[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[House]
[Pages H7955-H7958]
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   EDWARD H. McDANIEL AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 22 LAND CONVEYANCE ACT

  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
Senate bill (S. 1521) to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey 
certain land to the Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 in 
Pahrump, Nevada, for the construction of a post building and memorial 
park for use by the American Legion, other veterans' groups, and the 
local community, as amended.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                                S. 1521

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

                       TITLE I--[LAND CONVEYANCE]

     SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Edward H. McDaniel American 
     Legion Post No. 22 Land Conveyance Act''.

     SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.

       In this Act:
       (1) Post no. 22.--The term ``Post No. 22'' means the Edward 
     H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 in Pahrump, Nevada.
       (2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary 
     of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of 
     Land Management.

     SEC. 103. CONVEYANCE OF LAND TO EDWARD H. MCDANIEL AMERICAN 
                   LEGION POST NO. 22.

       (a) Conveyance on Condition Subsequent.--Not later than 180 
     days after the

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     date of enactment of this Act, subject to valid existing 
     rights and the condition stated in subsection (c) and in 
     accordance with the Act of June 14, 1926 (commonly known as 
     the ``Recreation and Public Purposes Act'') (43 U.S.C. 869 et 
     seq.), the Secretary shall convey to Post No. 22, for no 
     consideration, all right, title, and interest of the United 
     States in and to the parcel of land described in subsection 
     (b).
       (b) Description of Land.--The parcel of land referred to in 
     subsection (b) is the parcel of Bureau of Land Management 
     land that--
       (1) is bounded by Route 160, Bride Street, and Dandelion 
     Road in Nye County, Nevada;
       (2) consists of approximately 4.5 acres of land; and
       (3) is more particularly described as a portion of the S 
     \1/4\ of section 29, T. 20 S., R. 54 E., Mount Diablo and 
     Base Meridian.
       (c) Condition on Use of Land.--
       (1) In general.--Post No. 22 and any successors of Post No. 
     22 shall use the parcel of land described in section (b) for 
     the construction and operation of a post building and 
     memorial park for use by Post No. 22, other veterans groups, 
     and the local community for events and activities.
       (2) Reversion.--Except as provided in paragraph (3), if the 
     Secretary, after notice to Post No. 22 and an opportunity for 
     a hearing, makes a finding that Post No. 22 has used or 
     permitted the use of the parcel for any purpose other than 
     the purpose specified in paragraph (1) and Post No. 22 fails 
     to discontinue that use, title to the parcel shall revert to 
     the United States, to be administered by the Secretary.
       (3) Waiver.--The Secretary may waive the requirements of 
     paragraph (2) if the Secretary
     determines that a waiver would be in the best interests of 
     the United States.

                          TITLE II--EXTENSIONS

     SEC. 201. AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATION EXTENSIONS.

       Division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands 
     Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333; 16 U.S.C. 461 
     note) is amended--
       (1) in each of sections 107, 208, 408, 507, 811, and 910, 
     by striking ``September 30, 2012'' and inserting ``September 
     30, 2027'';
       (2) in each of sections 108(a), 209(a), 409(a), 508(a), 
     812(a), and 909(c), by striking ``$10,000,000'' and inserting 
     ``$20,000,000''; and
       (3) in title VIII, by striking ``Canal National Heritage 
     Corridor'' each place it appears in the section headings and 
     text and inserting ``National Heritage Canalway''.

                 TITLE III--NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE AREA

     SEC. 301. NATIONAL COAL HERITAGE AREA.

