITAGE COR- RIDOR ACT AMENDMENTS Sec 401 Short title Sec 402 Transition and provisions for new local coordinating entity See. 403 neonate property protection TITLE V -REAUTHORIZATION OF APPRO PRIATIONS FOR NEW JERSEY COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE Sec 501 Reauthorization of for New Jersey age Trail Route TITLE I -SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION sac. its signets TITLE This title may be cited as the Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act of 3006 SOC. IR. REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATS ON SODA leotwithstanding section 1021se9i of the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1876 113 U S C 1701(N9n. section 24 of the Min- eral Leant, Act ,30 U S C 282i and the terms of any lease under that Act the roy- alty rate on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land In the 5 year peseta: bogie- n Ag on the date of enactment of this Act shall be 2 percent 2.6D 296E coordl 197D 202E arr Subtitle B appropriations Coastal Herit- 1 a, e al 1. it u . . OL, is '..761t. 2660; , Amt. 0 * 4 A 0 a ft I ' )- tts te- .1 1,1 >4; r )1( 41 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r S9006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -SENATE and have demonstrated support for the con- cept of a national heritage area, (Cirrus potential local coordinating enti- ty to work in partnership with residents, businem interests. nonprofit organizations. and local and State tieverninents tc develop a national heritage area consistent with con- tinued local and State economic activity. ill) has conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public. and II) has potentiet or actual impact on pri- vate property located within or airlifting the Study Area BOUNDANIRS OP THE STinnr AREA.- The Study Area shall be comprised of the coun- ties of Trumbull. Mahoning. A.htabuie Por- tage. (Rogue, Lake. Cuyahoga. Summit. Me- dina. Huron, Lorain. Erie. Ottawa. and Ash- land In Ohio Subtitle b-St. Croix National Heritage Area Study ant.. aria SHORT Ting. This subtitle may be cited as the "St Croix National Heritage Area Study Act' use. sit MIA Oil IN GENERAL The Secreter of the In- terior. In consultation with appropriate State historic preservation officers. States historical societies. and other appropriate organizations. shall conduct a study regard- lug the suitability and feasibility of desig- nating the island of Ft Croix as the St Croix National Herite-.r neer. The study shall include analysis. ocumentatnin. and determination regarding wt .ther the island of St Croix - (1) his an assemblage o: natural. historic, and cultural resources that ..ether rep- resent distinctive aspects of All -riar herit- age worthy of retognition. consecratinl in- term station. and continuing tine. and are hest managed through partnerships among public end private entities and by combining Myers, and sometimes noncontiguous re- sources and active communities. 12) reflects traditions, customs. beliefs, and folklife that are valuable part of the na Urinal story. 13, provides outstanding opportunities to conserve natural. historic. cultural. or scenic feature,. (41 provides outstanding recreational and educational opport el t les. (5) contains resources Important to the Identified theme or themec of the War t of St. Croix that retain degree of Integra,' mi- cable of supporting interpretation, (4) includes residents, business intorecla, nonprofit organisations, end local and State governments that are Involved in the plan- ning. have neveloped a unmet'," nal financial plan that outline. the rules ci all partici pants (including the Federal Government). and have demonstrated support for the con- cept of a national heritage area, (7) has potential local coordinating enti- ty to work in min.:ciente with residents. Moines.) interests. nonprofit °mane, Gore. and local and State governments to develop national heritage area )nsisteut with con- tinued local and State enn, nine activity, and (II has conceptual boundary map that is supported by the public (b) ;REPORT. --Not later than 3 fiscal years after the date on which funds are first made available for this section. the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources or the Senate report on the find- tags conclusions. and recommendations of the study ) ) PRIVATE PROPERTY --In conducting the study required by this section. the Secretary of the Interim shall analyze the potential impact that designation of the area as na- tional heritage area is likely 'o have on land within the proposed area or bordering the proposed area that is privately owned at the time that the study is conducted Subtitle C'- Southern Campaign of the Revolution SRC. eat SHORT TITLE This subtitle may be tilted as the "South- ern Campaign of the Revolution, Heritage Area Study Act". ant gel tiOLTIMEN CAMPAIGN OF THE MOW- TION HILIUTAGL AREA STUDY () STUDY, -The Secretary of the Interior, In consultation with appropriate State his- tonic preservation officers, States hist). -Ical societies. the South Carolina Department of Parks. Recreation, and Tourism, and other appropriate organisations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability and feasi- [ditty of designating the study are described in subsection (in as the Sc :thorn Campaign of the Revolution Heritage Area The study shall include analysis, documentation, and determination regarding whether the study area- (1) has an assemblage of natural. historic. and cultural resources that together rep- resent distinctive aspects of American herit- age worthy of recognition. conservation. in- terpretation. and continuing ese, and are best managed through partnerships among public and private entitle* and by combining diverse and sometimes noncontiguous re sources and active communities, (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and folklife that are valuable part of the na- tional story. ,3) provides outstanding opportunities to co serve natural. historic. cultural. or scenic features. (4) provides outstanding recreational and educational opportunities, .5) contains resources important to the Identified theme or themes of the study area chat retain degree of hter ltv capable of supporting interpretation: Ill auclud - osidente, business Interests nonnrunt ',rear s...it-is. and local and State govarnments that are involved in the plan- ning. have developed a conceptual financial plan thee outlines the rotes of all panic.- pants (including the Federal Government), and Gave demonstrated suep -t for the con- cept of national heritage rel. 171 has potential local coordinating enti- ty to work in partnership with residents. bus)ems interests, nonprofit organizations. and local and State governments to develop national mintage are-. cunsistnnt with con- tinued local and State economic Airily; and has conceptual boundary map that I supported by the publ.c (I) lawny ARIA -- ill t. Gags, - (Al .flOCIH CAROLINA.-The study area shall include the following counties in South Carolina Anderson. Pickens. Greenville -musty. Spartanbure, Cherokee County. Greenwood. Laurens. Union. York, Chester. Darlington, Florence. Chesterfield. Marl- bore Fairfield. Richland, Lancaster'. Kenhaw. Swatter, Orangeburg. Georgetown, Dorchester. Collate',.. Charleston. Beaufort. Calhoun, Clarendon. and Williamsburg (B) NORTH CAROLINA The study area may Mande sites and locations in North Carolina as appropriate (2) SPECIFIC SITES.- -The heritage area may include the following sites of interest (Ai NATION AL PARK ilititvICK SITS -Kings Mountain National Military Park. Cowpens National Battlefield. Fort Moultrie National Monument. Cherie. Pickney National His- toric Site, and Ninety Sit National Historic Site as well as the National Park Affiliate of Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site. k July 26, 2605 (Si STATE MA INTAINII) erns- --CnIon Dorchester State Historic Site, Eutaw Springs Battle Site. Hampton Plantatior Stab Historic ails ;.anisford Canal State Historic alto. Andrew Jackson State Park, and Miner-ova Mill State Plug (C) Cadmus: moss Charleston. Beaufort., Georgetown. Kinetics". Cheraw. Camden, Witinaboro. Orangeburg, and Cayce (D) OrtisiR KEY SITES MKS TO TN. PUBLIC.