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EXCHANGE OF LANDS WITHIN GATES OF THE ARCTIC NATIONAL PARK AND PRESERVE

  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill 
(H.R. 4746) to provide for the exchange of lands within Gates of the 
Arctic National Park and Preserve, and for other purposes, as amended.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                               H.R. 4746

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,
   TITLE I--ANAKTUVUK PASS LAND EXCHANGE AND WILDERNESS REDESIGNATION

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Anaktuvuk Pass Land 
     Exchange and Wilderness Redesignation Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 102. FINDINGS.

       The Congress makes the following findings:
       (1) The Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (94 
     Stat. 2371), enacted on December 2, 1980, established Gates 
     of the Arctic National Park and Preserve and Gates of the 
     Arctic Wilderness. The village of Anaktuvuk Pass, located in 
     the highlands of the central Brooks Range, is virtually 
     surrounded by these national park and wilderness lands and is 
     the only Native village located within the boundary of a 
     National Park System unit in Alaska.
       (2) Unlike most other Alaskan Native communities, the 
     village of Anaktuvuk Pass is not located on a major river, 
     lake, or coastline that can be used as a means of access. The 
     residents of Anaktuvuk Pass have relied increasingly on snow 
     machines in winter and all-terrain vehicles in summer as 
     their primary means of access to pursue caribou and other 
     subsistence resources.
       (3) In a 1983 land exchange agreement, linear easements 
     were reserved by the Inupiat Eskimo people for use of all-
     terrain vehicles across certain national park lands, mostly 
     along stream and river banks. These linear easements proved 
     unsatisfactory, because they provided inadequate access to 
     subsistence resources while causing excessive environmental 
     impact from concentrated use.
       (4) The National Park Service and the Nunamiut Corporation 
     initiated discussions in 1985 to address concerns over the 
     use of all-terrain vehicles on park and wilderness land. 
     These discussions resulted in an agreement, originally 
     executed in 1992 and thereafter amended in 1993 and 1994, 
     among the National Park Service, Nunamiut Corporation, the 
     City of Anaktuvuk Pass, and Arctic Slope Regional 
     Corporation. Full effectuation of this agreement, as amended, 
     by its terms requires ratification by the Congress.

     SEC. 103. RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT.

       (a) Ratification.--
       (1) In general.--The terms, conditions, procedures, 
     covenants, reservations and other provisions set forth in the 
     document entitled ``Donation, Exchange of Lands and Interests 
     in Lands and Wilderness Redesignation Agreement Among Arctic 
     Slope Regional Corporation, Nunamiut Corporation, City of 
     Anaktuvuk Pass and the United States of America'' 
     (hereinafter referred to in this title as ``the Agreement''), 
     executed by the parties on December 17, 1992, as amended, are 
     hereby incorporated in this title, are ratified and 
     confirmed, and set forth the obligations and commitments of 
     the United States, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, 
     Nunamiut Corporation and the City of Anaktuvuk Pass, as a 
     matter of Federal law.
       (2) Land acquisition.--Lands acquired by the United States 
     pursuant to the Agreement shall be administered by the 
     Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as the 
     ``Secretary'') as part of Gates of the Arctic National Park 
     and Preserve, subject to the laws and regulations applicable 
     thereto.
       (b) Maps.--The maps set forth as Exhibits C1, C2, and D 
     through I to the Agreement depict the lands subject to the 
     conveyances, retention of surface access rights, access 
     easements and all-terrain vehicle easements. These lands are 
     depicted in greater detail on a map entitled ``Land Exchange 
     actions, Proposed Anaktuvuk Pass Land Exchange and Wilderness 
     Redesignation, Gates of the Arctic National Park and 
     Preserve'', Map No. 185/80,039, dated April 1994, and on file 
     at the Alaska Regional Office of the National Park Service 
     and the offices of Gates of the Arctic National Park and 
     Preserve in Fairbanks, Alaska. Written legal descriptions of 
     these lands shall be prepared and made available in the above 
     offices. In case of any discrepancies, Map No. 185/80,039 
     shall be controlling.

     SEC. 104. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM WILDERNESS.

       (a) Redesignation.--Section 701(2) of the Alaska National 
     Interest Lands Conservation Act (94 Stat. 2371, 2417) 
     establishing the Gates of the Arctic Wilderness is hereby 
     amended with the addition of approximately 56,825 acres as 
     wilderness and the rescission of approximately 73,993 acres 
     as wilderness, thus revising the Gates of the Arctic 
     Wilderness to approximately 7,034,832 acres.
       (b) Maps.--The lands redesignated in subsection (a) are 
     depicted on a map entitled ``Wilderness Actions, Proposed 
     Anaktuvuk Pass Land Exchange and Wilderness Redesignation, 
     Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve'', Map No. 
     185/80,040, dated April 1994, and on file at the Alaska 
     Regional Office of the National Park Service and the office 
     of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in 
     Fairbanks, Alaska.

     SEC. 105. NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM WILDERNESS.

       (a) Redesignation.--Section 201(8)(a) of the Alaska 
     National Interest Land Conservation Act is amended by--
       (1) striking ``approximately six million four hundred and 
     sixty thousand acres'' and inserting in lieu thereof 
     ``approximately 6,477,168 acres''; and
       (2) inserting ``and the map entitled `Noatak National 
     Preserve and Noatak Wilderness Addition' dated September 
     1994'' after ``July 1980''.
       (b) Section 701.--Section 701(7) of the Alaska National 
     Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 1132) is amended 
     by striking ``approximately five million eight hundred 
     thousand acres'' and inserting in lieu thereof 
     ``approximately 5,817,168 acres''.

     SEC. 106. CONFORMANCE WITH OTHER LAW.

       (a) Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.--All of the lands, 
     or interests therein, conveyed to and received by Arctic 
     Slope Regional Corporation or Nunamiut Corporation pursuant 
     to the Agreement shall be deemed conveyed and received 
     pursuant to exchanges under section 22(f) of the Alaska 
     Native Claims Settlement Act, as amended (43 U.S.C. 1601, 
     1621(f)). All of the lands or interests in lands conveyed 
     pursuant to the Agreement shall be conveyed subject to valid 
     existing rights.
       (b) Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.--
     Except to the extent specifically set forth in this title or 
     the Agreement, nothing in this title or in the Agreement 
     shall be construed to enlarge or diminish the rights, 
     privileges, or obligations of any person, including 
     specifically the preference for subsistence uses and access 
     to subsistence resources provided under the Alaska National 
     Interest Lands Conservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3101 
     et seq.).
                      TITLE II--WASHINGTON SQUARE

     SEC. 201. RESTORATION OF WASHINGTON SQUARE.

       (a) Restoration.--The Secretary of the Interior (acting 
     through the Director of the National Park Service) is 
     authorized to provide a grant to the City of Philadelphia to 
     undertake the restoration of the area known as Washington 
     Square, as depicted on the map numbered 391-80,016 and dated 
     September 1994. Such grant may not be used to fund more than 
     66.6 percent of the costs of such restoration. The grant 
     shall be conditioned on the conduct of such restoration in 
     accordance with such standards as may be established by the 
     Secretary in order to facilitate the inclusion of the square 
     in Independence National Historical Park pursuant to section 
     202 of this title. Such standards shall provide for the use 
     of the most cost-efficient design and materials that are both 
     consistent with the historical values of the square and 
     suitable for inclusion in Independence National Historical 
     Park. The grant shall also be conditioned upon the entrance 
     by the city into a memorandum of agreement (hereinafter in 
     this title referred to as the ``memorandum'') with the 
     Secretary with respect to the long-term lease and 
     administration of the square. The terms and conditions of 
     such memorandum of agreement shall be consistent with the 
     terms and conditions of the document entitled ``Memorandum of 
     Agreement of July 14, 1950 Between the Department of the 
     Interior and the City of Philadelphia Relating to the 
     Establishment of the Independence National Historical Park at 
     Philadelphia, Pennsylvania'' (hereinafter in this title 
     referred to as the ``Memorandum of 1950'').
       (b) Offset of Funding.--Any Federal funds, other than those 
     authorized to be appropriated under this title, that are 
     appropriated for the purpose of restoring Washington Square 
     (as depicted on the map referred to in subsection (a)) shall 
     be used to offset any funds made available to the National 
     Park Service pursuant to this title.
       (c) Authorization of Appropriations.--There is authorized 
     to be appropriated for the purposes of this section not more 
     than $2,600,000.

     SEC. 202. INCLUSION WITHIN INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL 
                   PARK.

       Upon completion of the restoration, pursuant to section 
     201, of Washington Square (as depicted on the map referred to 
     in section 201), the Secretary of the Interior is authorized 
     to do any of the following:
       (1) Enter into a lease agreement with the city of 
     Philadelphia for the lease of such area to the National Park 
     Service under terms that are included in the memorandum and 
     are commensurate with terms contained in the Memorandum of 
     1950.
       (2) Acquire such area, or an interest in the area, by 
     donation.
       (3) Modify the boundaries of Independence National 
     Historical Park to include such area within such boundaries.
       (4) Provide for the administration of such area as part of 
     such Park.

     SEC. 203. ROLE OF CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.

       In accordance with the terms set forth in the Memorandum of 
     Understanding signed by the Department of the Interior, the 
     city of Philadelphia, and the Fairmount Park Commission and 
     dated November 25, 1991, and as a condition of receiving the 
     grant referred to in section 201(a), the city of Philadelphia 
     shall provide, without cost to the Federal Government, 
     services for Washington Square (as depicted on the map 
     referred to in section 201) with respect to electricity, 
     natural gas, water and sewer, curbside garbage collection of 
     bagged trash or receipt of hauled trash at a city collection 
     point, and police services comparable to those provided in 
     the surrounding community.
    TITLE III--WALNUT CANYON NATIONAL MONUMENT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION

     SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Walnut Canyon National 
     Monument Boundary Modification Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 302. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

       (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that:
       (1) Walnut Canyon National Monument was established for the 
     preservation and interpretation of certain settlements and 
     land use patterns associated with the prehistoric Sinaguan 
     culture of northern Arizona.
       (2) Major cultural resources associated with the purposes 
     of Walnut Canyon National Monument are near the boundary and 
     are currently managed under multiple-use objectives of the 
     adjacent national forest. These concentrations of cultural 
     resources, often referred to as ``forts'', would be more 
     effectively managed as part of the National Park System.
       (b) Purpose.--The purpose of this title is to modify the 
     boundaries of the Walnut Canyon National Monument (hereafter 
     in this title referred to as the ``national monument'') to 
     improve management of the national monument and associated 
     resources.

     SEC. 303. BOUNDARY MODIFICATION.

       Effective on the date of enactment of this Act, the 
     boundaries of the national monument shall be modified as 
     depicted on the map entitled ``Boundary Proposal--Walnut 
     Canyon National Monument, Coconino County, Arizona'', 
     numbered 360/80,011, and dated September 1994. Such map shall 
     be on file and available for public inspection in the offices 
     of the Director of the National Park Service, Department of 
     the Interior.

     SEC. 304. ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY.

       The Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire 
     lands and interest in lands within the national monument, by 
     donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or 
     exchange. Federal property within the boundaries of the 
     national monument (as modified by this title) is hereby 
     transferred to the administrative jurisdiction of the 
     Secretary of the Interior for management as part of the 
     national monument. Federal property excluded from the 
     monument pursuant to the boundary modification under section 
     303 is hereby transferred to the administrative jurisdiction 
     of the Secretary of Agriculture to be managed as a part of 
     the Coconino National Forest.

     SEC. 305. ADMINISTRATION.

       The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director 
     of the National Park Service, shall manage the national 
     monument in accordance with this title and the provisions of 
     law generally applicable to units of the National Park 
     Service, including ``An Act to establish a National Park 
     Service, and for other purposes'' approved August 25, 1916 
     (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2-4).