       (a) National Coal Heritage Area Authority; Boundary 
     Revision.--Title I of division II of the Omnibus Parks and 
     Public Lands Management Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-333; 16 
     U.S.C. 461 note) is amended as follows:
       (1) In section 103(b), by inserting ``(1)'' before ``the 
     counties'' and by inserting the following before the period: 
     ``; (2) Lincoln County, West Virginia; and (3) Paint Creek 
     and Cabin Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia''.
       (2) In section 104, by striking ``Governor'' and all that 
     follows through ``organizations'' in the matter preceding 
     paragraph (1) and inserting ``National Coal Heritage Area 
     Authority, a public corporation and government 
     instrumentality established by the State of West Virginia, 
     pursuant to which the Secretary shall assist the National 
     Coal Heritage Area Authority''.
       (3) In section 105--
       (A) by striking ``paragraph (2) of''; and
       (B) by adding at the end the following new sentence: 
     ``Resources within Lincoln County, West Virginia, and Paint 
     Creek and Cabin Creek within Kanawha County, West Virginia, 
     shall also be eligible for assistance as determined by the 
     National Coal Heritage Area Authority.''.
       (4) In section 106(a)--
       (A) by striking ``Governor'' and all that follows through 
     ``and Parks'' and inserting ``National Coal Heritage Area 
     Authority''; and
       (B) in paragraph (3), by striking ``State of West 
     Virginia'' and all that follows through ``entities'' and 
     inserting ``National Coal Heritage Area Authority''.
       (b) Agreement Continuing in Effect.--The contractual 
     agreement entered into by the Secretary of the Interior and 
     the Governor of West Virginia prior to the date of the 
     enactment of this Act pursuant to section 104 of title I of 
     division II of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management 
     Act of 1996 (16 U.S.C. 461 note) shall be deemed as 
     continuing in effect, except that such agreement shall be 
     between the Secretary and the National Coal Heritage Area 
     Authority.

          TITLE IV--COASTAL HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE IN NEW JERSEY

     SEC. 401. REAUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR COASTAL 
                   HERITAGE TRAIL ROUTE IN NEW JERSEY.

       (a) Reauthorization.--Section 6 of Public Law 100-515 (16 
     U.S.C. 1244 note) is amended--
       (1) in subsection (b)(1), by striking ``$4,000,000'' and 
     all that follows and inserting ``such sums as may be 
     necessary.''; and
       (2) in subsection (c), by striking ``10'' and inserting 
     ``12''.
       (b) Strategic Plan.--
       (1) In general.--The Secretary of the Interior shall, by 
     not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of 
     this Act, prepare a strategic plan for the New Jersey Coastal 
     Heritage Trail Route.
       (2) Contents.--The strategic plan shall describe--
       (A) opportunities to increase participation by national and 
     local private and public interests in planning, development, 
     and administration of the New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail 
     Route; and
       (B) organizational options for sustaining the New Jersey 
     Coastal Heritage Trail Route.

    TITLE V--ILLINOIS AND MICHIGAN CANAL NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR

     SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.

       This title may be cited as the ``Illinois and Michigan 
     Canal National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 2004''.

     SEC. 502. TRANSITION AND PROVISIONS FOR NEW MANAGEMENT 
                   ENTITY.

       The Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor 
     Act of 1984 (Public Law 98-398; 16 U.S.C. 461 note) is 
     amended as follows:
       (1) In section 103--
       (A) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'';
       (B) in paragraph (9), by striking the period and inserting 
     ``; and''; and
       (C) by adding at the end the following:
       ``(10) the term `Association' means the Canal Corridor 
     Association (an organization described under section 
     501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt 
     from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code).''.
       (2) By adding at the end of section 112 the following new 
     paragraph:
       ``(7) The Secretary shall enter into a memorandum of 
     understanding with the Association to help ensure appropriate 
     transition of the management entity to the Association and 
     coordination with the Association regarding that role.''.
       (3) By adding at the end the following new sections:

     ``SEC. 119. ASSOCIATION AS MANAGEMENT ENTITY.

       ``Upon the termination of the Commission, the management 
     entity for the corridor shall be the Association.

     ``SEC. 120. DUTIES AND AUTHORITIES OF ASSOCIATION.

       ``For purposes of preparing and implementing the management 
     plan developed under section 121, the Association may use 
     Federal funds made available under this title--
       ``(1) to make loans and grants to, and enter into 
     cooperative agreements with, States and their political 
     subdivisions, private organizations, or any person;
       ``(2) to hire, train, and compensate staff; and
       ``(3) to enter into contracts for goods and services.