- Aiddleton Place. Goose Creek Church, :lonely,' Plantation. Walnut Grove lanta tion. Fort Watson and Historic Bratonsville. (c) REPORT. --Not later than 3 focal year, after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this subtitle the Sec rotary of the Intel shall submit to the Committee on Resources of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Lu- ergy and Natural Resource. of the Senate report on the finding, conclusions. and rec- ommendations of the study TITLE IV-ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR ACT AMENDMENTS SEC. Mi. MORT ITAL. This dtle may be cited as the "Illinois and linchigan Canal National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 2005 SRC. sea TRANSITION AND PE TVISIONS FOR NEW LOCAL '.,0011DINATING ENTITY. The Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corm for Act of 1964 (Public Law Sti MIL 16 U.S.0 461 note) s &handed as follows (I) In section 103 - (A) m paragraph (6), by stinking "and . (B) in paragraph (9). by striking the period and Inserting -. and', and tJi by adding at the end the following -1101 the term Association cleans the Canal Corridor Association (an organization described under section 501(c a3) of the Inter- nal Revenue Code of 1996 and exempt from taxation under section SOlim of such Code) " (2) By adding at the end of section 112 the following new paragraph "(7) The Secretary shall enter Into a memorandum of understanding with the As- sociation to help ensure Appropriate transi- tion of the local coot !eating entity to the A-locietion and coordination with the Asso- ciation regarding that role.". (3) By &Aldine at the end the following new sections Ile. ASSOCIATION AS LOCAL comm. HATING EMMY. "Upon the termination of the Commission. the local coati dinating entity for the corridor shall be the Association, -sit. His. DUTIES AND AUTHORITUSI OF ASSO- CIATION "For purposes of preparing and ImIde- menting the management plan developed under section 121. the Association may use Federal funds made available under Nis title- "1t) to make grants to, and enter Into co- operative agree'- ant, with. State. and their political subdivisions. private organizations. or any person. "(2) to hire, train. and compensate staff. and "(3) to enter into contracts for goods and services SIC. Ill DUTIES Of MT ABOOCTATION. 'The Assoc tenon sled' - "Ill develop and submit to the Secretary for approval under section 123 propose, management plan for the corridor not later than 2 yearn after Federal ;urine are mink. avallai :e for this lenpooe. "(2) give priority 0 holt menting actions set forth in the management plat. nick:inns taking step_ assist units of local govern- ment, regional planning orglinization ,. and other organizations- a a.' dla ste 11. 5 a e. Se- 1 ... r t r S aoweeefr......Czaiaan ion itC aD es 55, *6> a 4 a I 4 S i e e BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 4 I" S9018 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE Witness List The Honorable Jerald J. Mossinghoff, Former Assistant Secretary of Com- merce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks and Senior Counsel Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, Alexandria, VA; The Honorable Q Todd Dickinson. Former Assistant Secretary of Com- merce and Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks and Vice President and Chief Intellectual Property Coun- sel. General Electric Company, Fair- field. CT; Christine J Siwik Partner, Rakoczy Molt, Manzochi Siwik LLP, on behalf of Barr Laboratories. Inc Chicago, IL. Marshall C. Phelps. Jr., Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Intellectual Property Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA; Charles E. Phelps. Provost, Univer- sity of Rochester on behalf of the Asso- ciation of American Universities. Rochester. NY: David Beier, Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs Amgen, Washington, DC The PRESIDING OFFICER Without objection, it is so ordered. sillECONINIITPIR ON SUPERU(ND AND WASTE MANAGEMENT Ms COLLINS Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Sub- committee on Superfund and Waste Management be authorized to hold an oversight hearing on Tuesday. July 25 at 230 am to discuss electronic waste. The PRESIDING OFFICER Without objection. it is so ordered PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Mr. REED. Mr. President. I ask unan- imous consent that two of my staff members, Steve Eichenauer and Elyse Wain n. be granted the privileges of the floor during the debate and pending votes The PRESIDING OFFICER Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER The Sen- ator from Maine is recognized THE CALENDAR Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consider- ation of the following calendar items en bloc. Calendar Nos. 11. 18. 20. 21, 22 24, 27. 28. 39. 30, 32. 33, 36. 37, 38. 41. 42, 43, 44 45. 46. 47, 50, 52, 53. 54, 55. 58. 62. 63, 64. 65, 86, 95, and 106 I ask unanimous consent that the amendments at the desk be agreed to en bloc; the committee-reported amendments, as amended. if amended, be agreed to en bloc, the bills, as amended, if amended, be read third time and passed, the motions to recon- sider be laid upon the table en bloc the amendments to the titles, where app:1- cable, be agreed to. and that any state- ments related to the bills be printed in the RECORD. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered k SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION ACT OF 2005 The Senate proceeded to consider the bill (S. 203) to designate the United States courthouse located at 501 I Street in Sacramento, California, as the "Robert T Matsui United States Courthouse" S 203 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- Fermium... of the United States of America in Congress assern'iled UNCTION I. SHOAT This Act may be cited as the "Soda Ash Royalty Reduction Act of 2506' SEC. a. SEDUCTION IN ROYALTY EATS ON 5004 ASH Notwithstanding section 100 9) a the Federal Land Policy Manageraent Act of 1718 143 U S C 1701(1')(9o. section 24 of the Min- eral Leasing Act (30 1..; S C 262). and the terms of any lease under that Act, the roy- alty rate on the quantity or areas value of the output of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land in the 5-year period begin- ning on the date of the enactment of this Act shall be 2 percent. sac. a STUDY. After the end of the 4 pier period begin- ning on the date of the enactment of this Act. and Osiers the and of the 5-year period beginning on that date. he Secretary of the Interior shall report to the Congress on the effects of the royalty reduction under the Act, including- (1) the amount of sodium compounds and related products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land during that 1-year period, (2) the number of jobs that have been cre- ated or maintained during the royalty reduc- tion period. (3) the total amount of royalty paid to the United States on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium c. pounds and re- lated products at the point of shipment to market produced during that 4-year period, and the portion of such royalty paid to States and (4) a recommendation of whether the re- duced royalty rate should apply after the end of the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act The amendment No 1584) was agreed to, as follows. Amend the title so as to read "A bill to re- duce temporarily the royalty required to be paid for sodium produced, to establish cer- tain National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes - The bill (8. 203) was read the third time and passed. PECOS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK LAND EXCHANGE ACT OF 2005 The bill (S. 47) to provide for the ex- change of certain Federal land in the Santa Fe National Forest and certain non-Federal land in the Pecos National Historical Park in the State of New Mexico was read the third time and passed, as follows: 6. 47 at it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep resentatives of the United States of Amenity in Congress assembled SECTION I. SHOUT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "Pecos Na Urinal Historical Park Land Exchange Act of 2005". July 26, 2005 INC. e. usrn+mor s. In this Act (I) FEDERAL. LAND -The term "Federal land" means the approximately 180 acres of Federal land within the Santa Fe National Forest In the State as depicted on the map (2i LANDOWNER The term "landowner" means the 1 or more owners of the non-Fed- eral land (3) MAP The term -map' means the map entitled Proposed Land Exchange for POGO. National Historical Park" numbered 430/ 80,054. dated November 19, 1999 and revised September 18, 2000 (4) NON-FEDERAL LAY,. -The term "non Federal land' means the approximately 154 acres of non-Federal land in the Park, as de- picted on the map (5) P.the -The term "Park" means the Pecos National Historical Park in the State. (6) SECRETARIES --The term "Sp. :etarlee" means the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture acting jointly. STATE. -The term "State" means the State of New Mexico. EEC. a LAND ITICIIAM2S. (a) IN GitNIINAL.