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H.R. 1485Became Law

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Jul 14, 1989)

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Clark County, Nevada, certain Federal lands located in such County, solely for sale to Kerr-McGee, a U.S. chemical corporation, at the land's appraised fair market value. Directs the Secretary to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to the County. Requires each right-of-way granted to be subject to rental payments under applicable Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional land outside the boundaries of the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant such rights-of-way within the Apex Site (an area of Federal land within Clark County of which the Kerr-McGee Site is a parcel) to Clark County over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to Clark County all necessary rights-of-way to support the development of a heavy-use industrial zone on some or all of the lands conveyed.

Withdraws all the lands authorized for transfer under this Act from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws for 12 years after the enactment of this Act or until otherwise provided by an Act of Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to current holders of valid mill-site claims for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities required for the cogeneration of electricity.

Reserves to the United States certain right-of-way corridors in the transferred land. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.

Prohibits the Secretary from making such transfer until Kerr-McGee and Clark County have entered into an agreement to undertake all appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts on lands so transferred resulting from their use for heavy industrial purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees as to the funds and personnel required to fully implement the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Desert Tortoise Plan (a plan to protect the desert tortoise species from extinction or species reduction due to the heavy industrial use of lands which are currently a part of such tortoise's natural habitat); (2) arrange for a survey of public lands in Clark County to assist in the implementation of the Plan; (3) invite public proposals for the designation of areas of critical environmental concern in the implementation of the Plan; (4) consider the desirability of restricting or eliminating uses of public lands in the Paiute Valley which may conflict with the implementation of the Plan; (5) submit to the Congress annually a statement of the amounts received from the sale of such conveyed lands; and (6) evaluate the desirability of acquiring other lands for the purpose of furthering environmental management policies and values. Requires the Secretary to file maps and legal descriptions of all lands transferred under this Act.

What just happenedJul 31, 1989

Became Public Law No: 101-67.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Vucanovich, Barbara F. [R-NV-2](R-NV)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. Jul 31, 1989PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-67.

  2. Jul 31, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-67.

  3. Jul 31, 1989PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 31, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 25, 1989FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 25, 1989President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 24, 1989Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Jul 19, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  9. Jul 19, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

  10. Jul 19, 1989NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.

  11. Jul 19, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH40100

    Mr. Vento asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.

  12. Jul 18, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Jul 14, 1989Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  14. Jul 14, 1989Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Voice Vote.

  15. Jul 6, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 141.

  16. Jul 6, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 22, 89 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-65.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 6, 1989Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Jun 22, 89 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 101-65.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jun 22, 1989IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 21, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute, in lieu of S. 624, prior to measure being received from the House.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 20, 1989FloorH38310

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

  21. Jun 20, 1989FloorH38800

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

  22. Jun 20, 1989FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  23. Jun 20, 1989Floor8000

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

  24. Jun 20, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  25. Jun 20, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  26. Jun 20, 1989FloorH30321

    On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.

  27. Jun 20, 1989FloorH30320

    Mrs. Vucanovich demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.

  28. Jun 20, 1989FloorH30300

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

  29. Jun 14, 1989CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 52.

  30. Jun 14, 1989DischargeH12300

    Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  31. Jun 14, 1989Committee5500

    Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  32. Jun 8, 1989IntroReferralH11200

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries for a period ending not later than June 14, 1989 for consideration of such provisions of sections 102(a)(7), 102(b)(5), and 106 of the amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(n), Rule X.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  33. Jun 8, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-79, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  34. Jun 8, 1989Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-79, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jun 8, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.

    Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
  36. May 23, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  37. May 23, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  38. May 10, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  39. May 10, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. May 10, 1989CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  41. May 5, 1989CommitteeH13000

    Executive Comment Received from DOD.

    Natural Resources Committee
  42. May 4, 1989CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  43. May 4, 1989CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  44. Apr 25, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  45. Apr 25, 1989CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  46. Mar 16, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  47. Mar 16, 1989IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  48. Mar 16, 1989IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedJul 14, 198935

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Clark County, Nevada, certain Federal lands located in such County, solely for sale to Kerr-McGee, a U.S. chemical corporation, at the land's appraised fair market value. Directs the Secretary to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to the County. Requires each right-of-way granted to be subject to rental payments under applicable Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional land outside the boundaries of the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant such rights-of-way within the Apex Site (an area of Federal land within Clark County of which the Kerr-McGee Site is a parcel) to Clark County over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to Clark County all necessary rights-of-way to support the development of a heavy-use industrial zone on some or all of the lands conveyed.