     ``SEC. 121. DUTIES OF THE ASSOCIATION.

       ``The Association shall--
       ``(1) develop and submit to the Secretary for approval 
     under section 123 a proposed management plan for the corridor 
     not later than 2 years after Federal funds are made available 
     for this purpose;
       ``(2) give priority to implementing actions set forth in 
     the management plan, including taking steps to assist units 
     of local government, regional planning organizations, and 
     other organizations--
       ``(A) in preserving the corridor;
       ``(B) in establishing and maintaining interpretive exhibits 
     in the corridor;
       ``(C) in developing recreational resources in the corridor;
       ``(D) in increasing public awareness of and appreciation 
     for the natural, historical, and architectural resources and 
     sites in the corridor; and
       ``(E) in facilitating the restoration of any historic 
     building relating to the themes of the corridor;
       ``(3) encourage by appropriate means economic viability in 
     the corridor consistent with the goals of the management 
     plan;
       ``(4) consider the interests of diverse governmental, 
     business, and other groups within the corridor;
       ``(5) conduct public meetings at least quarterly regarding 
     the implementation of the management plan;
       ``(6) submit substantial changes (including any increase of 
     more than 20 percent in the cost estimates for 
     implementation) to the management plan to the Secretary;
       ``(7) for any year in which Federal funds have been 
     received under this title--
       ``(A) submit an annual report to the Secretary setting 
     forth the Association's accomplishments, expenses and income, 
     and the identity of each entity to which any loans and grants 
     were made during the year for which the report is made;
       ``(B) make available for audit all records pertaining to 
     the expenditure of such funds and any matching funds; and
       ``(C) require, for all agreements authorizing expenditure 
     of Federal funds by other organizations, that the receiving 
     organizations make available for audit all records pertaining 
     to the expenditure of such funds.

     ``SEC. 122. USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS.

       ``(1) In general.--The Association shall not use Federal 
     funds received under this title to acquire real property or 
     an interest in real property.
       ``(2) Other sources.--Nothing in this title precludes the 
     Association from using Federal funds from other sources for 
     authorized purposes.

     ``SEC. 123. MANAGEMENT PLAN.

       ``(a) Preparation of Management Plan.--Not later than 2 
     years after the date that Federal funds are made available 
     for this purpose, the Association shall submit to the