- On conveyance by the landowner to the Secretary of the Interior of the non-Federal land, title to which is ac- ceptable to the Secretary of the Interior (1) the Secretary of Agriculture shall. sub Pict to the conditions 3f this Act, convey to the landowner the Federal land, and (2) the Secretary of the Interior shall, sub- ject to the conditions of this Act, grant to the landowner the easement described in subsection lb) (b) EASEMENT -- (I) In MINERAL ' The easement referred to in subsection (4'1(2) is an easement (including an easement for service access) for water pipelines to 2 well sites located in the Park. es generally deplr tail on the map (2) Rotor. -The Secretary of toe Interior. in consultation with the landowner. shall de- termine the appropriate route of the ease ment through the Park. (3) 'rants AND CONDITIONS -The easement shall include such terms and conditions re- lent's to the use of. and access to. the well ease and pipeline, as the secretary of the In tenor. in consultation with the landowner. determines to he appropriate (4) AI PLICABLE LAW -- The easement shall be established, operated. and maintained in compliance with applicable Federal law it) VALUATION, APPRAISALS. AND EQUAL' RATION (1) IN GENERAL. -The value of the Federal land and non-Federal land - (Al be equal. as determined by ap- protasis conducted in accordance with para- graph (2), or (B) if the value is not equal shall be equal- lied in accordance with paragraph (3) (2) APPRAISALS - (A) IN GENERAL -The Federal land and non Federal land shall be appraised by an Independent appraiser selected by the Secre- tale, (B) REQUIREMENTS - An appraisal Con- ducted under subparagraph (A) shall be con- ducted in accordance with- Ii) the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisition and nu the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (C) Servo, The appraisals conducted under this paragraph shall be submitted to the Secretaries for approval (3) EQUALIZA11,,, :Jr VALOUR -- IA( IN GINERNI. If the values of the non- Federal land end the Federal land are not equal the values may be equalised by - (U the Secretary of the Interior making cash equalisation payment to the landowner. wy,ro.",r,...,_ I -1- 1111S. cr) shall 71: $ 1 1 5' N. t : )1; 4fr BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE May 16, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE the rules were suspended and the bill. as amended. was passed. The title of the bill was amended so as to read "A bill to authorize the Sec- retary of the Interior to convey the New lands Project Headquarters and Maintenance Yard Facility to the Truckee-Carson Irrigation District.". A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. UPPER HOUSATONIC VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ACT Mr RENZI Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill ( H R. 938) to establish the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes, as amended. The Clerk read as follows. H R. 936 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- resentatives of the United States of America an Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT Ting This Act may be cited as the "Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Act Kt 1 PINUP. g AND Pt amass (, FtNUjy..d Congress finds the fol- lowing The upper Housatonic Valley. encom- passing 29 towns in the hilly terrain of west- ern Massachusetts and northwestern Con- necticut, is singular geographical and cul tural region that has made significant na- tional contributions through its literary, ar- tistic, musical. and architectural achieve- initiate its iron, paper. and electrical equip- ment industries, and its scenic beautifi- cation and environmental conservation ef- forts (4) The upper Housatonic Valley has 139 properties and historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includ- ing- (A) five National Historic landmarks. ii) Edith Wharton', home. The Mount. Lenox. Massachusetts. (lb Herman Melville's home. Arrowhead, Pittsfield. Massachusetts. (iii) W.E B DuBois' Boyhood ...site, Great Barrington. Massachusetts. (iv) Mission House. Stockbridge, Massa- chusetts. and (v, Crane and Company Old Stone Mill Rag Room. Dalton. Massachusetts. and (8) four National Natural Landmarks - (U Bartholomew's Cobble. Sheffield. Massa- chusetts. and Salisbury. Connecticut, Ili) Heckles Bog. Norfolk. Connecticut, (Ili) Bingham Bog. Salisbury, Connecticut. and (iv) Cathedral Pines Cornwall, Con- necticut 131 Writers. artists, musicians, and vaca boners have visited the region for more than 150 years to enjoy its scenic wonders making it one of the country's leading cultural re sorts (4( The upper Housatonic Valley has made significant national cultural contributions through such writers as Herman Melville, Nithaniel Hawthorne. Edith Wharton. and W E H DuBois, artists Daniel Chester French and Norman Rockwell. and the per. forming arts centers of Tanglewocxl, Music Mountain. Norfolk (Connecticut, Chamber Music Festival. Jacob's Pillow. and Shake- speare k Company (5) The upper Housatonic Valley is noted for its pioneering achievements in the iron. paper. and e.ectrical generation industries and has cultural resources to Interpret those industries (6) The region became national leader in scenic beautification and environmental con- servation efforts following the era of Indus- trialization and forestation and maintains fabric of shirr t conservation areas in- cluding the mown ing Housatonic River. (7) Important historical events related to the American Revolution. Shays Rebellion, and early civil rights took place in the upper Housatonic Valley (8) The region had an American Indian presence going back 10.000 years and Mohi- cans had a formative role in contact with Europeans during the seventeenth and eight- eenth centuries (9) The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area has been proposed in order to heighten appreciation of the region. preserve its natural and historical resources, and im prove the quality of life and economy of the area (b) PURPOSES. - The purposes 01 this Act are as follows (1) To establish the Upper Housatonic Val- ley National Heritage Area in the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts (21 To implement the national heritage area alternative as described in the docu- ment entitled 'Upper Housatonic Valley Na- tional Heritage Area Feasibility Study. (31 To provide management framework to foster close working relationship with all levels of government. the private sector, and the local communities in the upper Housatonic Valley region to conserve the re- g ion* heritage while continuing to pursue compatible economic opportunities (4) To assist communities. organizations. and citizens in the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Piet thyme. preserving. interpreting, and devel- oping the historical, cultural. scenic. and natural resources of the region for the edu- cational and inspirational benefit of current and future generations SSC. & DEMOTIONS In this Act (1) HERITAGE AREA --The term "Heritage Area' means the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area. established in sec- tion 4. (21 MANAGEMENT ENTITY -The term "Man- agement Entity" means the management en- tity for the Heritage Area designated by sec- tion S(.1. Ill MANAGEMENT PLAN -The -The term "Man- agement Plan means the management plan for the Heritage Area specified in section 6 (4) MAP.- -The term "map' means the map entitled "Boundary Map Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Ares-. numbered P1710.0013, and dated February 3003. 15( SYCRETAKI -The term "Secretary' means the Secretary of the Interior 161 St Pm -The term "State" means the State of Connecticut and the Commonwealth of Massa. /rosette WC. 4. IMPS* HOUSATONIC VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA ESTABLISHMENT There is established the Upper Housatonic Valley National Herit- age Area lb. BOUNDA ICU -The Heritage Area shell be comprised of- (I( part of the Housatonic Rivera water- which extends 60 miles from Lamborn. Massachusetts to Kant. Connect rout: (21 the towns of Canaan. Colebrook. Corn- wall. Kent. Norfolk, North Canaan. Salis- bury, Sharon. and Warren in Connecticut, and (31 the towns of Alford, Becket, Dalton, Egremont. Great Barrington. Hancock, H3283 Hinsdale. Lanestmo. Lee, hereon Monterey. Mount Washington. New Marlboro. Pitts- field. Richmond Sheffield, Stockbridge. Tyringham. Washington, and West Stock- bridge in Massachusetts (c) At AlLABILiTY or MAP -The map shall be on file and available for public halation in the appropriate Aces of the National Park Service. Department of the Interior. (d) MANAGEMENT ENTITY -The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area, lnc shall be the management entity for the Heritage Area. SEC. & ACTMOIUTUtie notuarrioNs, AND DL'- TIES OV THE KANAGIEMITO ENTITY. (a) DUTIES OF Till MANArgaire KNT ENTITY.