     SEC. 306. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
     necessary to carry out the purpose of this title.
                   TITLE IV--NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER

     SEC. 401. PROTECTION OF THE NORTH FORK PAYETTE RIVER.

       In order to protect for present and future generations the 
     outstanding scenic, natural, and recreational values of the 
     North Fork of the Payette River between Cabarton Bridge and 
     Banks in the State of Idaho, the protections afforded by 
     section 7(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 
     1278(a)) for rivers designated under section 3(a) of that Act 
     shall apply to the 25-mile segment of such river downstream 
     of Cabarton Bridge and upstream of the confluence of the 
     river with the South Fork of the Payette at Banks.

     SEC. 402. EFFECTIVE DATE.

       The provisions of this title shall remain in effect so long 
     as there remain in effect the laws of the State of Idaho that 
     as of the date of enactment of this Act prohibited 
     development of hydroelectric projects (including dams, water 
     conduits, reservoirs, powerhouses and other project works) 
     and other water resource projects on or directly affecting 
     the segment of the North Fork of the Payette River identified 
     in section 401 of this title.
                      TITLE V--LOWER SALMON RIVER

     SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Lower Salmon River 
     Recreational and Scenic Rivers Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 502. RECREATIONAL AND SCENIC RIVER DESIGNATIONS.

       (a) In General.--Section 3(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers 
     Act (16 U.S.C. 1274(a)) is amended by adding at the end the 
     following new paragraph:
       ``( ) Lower Salmon River, Idaho.--(A)(i) The 23.7 mile 
     segment from Long Tom Bar in the southeast quarter of section 
     31, township 25 north, range 5 east to the line between range 
     1 east and range 2 east, to be administered by the 
     Secretaries of Agriculture and the Interior as a recreational 
     river.
       ``(ii) The 35.3 mile segment from the line between range 1 
     east and range 2 east to the mouth of Hammer Creek in the 
     southwest quarter of section 15, township 28 north, range 1 
     east, to be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as 
     a recreational river.
       ``(iii) The 53 mile segment from Hammer Creek to the 
     confluence of the Snake River, to be administered by the 
     Secretary of the Interior as a scenic river.
       ``(B) Notwithstanding subsection (b), the boundaries of the 
     public lands of the segments described in subparagraph (A) 
     shall be the boundaries of the public lands withdrawn by the 
     Secretary of the Interior through Public Land Order 6629, 
     effective November 13, 1986, and Public Land Order 6670, 
     effective April 1, 1988, and for those lands not included in 
     Public Land Orders 6629 and 6670, the boundaries shall be the 
     legal subdivision line nearest one-quarter mile from the mean 
     high water line of the river.''.
       (b) Limitation.--Nothing in this title, or in the amendment 
     to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act made by this title, shall 
     be construed as authorizing any acquisition of any scenic 
     easement that without the consent of the landowner would 
     affect any regular use of relevant lands that was exercised 
     prior to the acquisition of such easement. Nothing in this 
     title, or in the amendments to the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act 
     made by this title, shall affect any existing use of the 
     Lower Salmon River, provided that such use occurs at levels 
     consistent with the resource management plan.

     SEC. 503. PERMANENT WITHDRAWAL.

       The withdrawals made by the Secretary of the Interior 
     through Public Land Order 6629, effective November 13, 1986, 
     and Public Land Order 6670, effective April 1, 1988, are made 
     permanent.

     SEC. 504. STUDY OF ROCK CREEK

       Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 
     U.S.C.1271 and following) is amended by adding the following 
     at the end thereof:
       ``( ) Rock Creek, Montana.--The segment downstream from its 
     headwaters to its confluence with the Clark Fork, including 
     its tributaries.''.
               TITLE VI--TARGHEE NATIONAL FOREST EXCHANGE

     SEC. 601. AUTHORIZATION OF EXCHANGE.

       (a) Conveyance.--Notwithstanding the requirements in the 
     Act entitled ``An Act to Consolidate National Forest Lands'', 
     approved March 20, 1922 (16 U.S.C. 485), and section 206(b) 
     of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 
     U.S.C. 1716(b)) that Federal and non-Federal lands exchanged 
     for each other must be located within the same State, the 
     Secretary of Agriculture may convey the Federal lands 
     described in section 602(a) in exchange for the non-Federal 
     lands described in section 602(b) in accordance with the 
     provisions of this title.
       (b) Applicability of Other Provisions of Law.--Except as 
     otherwise provided in this title, the land exchange required 
     in this title shall be made under the existing authorities of 
     the Secretary.
       (c) Acceptability of Title and Manner of Conveyance.--The 
     Secretary shall not carry out the exchange described in 
     subsection (a) unless the title to the non-Federal lands to 
     be conveyed to the United States, and the form and procedures 
     of conveyance, are acceptable to the Secretary.

     SEC. 602. DESCRIPTION OF LANDS TO BE EXCHANGED.

       (a) Federal Lands.--The Federal lands referred to in this 
     title are located in the Targhee National Forest in Idaho, 
     are generally depicted on the map entitled ``Targhee 
     Exchange, Idaho-Wyoming--Proposed, Federal Land'', dated 
     September 1994, and are known as the North Fork Tract.
       (b) Non-Federal Lands.--The non-Federal lands referred to 
     in this title are located in the Targhee National Forest in 
     Wyoming, are generally depicted on the map entitled ``Non-
     Federal Land, Targhee Exchange, Idaho-Wyoming--Proposed'', 
     dated September 1994, and are known as the Squirrel Meadows 
     Tract.
       (c) Maps.--The maps referred to in subsections (a) and (b) 
     shall be on file and available for inspection in the office 
     of the Supervisor of the Targhee National Forest in Idaho and 
     in the office of the Chief of the Forest Service.

     SEC. 603. EQUALIZATION OF VALUES.

       Before the occurrence of the exchange authorized by section 
     601, the values of the Federal and non-Federal lands to be so 
     exchanged shall be established by appraisals of fair market 
     value that shall be subject to approval by the Secretary. The 
     values either shall be equal or shall be equalized using the 
     following methods:
       (1) Adjustment of lands.--
       (A) Portion of federal lands.--If the Federal lands are 
     greater in value than the non-Federal lands, the Secretary 
     shall reduce the acreage of the Federal lands until the 
     values of the Federal lands closely approximate the values of 
     the non-Federal lands.
       (B) Additional federally owned lands.--If the non-Federal 
     lands are greater in value than the Federal lands, the 
     Secretary may convey additional federally owned lands within 
     the Targhee National Forest up to an amount necessary to 
     equalize the values of the non-Federal lands and the lands to 
     be transferred out of Federal ownership. However, such 
     additional federally owned lands shall be adjacent to the 
     lands identified on the map referred to in section 602(a).
       (2) Payment of money.--The values may be equalized by the 
     payment of money as provided in section 206(b) of the Federal 
     Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1716(b)).

     SEC. 604. ACQUISITION OF SQUIRREL MEADOWS TRACT.

       The Secretary shall seek to acquire any portion of the non-
     Federal lands that is not acquired under this title.

     SEC. 605. DEFINITIONS.

       For purposes of this title:
       (1) The term ``Federal lands'' means the Federal lands 
     described in section 602(a).
       (2) The term ``non-Federal lands'' means the non-Federal 
     lands described in section 602(b).
       (3) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of 
     Agriculture.
                   TITLE VII--TRANSFER TO TAOS PUEBLE

     SEC. 701. LAND TRANSFER.

       (a) Transfer.--The parcel of land described in subsection 
     (b) is hereby transferred without consideration to the 
     Secretary of the Interior to be held in trust for the Pueblo 
     de Taos. Such parcel shall be a part of the Pueblo de Taos 
     Reservation and shall be managed in accordance with section 4 
     of the Act of May 31, 1933 (48 Stat. 108) (as amended, 
     including as amended by Public Law 91-550 (84 Stat. 1437)).
       (b) Land Description.--The parcel of land referred to in 
     subsection (a) is the land that is generally depicted on the 
     map entitled ``Lands transferred to the Pueblo of Taos--
     proposed'' and dated September 1994, comprises 764.33 acres, 
     and is situated within sections 25, 26, 35, and 36, Township 
     27 North, Range 14 East, New Mexico Principal Meridian, 
     within the Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Carson National Forest, 
     Taos County, New Mexico.
       (c) Conforming Boundary Adjustments.--The boundaries of the 
     Carson National Forest and the Wheeler Peak Wilderness are 
     hereby adjusted to reflect the transfer made by subsection 
     (a).
       (d) Completion of Transfer.--The Congress finds and 
     declares that the lands to be held in trust and to become 
     part of the Pueblo de Taos Reservation under this section 
     complete the transfer effected by section 4 of the Act of May 
     31, 1933 (48 Stat. 108) (as amended, including as amended by 
     Public Law 91-550 (84 Stat. 1437)).
           TITLE VIII--WOMENS RIGHTS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

     SEC. 801. INCLUSION OF ADDITIONAL PROPERTIES.

       Section 1601(c) of the Act of December 28, 1980 (16 U.S.C. 
     410 ll) is amended as follows:
       (1) Strike ``initially''.
       (2) Strike ``and'' at the end of paragraph (8).
       (3) Strike the period at the end of paragraph (9) and 
     insert a semicolon.
       (4) Add the following at the end thereof:
       ``(10) not to exceed 1 acre, plus improvements, as 
     determined by the Secretary, in Seneca Falls for development 
     of a maintenance facility;
       ``(11) dwelling, 1 Seneca Street, Seneca Falls;
       ``(12) dwelling, 10 Seneca Street, Seneca Falls;
       ``(13) parcels adjacent to Wesleyan Chapel Block, including 
     Clinton Street, Fall Street, and Mynderse Street, Seneca 
     Falls; and
       ``(14) dwelling, 12 East Williams Street, Waterloo.''.

     SEC. 802. MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS TO 1980 ACT.

       Section 1601 of the Act of December 28, 1980 (16 U.S.C. 410 
     ll) is amended as follows:
       (1) Insert ``(1)'' after ``(i)'' in subsection (i) and add 
     at the end of such subsection (i) the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(2) In addition to those sums previously appropriated for 
     land acquisition and development, there is hereby authorized 
     to be appropriated for fiscal years after September 30, 1994, 
     $2,000,000.''.
       (2) In subsection (c) delete paragraph (7) and renumber the 
     remaining paragraphs accordingly.
                   TITLE IX--DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE
            Subtitle A--DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE AMENDMENTS

     SEC. 901. DAYTON AVIATION HERITAGE AMENDMENTS.

       Section 201(b) of the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation 
     Act of 1992 (16 U.S.C. 410ww-21(b)), is amended as follows:
       (1) In paragraph (2), by striking ``from recommendations'' 
     and inserting ``after consideration of recommendations''.
       (2) In paragraph (4), by striking ``from recommendations'' 
     and inserting ``after consideration of recommendations''.
       (3) In paragraph (5), by striking ``from recommendations'' 
     and inserting ``after consideration of recommendations''.
       (4) In paragraph (6), by striking ``from recommendations'' 
     and inserting ``after consideration of recommendations''.
       (5) In paragraph (7), by striking ``from recommendations'' 
     and inserting ``after consideration of recommendations''.
       Subtitle B--MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK AMENDMENTS

     SEC 911. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Manassas National 
     Battlefield Park Amendments of 1994''.

     SEC. 912. ORDERLY RESOLUTION.

