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H.R. 1070Became Law

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Act of 2002

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 17, 2002)

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Program Act of 2002 - Title I: Great Lakes - Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - (Sec. 102) Amends Great Lakes management provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress within one year on actions and resources necessary to oversee the Remedial Action Plans and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to carry out projects in areas of concern that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) implement a plan to remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment.

Grants priority to projects which will use an innovative approach or can be commenced within one year.

Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out a remediation project if an evaluation of remedial alternatives (including a review of health effects) has not been conducted or if the Administrator determines that the area is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources following the project's completion.

Requires commitments of continued financial support from non-Federal sponsors as a condition for implementing remediation projects.

Requires the Administrator to coordinate efforts with the Secretary of the Army and the Governors of the affected States.

Authorizes the Administrator to carry out a public information program.

(Sec. 104) States that nothing in the Great Lakes management provisions shall be construed to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate Great Lakes cleanup and protection.

(Sec. 105) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative technologies and techniques.

Title II: Lake Champlain - Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 - (Sec. 202) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Lake Champlain Basin Program, incorporating, in part, the Lake Champlain Management Conference.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide support to Vermont, New York State, and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for the implementation of the program and to coordinate actions with other appropriate Federal agencies.

Requires that the plan be reviewed at least every five years.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants in consultation with participants in the program (rather than the Management Conference).

Includes Hamilton and Bennington Counties in the Lake Champlain watershed.

States that existing authorities remain unaffected by this program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Title III: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 301) Permits a State to use FY 2003 nonpoint source management program funds (section 319 funds) for phase II of the stormwater program established by the rule "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations for Revision of the Water Pollution Control Program Addressing Storm Water Discharges."

(Sec. 302) Excludes specified reporting requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act from certain requirements of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 and the Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998.

(Sec. 303) Repeals development of a National Health Museum.

(Sec. 304) Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to eliminate the reconstruction of the 79th Street Traffic Circle, New York City, and to include the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project EIS, New York City.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to make at least one grant to a regional nonprofit community redevelopment organization for the establishment and operation of a center for Brownfields Excellence. Requires that such center include the transfer of technology and expertise in the redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized property that may have environmental contamination. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 306) Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to include Louisiana Highway 1026 rather than Louisiana Highway 16.

What just happenedNov 27, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-303.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3](R-MI)Sponsor
21 cosponsors14 D7 R
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  1. Nov 27, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-303.

  2. Nov 27, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-303.

  3. Nov 27, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 27, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 15, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 15, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 12, 2002ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Nov 12, 2002ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8079-8083; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H8079-8080)

  9. Nov 12, 2002NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8079-8083; text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H8079-8080)

  10. Nov 12, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment to H.R. 1070.

  11. Nov 12, 2002ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Duncan moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Oct 21, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 17, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10740-19742)

  14. Oct 17, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10740-19742)

  15. Oct 17, 2002Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10739-10742; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S10740)

  16. Oct 15, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 704.

  17. Oct 15, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-312.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  18. Oct 15, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-312.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  19. Sep 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  20. Sep 5, 2002IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  21. Sep 4, 2002FloorH38800

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

  22. Sep 4, 2002FloorH38310

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

  23. Sep 4, 2002FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6009)

  24. Sep 4, 2002Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6009)

  25. Sep 4, 2002FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1070.

  26. Sep 4, 2002FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6009-6012)

  27. Sep 4, 2002FloorH30300

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

  28. Jul 18, 2002CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 351.

  29. Jul 18, 2002DischargeH12300

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  30. Jul 18, 2002Committee5500

    Committee on Science discharged.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  31. Jul 18, 2002IntroReferralH11210

    House Committee on Science Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than July 18, 2002.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  32. Jul 18, 2002CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-587, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  33. Jul 18, 2002Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Transportation. H. Rept. 107-587, Part I.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  34. Jun 26, 2002CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  35. Jun 26, 2002CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  36. Jun 25, 2002CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  37. Jun 25, 2002CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  38. Jun 25, 2002CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  39. Jul 11, 2001CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  40. Mar 21, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Technology, and Standards.

    Technology Subcommittee
  41. Mar 15, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  42. Mar 15, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Science, Space, and Technology Committee
  43. Mar 15, 2001IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  44. Mar 15, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  45. Mar 15, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  46. Mar 15, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedOct 17, 200235
Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Program Act of 2002 - Title I: Great Lakes - Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - (Sec. 102) Amends Great Lakes management provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress within one year on actions and resources necessary to oversee the Remedial Action Plans and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to carry out projects in areas of concern that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) implement a plan to remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment.

Grants priority to projects which will use an innovative approach or can be commenced within one year.

Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out a remediation project if an evaluation of remedial alternatives (including a review of health effects) has not been conducted or if the Administrator determines that the area is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources following the project's completion.

Requires commitments of continued financial support from non-Federal sponsors as a condition for implementing remediation projects.

Requires the Administrator to coordinate efforts with the Secretary of the Army and the Governors of the affected States.

Authorizes the Administrator to carry out a public information program.

(Sec. 104) States that nothing in the Great Lakes management provisions shall be construed to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate Great Lakes cleanup and protection.

(Sec. 105) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

(Sec. 106) Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative technologies and techniques.

Title II: Lake Champlain - Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 - (Sec. 202) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Lake Champlain Basin Program, incorporating, in part, the Lake Champlain Management Conference.