- To further the purposed the Heritage Area the management entity shall- 111 prepare and submit maziagement plan for the Heritage Arran the Secretary In ac- cordance with sections. (2) assist units of local government. re- gional planning organizations. and nonprofit organisations in implementing the approved management plan by - (A) carrying out programs and projects that recognize. protect and enhance impor- tant resource value within the Heritage Area, (B) establishing and maintaining interpre- tive exhibits and programs wt thin the Herit- age Area, (C) developing recreations.' and edu- cational opportunities in the Heritage Area. (Di increasing public swareraess of and ap- preciation for natural historical. scenic. and cultural resource. of the Herr Gage Area 1E) protecting and 'aortas historic sites and buildings in the Heritage Ares that are consistent with heritage area themes. (F) ensuring that egos identifying points of public access and cites of Interest are posted throughout the Heritages Area, and (0) promoting a wide range of partnership among governments. organize. t. ions and indi- viduals to further the purpose.. of the Herit- age Area, (3) consider the interests of di verse units of government baroness organizations and individuals in the Heritage Area in the prep- aration and implementation of the manage- ment plan. (4) conduct meetings open to the public at least semi annually regarding the develop- ment and Implementation of the manage- ment plan. (Si submit an annual report to the Sec- retary for any fiscal year in which the man- agement entity receive Feder sal funds under this Act. setting forth its accomplishments, expenses. and income including grants to any other entities dung the year for which the report is made. (6) make available for audit for any fiscal year in which it receive federal fund, under this Act all Information pertaining to the expenditure of such funds and any matching funds, and require m all WIND menu author- izing expenditures of Federal rune by other Organisations. that the reset -vine organize - Ibis make available for such audit all records and other information pertaining to the expenditure of such fake and (7) encourage by appropriate means eco- nomic development the is consistent with the purposes of the Heritage AIMS. IDI A l-TIMMITIES The management entity may. for the purposes QI preparing and im- plementing the 0 ,cnent plan for the Heritage Area. use Vaal funds made avail - able through this Act to- il) make grants to the State of Con- necticut and the Commonwealth of Mama, chusetts. their political subdivisions non profit organizations sal other persons. (2) enter into cooperative agreements with or provide technical instances to the State of Connecticut and he Commonwealth of tv 1 ,a0 ,....a. (1) (a) shed, 1 t g 6 st 11 XKO ' BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE H3284 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE Massachusetts. their subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties, (3) hire and compensate staff, which shall Include individuals with expertise in natural. cultural. and historical resources protection. and heritage programming, (4) obtain money or services from any source including any that are provided under any other Federal law or program. (5) contract for goods or services. and (6; undertake to be catalyst for any other activity that furthers the purposes of the Heritage Area and Is consistent with the ap- proved management plan gel Milani Mona ON IRE ACQUISITION Or HEAL PROPERTY. The management entity may not use Federal funds received under this Act to acquire real property, but may use any other source of funding. including other Federal funding outside this authority. intended for the acquisition of real property. MC. it MANAGEMENT PLAN. lad IN GENERAL --The management plan for the Heritage Area shall- (I) include comprehensive policies, strate- gies and recommendations for conservation. funding. management and development of the Heritage Area (2) take into consideration existing State, county, and local plans in the development of the management plan and its impletnenta- tion: (3) include description of actions that governments. private organizations, and in- dividuals have agreed to take to protect the natural. historical and cultural resources of the Heritage Area. (4) specify the existing and potential sources of funding to protect, manage. and develop the Heritage Area in the first 5 years of implementation. (5) include an inventory of the natural, his- torical. cultural, educational, scenic. and recreational resources of the Heritage Area related to the themes of the Heritage Area that should be preserved. restored. managed. developed. or maintained, IC describe program of implementation for the management plan including plans for resource protection. restoration. construe tion. and specific commitments for imple- mentation that have been made by the roan &gement entity or any government. organ =Lion. or individual for the filet 5 years of Implementation. and (7) include an interpretive plan for the Her- itage Area (b) DIADLINE AND TERMINATION OF FUND- ING.- 111 MAMAS& - The management entity shall submit the management plan to the Secretary for approval within 3 years after funds are made available for this Act '21 TERMINATIoN or FuNDING - If the man- agement plan is not submitted to the Sec- retary in accordance with this subsection. the management entity shall not qualify for Federal funding under this Act until such time as the management plan is submitted to the Secretary gar. 7. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE SIC. RETARIL (is) TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL AaillST- Agra -The Secretary may. upon the request of the management entity, provide technical assistance on reimbursable or non-reim- bursable basis and financial assistance to the Heritage Area to develop and Implement the approved management plan The Secretary is authorized to enter into cooperative agree- ments with the management entity and other public or private entities for this pur- pose In assisting the Heritage Area. the Sec- retary shall give priority to actions that in general sacs! in -- .1i conserving the significant nature. his- torical, cultural. and scenic resources :1 the Heritage Area. and (2) providing educational. interpretive. and recreational oppot tun t les consistent with the purposes of the Heritage Area. (b) APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL. OF MAN- Mightiest' PLAN.- (I) IN GENERAL --The Secretary shall ap- prove or disapprove the management plan not later than 90 days after receiving the management plan. i21 CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL -In deter- minims the approval of the management plan the Secretary shall consider whether - (Al the management entity is representa- tive of the diverse interests of the Heritage Area, including gcvernments. natural and historic resource protection organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and rec- reational organizations. (B) the management entity has afforded adequate opportunity, including public hear- ings, for public and governmental involve- ment in the preparation of the management plan; (C ) the resource protection and interpreta- tion strategies contained in the management plan, If Implemented, would adequately pro- tect the natural. historical, and cultural re- sources of the Heritage Area. and (D) the management plan is supported by the appropriate State and local officials whose cooperation is needed to ensure the ef- fective implementation of the State and local aspects of the management plan (3) ACTION FOLLOWING DISAPpROvAl. If the Secretary disapproves the management plan, the Secretary shall advise the management entity in writing of the reasons therefore and shall male recommendations for revi- sions to the management plan The Sec- retary shall approve or disapprove pro- posed revision within 60 days after the date it is submitted 111 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS - Substan- tial amendments to the management plan shall be reviewed by the Secretary and ap- proved in the same manner as provided for the original management plan The manage- ment entity shall not use Federal funds au- thorized by this Act to implement any amendments until the Secretary has ap- proved the amendment*. SIC. & DUTIES OE °THEE FEDERAL AGENCIES. Any Federal agency conducting or sup- porting activities directly affecting the Her- itage Area shall - (1) consult with the Secretary and the management entity with respect to such ac- tivities. 