       Subsection (b)(2)(C) of the first section of the Act 
     entitled ``An Act to preserve within Manassas National 
     Battlefield Park, Virginia, the most important historic 
     properties relating to the battles of Manassas, and for other 
     purposes'', approved April 17, 1954 (16 U.S.C. 
     429b(b)(2)(C)), is amended by adding at the end the following 
     new sentence: ``If, pursuant to this paragraph, the United 
     States takes property that is used for public utility 
     purposes (including taking a property right by terminating an 
     easement), the owner of the property or the grantee of the 
     easement may, not later than 3 years after the date of the 
     enactment of the Manassas National Battlefield Park 
     Amendments of 1994, initiate a proceeding in a court of 
     competent jurisdiction seeking a determination of just 
     compensation with respect to the taking of the property.''.
          TITLE X--PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

     SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Pennsylvania Avenue 
     Development Corporation Reauthorization Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 1002. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       Section 17(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development 
     Corporation Act of 1972 (40 U.S.C. 885(a)) is amended by 
     adding at the end the following new sentence: ``There are 
     further authorized to be appropriated for operating and 
     administrative expenses of the Corporation $2,738,000 for 
     fiscal year 1995.''.

     SEC. 1003. DISSOLUTION AND SUCCESSION PLAN.

       (a) Submission of Plan.--The Board of Directors of the 
     Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation shall prepare and 
     submit to the Congress, not later than March 31, 1995, a 
     dissolution and succession plan that provides for the timely 
     dissolution of the Corporation and an orderly transition to 
     such dissolution. The plan shall--
       (1) set forth a proposed plan under which an existing 
     Federal agency or agencies could meet all ongoing Federal 
     responsibilities relating to the development plan referred to 
     in section 5 of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development 
     Corporation Act of 1972 (40 U.S.C. 874);
       (2) detail the incremental steps that will accomplish the 
     dissolution of the Corporation; and
       (3) specifically address the requirements of the Federal 
     Triangle property (as defined in section 10(5) of the Federal 
     Triangle Development Act (40 U.S.C. 1109(5))) and describe 
     means that will ensure appropriate construction at and post-
     construction development of the property.
       (b) Failure To Submit Plan.--If the Board of Directors of 
     the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation does not 
     submit the dissolution and succession plan required by 
     subsection (a) to the Congress on or before March 31, 1995, 
     the Corporation may not obligate or expend, after March 31, 
     1995, funds appropriated for fiscal year 1995 under section 
     17(a) of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act 
     of 1972 (40 U.S.C. 885(a)).
       (c) Application Notwithstanding Section 3(b) of PADC Act of 
     1972.--This section shall apply notwithstanding section 3(b) 
     of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 
     1972 (40 U.S.C. 872(b)).
         TITLE XI--NEW BEDFORD WHALING NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

     SEC. 1101. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.

       (a) Findings.--The Congress finds that--
       (1) the New Bedford National Historic Landmark District and 
     associated historic sites as described in section 1103(b) of 
     this title, including the Schooner Ernestina, are National 
     Historic Landmarks and are listed on the National Register of 
     Historic Places as historic sites associated with the history 
     of whaling in the United States;
       (2) the city of New Bedford was the 19th century capital of 
     the world's whaling industry and retains significant 
     architectural features, archival materials, and museum 
     collections illustrative of this period;
       (3) New Bedford's historic resources provide opportunities 
     for illustrating and interpreting the whaling industry's 
     contribution to the economic, social, and environmental 
     history of the United States and provide opportunities for 
     public use and enjoyment; and
       (4) the National Park System presently contains no sites 
     commemorating whaling and its contribution to American 
     history.
       (b) Purposes.--The purposes of this title are--
       (1) to preserve, protect, and interpret the resources 
     within the areas described in section 1103(b) of this title, 
     including architecture, setting, and associated archival and 
     museum collections;
       (2) to collaborate with the city of New Bedford and with 
     local historical, cultural, and preservation organizations to 
     further the purposes of the park established under this 
     title; and
       (3) to provide opportunities for the inspirational benefit 
     and education of the American people.

     SEC. 1102. DEFINITIONS.

       For the purposes of this title:
       (1) The term ``park'' means the New Bedford Whaling 
     National Historical Park established by section 1103.
       (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
     Interior.

     SEC. 1103. NEW BEDFORD WHALING NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.

       (a) Establishment.--In order to preserve for the benefit 
     and inspiration of the people of the United States as a 
     national historical park certain districts, structures, and 
     relics located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and associated 
     with the history of whaling and related social and economic 
     themes in America, there is established the New Bedford 
     Whaling National Historical Park.
       (b) Boundaries.--(1) The boundaries of the park shall be 
     those generally depicted on the map numbered NAR-P49-80000-4 
     and dated June 1994. Such map shall be on file and available 
     for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the 
     National Park Service. The park shall include the following:
       (A) The area included within the New Bedford National 
     Historic Landmark District, known as the Bedford Landing 
     Waterfront Historic District, as listed within the National 
     Register of Historic Places and in the Massachusetts State 
     Register of Historic Places.
       (B) The National Historic Landmark Schooner Ernestina, with 
     its home port in New Bedford.
       (C) The land along the eastern boundary of the New Bedford 
     National Historic Landmark District over to the east side of 
     MacArthur Drive from the Route 6 overpass on the north to an 
     extension of School Street on the south.
       (D) The land north of Elm Street in New Bedford, bounded by 
     Acushnet Avenue on the west, Route 6 (ramps) on the north, 
     MacArthur Drive on the east, and Elm Street on the south.
     In case of any conflict between the descriptions set forth in 
     subparagraphs (A) through (D) and the map referred to in this 
     subsection, the map shall govern.
       (2) In addition to the sites, areas and relics referred to 
     in paragraph (1), the Secretary may assist in the 
     interpretation and preservation of each of the following:
       (A) The southwest corner of the State Pier.
       (B) Waterfront Park, immediately south of land adjacent to 
     the State Pier.
       (C) The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, located 
     at 396 County Street.
       (D) The Wharfinger Building, located on Piers 3 and 4.
       (E) The Bourne Counting House, located on Merrill's Wharf.

     SEC. 1104. ADMINISTRATION OF PARK.

       (a) In General.--The park shall be administered by the 
     Secretary in accordance with this title and the provisions of 
     law generally applicable to units of the national park 
     system, including the Act entitled ``An Act to establish a 
     National Park Service, and for other purposes'', approved 
     August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535; 16 U.S.C. 1, 2, 3, and 4) and 
     the Act of August 21, 1935 (49 Stat. 666; 16 U.S.C. 461-467).
       (b) Cooperative Agreements.--(1) The Secretary may consult 
     and enter into cooperative agreements with interested 
     entities and individuals to provide for the preservation, 
     development, interpretation, and use of the park.
       (2) Funds authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary 
     for the purposes of this subsection shall be expended in the 
     ratio of one dollar of Federal funds for each dollar of funds 
     contributed by non-Federal sources. For the purposes of this 
     subsection, the Secretary is authorized to accept from non-
     Federal sources, and to utilize for purposes of this title, 
     any money so contributed. With the approval of the Secretary, 
     any donation of land, services, or goods from a non-Federal 
     source may be considered as a contribution of funds from a 
     non-Federal source for the purposes of this subsection.
       (3) Any payment made by the Secretary pursuant to a 
     cooperative agreement under this subsection shall be subject 
     to an agreement that conversion, use, or disposal of the 
     project so assisted for purposes contrary to the purposes of 
     this title, as determined by the Secretary, shall result in a 
     right of the United States to reimbursement of all funds made 
     available to such project or the proportion of the increased 
     value of the project attributable to such funds as determined 
     at the time of such conversion, use, or disposal, whichever 
     is greater.
       (c) Limitation on Funds.--Funds authorized to be 
     appropriated to the Secretary for operation and maintenance 
     of the schooner Ernestina may not exceed 50 percent of the 
     total costs of such operation and maintenance and may not 
     exceed $300,000 annually.
       (d) Acquisition of Real Property.--The Secretary may 
     acquire, for the purposes of the park, by donation, exchange, 
     lease or purchase with donated or appropriated funds, lands, 
     interests in lands, and improvements thereon within the park 
     except that (1) lands, and interests in lands, within the 
     boundaries of the park which are owned by the State of 
     Massachusetts or any political subdivision thereof, may be 
     acquired only by donation, and (2) lands, and interests in 
     lands, within the boundaries of the park which are not owned 
     by the State of Massachusetts or any political subdivision 
     thereof may be acquired only with the consent of the owner 
     thereof unless the Secretary determines, after written notice 
     to the owner and after opportunity for comment, that the 
     property is being developed, or proposed to be developed, in 
     a manner which is detrimental to the integrity of the park or 
     which is otherwise incompatible with the purposes of this 
     title.
       (e) Other Property, Funds, and Services.--The Secretary may 
     accept donated funds, property, and services to carry out 
     this title.

     SEC. 1105. GENERAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.

       Not later than the end of the second fiscal year beginning 
     after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall 
     submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources of the Senate a general management plan for the 
     park and shall implement such plan. The plan shall be 
     prepared in accordance with section 12(b) of the Act of 
     August 18, 1970 (16 U.S.C. 1a-7(b)) and other applicable law.

     SEC. 1106. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be 
     necessary to carry out this title, but not more than 
     $10,400,000 is authorized to be appropriated for 
     construction, acquisition, restoration, and rehabilitation of 
     visitor and interpretative facilities.
  TITLE XII--QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIVERS VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE 
                               CORRIDOR.

     SEC. 1201. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Quinebaug and Shetucket 
     Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 1202. FINDINGS.

       Congress finds that:
       (1) The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley in the State 
     of Connecticut is one of the last unspoiled and undeveloped 
     areas in the Northeastern United States and has remained 
     largely intact, including important aboriginal archaeological 
     sites, excellent water quality, beautiful rural landscapes, 
     architecturally significant mill structures and mill 
     villages, and large acreage of parks and other permanent open 
     space.
       (2) The State of Connecticut ranks last among the 50 States 
     in the amount of federally protected park and open space 
     lands within its borders and lags far behind the other 
     northeastern States in the amount of land set-aside for 
     public recreation.
       (3) The beautiful rural landscapes, scenic vistas and 
     excellent water quality of the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers 
     contain significant undeveloped recreational opportunities 
     for people throughout the United States.
       (4) The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley is within a 
     2-hour drive of the major metropolitan areas of New York 
     City, Hartford, Providence, Worcester, Springfield, and 
     Boston. With the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors 
     reporting that Americans are taking shorter ``closer-to-
     home'' vacations, the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley 
     represents important close-by recreational opportunities for 
     significant population.
       (5) The existing mill sites and other structures throughout 
     the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley were instrumental 
     in the development of the industrial revolution.
       (6) The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley contains a 
     vast number of discovered and unrecovered Native American and 
     colonial archaeological sites significant to the history of 
     North America and the United States.
       (7) The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley represents 
     one of the last traditional upland farming and mill village 
     communities in the northeastern United States.
       (8) The Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley played a 
     nationally significant role in the cultural evolution of the 
     prewar colonial period. Leading the transformation from 
     Puritan to Yankee, the ``Great Awakening'' religious revival 
     and early political development leading up to and during the 
     War of Independence.
       (9) Many local, regional and State agencies, businesses, 
     and private citizens and the New England Governors' 
     Conference have expressed an overwhelming desire to combine 
     forces: to work cooperatively to preserve and enhance 
     resources region-wide and better plan for the future.

     SEC. 1203. ESTABLISHMENT OF QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIVERS 
                   VALLEY NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR; PURPOSE.

       (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the 
     State of Connecticut the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers 
     Valley National Heritage Corridor.
       (b) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this title to provide a 
     management framework to assist the State of Connecticut, its 
     units of local and regional government and citizens in the 
     development and implementation of integrated cultural, 
     historical, and recreational land resource management 
     programs in order to retain, enhance, and interpret the 
     significant features of the lands, water, and structures of 
     the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley in the State of 
     Connecticut.