Authorizes the Administrator to provide support to Vermont, New York State, and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for the implementation of the program and to coordinate actions with other appropriate Federal agencies.

Requires that the plan be reviewed at least every five years.

Authorizes the Administrator to make grants in consultation with participants in the program (rather than the Management Conference).

Includes Hamilton and Bennington Counties in the Lake Champlain watershed.

States that existing authorities remain unaffected by this program.

Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Title III: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 301) Permits a State to use FY 2003 nonpoint source management program funds (section 319 funds) for phase II of the stormwater program established by the rule "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations for Revision of the Water Pollution Control Program Addressing Storm Water Discharges."

(Sec. 302) Excludes specified reporting requirements under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act from certain requirements of the Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995 and the Federal Reports Elimination Act of 1998.

(Sec. 303) Repeals development of a National Health Museum.

(Sec. 304) Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to eliminate the reconstruction of the 79th Street Traffic Circle, New York City, and to include the Cross Harbor Freight Movement Project EIS, New York City.

(Sec. 305) Directs the Administrator to make at least one grant to a regional nonprofit community redevelopment organization for the establishment and operation of a center for Brownfields Excellence. Requires that such center include the transfer of technology and expertise in the redevelopment of abandoned or underutilized property that may have environmental contamination. Authorizes appropriations.

(Sec. 306) Amends the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century to include Louisiana Highway 1026 rather than Louisiana Highway 16.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Oct 15, 200201
Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Program Act of 2002 - Title I: Great Lakes - Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - (Sec. 102) Amends Great Lakes management provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to report to Congress on actions and resources necessary to oversee the Remedial Action Plans and the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement.

(Sec. 103) Authorizes the Administrator, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to carry out projects in areas of concern that monitor, evaluate, or remediate contaminated sediment or prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment. Grants priority to projects which will use an innovative approach or can be commenced within one year.

Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out a remediation project if the Administrator determines that the area is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources following the project's completion or the site has not had a thorough site characterization. Requires the Administrator to: (1) coordinate efforts with the Secretary of the Army and the Governors of the affected States; and (2) conduct research on innovative technologies and techniques. Authorizes the Administrator to carry out a public information program.

(Sec. 104) States that nothing in the Great Lakes management provisions shall be construed to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate Great Lakes cleanup and protection.

(Sec. 105) Authorizes appropriations for FY 2004 through 2008.

Title II: Lake Champlain - Daniel Patrick Moynihan Lake Champlain Basin Program Act of 2002 - (Sec. 202) Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish the Lake Champlain Basin Program in place of the Lake Champlain Management Conference. Requires the program to protect the Lake Champlain basin and implement the plan entitled "Opportunities for Action: An Evolving Plan for the Future of the Lake Champlain Basin," approved by the Lake Champlain Steering Committee.

Sets forth the environmental goals of the plan, including: (1) reducing phosphorous inputs and toxic contamination; (2) controlling nonnative nuisance species; (3) protecting sources of drinking water; (4) restoring wildlife and habitat; (5) shoreline protection; and (6) protecting and promoting recreational and economic activity.

Directs the Committee to implement the program and review the plan at least every five years. Authorizes the Administrator to make grants to implement plan management strategies.

Requires the Secretaries of Agriculture, the Interior, and Commerce to support the implementation of the program with assistance from existing Federal programs concerning: (1) agricultural nonpoint source pollution; (2) watersheds; (3) habitat protection and restoration; (4) management of fisheries and marine resources, including nuisance aquatic species; and (5) cultural and natural resources.

States that existing authorities remain unaffected by this program. Authorizes appropriations for FY 2003 through 2007.

(Sec. 203) Amends the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 to include Hamilton County in the Lake Champlain watershed.

Authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct remote sensing and develop a geographic information system for the basin by the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory.

Sets forth criteria for accepting in-kind services and conservation or wetlands reserve program funds as part of the non-Federal share of cost-sharing.

Title III: Miscellaneous - (Sec. 301) Permits a State to use FY 2003 nonpoint source management program funds (section 319 funds) for phase II of the stormwater program established by the rule "National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Regulations for Revision of the Water Pollution Control Program Addressing Storm Water Discharges."

Passed House amendedSep 4, 200236
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - Amends Great Lakes management provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to carry out projects in areas of concern that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) implement a plan to remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment. Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out a remediation project if an evaluation of remedial alternatives (including a review of health effects) has not been conducted or if the Administrator determines that the area is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources following the project's completion.

States that nothing in the Great Lakes management provisions shall be construed to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate Great Lakes cleanup and protection.

Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to House amended, Part IJul 18, 200218
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2002 - Amends Great Lakes management provisions of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to carry out projects in areas of concern that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) implement a plan to remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment. Prohibits the Administrator from carrying out a remediation project if an evaluation of remedial alternatives (including a review of health effects) has not been conducted or if the Administrator determines that the area is likely to suffer significant further or renewed contamination from existing sources following the project's completion.

States that nothing in the Great Lakes management provisions shall be construed to affect any other Federal or State authority that is being used or may be used to facilitate Great Lakes cleanup and protection.

Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in HouseMar 15, 200100
Great Lakes Legacy Act of 2001 - Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, acting through the Great Lakes National Program Office, to make grants for projects that: (1) monitor or evaluate contaminated sediment; (2) remediate contaminated sediment; or (3) prevent further or renewed contamination of sediment.

Authorizes the Administrator to conduct research on innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of concern in the Great Lakes.