131 cooperate with the Secretary and the management entity In carrying out their du- ties under this Act and, to the maximum ex- tent practicable. coordinate such activities with the carrying out of such duties. and. (3) to the maximum extent practicable. conduct or support such activities in man- ner which the management entity deter mines will not have an adverse effect on the Heritage Area S. ILEAILERIMENTI FOR INCLUSION OF PRI- VATS PROPERTY. (a) NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT OF PROP- tort Organs REQUIRED -No privately owned property shall be preserved con- served, or promoted by the management plan for the Heritage Area until the owner of that private property has been notified in writing by the management entity and has given written consent for such preservation. con- servation or promotion to the management entity (tit Lasinuasze WITHDRAW. - Any owner of private property Included within the bound- ary of the Heritage Area shall have their property immediately removed from the boundary by submitting a written request to the management entity May 16, 2005 SEC. in PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION. (a) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY -Noth- ing In this Act shall be construed to- 11) require any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, such government State. 0: local a t' private property or (2) modify any provision of Federal, State. or local law with regard to public access to or use of private property lb) LIABILITY Designation of the Heritage Area shall not be considered to create any li- ability. or to have any effect on any liability under any other law, of any private property owner with respect to any persons injured on such private property (C) RECOONMON or AUTHORITY TO CONTROL LAND Use -Nothing in this Act shall be con- strued to modify the authority of Federal, State, or local governments to regulate land use (di PARTICIPATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNSRIS IN HERITAGE AREA --Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require the owner of any private property located within the boundaries of the Heritage Area to partici- pate in or be associated with the Heritage Area (e) EFFECT OF ESTABLINHIORNT The bound- aries designated for the Heritage Area rep- resent the area within which Federal funds appropriated for the purpose of this Act may be expended. The establishment of the Herit- age Area and its boundaries shall not be con strued to provide any nonexisting regulatory authority on land use within the Heritage Area or its viewshed by the Secretary, the National Park Service. or the management entity SRC. II. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION/, a) IN GENERAL -There is authorized to be appropriated for the purposes of this Act not more than $1,000,000 for any fiscal year. Not n ore than total of 910.000.000 may be appro- priated for the Heritage Area uncle: this Act (bi MATCHING Fugue -Federal funding pro- vided under this Act may not exceed 50 per- cent of the total cost of any assistance or grant provided or authorized under this Act. WC. If. SUNSET. The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance under this Act shall terminate on the day occurring 15 years after funds are first made available for this Act The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Ar- izona (Mr. RENZI) and the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr UDALL) each will control 20 ,ninutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. RENZI). GENERAL LEAVE Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- mous consent that all Members may have S legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and in- clude extraneous material on H.R. 938. the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore Is there objection to the request of the gen- tleman from Arizona? There was no objection Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker. I yield my- self such time as I may consume Mr. Speaker, H.R 938. introduced by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Mrs. JOHNSON), and amended by the Committee on Resources, contains four titles. However, all four titles passed this House in the 108th Congress. Title I would establish the Upper Housatonic National Heritage Area in the State of Connecticut and the Com- monwealth of Massachusetts. It would b 1. C al 'PS SEC a) to - at 9 1 S r .60 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r May 16, 2005 CO preserve the area's contributions in lit- erature, art, music. architecture. iron and paper. and its electrical equipment industries. Title II amends the Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Cor- ridor Act in order to transition their management authority from Federal commission to a nonprofit organiza- tion, which is in line with more recent Heritage Area management. Title III would authorize the Sec- retary of the Interior to conduct a suit- ability and feasibility study of estab- lishing the St. Croix National Heritage Area in St. Croix. U.S Virgin Islands. Title IV would establish the North- ern Rio Grande National Heritage Area across three counties within the State of New Mexico to commemorate the unique combination of cultures, lan- guages. folk arts, customs, and archi- tecture associated with the Spanish colonization of New Mexico, beginning as far back as 1598. I urge adoption of this bill Mr. Speaker. I reserve the balance of my time Mr UDALL of New Mexico. Mr Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. UDALL of New Mexico asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks ) Mr UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker. I rise today to speak on H.R. 938. The majority has explained the pieces of this package As the sponsor of the legislation comprising title IV. I would like to focus my remarks on the Northern Rio Grande National Herit- age Area. which will be designated in the State of New Mexico. I introduced this legislation earlier this year A companion bill in the Sen- ate, introduced by New Mexico's two Senators, currently awaits a vote on the floor of that body. In the 107th Con- gress, identical language passed the House unanimously. I am obviously pleased tnat today we, once again. have the opportunity to move closer to mak- ing this bill a law so New Mexicans can take additional steps to preserve and learn from our rich history. The establishment of the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is citizen-driven effort to protect the re- maining significant resources rep resentative of the Spanish and Pueblo colonial era in north-central New Mex- ico. The bill Identifies the northern New Mexico counties of Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and Taos as a National Herit- age Area. an elite designation from Congress reserved for areas regarded as significant resources. Northern New Mexico boasts many sites of historic and cultural signifi- cance Our State is a blend of Pueblo and Hispanic cultures, making it a very unique and special place in our country This legislation would iden- tify many of the sites that tell north- ern New Mexico's story, help preserve them and in the process, allow them to be more thoroughly enjoyed by New Mexicans and visitors to our State NGRESSION A L RECORD - HOUSE Preservation would directly lead to economic development of this area through enhanced tourism. Title IV creates a nonprofit corpora- tion governed by a 25-member hoard of trustees charged with developing a management plan for the heritage area. The board will be comprised of representatives from the State. af- fected counties, tribes, cities. and oth- ers. The corporation's plan would in- clude recommendations for identifying. conserving and preserving cultural. historical and natural resources within the heritage area, along with strategies to promote tourism of the region's nat- ural and cultural assets The city of Espanola, the city of Santa Fe. Santa Fe County, Rio Arriba County, Taos County. La Jicarita En- terprise Community. the Chimayo Cul- tural Preservation Association, and the Eight Northern Pueblos support the Northern Rio Grande Heritage Area Mr Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time Mr. RENZI. Mr. Speaker. I continue to reserve my time Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Massa- chusetts (Mr. OLVER). Mr. OLVER. Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman from New Mexico for yielding time. Mr Speaker. I rise today in support of H.R. 938, but I will confine my re- marks to title I of the bill which would establish the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Let me start by thanking the gentle- woman from Connecticut (Mrs. JOHN- SON for her persistence, her diligence, and her hard work on this legislation. It has been a pleasure working with her. During the 106th Congress. H.R. 4312 authorized the Secretary of the Inte- rior to conduct a feasibility study of the upper Housatonic as a potential national heritage area The study es- tablishes that the Upper Housatonic Valley meets the Interior Depart- ment's criteria for such a designation. The Park Service recognizes the val- ley as distinctive for having a land- scape that includes a blend of indus- trial innovations, environmental con- servation initiatives, and cultural achievements of national significance. The Upper Housatonic Valley in- cludes 29 communities in western Mas- sachusetts and northwestern Con- necticut I would like to highlight a few of the many contributions this re- gion of New England brings to our na- tional heritage. Herman Melville, Nathaniel Haw- thorn°. Edith Wharton, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Norman Rockwell. Suzy Frelinghuesen are just a few of the prominent artists and writers who have made the Howe tonic Valley their home and the subject of their work Today. visitors can see these artists' work on Misplay in local museums be- fore taking h. r. classical music concert H3285 at Tanglewood or visiting the magnifi- cently restored Shaker Village in Han- cock. The Upper Housatonic has a rich cultural heritage and thriving artistic community to this day. Elizabeth Mumbet Freeman ilea per- son my colleagues may not be familiar with today, but her role in our national history is rightfully recognized in the newly reopened National Archives ex- hibit. Charters of Freedom 1515 A slave from Sheffield, Massachu- setts. Mumbet sued in Massachusetts court for her freedom. leading to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1793. Many years later, the great civil rights leader, W.E.B. Dubois, made his home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. His papers are archived and open to the public today in the University of Massachusetts in Am- herst. As I hoped to highlight for you today, the Upper Housatonic Valley is an area rich in culture, history, and innovation against the backdrop of scenic land- scapes. Its designation as a National Heritage Area will help preserve this treasure for years to come. I urge an "aye'. vote in support of this legisla- tion JOHNSON of Connecticut Mr Speak- er. I hie today in support of Zi R 938 a tall to establish the Upper Housatonic Valley Na- tional Heritage Area Act The Upper Housatonic Valley. encompassing 29 towns in the hilly terrain of western Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut, is a singular geo- graphical aid cultural region the! has made Significant national contributions through its lit- wary artistic. musical. and arcrideztural achievements. its iron. paper. and electrical equipment industries and its scenic beautifi- cation and environmental cunServatior efforts I would like to thank Chairman Poses° and the Resources Committee for bringing this leg- Wagon forward and for recognizing that through this broad, fiancee and locally led inr dative the States of Connecticut and Massa- chusetts will be able to make real progress in protecting the river and Is montage. The herit- age area has broad support throughout the re- gion, from histOric and civic organizations. local businesses and governments. and our State governments have expressed strong support for the establishment of a National Heritage Area and are enthusiastic about the potential for celebration and preservation of the heritage It also has inspired the develop- ment of a local organization that has already begun hosting Ming events and historic visits Congress established criteria in our 2000 legislation that clarifies that designation re- quite. a cultural natural and historical herit- age 01 national significance, mute hays broad Public Support and a L.Joillsd sally lo MO- age the penman ken misers criteria for designation of a national heritage area and ails was as best example of now to go about becoming a National Heritage Area. The Upper Housatonic Valley National WAIF age Area would extend from Lamellae, Mas- sachusetts 60 miles South Is Kaiak Con- rechc,,t This region of New England was 4 F 1 Mrs. that the Upper Housatonic Valley meets the De- the JIM_ Wipe.. ei se 1, sI j ; I. srf BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r H3286 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE home to the Nation's first industrial iron sites from the 1730s to the 192(is. The first blast furnace was built it 1762 by Ethan Allen and supplied the iron for the cannons that helped George Wasnmgton's army to make other weapons for soldiers of the Revolutionary army While most of the furnaces, mine sites and charcoal pits have been lost to develop- ment and lane. the new that remain are in need ci refurbishment The Beckley Furnace in Canaan. Connecticut. was designated an official mood by the Millennium Committee to Save America's Treasures and now ties been well restored The Valley's history as a cultural retreat from the Boston and New York areas provides both past and current riches for the country Since the 1930s visitors from all over have come to hear the music at Tang luwood, Music Mountain and Norfolk see the paintings at the Norman Rockwell Museum, watch senous the- ater at Stockbridge and musical treats at shier. on Today's rocal authors draw on a long tradi- tion gong back to the 19th century. when Her- man Melville Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edith Wharton lived and wrote here The Housatonic Valley is also rich with envi- ronmental and recreational treasures The Housatonic River. just below Falls Village. Connecticut. is one of the prized fly-lishing Centers in the Northeast and is enjoyed by fisherman from not only Connecticut and Mas- sachusetts but this antra eastern seaboard Olympic rowers have trained in this river as children have learned to swim, boat and fish and value its ecosystem. The Upper Housatonic Area, sill its remoteness from, but ties to large cities occupy s special niche in our national pipe and I wow.. col- leagues to support his Mrs CHRISTENSEN Mr Speaker I rise in support of H.R. 938. to establish the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area in Connecticut and Massachusetts I ain peer lady pleased that Tile 2 of Its bill includes legislation 1 sponsored in the last Congress and agar in this Campos Its provide for a study of the sultana/ and brow, of 'Web- irsteng my home island MIN Croix as a Na !rural Heritage Area was also included in this package I want to begin by thanking Chairman Root- ARO Paws and Ranking Member NICK RA- HALL for their support in including my bill in H Ft 938 Mr Speaker. I can think of no more fitting place that should be studied for possible des- ignation as a national Heritage Area than my home island of SI Croix, U S Virgin Islands The island of St Croix has a long, clistrn- gashed. and vaned history. including being the site where Christopher Columbus first stepped onto what is now American soil. There is significant interest in preserving and enhancing the natural, historical and cultural resources of the island on a cooperative basis and such a study would provide guidance on now we can best achieve those purposes Even though each one of the four major is- lands of the U S Islands Virgin Islands can flake a good case for designation as a Na- normal Heritage Area, the island of St Croix with its two historic 'owns -Christiansted built in 1734 and Fredenksted built in 1752-is richly denied with all of the attributes that would lustily this designation The towns historic architecture matured over a 100-year period The town of Christranstect is one of the finest examples of Danish, archi- tectural designs in this hemisphere Its history can be traced back some 4.000 years to 2500 B.0 It is also the place where one of our founding fathers and first Treasury Secretary. Alexander Hamilton. lived and worked during his formative years In 1493, Columbus arrived at what is now the Salt River National Historic Park and Eco- logical Preserve making it the only site under the American flag where his men went ashore. as well as the first recorded hostile encounter between Europeans and Native Americans Fredenksted has the distinction of having been the first runsdietion to nave raised es flag In salute of the new Repuolic of the U S A , and indeed the first designed flag was done by a resident of that Island Mr Speaker, I can go on and on about the many unique and srgruhcant features of the is- land of St Croix, but in the interest of time I would say that this is the third time that we would have passed this bill in the House and sent it to the other body and I hope that the third time will be the charm I urge my col- leagues to support H.R. 938 Mr WELLER MI Speaker I rise today to express my support for H.R. 938 Among its provisions, H R 938 incorporates bill language from H.R 1820 which reauthorizes the Illinois and Michigan, I & M, Canal National Heritage Corridor to receive appropnations and trans- hers management entity status from the now defunct federal I & M Commission to the