     SEC. 1204. BOUNDARIES AND ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) Boundaries.--The Boundaries of the Corridor shall 
     include the towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, 
     Coventry, Eastford, Franklin, Griswold, Hampton, Killingly, 
     Lebanon, Lisbon, Mansfield, Norwich, Plainfield, Pomfret, 
     Preston, Putnam, Scotland, Sprague, Sterling, Thompson, 
     Voluntown, Windham, and Woodstock. As soon as practical after 
     the date of enactment of this title, the Secretary of the 
     Interior shall publish in the Federal Register a detailed 
     description and map of boundaries established under this 
     subsection.
       (b) Administration.--The Corridor shall be administered in 
     accordance with the provisions of this title.

     SEC. 1205. QUINEBAUG AND SHETUCKET RIVERS VALLEY NATIONAL 
                   HERITAGE CORRIDOR COMMISSION.

       (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established within the 
     Department of the Interior the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers 
     Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission (referred to in 
     this title as the ``Commission''). The Commission shall 
     assist appropriate Federal, State, regional planning 
     organizations, and local authorities in the development and 
     implementation of an integrated resource management plan for 
     the lands and water as specified in section 1203.
       (b) Membership.--The Commission shall be comprised of 19 
     members appointed not later than 6 months after the date of 
     enactment of this title as follows:
       (1) The Director of the National Park Service ex officio 
     (or his delegate).
       (2) 3 individuals appointed by the Secretary after 
     consultation with the governor, who shall represent the 
     interests of--
       (A) the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection,
       (B) the Connecticut Historical Commission, and
       (C) the Connecticut Department of Economic Development;
       (3) 6 individuals representing the interests of local 
     government or regional planning organizations from 
     Connecticut appointed by the Secretary after consultation 
     with the Governor, of whom, 3 shall be representatives of the 
     3 regional planning organizations within the Corridor region 
     and 3 shall be local elected officials from the region; and
       (4) 9 individuals from the general public, who are citizens 
     of the State of Connecticut, appointed by the Secretary, 
     after consultation with the Governor, representing 
     conservation, business, tourism, and recreational interests.

     A vacancy in the Commission shall be filled in the manner in 
     which the original appointments were made.
       (c) Terms.--(1) Members of the Commission shall be 
     appointed for terms of 3 years and may be reappointed.
       (2) Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before 
     the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was 
     appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of such 
     term. Any member of the Commission appointed for a definite 
     term may serve after the expiration of his term until his 
     successor has taken office.
       (d) Compensation.--Members of the Commission shall receive 
     no pay on account of their service on the Commission but 
     while away from their homes or regular places of business in 
     the performance of services for the Commission, members of 
     the Commission shall be allowed travel expenses, including 
     per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as 
     persons employed intermittently in the Government service are 
     allowed expenses under section 5703 of title 5, United State 
     Code.
       (e) Chairperson.--The Chairperson of the Commission shall 
     be elected by the members of the Commission.
       (f) Quorum.--(1) 8 members of the Commission shall 
     constitute a quorum, but a lesser number may hold hearings.
       (2) The affirmative vote of not less than 10 members of the 
     Commission shall be required to approve the budget of the 
     Commission.
       (g) Meetings.--The Commission shall hold its first meeting 
     not later than 90 days after the date on which its members 
     are appointed, and shall meet at least quarterly at the call 
     of the chairperson or 10 of its members. Meetings of the 
     Commission shall be subject to section 552(b) of title 5, 
     United States Code (relating to open meetings).
       (h) Proxy.--Any member of the Commission may vote by means 
     of a signed proxy exercised by another member of the 
     Commission, but any member so voting shall not be considered 
     present for purposes of establishing a quorum.

     SEC. 1206. STAFF OF THE COMMISSION.

       (a) In General.--(1) The Commission shall have the power to 
     appoint and fix compensation of such staff as may be 
     necessary to carry out its duties.
       (2) Staff appointed by the Commission--
       (A) shall be appointed subject to the provisions of title 
     5, United States Code, governing appointments in the 
     competitive service; and
       (B) shall be paid in accordance with provisions of chapter 
     51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of such title relating to 
     classification and General Schedule pay rates.
       (b) Experts and Consultants.--Subject to such rules as may 
     be adopted by the Commission, the Commission may procure 
     temporary and intermittent services to the same extent as is 
     authorized by section 3109(b) of title 5, United States Code, 
     but at rates determined by the Commission to be reasonable.
       (c) Staff of Other Agencies.--(1) Upon request of the 
     Commission, the head of any Federal agency may detail, on a 
     reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agency to 
     the Commission to assist the Commission in carrying out the 
     Commission's duties.
       (2) The Commission may accept the service of personnel 
     detailed from the State, any political subdivision and 
     regional planning organizations, and may reimburse the State, 
     political subdivision, and regional planning organizations 
     for those services.

     SEC. 1207. POWERS OF COMMISSION.

       (a) Hearings.--(1) The Commission may, for the purposes of 
     carrying out this title, hold hearings, sit and act at such 
     times and places, take such testimony, and receive such 
     evidence, as the Commission considers appropriate.
       (2) The Commission may not issue subpoenas or exercise any 
     subpoena authority.
       (b) Powers of Members and Agents.--Any member or agent of 
     the Commission, if so authorized by the Commission, may take 
     any action which the Commission is authorized to take by this 
     title.
       (c) Administrative Support Services.--The Administrator of 
     the General Services Administration shall provide to the 
     Commission on a reimbursable basis, such administrative 
     support services as the Commission may request.
       (d) Mails.--The Commission may use the United States mails 
     in the same manner and under the same conditions as other 
     departments and other agencies of the United States.
       (e) Use of Funds To Obtain Money.--The Commission may use 
     its funds to obtain money from any source under any program 
     or law requiring the recipient of such money to make a 
     contribution in order to receive such money.
       (f) Gifts.--Except as provided in subsection (g)(2)(B), the 
     Commission may, for purposes of carrying out its duties, 
     seek, accept, and dispose of gifts, bequests, or donations of 
     money, personal property, or services, received from any 
     source: Provided, That such gifts are used for public 
     purposes.
       (g) Acquisition of Real Property.--(1) Except as provided 
     in paragraph (2) and except with respect to any leasing of 
     facilities under subsection (c), the Commission may not 
     acquire any real property or interest in real property.
       (2) Subject to paragraph (3), the Commission may acquire 
     real property or interest in real property in the Corridor--
       (A) by gift or devise; or
       (B) by purchase from a willing seller with money that was 
     given, appropriated, or bequeathed to the Commission on the 
     condition that such money would be used to purchase real 
     property, or interest in real property, in the Corridor.
       (3) Any real property or interest in real property acquired 
     by the Commission under paragraph (2) shall be conveyed by 
     the Commission to an appropriate public or private land 
     management agency, as determined by the Commission. Any such 
     conveyance shall be made--
       (A) as soon as practicable after such acquisition;
       (B) without consideration; and
       (C) on the condition that the real property or interest in 
     real property so conveyed is used for public purposes.
       (h) Cooperative Agreements.--For purposes of carrying out 
     the plan, the Commission may enter into cooperative 
     agreements with the State of Connecticut, with any political 
     subdivision, or with any person or organization. Any such 
     cooperative agreement shall, at a minimum, establish 
     procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any 
     action proposed by the State, such political subdivision, or 
     such person which may affect implementation of the plan 
     referred to in section 1208.

     SEC. 1208. DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION.

       (a) Preparation of Plan.--Within 2 years after the 
     Commission conducts its first meeting, it shall submit to the 
     Secretary of the Interior and the Governor of Connecticut for 
     review and approval of Cultural Heritage and Corridor 
     Management Plan. The Plan shall be based on existing Federal, 
     State, and local plans, but shall coordinate those plans and 
     present a unified historic preservation, interpretation, and 
     recreational plan for the Corridor. The plan shall--
       (1) provide an inventory which includes any property in the 
     Corridor which should be preserved, restored, managed, 
     developed, maintained, or acquired because of its national 
     historic or cultural or recreational significance;
       (2) recommend advisory standards and criteria applicable to 
     the construction, preservation, restoration, alteration, and 
     use of all properties within the Corridor;
       (3) develop an historic interpretation plan to interpret 
     the history of the Corridor;
       (4) develop an inventory which includes existing and 
     potential recreational sites which are developed or which 
     could be developed along the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers 
     and their surrounding areas;
       (5) recommend policies for resource management which 
     consider and detail application of appropriate land and water 
     management techniques, including but not limited to, the 
     development of inter-governmental cooperative agreements to 
     protect the Corridor's historical, cultural, recreational, 
     scenic, and natural resources in a manner consistent with 
     supporting appropriate and compatible economic revitalization 
     efforts;
       (6) detail ways in which local, State, and Federal programs 
     may best be coordinated to promote the purposes of this 
     title; and
       (7) contain a program for implementation of the Plan by the 
     State and its political subdivisions.
       (b) Implementation of Plan.--After review and approval of 
     the Plan by the Secretary and the Governor as provided in 
     subsection (a), the Commission shall implement the Plan by 
     taking appropriate steps to preserve and interpret the 
     historic resources, develop the recreational resources of the 
     Corridor and its surrounding area, and to support public and 
     private efforts in economic revitalization, consistent with 
     the goals of the Plan. These steps may include, but need not 
     be limited to--
       (1) assisting the State and local governmental entities or 
     regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations 
     in preserving the Corridor and ensuring appropriate use of 
     lands and structures throughout the Corridor;
       (2) assisting the State and local governmental entities or 
     regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations 
     in establishing, and maintaining visitor centers and other 
     interpretive exhibits in the Corridor;
       (3) assisting the State and local governmental entities or 
     regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations 
     in developing recreational programs and resources in the 
     Corridor;
       (4) assisting the State and local governmental entities or 
     regional planning organizations, and non-profit organizations 
     in increasing public awareness of and appreciation for the 
     historical and architectural resources and sites in the 
     Corridor;
       (5) assisting the State and local governmental or regional 
     planning organizations and nonprofit organizations in the 
     restoration of any historic building in the Corridor;
       (6) encouraging by appropriate means enhanced economic and 
     industrial development in the Corridor consistent with the 
     goals of the Plan;
       (7) encouraging local governments to adopt land use 
     policies consistent with the management of the Corridor and 
     the goals of the Plan, and to ensure appropriate use of lands 
     and structures throughout the Corridor; and
       (8) assisting the State and local governmental entities or 
     regional planning organizations to ensure that clear, 
     consistent signs identifying access points and sites of 
     interest are put in place throughout the Corridor.

     SEC. 1209. TERMINATION OF COMMISSION.

       (a) Termination.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the 
     Commission shall terminate on the day occurring 5 years after 
     the date of enactment of this title.
       (b) Extension.--The Commission may be extended for a period 
     of not more than 5 years beginning on the day of termination 
     referred to in subsection (a) if, not later than 180 days 
     before such day--
       (1) the Commission determines such extension is necessary 
     in order to carry out the purposes of this title;
       (2) the Commission submits such proposed extension to the 
     Committee on Natural Resources of the United States House of 
     Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Natural 
     Resources of the United States Senate; and
       (3) the Secretary, in consultation with the Governor of 
     Connecticut, approves such extension.

     SEC. 12010. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY.

       (a) Approval of Plan.--The Secretary of the Interior, in 
     consultation with the Governor of Connecticut, shall approve 
     or disapprove a Plan submitted under this title by the 
     Commission not later than 60 days after receiving such Plan. 
     The Secretary, in consultation with the Governor, shall 
     approve a Plan submitted if--
       (1) they find the Plan, if implemented, would adequately 
     protect significant historical and cultural resources of the 
     Corridor while providing adequate and appropriate outdoor 
     recreational opportunities and economic activities within the 
     Corridor;
       (2) they determine that the Commission held public hearings 
     and provided adequate opportunity for public and governmental 
     involvement in the preparation of the Plan; and
       (3) the Secretary receives adequate assurances from 
     appropriate State officials that the recommended 
     implementation program identified in the Plan will be 
     initiated within a reasonable time after date of approval of 
     the Plan, and that such implementation program will ensure 
     effective implementation of the State and local aspects of 
     the Plan.
       (b) Disapproval of Plan.--If the Secretary disapproves a 
     Plan submitted to him by the Commission, he shall advise the 
     Commission in writing of the reasons therefor and shall make 
     recommendations for revisions in the Plan. The Commission 
     shall within 90 days of receipt of such notice of disapproval 
     revise and resubmit the plan to the Secretary who shall 
     approve or disapprove a proposed revision within 60 days 
     after the date it is submitted to him.
       (c) Assistance.--The Secretary of the Interior shall, upon 
     request of the Commission, assist the Commission in the 
     preparation and implementation of Plan.

