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Bill108th CongressFiled Mar 10, 2004Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3932

To amend Public Law 99-338 to authorize the continued use of certain lands within the Sequoia National Park by portions of an existing hydroelectric project, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 19, 2004)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 4, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) Amends Federal law to increase from one to three the number of ten-year permit renewals the Secretary of the Interior may issue for the Kaweah Project of Southern California Edison Company to continue its use of lands within Sequoia National Park.

(Sec. 2) Adds to the prohibition on expansion of the Project in the Park the following requirements such a permit must contain: (1) an independent safety assessment of the Project, and correction of any deficiencies identified; (2) an update for Congress by the Secretary of the July 1983 report on the impact on the Park of the operations of the Kaweah No. 3 facility; and (3) any other reasonable terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary and proper for the management and care of Sequoia National Park and the purposes for which it was established.

What just happenedJul 20, 2004

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-21](R-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 20, 2004IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Jul 19, 2004FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 19, 2004FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Jul 19, 2004FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5940)

  5. Jul 19, 2004Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5940)

  6. Jul 19, 2004FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3932.

  7. Jul 19, 2004FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5940-5941)

  8. Jul 19, 2004FloorH30300

    Mr. Hayworth moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. Jun 4, 2004CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 303.

  10. Jun 4, 2004CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-525.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 4, 2004Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-525.

    Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 5, 2004CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  13. May 5, 2004CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  14. May 5, 2004CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Apr 29, 2004CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  16. Mar 11, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  17. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Mar 10, 2004IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 19, 200436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 4, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(Sec. 1) Amends Federal law to increase from one to three the number of ten-year permit renewals the Secretary of the Interior may issue for the Kaweah Project of Southern California Edison Company to continue its use of lands within Sequoia National Park.

(Sec. 2) Adds to the prohibition on expansion of the Project in the Park the following requirements such a permit must contain: (1) an independent safety assessment of the Project, and correction of any deficiencies identified; (2) an update for Congress by the Secretary of the July 1983 report on the impact on the Park of the operations of the Kaweah No. 3 facility; and (3) any other reasonable terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary and proper for the management and care of Sequoia National Park and the purposes for which it was established.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 4, 200417

Amends Federal law to increase from one to three the number of ten-year permit renewals the Secretary of the Interior may issue for the Kaweah Project of Southern California Edison Company to continue its use of lands within Sequoia National Park.

Adds to the prohibition on expansion of the Project in the Park the following requirements such a permit must contain: (1) an independent safety assessment of the Project, and correction of any deficiencies identified; (2) an update for Congress by the Secretary of the July 1983 report on the impact on the Park of the operations of the Kaweah No. 3 facility; and (3) any other reasonable terms and conditions that the Secretary deems necessary and proper for the management and care of Sequoia National Park and the purposes for which it was established.

Introduced in HouseMar 10, 200400

Amends Federal law to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to issue three ten-year permit renewals for the Kaweah Project of Southern California Edison Company to continue its use of lands within Sequoia National Park. (Current law permits only one ten-year permit renewal).