3.0.0 714 2023-03-22T18:07:15Z 2023-03-22T18:07:15Z House H HR 2009-01-27 111 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing sseg04 National Parks Subcommittee Hearings by 2009-07-15T22:08:01Z Reported by 2010-03-03T00:36:16Z Markup by 2009-12-16T18:38:45Z Referred to 2009-02-24T20:04:40Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Referred to 2009-02-04T23:49:27Z Referred to 2009-01-27T15:30:47Z S. Rept. 111-146 2010-10-08 Became Public Law No: 111-261. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2010-10-08 Became Public Law No: 111-261. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2010-10-08 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2010-10-08 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2010-09-30 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2010-09-30 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2010-09-28 Cleared for White House. 2010-09-28 12:54:03 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. ResolvingDifferences H41931 2 House floor actions 2010-09-28 12:54:02 On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote. (text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7008) ResolvingDifferences H41610 2 House floor actions 2010-09-28 Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to by voice vote.(text as House agreed to Senate amendments: CR H7008) NotUsed 19500 9 Library of Congress 2010-09-28 12:52:17 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the motion to suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments to H.R. 714. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2010-09-28 12:52:06 Mrs. Christensen moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H7008) ResolvingDifferences H40140 2 House floor actions 2010-05-14 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2010-05-13 Senate Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762) Floor 2010-05-13 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3761-3762; text as passed Senate: CR S3762) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2010-03-02 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296. Calendars 2010-03-02 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-146. Committee 2010-03-02 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 111-146. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee 2009-12-16 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably. Committee 2009-07-15 sseg04 National Parks Subcommittee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. Committee 2009-02-24 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2009-02-23 15:38:35 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2009-02-23 15:38:34 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1622) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 2009-02-23 15:38:34 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1622) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2009-02-23 15:30:44 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 714. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2009-02-23 15:30:43 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1622-1623) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2009-02-23 15:30:42 Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2009-02-04 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Committee 2009-01-27 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2009-01-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2009-01-27 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress C000380 Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] DONNA CHRISTENSEN D VI M. N 2010-01-14T17:00:00Z H.R. 714, An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park http://www.cbo.gov/publication/41992 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009</p> 2010-01-14T17:00:00Z H.R. 714, An act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park https://www.cbo.gov/publication/41992 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on December 16, 2009 Public Law 111-261 Public Lands and Natural Resources Caribbean area Congressional oversight Land transfers Parks, recreation areas, trails Public contracts and procurement Travel and tourism Virgin Islands Public Lands and Natural Resources 00 2009-01-27 Introduced in House 2009-02-18T20:03:05Z Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park.

Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property.

Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to specified congressional committees at least 60 days before the effective date of such lease.

Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act. Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

]]> 81 2009-02-23 Passed House without amendment 2009-03-20T19:13:45Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park.

Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property.

Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act.

Instructs the Secretary, in determining the fair market value rental of the lease, to take into consideration: (1) the value of any associated property conveyed; and (2) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate.

Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to specified congressional committees at least 60 days before the effective date of the lease.

Prohibits the extension or renewal of a lease entered into under this Act.

Requires, upon the termination of such a lease, that if the Secretary determines the continuation of commercial services at the resort to be appropriate, such services shall be provided in accordance with the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998.

Requires the owner of the retained use estate to terminate, extinguish, and relinquish to the Secretary all rights under the retained use estate and transfer, without consideration, ownership of improvements on the retained use estate to the National Park Service (NPS).

Requires an appraisal that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner to determine the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate, to be conducted in accordance with this Act.

]]> 01 2010-03-02 Reported to Senate with amendment(s) 2010-04-15T18:43:58Z Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease with the owner of the retained use estate for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park.

Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property.

Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act, including provisions ensuring protection of the natural, cultural, and historic features of the resort and associated property, consistent with the laws and policies applicable to property managed by the National Park Service (NPS).

Instructs the Secretary, in determining the fair market value rental of the lease, to take into consideration: (1) the value of any associated property conveyed; and (2) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate.

Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to Congress at least 60 days before the award of the lease.

Prohibits the extension or renewal of a lease entered into under this Act.

Requires, upon the termination of such a lease, that if the Secretary determines the continuation of commercial services at the resort to be appropriate, such services shall be provided in accordance with the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998.

Requires the owner of the retained use estate to terminate, extinguish, and relinquish to the Secretary all rights under the retained use estate and transfer, without consideration, ownership of improvements on the retained use estate to the NPS.

Requires an appraisal that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner to determine the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate, to be conducted in accordance with this Act.

]]> 35 2010-05-13 Passed Senate amended 2010-10-14T20:19:00Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to Senate on March 2, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease with the owner of the retained use estate for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park.

Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property.

Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act, including provisions ensuring protection of the natural, cultural, and historic features of the resort and associated property, consistent with the laws and policies applicable to property managed by the National Park Service (NPS).

Instructs the Secretary, in determining the fair market value rental of the lease, to take into consideration: (1) the value of any associated property conveyed; and (2) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate.

Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to Congress at least 60 days before the award of the lease.

Prohibits the extension or renewal of a lease entered into under this Act.

Requires, upon the termination of such a lease, that if the Secretary determines the continuation of commercial services at the resort to be appropriate, such services shall be provided in accordance with the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998.

Requires the owner of the retained use estate to terminate, extinguish, and relinquish to the Secretary all rights under the retained use estate and transfer, without consideration, ownership of improvements on the retained use estate to the NPS.

Requires an appraisal that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner to determine the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate, to be conducted in accordance with this Act.

]]> 49 2010-10-08 Public Law 2010-10-14T20:17:31Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to Senate on March 2, 2010. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, if the long-term benefit to the Virgin Islands National Park would be greater by entering into a lease than by authorizing a concession contract, to enter into a lease with the owner of the retained use estate for the operation and management of the Caneel Bay resort on the island in the Park.

Allows the Secretary to acquire associated property.

Sets forth the terms and conditions for the lease authorized by this Act, including provisions ensuring protection of the natural, cultural, and historic features of the resort and associated property, consistent with the laws and policies applicable to property managed by the National Park Service (NPS).

Instructs the Secretary, in determining the fair market value rental of the lease, to take into consideration: (1) the value of any associated property conveyed; and (2) the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate.

Makes rental amounts paid to the United States under the lease available for visitor services and resource protection within the Virgin Islands National Park.

Requires the Secretary to submit a proposed lease to Congress at least 60 days before the award of the lease.

Prohibits the extension or renewal of a lease entered into under this Act.

Requires, upon the termination of such a lease, that if the Secretary determines the continuation of commercial services at the resort to be appropriate, such services shall be provided in accordance with the National Park Service Concessions Management Improvement Act of 1998.

Requires the owner of the retained use estate to terminate, extinguish, and relinquish to the Secretary all rights under the retained use estate and transfer, without consideration, ownership of improvements on the retained use estate to the NPS.

Requires an appraisal that is agreed to by the Secretary and the owner to determine the value, if any, of the relinquished term of the retained use estate, to be conducted in accordance with this Act.

]]> To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes. Display Title To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes. Official Title as Introduced To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes. Enrolled Bill https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714enr/xml/BILLS-111hr714enr.xml Engrossed Amendment Senate 2010-05-13T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714eas/xml/BILLS-111hr714eas.xml Reported to Senate 2010-03-02T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714rs/xml/BILLS-111hr714rs.xml Referred in Senate 2009-02-24T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714rfs/xml/BILLS-111hr714rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2009-02-23T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714eh/xml/BILLS-111hr714eh.xml Introduced in House 2009-01-27T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-111hr714ih/xml/BILLS-111hr714ih.xml 2010-10-09T03:59:59Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-111publ261/xml/PLAW-111publ261.xml Public Law 2010-10-08 Became Public Law No: 111-261. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress This file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.