     SEC. 12011. DUTIES OF OTHER FEDERAL ENTITIES.

       Any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities 
     directly affecting the Corridor shall--
       (1) consult with the Secretary and the Commission with 
     respect to such activities;
       (2) cooperate with the Secretary and the Commission with 
     respect to such activities and, to the maximum extent 
     practicable, coordinate such activities; and
       (3) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct or support 
     such activities in a manner which the Commission determines 
     will not have an adverse effect on the Corridor.

     SEC. 12012. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       (a) Commission.--There is authorized to be appropriated 
     $200,000 for fiscal year 1994 and 250,000 annually to the 
     Commission to carry out its duties under this title except 
     that the Federal contributions to the Commission shall not 
     exceed 50 percent of the annual costs to the Commission in 
     carrying out those duties.
       (b) Secretary.--There are authorized to be appropriated 
     annually to the Secretary such sums as may be necessary to 
     carry out his duties under this title.

     SEC. 12013. DEFINITIONS.

       For purposes of this title--
       (1) The term ``Commission'' means the Quinebaug and 
     Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission 
     established under section 1205.
       (2) The term ``State'' means the State of Connecticut.
       (3) The term ``Corridor'' means the Quinebaug and Shetucket 
     Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor established under 
     section 1203.
       (4) The term ``Plan'' means the Cultural Heritage and 
     Corridor Management Plan to be prepared by the Commission 
     pursuant to section 1208.
       (5) The term ``Governor'' means the Governor of the State 
     of Connecticut.
       (6) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
     Interior.
       (7) The term ``regional planning organization'' means each 
     of the 3 regional planning organizations established by 
     Connecticut State statute chapter 127 and chapter 50 (the 
     Northeast Council of Governments, the Windham Regional 
     Planning Agency or its successor, and the Southeastern 
     Connecticut Regional Planning Agency or its successor).
        TITLE XIII--GREAT FALLS PRESERVATION AND REDEVELOPMENT.

     SEC. 1301. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Great Falls Preservation 
     and Redevelopment Act of 1994''.

     SEC. 1302. FINDINGS.

       The Congress finds that--
       (1) the Great Falls Historic District in the State of New 
     Jersey is an area of historical significance as an early site 
     of planned industrial development, and has remained largely 
     intact, including architecturally significant structures;
       (2) the Great Falls Historic District is listed on the 
     National Register of Historic Places and has been designated 
     a National Historic Landmark;
       (3) the Great Falls Historic District is within a half hour 
     drive of New York City, and within two hours of Philadelphia, 
     Hartford, New Haven, and Wilmington;
       (4) the District was originally established by the Society 
     of Useful Manufactures, an organization whose leaders 
     included a number of historically renowned individuals, 
     including Alexander Hamilton; and
       (5) the Great Falls Historic District has been the subject 
     of a number of studies which have shown that the District 
     possesses a combination of historic significance and natural 
     beauty worthy of and uniquely situated for preservation and 
     redevelopment.

     SEC. 1303. PURPOSE.

       The purpose of this title is to preserve and interpret for 
     the educational and inspirational benefit of the public, the 
     contribution to our national heritage of certain historic and 
     cultural lands, waterways and edifices of the Great Falls 
     Historic District with emphasis on harnessing this unique 
     urban environment for its educational and recreational value, 
     as well as to enhance economic and cultural redevelopment 
     within the District.

     SEC. 1304. GREAT FALLS HISTORIC DISTRICT.

       (a) Establishment.--There is hereby established in the city 
     of Paterson in the county of Passaic in the State of New 
     Jersey the Great Falls Historic District.
       (b) Boundaries.--The boundaries of the District shall be 
     the boundaries as specified for the Great Falls Historic 
     District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

     SEC. 1305. ADMINISTRATION.

       (a) In General.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into 
     cooperative agreements in accordance with this title. In 
     expending moneys appropriated pursuant to this title, the 
     Secretary may make grants to and enter into cooperative 
     agreements with State or local government agencies or 
     nonprofit entities for each of the following:
       (1) The preparation of a plan for the development of 
     historic, architectural, natural, cultural, and interpretive 
     resources within the District. The plan shall include each of 
     the following:
       (A) An evaluation of--
       (i) the existing condition of historic and architectural 
     resources; and
       (ii) the environmental and flood hazard conditions within 
     the District.
       (B) Recommendations for--
       (i) rehabilitating, reconstructing, and adaptively reusing 
     such historic and architectural resources;
       (ii) preserving viewsheds, focal points, and streetscapes;
       (iii) establishing gateways to the District;
       (iv) establishing and maintaining parks and public spaces;
       (v) restoring, improving, and developing raceways and 
     adjacent areas;
       (vi) developing public parking areas;
       (vii) improving pedestrian and vehicular circulation within 
     the District;
       (viii) improving security within the District, with an 
     emphasis on preserving historically significant structures 
     from arson; and
       (ix) establishing a visitor's center.
       (2) Implementation of projects approved by the Secretary 
     pursuant to the Plan.
       (b) Restoration, Maintenance, and Interpretation.--The 
     Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with the 
     owners of properties within the District of historical or 
     cultural significance as determined by the Secretary, 
     pursuant to which the Secretary may mark, interpret, improve, 
     restore, and provide technical assistance with respect to the 
     preservation and interpretation of such properties. Such 
     agreements shall contain, but need not be limited to, 
     provisions that the Secretary shall have the right of access 
     at reasonable times to public portions of the property for 
     interpretive and other purposes, and that no changes or 
     alterations shall be made in the property except by mutual 
     agreement.
       (c) Capital Projects.--(1) Application for funds for 
     capital projects and improvements under this title shall be 
     submitted to the Secretary and shall include a description of 
     how the project proposed to be funded will further the 
     purposes of the District.
       (2) In making such funds available, the Secretary shall 
     give consideration to projects which provide a greater 
     leverage of Federal funds. Any payment made shall be subject 
     to an agreement that conversion, use, or disposal of the 
     project so assisted for purposes contrary to the purposes of 
     this title, as determined by the Secretary, shall result in a 
     right of the United States of reimbursement of all funds made 
     available to such project or the proportion of the increased 
     value of the project attributable to such funds as determined 
     at the time of such conversion, use, or disposal, whichever 
     is greater.

     SEC. 1306. DEFINITIONS.

       As used in this title--
       (1) The term ``District'' means the Great Falls Historic 
     District established by section 1304.
       (2) The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of the 
     Interior.

     SEC. 1307. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to 
     carry out this title not more than--
       (1) $3,000,000 for capital projects;
       (2) $250,000 for planning; and
       (3) $50,000 for technical assistance.

     Funds made available pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) shall 
     not exceed 50 percent of the total costs of the project to be 
     funded. The authority to expend funds under this title shall 
     expire 5 years from the date of enactment.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Minnesota [Mr. Vento] will be recognized for 20 minutes, and the 
gentleman from Alaska [Mr. Young] will be recognized for 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Vento].


                             General Leave

  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks on 
the bill presently under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Minnesota.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4746, as amended, combines several measures 
reported by the Committee on Natural Resources, including some that 
have already passed the House.
  Title 1 deals with the gates of the Arctic National Park and 
Preserve, in Alaska. It is identical to H.R. 4746 as favorably reported 
by the Committee on Natural Resources, and is based on an 
administration legislative proposal.
  The provisions of title 2 are the same as those reported by the 
Committee in H.R. 4642, dealing with the restoration of Washington 
Square, in Philadelphia, and for its inclusion within Independence 
National Historical Park.
  Title 3 is identical to H.R. 4697, a bill introduced by the 
gentlewoman from Arizona [Ms. English], as reported by the Committee on 
Natural Resources. It would add certain lands to the Walnut Canyon 
National Monument, in Arizona.
  Title 4 is identical to H.R. 233, introduced by the gentleman from 
Idaho [Mr. Larocco], as reported by the committee. It would provide 
Federal protection for a portion of the North Fork of the Payette 
River, in Idaho, to supplement the protection provided under State law.
  Title 5 is identical to H.R. 4083, also introduced by Mr. Larocco, as 
reporter by the committee. It would designate three segments of the 
Lower Salmon River, in Idaho, for inclusion in the National Wild and 
Scenic Rivers System, and would provide for A study of Rock Creek, in 
Montana, for possible future designation. The Rock Creek provision was 
added in committee by an amendment offered by the gentleman from 
Montana [Mr. Williams].
  Title 6 is identical to H.R. 3554, by the gentleman from Idaho, [Mr. 
Crapo], as reported by the committee. It would facilitate a land 
exchange involving lands in the Targhee National Forest.
  Title 7 is identical to H.R. 3204, by the gentleman from New Mexico 
[Mr. Richardson], as reported by the committee. It would provide for 
the transfer of certain national forest lands to the Taos Pueblo.
  Title 8 contains provisions of H.R. 359, introduced by the 
gentlewoman from New York [Ms. Slaughter], as reported from the 
committee. It would authorize the addition of several properties to the 
Women's Rights National Historical Park.
  Title 9 contains provisions of H.R. 3559, by the gentleman from Ohio, 
[Mr. Hall], as reported by the committee, which would clarify the power 
of the Secretary of the Interior regarding appointments to the Dayton 
Aviation Historical Park Advisory Commission. This title also includes 
provisions that would allow for a cost-effective and cooperative 
resolution of the last claim resulting from the 1988 legislative taking 
of land for Manasssa National Battlefield Park, in Virginia.
  Title 10 is identical to H.R. 5096, as reported by the committee. It 
would extend for 1 year only the Pennsylvania Avenue Development 
Corporation's [PADC] authorization for appropriations, and to require 
the development of a plan to phase out the corporation.

  Title 11 is identical to H.R. 3898, which passed the House on August 
1, 1994. It would establish the New Bedford Whaling National Historical 
Park in New Bedford, MA.
  Title 12 is identical to H.R. 1348, by the gentleman from Connecticut 
[Mr. Gejdenson], which was approved by the House of Representatives on 
September 13, 1993. It would establish the Quinebaug and Shetucket 
Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor in the State of Connecticut.
  Finally, Mr. Speaker, title 13, is identical to H.R. 3498, introduced 
by the gentleman from New Jersey [Mr. Klein], which was approved by the 
House of Representatives on April 13, 1994. This title would establish 
the Great Falls Historic District.
  These bills are explained at length in the reports of the committee. 
In addition, I am including a brief discussion of each in my statement.


