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Bill108th CongressFiled Sep 4, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1582

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2004

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 2004)

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2004 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

What just happenedSep 20, 2004

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM](R-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 20, 2004CommitteeH11000

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. Sep 17, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 17, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 17, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Sep 15, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9327-9328; text as passed Senate: CR S9327-9328)

  6. Sep 15, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9327-9328; text as passed Senate: CR S9327-9328)

  7. May 20, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 524.

  8. May 20, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-269.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. May 20, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-269.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Apr 28, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Sep 11, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-196.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  12. Sep 4, 2003IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Sep 4, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 200435

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2004 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

Introduced in SenateSep 4, 200300

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2003 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to permit employees of the Valles Caldera Trust (the Trust) to be hired under an employment agreement. Opens employment in the Trust to non-Federal employees. Allows non-Federal employees of the Trust to be considered for positions in the competitive service that are open to other Federal employees and to be compensated according to General Schedule pay rates.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to the Trust to use permanent judgment appropriations to pay claims, judgments, or settlements against the Trust.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide under a cooperative agreement with the Trust: (1) fire suppression and rehabilitation services; and (2) wildland fire severity funding for extraordinary fire preparedness.