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     Secretary for approval a proposed management plan that 
     shall--
       ``(1) take into consideration State and local plans and 
     involve residents, local governments and public agencies, and 
     private organizations in the corridor;
       ``(2) present comprehensive recommendations for the 
     corridor's conservation, funding, management, and 
     development;
       ``(3) include actions proposed to be undertaken by units of 
     government and nongovernmental and private organizations to 
     protect the resources of the corridor;
       ``(4) specify the existing and potential sources of funding 
     to protect, manage, and develop the corridor; and
       ``(5) include the following:
       ``(A) Identification of the geographic boundaries of the 
     corridor.
       ``(B) A brief description and map of the corridor's overall 
     concept or vision that show key sites, visitor facilities and 
     attractions, and physical linkages.
       ``(C) Identification of overall goals and the strategies 
     and tasks intended to reach them, and a realistic schedule 
     for completing the tasks.
       ``(D) A listing of the key resources and themes of the 
     corridor.
       ``(E) Identification of parties proposed to be responsible 
     for carrying out the tasks.
       ``(F) A financial plan and other information on costs and 
     sources of funds.
       ``(G) A description of the public participation process 
     used in developing the plan and a proposal for public 
     participation in the implementation of the management plan.
       ``(H) A mechanism and schedule for updating the plan based 
     on actual progress.
       ``(I) A bibliography of documents used to develop the 
     management plan.
       ``(J) A discussion of any other relevant issues relating to 
     the management plan.
       ``(b) Disqualification From Funding.--If a proposed 
     management plan is not submitted to the Secretary within 2 
     years after the date that Federal funds are made available 
     for this purpose, the Association shall be ineligible to 
     receive additional funds under this title until the Secretary 
     receives a proposed management plan from the Association.
       ``(c) Approval of Management Plan.--The Secretary shall 
     approve or disapprove a proposed management plan submitted 
     under this title not later than 180 days after receiving such 
     proposed management plan. If action is not taken by the 
     Secretary within the time period specified in the preceding 
     sentence, the management plan shall be deemed approved. The 
     Secretary shall consult with the local entities representing 
     the diverse interests of the corridor including governments, 
     natural and historic resource protection organizations, 
     educational institutions, businesses, recreational 
     organizations, community residents, and private property 
     owners prior to approving the management plan. The 
     Association shall conduct semi-annual public meetings, 
     workshops, and hearings to provide adequate opportunity for 
     the public and local and governmental entities to review and 
     to aid in the preparation and implementation of the 
     management plan.
       ``(d) Effect of Approval.--Upon the approval of the 
     management plan as provided in subsection (c), the management 
     plan shall supersede the conceptual plan contained in the 
     National Park Service report.
       ``(e) Action Following Disapproval.--If the Secretary 
     disapproves a proposed management plan within the time period 
     specified in subsection (c), the Secretary shall advise the 
     Association in writing of the reasons for the disapproval and 
     shall make recommendations for revisions to the proposed 
     management plan.
       ``(f) Approval of Amendments.--The Secretary shall review 
     and approve all substantial amendments (including any 
     increase of more than 20 percent in the cost estimates for 
     implementation) to the management plan. Funds made available 
     under this title may not be expended to implement any changes 
     made by a substantial amendment until the Secretary approves 
     that substantial amendment.

     ``SEC. 124. TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE; OTHER FEDERAL 
                   AGENCIES.

       ``(a) Technical and Financial Assistance.--Upon the request 
     of the Association, the Secretary may provide technical 
     assistance, on a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis, and 
     financial assistance to the Association to develop and 
     implement the management plan. The Secretary is authorized to 
     enter into cooperative agreements with the Association and 
     other public or private entities for this purpose. In 
     assisting the Association, the Secretary shall give priority 
     to actions that in general assist in--
       ``(1) conserving the significant natural, historic, 
     cultural, and scenic resources of the corridor; and
       ``(2) providing educational, interpretive, and recreational 
     opportunities consistent with the purposes of the corridor.
       ``(b) Duties of Other Federal Agencies.--Any Federal agency 
     conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the 
     corridor shall--
       ``(1) consult with the Secretary and the Association with 
     respect to such activities;
       ``(2) cooperate with the Secretary and the Association in 
     carrying out their duties under this title;
       ``(3) to the maximum extent practicable, coordinate such 
     activities with the carrying out of such duties; and
       ``(4) to the maximum extent practicable, conduct or support 
     such activities in a manner which the Association determines 
     is not likely to have an adverse effect on the corridor.

     ``SEC. 125. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

       ``(a) In General.--To carry out this title there is 
     authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000, except that not 
     more than $1,000,000 may be appropriated to carry out this 
     title for any fiscal year.
       ``(b) 50 Percent Match.--The Federal share of the cost of 
     activities carried out using any assistance or grant under 
     this title shall not exceed 50 percent of that cost.

     ``SEC. 126. SUNSET.

       ``The authority of the Secretary to provide assistance 
     under this title terminates on September 30, 2027.''.

     SEC. 503. PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION.

       The Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor 
     Act of 1984 is further amended by adding after section 126 
     (as added by section 502 of this title) the following new 
     sections:

     ``SEC. 127. REQUIREMENTS FOR INCLUSION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY.

       ``(a) Notification and Consent of Property Owners 
     Required.--No privately owned property shall be preserved, 
     conserved, or promoted by the management plan for the 
     corridor until the owner of that private property has been 
     notified in writing by the Association and has given written 
     consent for such preservation, conservation, or promotion to 
     the Association.
       ``(b) Landowner Withdraw.--Any owner of private property 
     included within the boundary of the corridor, and not 
     notified under subsection (a), shall have their property 
     immediately removed from the boundary of the corridor by 
     submitting a written request to the Association.