                                title i

  This title would ratify and implement an agreement among the National 
Park Service--on behalf of the United States--two Alaska Native 
Corporations, and the municipal government of the village of Anaktuvuk 
Pass, AK. Under the agreement, the United States would transfer to the 
native corporations certain Federal land that are now managed as part 
of the Gates of the Arctic National Park and as wilderness. In 
exchange, the native corporations and the municipal government would 
transfer to the United States certain lands and interests located 
within the National Park.
  The National Park lands involved in the exchange are also designated 
as wilderness, so legislation is required if they are to be 
transferred. Under the bill as reported, ratification of the agreement 
and removal of national park lands from wilderness designation is 
accompanied by the designation as wilderness of other lands, including 
both lands within the Gates of the Arctic National Park and BLM-managed 
public lands in the Nigu River area that would be added to the adjacent 
Noatak National Preserve.
  The administration proposed that these BLM-managed lands instead be 
part of a larger block of lands in the Nigu area that would be 
designated as wilderness without transfer of management to the National 
Park Service.
  However, in committee the gentleman from Alaska proposed a smaller 
wilderness designation and transfer of the lands from BLM. While I 
would have preferred the administration's proposal, I joined in 
accepting the amendment because it would assure that the bill will not 
result in a net reduction of wilderness in the National Park System, 
and would leave the remainder of the BLM-managed lands in the Nigu area 
in their current wilderness-study status. It should be noted that while 
the provisions of the title are similar to those in a bill reported 
from committee in the Senate, the boundaries of the lands added to the 
Naotak preserve and wilderness are not identical, although the acreage 
involved is the same. The boundaries provided for in this title would 
emphasize protection of riparian areas along the Nigu River, and were 
drawn with the technical assistance of the Department of the Interior.


                                title ii

  Title II contains the provisions of H.R. 4642, as reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources. This title provides for the restoration 
of Washington Square in Philadelphia and for its inclusion within 
Independence National Historical Park, to which it is immediately 
adjacent, once it is restored to National Park Service standards.
  Washington Square, which is listed on the National Register of 
Historic Places, is one of the five great public squares of 
Philadelphia laid out by William Penn's chief surveyor, Capt. Thomas 
Holmes in 1683. Established as Southeast Square, it was designated in 
1706 as a ``publick burying ground.''
  During the Revolutionary War, approximately 2,000 unknown soldiers 
were buried there, the greatest number in any location in the United 
States. Some of those interred in Washington Square died in battle, 
while others died as prisoners held by British troops in what is now 
Independence Hall. The cemetery was made into a park in 1815 and 
planted with trees planted by the noted botanist Francois Andre 
Michaus. In 1825 the city renamed it Washington Square. In the early 
20th century, the landscape architecture firm, Olmsted Brothers & Co., 
executed a new design for the park. In 1957, a memorial to the unknown 
soldiers of the Revolutionary War was dedicated at the square.

  The square has fallen into disrepair in recent years. In particular, 
the slate walkways require extensive and expensive repairs. The city of 
Philadelphia has been subject to personal injury claims due to the 
dilapidated state of the pedestrian paths. Further, the square's 
function as a site commemorating war dead has been compromised as the 
physical state of the square has declined. The estimated cost of repair 
is $3.8 million.
  Beginning in the 98th Congress, legislation was introduced to add 
Washington Square to Independence National Historical Park. Since then, 
the House has twice passed such bills, but the Senate has not acted on 
them.
  In 1991, the Department of the Interior and the city of Philadelphia 
entered into a memorandum of understanding that would add Washington 
Square to Independence National Historical Park following the 
completion of necessary restoration and repairs. In 1993, these parties 
signed a supplemental agreement with the American revolution agreement 
with the American Revolution Patriots Fund, a nonprofit organization, 
to raise and manage the funds needed for this project. Few funds have 
been raised to date, however.
  This title would not only authorize $2.6 million in matching Federal 
funds for the repair, but allow for the square's inclusion in the 
Independence Historical Park following the restoration. It requires a 
favorable long-term land use agreement with the city of Philadelphia 
commensurate with the terms of the agreement regarding Independence 
Square, and stipulates that ongoing services be provided by the city.


                               title iii

  This title contains the provisions of H.R. 4697, which provides for 
the expansion of Walnut Canyon National Monument. The bill was 
introduced by my colleague on the Committee, Representative English, on 
June 30, 1994, and represents agreement reached among the National Park 
Service, the U.S. Forest Service, the residents of the Walnut Canyon 
area and other interested parties. Ms. English has worked very hard to 
accommodate the interests of all involved while assuring the protection 
of a very fragile and important resource, and I commend her for the 
legislation we are considering today.
  Walnut Canyon National Monument was established by presidential 
proclamation in 1915 to preserve and protect numerous sinaguan cliff 
dwellings and associated sites. The monument was expanded in 1938 and 
again in 1956, and consists of 2300 acres, approximately 238 of which 
are privately owned. Significant sinaguan resources remain outside the 
boundaries of the monument, some under private ownership and some 
within the boundaries of the surrounding Coconino National Forest.
  Within the canyon are five areas where archeological sites are 
concentrated around natural promontories extending into the canyon; 
early archeologists referred to these as ``forts''. Three of the five 
forts are within the current boundaries; the two remaining are on 
forest service land adjacent to the monument. A 40-acre parcel adjacent 
to that land contains part of that fort as well as the Santa Fe Dam, 
which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

  H.R. 4697, as introduced, modified the boundaries of Walnut Canyon 
National Monument pursuant to a referenced map. That boundary 
modification would have added approximately 1,292 aces, approximately 
1,239 of which would be administratively transferred from the forest 
service, and 53 acres of which are privately owned. Approximately 54 
acres would have been deleted from the monument and administratively 
transferred to the forest service. The Secretary of the Interior was 
authorized to acquire lands and interest in lands within the national 
monument, and was directed to manage the modified monument as a unit of 
the national park system. The legislation authorized such sums as may 
be necessary to carry out the purposes of the Act.
  Since the hearing on this legislation on August 4, the private 
landowner whose property would have been included under the bill has 
asked to be excluded. Accordingly, Ms. English offered an amendment in 
committee referencing a new map which deletes this property from the 
proposed boundary. While I believe the resources located on that land 
are significant and worthy of inclusion in the monument, I appreciate 
the effort Ms. English has put forth in seeking agreement so that the 
boundary expansion which is so important in providing appropriate 
protection for other resources will not be jeopardized. Ms. English's 
amendment was accepted during committee consideration of this 
legislation, and the legislation before us reflects that change.
  Mr. Speaker, this legislation will provide for consistent and unified 
management of significant resources under an agency whose mission is to 
preserve, protect, and preserve them. The lands to be added by this 
legislation include important cultural resources directly related to 
the purpose of the monument. The protection of the monument and 
adjacent resources will be enhanced by this legislation.


                                title iv

  This title would apply the provisions of section 7(A) of the Wild and 
Scenic Rivers Act to a specified 25-mile segment of the north fork of 
the Payette River, in Idaho.
  The north fork of the Payette River, originating in upper Payette 
Lake, flows south to join the main stream of the Payette River at the 
town of Banks, Idaho, about 40 miles north of Boise.
  Much of the North fork's course is paralleled by State highway 55, 
which is identified on the State of Idaho's highway maps as the Payette 
River scenic route because of the notable scenic values of the area.
  In 1992, the State of Idaho adopted a State water plan that restricts 
impoundments or other developments that could have an adverse impact on 
the free-flowing characteristics or other resource values of particular 
stream segments.
  The north fork of the Payette River is one of the stream segments 
covered by the Idaho Water Plan, but State law cannot preclude the 
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [FERC] from considering and acting 
on requests for project licensing involving this or any other stream 
covered by the Idaho River Protection Program.
  At least one party in Idaho has indicated interest in developing a 
hydroelectric project on the lowest 25-mile portion of the north fork 
of the Payette River.
  The bill would not designate any part of the Payette River as a part 
of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, but would apply to the 
specified 25-mile segment the protections afforded by section 7(A) of 
the wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
  The effect would be to prohibit FERC from licensing the construction 
of any dam or other project facility on or directly affecting this 
river segment, and also to prohibit any federal agency from assisting 
the construction of any water-resources project that would have a 
direct and adverse effect on the values of the river segment.
  The second section of the title provides that these Federal 
protections will become inoperative if the current protections afforded 
by Idaho State law cease to apply to this river segment.
  While I do have some reservations about this approach to river 
protection, It is consistent with the Federal support for State 
decisions to protect river segments--especially in cases such as this 
where little Federal land is involved--that the committee and the House 
proposed in the last Congress in connection with the comprehensive 
energy legislation. I regret that those provisions were substantially 
weakened in conference.


                                title v

  This title would add three segments of the Lower Salmon River, in 
Idaho, totaling about 112 miles, to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers 
System. Title V encompasses the provisions of H.R. 4083, as reported by 
the Committee on Natural Resources.
  The Salmon River, historically known as the ``River of no return'' 
because of swift currents and rough water that made upstream travel 
impossible, originates in the Sawtooth and Lemhi Valleys of central and 
eastern Idaho. It drops nearly 8,000 feet in elevation before it flows 
into the Snake River.
  Portions of the Salmon River's middle fork and the main stem 
downstream from the town of North Fork to Long Tom Bar have already 
been included in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
  Most of the lands adjoining the river segments affected by H.R. 4083 
are owned by the United States. They are primarily public lands managed 
by the Bureau of Land Management [BLM] but also include some lands 
managed by the Forest Service as part of the National Forest System.
  A provision in the original Wild and Scenic Rivers Act required a 
study for possible future designation of the portion of the lower 
Salmon covered by this bill. In 1973, after completion of the study, 
this portion of the Lower Salmon was recommended for designation.
  Title V would implement that recommendation by designating a segment 
of about 23.7 miles for cooperative management as a ``recreational'' 
river by the Bureau of Land Management [BLM], and the Forest Service. 
Two other segments would be designated for BLM management--a segment of 
about 35.3 miles as ``recreational'' and one of about 53 miles as 
``scenic.''
  In 1988, the BLM-managed lands adjoining the river segments covered 
by H.R. 4083 were withdrawn from mineral entry for 20 years by 
administrative action under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act 
[FLPMA]. Under the bill would make these withdrawals and would make the 
withdrawal boundaries the boundaries of the designated river segments.
  Because more than 50 percent of the land adjacent to the affected 
river segments is in Federal ownership, under the Wild and Scenic 
Rivers Act designation of these segments would preclude any U.S. 
condemnation of the fee estate of any other lands within the segment 
boundaries.
  The Natural Resources Committee adopted an amendment to H.R. 4083 
proposed by the gentleman from Montana [Mr. Williams]. That amendment 
added to the bill a provision for study of Rock Creek, a stream located 
in the Lolo and Deerlodge National Forests, in Montana. The study would 
be to assess the eligibility and suitability of later action to include 
Rock Creek in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.


                                title vi

  Title VI contains the provisions of H.R. 3554 which authorizes a land 
exchange between the Targhee National Forest in Idaho and Wyoming and 
private inholders. In exchange for lands currently under permit as 
summer homes, the Forest Service would acquire a portion of an 
undeveloped inholding known as Squirrel Meadows. This is an area of 
great scenic beauty and is critical grizzly bear habitat. The exchange 
would be done on an equal value basis.
  Legislation is needed because the lands are in two States, Idaho and 
Wyoming. The Forest Service's Land Exchange Authority applies only to 
exchanges within the same State.
  Squirrel Meadows would be a very valuable addition to the Targhee 
National Forest. The environmental community has long supported its 
acquisition by the Forest Service. The lands which the Forest Service 
would give up have lost much of their national forest character. This 
is an exchange that makes sense and is noncontroversial.


                               title vii

  Title VII contains the provisions of H.R. 3204, reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources and sponsored by Mr. Richardson of New 
Mexico which would transfer 764 acres of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness in 
the Carson National Forest to the Taos pueblo. These lands are located 
in New Mexico and are known as the bottleneck tract. They are 
surrounded on three sides by lands already owned by the pueblo. The 
surrounding lands are managed by the pueblo as a tribal wilderness 
known as Blue Lake. The bottleneck would become part of the Pueblo's 
blue lake wilderness. The bottleneck and blue lake are considered by 
the Pueblo to be sacred lands and are used for religious purposes. A 
sacred trail known as the trail of life crosses the bottleneck.
  Transferring these lands will ensure privacy for the practice of the 
Pueblo's religion. In the past, the general public has been able to 
observe religious ceremonies at blue lake from the bottleneck, and this 
has been disruptive. From the perspective of protecting Native American 
traditions and spiritual values, this is an important legislative 
initiative.