Withdraws all the lands authorized for transfer under this Act from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws for 12 years after the enactment of this Act or until otherwise provided by an Act of Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to current holders of valid mill-site claims for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities required for the cogeneration of electricity.

Reserves to the United States certain right-of-way corridors in the transferred land. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.

Prohibits the Secretary from making such transfer until Kerr-McGee and Clark County have entered into an agreement to undertake all appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts on lands so transferred resulting from their use for heavy industrial purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees as to the funds and personnel required to fully implement the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Desert Tortoise Plan (a plan to protect the desert tortoise species from extinction or species reduction due to the heavy industrial use of lands which are currently a part of such tortoise's natural habitat); (2) arrange for a survey of public lands in Clark County to assist in the implementation of the Plan; (3) invite public proposals for the designation of areas of critical environmental concern in the implementation of the Plan; (4) consider the desirability of restricting or eliminating uses of public lands in the Paiute Valley which may conflict with the implementation of the Plan; (5) submit to the Congress annually a statement of the amounts received from the sale of such conveyed lands; and (6) evaluate the desirability of acquiring other lands for the purpose of furthering environmental management policies and values. Requires the Secretary to file maps and legal descriptions of all lands transferred under this Act.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 6, 198901

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Clark County, Nevada, certain Federal lands located in such County, solely for sale to Kerr-McGee, a U.S. chemical corporation, at the land's appraised fair market value. Directs the Secretary to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to the County. Requires each right-of-way granted to be subject to rental payments under applicable Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional land outside the boundaries of the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant such rights-of-way within the Apex Site (an area of Federal land within Clark County of which the Kerr-McGee Site is a parcel) to Clark County over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to Clark County all necessary rights-of-way to support the development of a heavy-use industrial zone on some or all of the lands conveyed.

Withdraws all the lands authorized for transfer under this Act from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws for 12 years after the enactment of this Act or until otherwise provided by an Act of Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to current holders of valid mill-site claims for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities required for the cogeneration of electricity.

Reserves to the United States certain right-of-way corridors in the transferred land. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.

Prohibits the Secretary from making such transfer until Kerr-McGee and Clark County have entered into an agreement to undertake all appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts on lands so transferred resulting from their use for heavy industrial purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees as to the funds and personnel required to fully implement the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Desert Tortoise Plan (a plan to protect the desert tortoise species from extinction or species reduction due to the heavy industrial use of lands which are currently a part of such tortoise's natural habitat); (2) arrange for a survey of public lands in Clark County to assist in the implementation of the Plan; (3) invite public proposals for the designation of areas of critical environmental concern in the implementation of the Plan; (4) consider the desirability of restricting or eliminating uses of public lands in the Paiute Valley which may conflict with the implementation of the Plan; (5) submit to the Congress annually a statement of the amounts received from the sale of such conveyed lands; and (6) evaluate the desirability of acquiring other lands for the purpose of furthering environmental management policies and values. Requires the Secretary to file maps and legal descriptions of all lands transferred under this Act.

Passed House amendedJun 20, 198936

Title I: Land Transfer in Clark County, Nevada - Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Clark County, Nevada, certain Federal lands located in such County, solely for sale to Kerr-McGee, a U.S. chemical corporation, at the land's appraised fair market value. Directs the Secretary to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to the County. Requires each right-of-way granted to be subject to rental payments under applicable Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional land outside the boundaries of the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant such rights-of-way within the Apex Site (an area of Federal land within Clark County of which the Kerr-McGee Site is a parcel) to Clark County over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to Clark County all necessary rights-of-way to support the development of a heavy-use industrial zone on some or all of the lands conveyed.

Withdraws all the lands authorized for transfer under this Act from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws for 12 years after the enactment of this Act or until otherwise provided by an Act of Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to current holders of valid mill-site claims for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities required for the cogeneration of electricity.

Reserves to the United States certain right-of-way corridors in the transferred land. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.

