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HR 1481 - 105

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-265.

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Summary

36 Passed House amended Jan 11, 2001

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1998 - Amends the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 to: (1) include among the Act's purposes to develop and implement proposals for the restoration of fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin; and (2) add a reference to "other organisms" to the definition of "nonindigenous species." Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to: (1) encourage the development and implementation of proposals based on the Great Lakes Fishery Resources Restoration Study; and (2) annually request that State Directors and Indian Tribes submit fish and wildlife resources restoration proposals. Requires the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to retain authority and responsibility for formulation and implementation of a comprehensive program for eradicating or minimizing sea lamprey populations in the Basin. Establishes the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Proposal Review Committee and requires that it operate under the guidance of the Council of Lake Committees of the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. Requires the Director to select proposals to be implemented and, within available appropriations, fund their implementation. Sets forth cost-sharing requirements. Authorizes appropriations.

00 Introduced in House Jan 11, 2001

Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1997 - Amends the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act of 1990 to: (1) include among the Act's purposes to develop and implement proposals for the restoration of fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin; and (2) include microorganisms within the definition of "nonindigenous species." Requires the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to: (1) ensure that proposals resulting from recommendations of the Great Lakes fishery resources restoration study or identified through an annual request to specified State and tribal entities are developed and that the highest priority proposals are implemented; and (2) annually request that State Directors and Indian Tribes submit fish and wildlife resources restoration proposals based on the results of the study or other sources. Requires the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to retain authority and responsibility for formulation and implementation of a comprehensive program for eradicating or minimizing sea lamprey populations in the Basin. Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, at the Commission's request, to construct and improve water resources projects related to sea lamprey management. Establishes the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Proposal Review Committee. Requires the Director to select proposals to be implemented and, within available appropriations, fund their implementation. Sets forth cost-sharing requirements. Requires maintenance of the functions of the Great Lakes Coordination Office in East Lansing, Michigan, and of the Upper and Lower Great Lakes Fishery Resources Offices. Authorizes appropriations.

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Oct 19, 1998

Signed by President.

Oct 19, 1998

Signed by President.

Oct 19, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-265.

Oct 19, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-265.

Oct 8, 1998

Presented to President.

Oct 8, 1998

Presented to President.

Oct 5, 1998

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Oct 2, 1998

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11383-11384)

Oct 2, 1998

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11383-11384)

Sep 24, 1998

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.

Sep 23, 1998

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

Sep 23, 1998

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8465-8469)

Sep 23, 1998

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

Sep 23, 1998

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

Sep 23, 1998

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

Sep 23, 1998

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

Sep 23, 1998

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

Sep 15, 1998

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-715.

Sep 15, 1998

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-715.

Sep 15, 1998

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 411.

Aug 5, 1998

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Aug 5, 1998

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jul 16, 1998

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Jul 16, 1998

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Jun 18, 1998

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

May 6, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.

Apr 29, 1997

Introduced in House

Apr 29, 1997

Introduced in House

Apr 29, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

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