                               title viii

  This title contains the provisions of H.R. 359 as reported by the 
Committee on Natural Resources. The bill, introduced by the gentlewoman 
from New York [Ms. Slaughter] amends the act of December 31, 1980, 
which established the Women's Rights National Historical Park. The 
primary purpose of the bill is to authorize the addition of several 
properties to the park that are necessary to protect and preserve the 
historical scene and to enhance park operations and visitor enjoyment.
  The history of the women's rights movement in the United States and 
the history of its founders are recognized at the women's rights 
National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, NY. The park includes the 
homes of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Mary Ann McClintok, the founders of 
the women's rights movement, as well as the wesleyan chapel and 
grounds, the site of the movement's first convention. In addition to 
the Federal Government, State and local governments have invested in 
preserving the historical setting of Seneca Falls. In 1982, New York 
designated Seneca Falls as one of only thirteen urban cultural parks in 
the State.
  Title VIII provides for the acquisition of four critical parcels, 
including three properties adjacent to existing park holdings, which 
are needed to protect the historic integrity of the park and to provide 
a visitor center. The fourth parcel would be used for development of a 
maintenance facility. The title also provides the authorization for 
additional funding to carry out the purposes of the act.
  Mr. Speaker, let me again emphasize that the additional properties 
identified in this title are necessary to protect and preserve the 
historical scene and to enhance park operations and visitor services.


                                title ix

  Title IX of the bill contains the provisions of H.R. 3559, as 
reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. That legislation makes 
certain technical corrections to other statutes. First, it makes clear 
the Secretary of the Interior's power to make appointments to the 
Dayton Aviation Historical Park Advisory Commission. Second, it allows 
for a cost-effective and cooperative resolution of the last claim 
resulting from the 1998 legislative taking of land for Manassas 
National Battlefield Park.

  The advisory commission appointment procedure described in the Dayton 
Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992, while identical to that in 
legislation authorizing other such commissions, has drawn criticism 
from the administration. The concern is that it could undercut the 
Secretary's appointment authority carried out pursuant to the 
appointments clause of the Constitution. For this reason, Congressman 
Tony Hall introduced H.R. 3559 to preclude any conflicts or concerns 
about the appointments to the commission.
  The 1988 legislative taking at Manassas included the taking of a 
Virginia Power Easement over six-tenths of a mile of land on Stuart's 
Hill, on which the Second Battle of Manassas was fought.
  The National Park Service and Virginia Power have since been working 
cooperatively to reach an agreement by which the lines would be moved 
from the current prominent location to a more appropriate site along 
the periphery. The application to the State Corporation Commission, 
which must approve the plan, is pending. This is an excellent example 
of a cooperative partnership that will preserve a resource, save the 
government an expensive takings judgment, and protect affected business 
interests.
  However, the Virginia Power Company, which has declined to file a 
takings claim in court while negotiating with the National Park 
Service, faces a statute of limitations on its right to bring such a 
claim within 6 years following the taking, which in this case is the 
enactment of the bill expanding Manassas in 1988. Thus, if Virginia 
Power does not file suit by November 10 of this year, it permanently 
gives up it's legal remedies.
  Congressman Frank Wolf sponsored H.R. 4435, the legislation included 
in this title, to address this situation. The language would simply 
add, in this case only, three years to Virginia Power's statute of 
limitations. It allows the completion of the State Corporation 
Commission's permitting process for the cooperative agreement to 
relocate the line at far less expense than would be a takings judgment. 
This language is endorsed by both the National Park Service and 
Virginia Power.


                                title x

  Title X incorporates the provisions of H.R. 5096 that I introduced to 
extend for 1 year only the Pennsylvania Avenue Development 
Corporation's [PADC] authorization for appropriations, and to require 
the development of a plan to phase out the corporation. Because of a 
history of difficulties in obtaining information from the corporation 
the bill would make the funding for the second half of fiscal year 1995 
contingent on the delivery to Congress of a plan for the orderly shut 
down of the Corporation.
  Since its inception, PADC has completed almost all of what was an 
ambitious and commendable plan. Today, Pennsylvania Avenue is a proud 
capital city corridor, brought to life by sensitive development and 
architectural masterpieces. On the list of PADC's accomplishments are 
the Willard Hotel, the Canadian Embassy, Market Square, the Landsburgh 
Complex, Freedom Plaza, and the International Trade Center at Federal 
Triangle. Only one parcel on Pennsylvania Avenue remains undeveloped; 
three other parcels north of Pennsylvania Avenue by several blocks but 
included in the original master plan are also undeveloped.
  At this time, with the majority of the work completed, the PADC 
should be moving toward a shutting down of its activities. as 
envisioned in the Corporation's Organic Act. Ongoing work, such as 
maintenance of street scapes, can be delegated to appropriate Federal 
and city agencies.
  The intent of this title is an orderly shut-down of the corporation 
with no ill effects on any important work in progress. The language of 
this title requires the PADC to present to Congress no later than March 
31, 1995, a plan that provides for such a transition. This provision 
reflects the fact that Congress has had to request repeatedly that PADC 
submit a plan for a successor entity and PADC has provided such a plan 
with maximum reluctance. The proposal received after lengthy delays 
this summer was entirely inadequate and would have, in effect, simply 
recreated PADC to continue on in perpetuity.
  Clearly, the PADC and the administration require firm direction from 
Congress in order to move on to the next phase. For this reason, the 
legislation before the House today includes language to bring about the 
transition toward the shutting down of PADC.


                                title xi

  Title XI would establish the new Bedford Whaling National Historical 
Park in New Bedford, MA. The city of New Bedford became the center of 
the whaling industry at its peak between 1820 and 1860, and also 
represents associated whaling-related themes such as immigration, the 
expansion of trade and exploration as well as conservation of natural 
resources.
  The provisions of title XI are identical to H.R. 3989, which the 
House of Representatives approved on August 1, 1994. The Senate has 
held a hearing on this legislation, but no further action has been 
taken. This is a new park which will preserve and interpret resources 
representing themes not addressed at current national park system 
units.
     title xii
  Title XII would establish the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley 
national heritage corridor in the State of Connecticut. The Quinebaug 
and Shetucket Rivers valley in northeastern Connecticut includes 
natural landscapes, parks, and other open spaces as well as mill 
villages, some native American and colonial archaeological sites, and 
sites associated with the ``great awakening'' religious revival in 
colonial New England.
  Title XII includes the provisions of H.R. 1348, which was approved by 
the House of Representatives on September 13, 1993. This legislation 
provides for an appropriate and workable partnership between the 
National Park Service and State and local agencies and individuals to 
protect and preserve the resources in the valley corridor.


                               title xiii

  Title XIII would establish the Great Falls Historic District in 
Paterson, NJ. Because of the city's close proximity to the Great Falls 
of the Passaic River, it became one of the country's first 
manufacturing centers. Paterson became an early site of industrial 
development, generating such products as the Colt revolver, the Rogers 
steam locomotive, Wright aeronautic engines, and the first practical 
submarine.
  Title XIII is identical to H.R. 3498 which was approved by the House 
of Representatives on April 12, 1994. In this instance, funds had 
already been appropriated and expended, and plans had already been 
drafted for further National Park Service involvement. This legislation 
establishes clear lines of authority and limits further funding for 
these areas so that the National Park Service budget does not become 
increasingly burdened by open-ended appropriations for areas which are 
not owned or operated by the National Park Service. This section 
provides for appropriate assistance to Paterson while limiting further 
National Park Service involvement.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  (Mr. YOUNG of Alaska and was given permission to revise and extend 
his remarks.)
  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4746.
  I want to thank Mr. Miller, chairman of the Full Committee, and the 
subcommittee chairman, Mr. Vento, for their cooperation on this bill.
  It is a true compromise and contains a no-net-gain of wilderness in 
Alaska.
  The administration's bill contained 41,000 acres of wilderness and my 
bill contained zero, what we have agreed upon is just shy of 20,000 
acres.
  This bill settles a long-standing dispute between the residents of 
Anaktuvuk Pass and the Park Service whereby the residents can continue 
to use ATV's on certain park lands for subsistence purposes.
  I urge support for this bill and I reserve the balance of time.
  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from 
Idaho, Mr. LaROCCO.
  (Mr. LaROCCO asked and was given permission to revise and extend his 
remarks.)
  Mr. LaROCCO. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the gentleman's yielding time 
to me.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Miller and Chairman Vento for their 
able assistance in bringing to the floor this legislative package. H.R. 
4746 includes measures I introduced to protect a 25-mile stretch of the 
North Fork of the Payette River from hydropower development and 
designate the Lower Salmon River as part of the Wild and Scenic Rivers 
System.


                       north fork of the payette

  The North Fork is considered to be one of the finest stretches of 
whitewater in the United States. This class five river tumbles 
spectacularly for many miles along Idaho's main north-south highway, 
and many diverse Idaho groups have endorsed keeping the North Fork in 
its free-flowing state.
  In 1991, this stretch of river was made off limits to dams in a State 
water plan adopted by Idaho's legislature. Months after the plan was 
approved, an interest group began the process to obtain a hydropower 
license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  In introducing the Payette legislation, it was my intention to 
reinforce the authority of the State over the management of Idaho's 
water, and remove this segment from the threat of the Federal Energy 
Regulatory Commission approval of a dam or diversion against the will 
of the State.
  In committee, I was successful in winning an amendment to provide 
additional assurance that the State law prohibiting dams would prevail. 
My amendment simply states the provisions of the act would remain in 
effect so long as the State of Idaho prohibits development of 
hydroelectric projects on this stretch of the North Fork of the 
Payette.