Prohibits the Secretary from making such transfer until Kerr-McGee and Clark County have entered into an agreement to undertake all appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts on lands so transferred resulting from their use for heavy industrial purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees as to the funds and personnel required to fully implement the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Desert Tortoise Plan (a plan to protect the desert tortoise species from extinction or species reduction due to the heavy industrial use of lands which are currently a part of such tortoise's natural habitat); (2) arrange for a survey of public lands in Clark County to assist in the implementation of the Plan; (3) invite public proposals for the designation of areas of critical environmental concern in the implementation of the Plan; (4) consider the desirability of restricting or eliminating uses of public lands in the Paiute Valley which may conflict with the implementation of the Plan; (5) submit to the Congress annually a statement of the amounts received from the sale of such conveyed lands; and (6) evaluate the desirability of acquiring other lands for the purpose of furthering environmental management policies and values. Requires the Secretary to file maps and legal descriptions of all lands transferred under this Act.

Title II: Recovery for Damages to Certain National Park Resources - Makes any person causing loss, injury, or damage to any National Park System resource liable to the United States for all costs of such loss. Provides defenses to such liability. Provides for civil actions for the recovery of such losses. Authorizes the Secretary to take all necessary actions to prevent or minimize such loss or damage and to assess and monitor any damage to park system resources. Provides for the use of recovered amounts. Authorizes the Secretary to receive injunctive relief through the Attorney General for any imminent risk of destruction or loss to a park system resource. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donations to meet damage or loss response costs.

Reported to House amended, Part IJun 8, 198918

Title I: Land Transfer in Clark County, Nevada - Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey to Clark County, Nevada, certain Federal lands located in such County, solely for sale to Kerr-McGee, a U.S. chemical corporation, at the land's appraised fair market value. Directs the Secretary to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to the County. Requires each right-of-way granted to be subject to rental payments under applicable Federal law. Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional land outside the boundaries of the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant such rights-of-way within the Apex Site (an area of Federal land within Clark County of which the Kerr-McGee Site is a parcel) to Clark County over a ten-year period. Authorizes the Secretary to grant to Clark County all necessary rights-of-way to support the development of a heavy-use industrial zone on some or all of the lands conveyed.

Withdraws all the lands authorized for transfer under this Act from all forms of entry and appropriation under the public land laws for 12 years after the enactment of this Act or until otherwise provided by an Act of Congress.

Authorizes the Secretary to grant rights-of-way to current holders of valid mill-site claims for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities required for the cogeneration of electricity.

Reserves to the United States certain right-of-way corridors in the transferred land. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.

Prohibits the Secretary from making such transfer until Kerr-McGee and Clark County have entered into an agreement to undertake all appropriate measures to prevent or mitigate any adverse environmental impacts on lands so transferred resulting from their use for heavy industrial purposes. Requires the Secretary to: (1) report to certain congressional committees as to the funds and personnel required to fully implement the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Desert Tortoise Plan (a plan to protect the desert tortoise species from extinction or species reduction due to the heavy industrial use of lands which are currently a part of such tortoise's natural habitat); (2) arrange for a survey of public lands in Clark County to assist in the implementation of the Plan; (3) invite public proposals for the designation of areas of critical environmental concern in the implementation of the Plan; (4) consider the desirability of restricting or eliminating uses of public lands in the Paiute Valley which may conflict with the implementation of the Plan; (5) submit to the Congress annually a statement of the amounts received from the sale of such conveyed lands; and (6) evaluate the desirability of acquiring other lands for the purpose of furthering environmental management policies and values. Requires the Secretary to file maps and legal descriptions of all lands transferred under this Act.

Title II: Recovery for Damages to Certain National Park Resources - Makes any person causing loss, injury, or damage to any National Park System resource liable to the United States for all costs of such loss. Provides defenses to such liability. Provides for civil actions for the recovery of such losses. Authorizes the Secretary to take all necessary actions to prevent or minimize such loss or damage and to assess and monitor any damage to park system resources. Provides for the use of recovered amounts. Authorizes the Secretary to receive injunctive relief through the Attorney General for any imminent risk of destruction or loss to a park system resource. Authorizes the Secretary to accept donations to meet damage or loss response costs.

Introduced in HouseMar 16, 198900

Apex Project, Nevada Land Transfer and Authorization Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain lands designated as the Kerr-McGee Site and to grant specified utility and transportation rights-of-way to Clark County, Nevada, for sale and subsequent grant to Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation.

Authorizes the Secretary to sell additional lands outside the boundaries of such Site and to grant rights-of-way necessary for development of an industrial park within the Apex Site to Clark County over a ten-year period.

Requires the funds received from such sales to be deposited in the Treasury for acquisition of environmentally sensitive lands in Nevada by the Secretary.

Reserves certain right-of-way corridors to the United States. Requires the Secretary to administer such corridors.