non- profit Canal Corridor Association I would like to commend Chairman POut30 and the House Committee on Resources for thee hard work on this important piece of legislation The I & M Canal changed the Nation in 1848 when it opened the first shipping route between New York and New Orleans, desig- nating Chicago as the Nation's greatest inland port While the canal eventually fell IM) disuse due to new transportation methods and routes, in 1982 business aria industry leaders founded the Canal Corridor Association to help revi- talize the 16 IA Canal region and in doing so, created a national model for regional partner- ship conservation and renewal I am proud to say that the I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor was America's charter National Herit- age area, being created by an act of Congress in 1984 For 20 years the Federal I & kit Com- mission has worked to carry out the mission of the I & kit Canal National Heritage Corridor Its efforts have been particularly successful dur- ing the past 5 years that Phyllis Ellin has pro- sided strong leadership as the Executive Di- rector of the Commission Since 1984, the I & PA Canal National Herd- age Corridor has increasingly become an en- gone of economic growth in communities up and down the length of the Corridor primes* through an increase in tourism but also in the used the Corridor for recreational purposes After consulting with local officials and those most interested and involved in the I & ItA Canal, it seems that the private sector ap- broach offers more advantages to handle the increased work load brought on by the recent success of the canal and interest in heritage tourism As a result, H P 938 designates the Canal Corridor Association. CCA as the new man- agement entity of the I & M Canal National Heritage Corridor The CCA seeks to enhance economic vitality by raising awareness of and ekaariding the parks trails landscapes. and May 16, 2005 historic sites that make the I & M Canal region a special place They have also successfully implemented education programs and im- proved tne cultural. environmental historic and tourism resources that the canal offers Under the leadership of Ana Koval I am firmly convinced that the CCA, througr their governance of the I & M Canal, will continue to successfully educated citizens of the nation- ally historical importance of the I & M Canal and to play a Ovoid role in the continued eco- nomic redevelopment of the region. Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, having no additional requests for time, I yield back the balance of my time Mr. RENZI. Mr Speaker. I yield back the balance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. DANIEL. } LuNGREN of California). The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Arizona ( Mr. Retail that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill. H H 936. as amended. The question was taken; and two- thirds having voted in favor thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill. as amended, was passed. A motion to reconsider the table. was laid on RECESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 12(a) of rule I, the Chair declares the House in recess until ap- proximately 6:30 p.m. Accordingly at 3 o clock and 16 min- utes p.m.). the House stood in recess until approximately 6'30 p.m. 1830 AFTER RECESS The recess having expired. the House was called to order by the Speaker pro tempore (Mr BRADLEY of New Hamp- shire) at 6 o'clock and 30 minutes p.m. ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- ant to clause 8 of rule XX. proceedings will resume on motions to suspend the rules previously postponed Votes will be taken in the follow.:,3 order H.R. 627. by the yeas and nays; H Res 266, by the yeas and nays; and H.R. 2107, by the yeas and nays. The first and third electronic votes will be conducted as 15-minute votes. The second vote in this series writ be a 5 -minute vote. LINDA WHITE -EPPS POST OFFICE The SPEAKER pro tempore The pending business te the question of sus- pending the rules and passing the bill. H.R. 627 iy ien .; die legislation 0 es ,. P1 of I I t. BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 109TH CONGRESS 1ST SEssioN H.R.61 To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a 'study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the St. Croix National Heritage Area in St. Croix., United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 4, 2005 Mrs. CHRISTENSEN introduced the following hill; whit -h was referred to the Committee on Remarry% A BILL To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the St. Croix National Heritage Area in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands, and for other purposes. 1 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa- 2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled. 3 SECTION 1. ST. CROIX NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA STUDY. 4 (a) SHORT TITLE.-This section may be cited as the 5 -St. Croix National Heritage Area Study Act". 6 (b) STUDY. -The Secretary of the Interior, in eon- 7 saltation with appropriate State historic preservation offi- 8 cers, States historical societies, and other appropriate or- 1.,AMER , q ' .1.11,....1 1 tires ;11 r 21 $ X r 4 4, i ti it II, 11, 1 BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r .40 1 ganizations, shall conduct a study regarding the suitability 2 and feasibility of designating the island of St. Croix as 3 the St. Croix National Heritage Area. The study shall in- 4 elude analysis, documentation, and determination regard- 5 ing whether the island of St. Croix- 6 (1) has an assemblage of natural, historic, and 7 cultural resources that together represent distinctive 8 aspects of American heritage worthy of recognition, 9 conservation, interpretation, and continuing use, and 10 are best managed through partnerships among pub- 11 lie and private entities and by combining diverse and 12 sometimes noncontiguous res, times and active com- 13 murities; 14 (2) reflects traditions, customs, beliefs, and 15 folklife that are a valuable part of the national -story; 16 (3) provides outstanding opportunities to eon- 17 serve natural, historic, cultural, or scenic features; 18 (4) provides outstanding recreational and edu- 19 rational opportunities; 20 (5) contains resources important to the identi- 21 fled theme or themes of the island of St. Croix that 22 retain a degree of integrity capable of supporting in- 23 terpretation; 24 (6) includes residents, business interests, non- 25 profit organizations, and local arid State govern- HI SI A F. 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BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE r :3 1 ments that are involved in the planning, have (level- 2 oped a conceptual financial plan that outlines the 3 roles of all participants (including the Federal Gov- 4 eminent). and have demonstrated support for the 5 concept of a national heritage area; 6 (7) has a potential management entity to work 7 in partnership with residents, business interests, 8 nonprofit organizations, and local and State govern- 9 ments to develop a national heritage area consistent 10 with continued local and State economic activity; 11 and 12 (8) has a conceptual boundary map that is sup- 13 ported by the public. 14 (e) REPORT. -Not later than 3 fiscal years after the 15 date on which funds are first made available for this see- 16 tion, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit to the Coin- 17 mittee on Resources of the House of Representatives and 18 the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the 19 Senate a report on the findings, conclusions, and ree- 20 ommendations of the study. HR 81 m 5 .1 a 0 1, . 