     ``SEC. 128. PRIVATE PROPERTY PROTECTION.

       ``(a) Access to Private Property.--Nothing in this title 
     shall be construed to--
       ``(1) require any private property owner to allow public 
     access (including Federal, State, or local government access) 
     to such private property; or
       ``(2) modify any provision of Federal, State, or local law 
     with regard to public access to or use of private property.
       ``(b) Liability.--Designation of the corridor shall not be 
     considered to create any liability, or to have any effect on 
     any liability under any other law, of any private property 
     owner with respect to any persons injured on such private 
     property.
       ``(c) Recognition of Authority to Control Land Use.--
     Nothing in this title shall be construed to modify the 
     authority of Federal, State, or local governments to regulate 
     land use.
       ``(d) Participation of Private Property Owners in 
     Corridor.--Nothing in this title shall be construed to 
     require the owner of any private property located within the 
     boundaries of the corridor to participate in or be associated 
     with the corridor.
       ``(e) Effect of Establishment.--The boundaries designated 
     for the corridor represent the area within which Federal 
     funds appropriated for the purpose of this title may be 
     expended. The establishment of the corridor and its 
     boundaries shall not be construed to provide any nonexisting 
     regulatory authority on land use within the corridor or its 
     viewshed by the Secretary, the National Park Service, or the 
     Association.''.

     SEC. 504. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS.

       Section 116 of Illinois and Michigan Canal National 
     Heritage Corridor Act of 1984 is amended--
       (1) by striking subsection (b); and
       (2) in subsection (a)--
       (A) by striking ``(a)'' and all that follows through ``For 
     each'' and inserting ``(a) For each'';
       (B) by striking ``Commission'' and inserting 
     ``Association'';
       (C) by striking ``Commission's'' and inserting 
     ``Association's'';
       (D) by redesignating paragraph (2) as subsection (b); and
       (E) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as 
     paragraphs (1) and (2), respectively.

                  TITLE VI--[POTASH ROYALTY REDUCTION]

     SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Potash Royalty Reduction Act 
     of 2004''.

     SEC. 602. POTASSIUM AND POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS FROM SYLVITE.

       (a) Royalty Rate.--Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the 
     Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 
     1701(a)(9)), section 2 of the Act of February 7, 1927 (30 
     U.S.C. 282) and the term of any lease issued under such 
     section 2, the royalty rate on the quantity or gross value of 
     the output from Federal lands of potassium and potassium 
     compounds from the mineral sylvite at the point of shipment 
     to market in the 5-year period beginning on the date of the 
     enactment of this Act shall be 1.0 percent.
       (b) Reclamation Fund.--Fifty percentum of any royalties 
     paid pursuant to this Act during the 5-year period referred 
     to in subsection (a), together with any interest earned from 
     the date of payment, shall be paid by the Secretary of the 
     Treasury to the payor of the royalties to be used solely for 
     land reclamation purposes in accordance with a schedule to 
     implement a reclamation plan for the lands for which the 
     royalties are paid. No payment shall be made by the Secretary 
     of the Treasury pursuant to this subsection until the 
     Secretary of the Interior receives from the payor of the 
     royalties, and approves, the reclamation plan and schedule, 
     and submits the approved schedule to the Secretary of the 
     Treasury. The share of royalties held by the Secretary of the 
     Treasury

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     pursuant to this subsection, and interest earned thereon, 
     shall be available until paid pursuant to this subsection, 
     without further appropriation; shall not be considered as 
     money received under section 35 of the Mineral Leasing Act 
     (30 U.S.C. 191) for the purpose of revenue allocation; and 
     shall not be reduced by any administrative or other costs 
     incurred by the United States.
       (c) Study and Report.--After the end of the 4-year period 
     beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act, and 
     before the end of the 5-year period beginning on that date, 
     the Secretary of the Interior shall report to the Congress on 
     the effects of the royalty reduction under this Act, 
     including a recommendation on whether the reduced royalty 
     rate for potassium from sylvite should apply after the end of 
     the 5-year period.