                              lower salmon

  H.R. 4746 also contains a measure to protect 112 miles of the Lower 
Salmon River in Idaho as part of the National Wild and Scenic River 
System--59 miles as recreational, 53 miles as scenic and zero as wild. 
The Salmon River is the longest free-flowing river in the lower 48 
States and flows through the second deepest gorge on the continent.
  While other segments of the river had been protected when the Wild 
and Scenic Rivers Act was enacted in 1968, the act called for a study 
of the lower part of this river for possible further designation. Now 
it is time to designate that remaining stretch of the Lower Salmon to 
its confluence with the Snake River. The Lower Salmon legislation 
stalled last Congress with the search for acceptable compromise 
language on scenic easements. I continued to explore possible solutions 
and found promising language in legislation enacted last year to 
designate the Red River in Kentucky.
  The language on scenic easements in the Red River legislation was 
unanimously accepted in both the House and Senate as a fair compromise. 
It states, ``Nothing in this Act, or in the amendment to the Wild and 
Scenic Rivers Act made by this Act, shall be construed as authorizing 
any acquisition of any scenic easement that without the consent of such 
landowner would affect any regular use of relevant lands that was 
exercised prior to the acquisition of such easement.''
  In addition, I worked with the Northwest Powerboaters Association to 
include language to protect existing uses of the Lower Salmon River at 
levels consistent with the resource management plan.
  I have also worked to assure inclusion of this part of the Lower 
Salmon in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System will not restrict 
necessary maintenance and improvement on U.S. Highway 95, the only 
improved major highway between northern and southern Idaho.
  As the committee report states, ``because the portions of the Lower 
Salmon River covered by this bill were recommended for inclusion in the 
National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, the Bureau of Land Management 
and the Forest Service have been managing them in accordance with the 
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act for many years, and that such management has 
not resulted in such problems. The Committee is confident that the 
Federal land managers and the Idaho Department of Transportation will 
continue to work together in a cooperative manner to resolve any 
concerns on this point.''
  Mr. Speaker, these measures to protect Idaho's rivers are sound and 
enjoy wide support. Therefore, I urge my colleagues to support passage 
of H.R. 4746.
  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from 
Arizona [Ms. English] who has a title in this bill, the Walnut Canyon 
National Monument, which she has worked long on and done an excellent 
job in terms of resolving this title.
  Ms. ENGLISH of Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for 
yielding me this time.
  Mr. Speaker, just a quick word. An awful lot of support from a 
bipartisan group of people has worked a long time to resolve an issue 
that took about 7 years or 8 years in finding realignment, and this 
bill has been a long way on the road. It basically includes two 
archaeological sites that were left out of the original park back in 
1915, and I am proud to say that there is no money involved in it and 
everybody is in agreement. I request support, and am happy to answer 
any questions.
  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4746, legislation 
making technical corrections to, among other things, the Manassas 
National Battlefield Park Amendments of 1988, the Dayton Aviation 
Heritage Preservation Act of 1992, and the Alaska National Interests 
Lands Conservation Act. My comments concern the title of the bill 
designated, the ``Manassas National Battlefield Park Amendments of 
1994.''
  The purpose of the Manassas National Battlefield Park Amendments of 
1994 is to provide for the orderly termination of easements and 
property used for public utility purposes at the Manassas National 
Battlefield Park. This legislation is necessary to avert a costly and 
public lawsuit that Virginia Power will be forced to file should this 
clarification not become law.
  Mr. Speaker, you may recall that in 1988 the Congress passed 
legislation saving the land where the Second Battle of Manassas 
occurred, thereby avoiding development of this historic Civil War 
battlefield site. In so doing, the National Park Service became the 
owners of an easement which Virginia Power previously owned and on 
which were constructed major electric power transmission lines. Because 
the general statute of limitations on condemnation claims expires in 
November, Virginia Power would be forced to file a $60 million lawsuit 
to compensate them for the condemned easement and transmission lines. 
This House is responding responsibly to this problem by extending the 
time for Virginia Power and the National Park Service to work together 
to craft an equitable, cost effective solution to this problem.
  If this technical corrections bill is not passed, Virginia Power will 
be forced to file suit to preserve its fifth amendment takings claim. 
Such a costly suit would be a waste of both Federal and Virginia 
Power's resources. This legislation, which is similar to legislation I 
introduced in May (H.R. 4435), would merely clarify that proceedings 
seeking a determination of just compensation with respect to the taking 
of property used for public utility purposes must commence within 3 
years after the date of enactment of the Manassas National Battlefield 
Park Amendments of 1994. This would allow Virginia Power and the 
National Park Service another 3 years to resolve Virginia Power's claim 
for compensation. This will save taxpayer money and save Virginia 
Power's ratepayers money because Virginia Power will not have to file a 
costly lawsuit in Federal district court.
  Mr. Speaker, this House should know that passage of this legislation 
merely means that this body supports a 3-year extension in which 
Virginia Power and the Park Service can resolve this claim, thereby 
avoiding a costly lawsuit. I understand that the National Park Service 
has tentative plans to relocate the power lines and is considering 
three options for so doing. I would hope that the Park Service and 
Virginia Power will continue to work together to ensure any future 
relocation of the powerlines be at the lowest cost and inconvenience of 
the American taxpayer and Virginia Power's ratepayers as well as the 
neighbors of the Manassas National Battlefield Park.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to enter two letters into the record 
related to this matter. This first is from J.T. Rhodes, president and 
CEO of Virginia Power, and the second is from Robert Stanton, regional 
director of the National Capital Region of the National Park Service.


                                               Virginia Power,

                                        Richmond, VA, May 6, 1994.
     Hon. Frank R. Wolf,
     House of Representatives
     Washington, DC.


         manassas national battlefield park amendments of 1994

       Dear Congressman Wolf: I would like to express Virginia 
     Power's support for your bill to provide for the orderly 
     termination of public utility easements within the Manassas 
     National Battlefield Park. As you know, Virginia Power and 
     the National Park Service have been working together since 
     1989 to relocate the existing electric overhead transmission 
     lines on the Manassas National Battlefield Park.
       Prior to the legislative taking of 1988 (Manassas National 
     Battlefield Park Amendments of 1988), Virginia Power owned an 
     easement on which were constructed one 500,000 volt 
     transmission lines and two 230,000 volt transmission lines. 
     These lines and towers were an integral part of Virginia 
     Power's transmission system, serving customers in Northern 
     Virginia and south into North Carolina and interconnecting 
     with utilities in the northeast.
       Virginia Power and the National Park Service staff have 
     concentrated over the last 18 months on a suitable route to 
     relocate the transmission lines. This has involved 
     preparation of an Environmental Assessment by the National 
     Park Service, preparation of a Virginia State Corporation 
     Commission application by Virginia Power and meetings with 
     the public. The next step in our process is for the National 
     Park Service to submit their Environmental Assessment for 
     public notice and comment and for Virginia Power to file our 
     State Corporation Commission application for public notice 
     and any necessary public hearings.
       We support the passage of your bill because it will allow 
     Virginia Power and the Park Service the necessary time to 
     complete the required public reviews, which could take 
     substantial time beyond November 1994. Should the statute of 
     limitations not be extended, I am advised by our attorneys 
     that it will be necessary for Virginia Power to prepare and 
     file legal action before November 10, 1994 to preserve our 
     rights, even though Virginia Power and the National Park 
     Service are working together in a spirit of cooperation to 
     find a solution that will be of least cost to the taxpayers 
     and Virginia Power's ratepayers. Legal action would be a 
     waste of Virginia Power and federal resources, and we would 
     much rather see an extension of the statute of limitations 
     which would allow us to complete this project in an orderly 
     fashion through the federal and State processes. Thus, your 
     bill, if enacted before the fall recess, should avoid costly 
     litigation rather than precipitate it.
       Again, Virginia Power supports this proposed legislation. 
     If we can provide any assistance during the legislative 
     process, please do not hesitate to call me at 804/771-3347.
           Sincerely,

                                                 J. T. Rhodes.

                                                     President and
                                          Chief Executive Officer.
         U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, 
           National Capital Region,
                                     Washington, DC, June 7, 1994.
     L58(NCR-LUCE)

     Hon Frank R. Wolf,
     House of Representatives,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Congressman Wolf: This is to provide you with a 
     technical review of a draft bill entitled the ``Manassas 
     National Battlefield Amendments of 1994.'' This bill is 
     intended to address the orderly completion of land 
     acquisition of the Stuart's Hill tract at Manassas National 
     Battlefield Park (Park) as provided by the Manassas National 
     Battlefield Park Amendments Act of 1988 (the Act), title X of 
     P.L. 100-647 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 429b(b)).
       The Act provided for the legislative taking of lands, 
     including Virginia Power's easements, powerlines and towers 
     on the Stuart's Hill tract at the Park. A concern has been 
     expressed by Virginia Power that the six-year statute of 
     limitations appearing in 28 U.S.C. Sec. 2501 may apply to the 
     1988 taking of its interests at the Park under the Act.
       Your draft legislation would amend section 10002(b)(2)(C) 
     of the Act to provide for a nine-year period for bringing 
     actions for compensation with respect to the taking of 
     private property under the Act. It appears that your proposed 
     amendment would accomplish your purpose; that is, permit the 
     National Park Service and Virginia Power to resolve this 
     matter without resort to litigation.
       Given the uniqueness of the legislative taking method of 
     land acquisition, neither the National Park Service nor the 
     Department of Justice has issued an opinion on the 
     application of a statute of limitations to the Act. However, 
     the Department of Justice, the National Park Service and 
     Virginia Power have been working diligently to resolve 
     compensation for the legislative taking in a cooperative and 
     orderly way. A letter of agreement between the parties was 
     executed on May 4, 1993, and each is fulfilling its 
     commitments to the other.
       The National Park Service has sought to define and analyze 
     alternative alignments and has selected a preferred 
     alternative which relocates the facilities to the western-
     most edge of the Park. Virginia Power is amenable to 
     utilizing the powerline routing as presented in our preferred 
     alternative, and is also amenable to the method of 
     compensation specified in our agreement.
       The routing and method of compensation discussed above 
     would permit relocation of lines so as to reduce their impact 
     on the Stuart's Hill tract. The routing would also remove 
     lines from the center of the Brawner Farm, thus enhancing 
     that park tract, and would limit direct impacts to the 
     community beyond the park boundary. It would also accomplish 
     a completion of the Manassas legislative takings acquisition 
     process. In our opinion, under this plan, this relocation 
     would be affected at the least cost to the United States.
       We have documented the impacts of the relocation of the 
     power transmission lines, towers, and easements in an 
     Environmental Assessment. This assessment will be released 
     later this month for public comment. Public reaction to the 
     proposal in our recent information workshops was supportive.
       In May 1994, Virginia Power prepared and submitted to the 
     Virginia State Corporation Commission an application to 
     relocate the lines. Commission approval could take two years 
     from the date of filing. The six-year statute of limitations, 
     if applicable, runs out on November 10, 1994.
       We understand that, in order to protect its rights under 
     Federal law, if the period of time for filing an action for 
     takings under the Act is not extended in a way such as would 
     be provided by your draft bill, Virginia Power will file suit 
     before the November deadline.
       We believe the current negotiated course of action will 
     resolve the relocation and compensation matter without 
     resorting to litigation. Litigation could disrupt the 
     cooperative efforts of the parties to settle the case, and 
     would be an unnecessary expense to both the American 
     taxpayers and Virginia Power's ratepayers. Amending the Act 
     as contemplated by your draft bill would permit the parties 
     sufficient time to close the acquisition process without the 
     expense and distraction of litigation.
       As you know, this draft legislation has not been reviewed 
     within the Department of the Interior nor cleared by the 
     Office of Management and Budget. We can, therefore, make no 
     commitment at this time concerning the position of the 
     Department on this matter.
       We appreciate your interest and concern in this matter.
           Sincerely,

                                               Robert Stanton,

                                                Regional Director,
                                          National Capital Region.

  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today in support of 
H.R. 3204, legislation I introduced to transfer a 765 care tract of 
land in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness to the Taos Pueblo for management 
as wilderness in the Blue Lake Wilderness in northern New Mexico.
  This legislation completes a long and difficult struggle by the Taos 
Pueblo people to gain the return of one of their most sacred sites.
  The 765 acre bottleneck tract has had religious significance for 
these people for thousands of years.
  In fact, the entire Taos Pueblo was recognized by the United Nations 
as a World Heritage Site in 1992 in recognition of its status as one of 
the last remaining pre-Columbian civilizations in North America.
  The transfer made possible by this legislation will restore the land 
to the Pueblo and enable the Pueblo to guard against the public 
instrusions that are presently occurring on surrounding Indian lands 
and sacred sites.
  These intrusions have occurred during sacred religious activities and 
are wholly inappropriate for such an area. Unfortunately, the Pueblo is 
powerless to prevent such intrusions without the return of the land to 
their management.
  Under the terms of the bill, the bottleneck lands would be used for 
traditional purposes only, such as religious ceremonies, hunting, 
fishing, and as a source of water, forage for domestic livestock, wood, 
timber and other natural resources.
  H.R. 3204 is supported by the entire, bipartisan New Mexico 
congressional delegation and by a broad coalition of environmental 
organizations including the Wilderness Society, the Audobon Society and 
the Sierra Club at the local, state and national levels.
  Identical legislation in the Senate has been introduced by our senior 
Senator, Pete Domenici, and cosponsored by Senator Jeff Bingaman of New 
Mexico and the Senate Minority Leader, Bob Dole.
  In conclusion, Mr. Chairman, let me say that the passage of H.R. 
3204, and the other Native American bills on the schedule today should 
be seen as a statement by Congress that we will honor our commitments 
to Indian people and work cooperatively with them to address their 
concerns responsibly and effectively.
  I would like to thank Chairman Vento and Chairman Miller for their 
cooperation in bringing this important legislation to the floor today.
  I look forward to its adoption by the House and the Senate and its 
enactment into law as soon as possible.
  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for 
time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Minnesota [Mr. Vento] that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 4746, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill, as amended, was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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