0 I ' BEST AVAILABLE IMAGE 1 January 4, 2005 By Mr BARTLETT of Maryland- H.R. 15 A till to amend the Internal Rev- enue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of pub- lic funds for political party cony-ntions. to the Committee on House Administration. By Mr BARTLETT of Maryland Hit 16 A bill to amend the Federal Elec- tion Campaign Act of 1971 to repeal the re- quirement that persons making demure,- menus for electioneering communicatiomi file reports on such disbursement* with the Federal Election Commission and the prohi- bition against the making of disbursements for electioneering communications by cor- porations and labor organization.. and for other purposes. to the Committee on House Admtnistrat ion By Mr BARTLETT of Maryland H.R 47 A bill to protect the right to ob- tain firearms for security. and to use fire- arms in defense of self. family. or home. and to provide for the enforcement of such right: to the Committee on the Judiciary By Mr BARTLETT of Maryland H K 44 A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act and the Controlled Sub- stances Import and Export Act with respect to penalties for powder cocaine and crack co- caine offenses. to the Committee on the Ju lo tare. and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each tare for consideration of such provi- sions at fall within the JUriallttrun of the committee concerned. By Mrs RIOGERT for herself and Mr. STRICKLAND> H.R 49 A bill to amend title V of the Ele- mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1966 to raise awareness of eating disorders and to snare educational programs con- cerning the same. and for other purposes: to the Committee on Education and the Work- force, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. for period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker. In each case for consideration of such provi- sions as fail within the Jurisdiction of the committee concerned. By Mr BURGESS H.R. 51 A bill to amend the lamina Rev- enue Code of left to Increase the dollar Beat Lotion on employer-provided group term life insurance that can be excluded from the gross In. orne of the employee. to the Com- mittee ten Ways and Means Br Mrs CAPITO H It 52 A hill to amend title U. United States Code. to further protect all and mass transportation. and for ether purposes: to the Committee on the Judiciary. By Mrs. CAPITO H.R. S3 A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on chlorcneb: to the Committee on Ways and Means By Mr CASTLE H R. 54 A bill to amend title 31. United States Code, to provide reasonable standard. for congressional gold medals. and for other purposes. to the Committee on Financial Services By Mr DREIER. H K 55 A hill to make the Federal employ- ees health benefits program available to in- dividuals age 55 to 65 who would not other- wise hare health insurance. to the Corn mittee on Government Reform. By Mrs CHRIsTEINSEN for herself. Mr. Lawn. of Georgia. Mr Cr Wrens. Ma. CARSON. Mr. Score of Virylills. Mr PAYNE. Mr WYNN. Mr MEEK of Florida. Ms. RAMON. Mr Cleat a, Ma EDDIE BERNIc1 JOHNSON of Terre. Mrs Conximt Mums of Fiends. and Ma. KILPATRICK of Michigan) A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish health empowerment dune programs in corn- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD -HOUSE mUni, Ira that disproportionately experience disparities in health status and health ire. and for other purposes, to the Committee on Energy and Commerce By Mrs CHRISTENSEN iior herself and Mr. 160RDALL0, H R. 57 A bill to amend titles X1 and XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the cap or Medicaid payments for Puerto Rico. the Virgin islands. Guam. the Northern Mariana blonds, and American Samoa and to adjust the Medicaid statutory matching rate for those territories. to the Committee on ergy and Commerce By Mrs CHRISTENSEN H.R. W. A bill to repeal certain et lions of the Act of May 26. ISIS. pertaining to the Virgin Wands. to the Committee on Re- sources By Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas for herself. Mr. RORRARACRIER. Mr. Thick*. Mr. FALL N". Mr. McDrituorr. Mr PAYNE. Mr. WC. and Mr FALEAWIA AEGA H.R. 60 A bill to designate Sri Lanka. India. Indonesia. Thailand. Somalia. Myanmar. Malaysia. Maldives. Tanzania. Seychelles. Bangladesh and Kenya under section 244 of the Immigration and Nation- ality Act in order to render nationals of such fortifgt states eligible for temporary pro- tected 'statue under such section: to the Committee on the Judiciary .1411411164u. CHRISTENSEN . A bill to direct the Secretary of the Ulterior to conduct a study of the suit- ability and feasibility of establishing the St. Croix National Heritage Area in St Croix. United States Virgin Islands. and for other purport,, to the Committee on Resources. By Mrs CHRISTENSEN (for herself and Mr. BANALLY H.R. 62 A bill to create the Office of Chief Finny cal Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes: to the Committee on Resources By Mr. CONTEMN (for himself. Mr. NADLER. Mr WATT. Ms. JACKSON -LEE of Texas. Mr Wetly, Ms. NORTON, Ms. Cannon. Mr HASTINGS of Florida. CHRIsTINsEN Mr /ATTAR Ma. Lag. Ms. MILIKROut McDONALD, Mr. iris itse Mr Ct YlliNris. and Mr WYNN1 H.R. fft. A bill to treat the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November In the same manner as any legal public holiday for purposes of Federal employment, and for other purposes, to the Committee on Govern- ment Reform. By Mr COX for himself. Mr. HoNILLA. Mrs BLACKMAN. Mr. FEENEY. Mr AKIN. Mr. SILOAM s. Mr SIOSTER. Mr SULLIvAN. Mr MARIO DIAZ-HALART of Florida. Mr. W.I.LEM. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mrs Write. Mr Coma. Mr %VAMP. Mr MCCRKRY. Mr CVNNINGRA14. McHUGH. Mr CAN- 'Pox Mr Cliocol.A. Miss 1111C)4014H1*. Mr GIBBONS. Mr DirgiCA. Mr Pluton' I.A. Mr. GARY G. Mitts'. of California. Mrs .10 ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Nolisrooti. Mr OTTER. Mr BLUNT. Mr FIEROUsUN. Mr. Moms of South Carolina. Mr KING STUN. Mr HALL. Mr. 94.59Zutto. Mr. Mural." Mr BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr CAL'. 1St Mrs Hoyt., Mr OXI:Y. Mr MILLER of Florida. Mr IsriA. Mr PENCE.. Mr Nat oaks] 1, Mr ALEX- ANDER. Mr HUNTER. Mr %Vireos of South Carolina. Mr FRANKS of Ari- zona. Mrs. MUNORAvis. Mr ADERHOLT. Mr. Wilms of Indiana. Mr Tregxt. Mr brifoirse. Mr BooZEIAN Mr KLINK. Mr roman. MI MACK. Mr KINK. M.- Isoirrft.x. M. WERNER. Mrs KELLY and Mr JONES of North Caroline H73 H.O. 64. A bill to repeal the Federal death tax ,ncludinr the estate and tuft. taxes and the tax on ,teterati -_raricfers. to the Commune on aye N and Means. By Mr. GIBBONS TR. 60 A bill io artelid the age tc (dic- tion* for pilots. to the Committee on Trans- portation and Infrastructure. By Mr COX (for himself. Mr. CONYERS. Mr. AKIN, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland. Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr BASS. Mr. UAL PIMA. Mrs 1111.ACAHURN. Mrs. Duro. Mr BooZMAN. Mr. BOYD, Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire. Ms. GINNY BROWN -WAITS of Florida. Mr BURGE-ski. Mr Stems of Indiana. Mr. CatvEr.r. Mt CiSicol.A. 1'r Co: y of Oklahoma. Mr CUNNINGHAM. Mrs JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr LINCLIS DIAZ-HALART of Florida. Mr Do0- LITTLE. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Dicta,. Mr FEENEY. Mr FLAKE. Mr. FRANKS of Arizona. Mr GARRET' of New Jersey. Mr 0113.Holt. M. GINOR7 I'. Mr. Goof,* Mr GRAVE*. Mr GREEN of Wisconsin. Sir. Gt-risfutaz. Mr. HALL. Mr HAYEs. Mr Hurter. Mr. HEROES. Mr Hoa rETTLEN Mr LANA. Mr lanai. Mr. JUNKS of North Carolina. Mr. KING of Iowa. Mr MeCcerrett, Mr McHUGH. Mr Mnsztar..o. Mrs MIL- LER of Michigan, Mr MILLER of Flor- ida, Mrs. Mustafa. g. Mrs, MYRICII. Mr. NECOKHAUIER, Mrs. NORTSLP. Mr (MTTER. Mr (*YEW Mr. PAYNE. Mr. PAUL. Mr. PEARCE. Mr PENCE. Mr PrTrs, Mr RADAN0VICH. Mr HONK- A HACIIER. Mr ROYCE. Mr Here of Kansas. Mr SENsENIMENNER. Mr. SUWON& Mr. SIMPSON, Mr SMITH of New Jersey, Mr STEARNS. Mr. TANTRUM. Mr. TERRY. Mr TURNER. and Mr WILSON of South Carmine.), Hit 86. A bill to amend the Internal Re.- enue Code of ilea to Improve health care choice by providing for the tax deductibility of medical expenses by individuals: to the Committee on Ways and Means By Mr. CRENSHAW H.R 67 A bill to establish the National Commission on the Modernization of the United Nations. to the Committee on Inter- national Relations By 161 CCU:1E1(160N for himself. Mr. DELAY. Mr GENE GREEN of Texas. and Mr WHOM,: H R 68 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint colts In commemora- tion of the soul anniversary of the establish- ment of the National Aeronautic,* and Space Administra Ion and the Jet Propulsion lab- oratory. to the Committee on Financial Services By Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia H.R 66 A bill to require assurances that certain family planning service prole, ta and 'programs will provide pamphlet.' containing the contact information of adoption center.: to the Committee on Energy and Commerce By Mrs .10 ANN DAVIS of Virginia. H.R. 70 A bill to authorize States to regu- late the receipt and disposal of out-of State municipal solid waste. to the Committee on Energy and Commerce By Mr, JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia Hit, 71 A b II to support the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. to the Committee on Gov- ernment Kenai:, By Mrs JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia ILIA 72 A bill to define marriage for all legal purposes in the District of Columbia to consist of the union of one man and one woman. to the Committee on Government Reform By Mrs JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia H.R. 73 A till to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct stoic of the suit- ability and feasibility of establishing the elI ATxL I- 4. -.... , H R 56. t.. -...- Ph. Mrs :dr. r