Rio Grande Designation Act of 1994 - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate one segment of the Rio Grande, New Mexico, as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and another for potential addition to the System. Requires the study of the latter segment to be completed within three years after enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to: (1) take appropriate steps to obtain the views of the residents of the village of Pilar and of owners of property adjoining the segments described in this Act; and (2) assure that those views will be considered in connection with preparation of a comprehensive management plan for and study of such segments. Withdraws the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, New Mexico, from U.S. public land, mining, mineral, and geothermal leasing laws. Authorizes the Secretary to contract with the Smithsonian Institution for the completion of the prehistoric trackways study in New Mexico as required under current law.
S 375 - 103Rio Grande Designation Act of 1994
Became Public Law No: 103-242.
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Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 103-242.
Became Public Law No: 103-242.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S4487-4488)
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4487-4488)
Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.
Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1334-1336)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-431.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-431.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 239.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3041)
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3041)
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-17.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston without amendment. With written report No. 103-17.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1627-1628)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.