                TITLE VII--[SODA ASH ROYALTY REDUCTION]

     SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``Soda Ash Royalty Reduction 
     Act of 2004''.

     SEC. 702. FINDINGS.

       The Congress finds the following:
       (1) The combination of global competitive pressures, flat 
     domestic demand, and spiraling costs of production threaten 
     the future of the United States soda ash industry.
       (2) Despite booming world demand, growth in United States 
     exports of soda ash since 1997 has been flat, with most of 
     the world's largest markets for such growth, including 
     Brazil, the People's Republic of China, India, the countries 
     of eastern Europe, and the Republic of South Africa, have 
     been closed by protectionist policies.
       (3) The People's Republic of China is the prime competitor 
     of the United States in soda ash production, and recently 
     supplanted the United States as the largest producer of soda 
     ash in the world.
       (4) Over 700 jobs have been lost in the United States soda 
     ash industry since the Department of the Interior increased 
     the royalty rate on soda ash produced on Federal land, in 
     1996.
       (5) Reduction of the royalty rate on soda ash produced on 
     Federal land will provide needed relief to the United States 
     soda ash industry and allow it to increase export growth and 
     competitiveness in emerging world markets, and create new 
     jobs in the United States.

     SEC. 703. REDUCTION IN ROYALTY RATE ON SODA ASH.

       Notwithstanding section 102(a)(9) of the Federal Land 
     Policy Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701(a)(9)), section 
     24 of the Mineral Leasing Act (30 U.S.C. 262), and the terms 
     of any lease under that Act, the royalty rate on the quantity 
     or gross value of the output of sodium compounds and related 
     products at the point of shipment to market from Federal land 
     in the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment 
     of this Act shall be 2 percent.

     SEC. 704. STUDY.

       After the end of the 4-year period beginning on the date of 
     the enactment of this Act, and before the end of the 5-year 
     period beginning on that date, the Secretary of the Interior 
     shall report to the Congress on the effects of the royalty 
     reduction under this Act, including--
       (1) the amount of sodium compounds and related products at 
     the point of shipment to market from Federal land during that 
     4-year period;
       (2) the number of jobs that have been created or maintained 
     during the royalty reduction period;
       (3) the total amount of royalty paid to the United States 
     on the quantity or gross value of the output of sodium 
     compounds and related products at the point of shipment to 
     market produced during that 4-year period, and the portion of 
     such royalty paid to States; and
       (4) a recommendation of whether the reduced royalty rate 
     should apply after the end of the 5-year period beginning on 
     the date of the enactment of this Act.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Nevada (Mr. Gibbons) and the gentlewoman from the Virgin Islands (Mrs. 
Christensen) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons).


                             General Leave

  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their 
remarks and include extraneous material on S. 1521.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Nevada?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, Senate 1521, introduced by the Assistant Democratic 
Leader of the Senate, Senator Reid of Nevada, would direct the 
Secretary of the Interior to convey public land currently managed by 
the Bureau of Land Management in Pahrump, Nevada, to the Edward H. 
McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22, for the construction of a post 
building and memorial park for use by the American Legion, and other 
veterans' groups, and the local community.
  The bill was subsequently amended by the Committee on Resources where 
six additional titles were added. However, four of the six additional 
titles contained language that has once passed this House, and would 
simply make technical changes to seven existing National Heritage Areas 
and one Heritage Trail Route.

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  Focusing then on the two remaining titles, title VI would temporarily 
set a royalty rate reduction upon the quantity or gross value of sodium 
compounds and related products at point of shipment to market from 
Federal lands over the next 5 years. It would also instruct the 
Secretary of the Interior to report to Congress on the effects of such 
royalty reduction, as well as to provide a recommendation of whether 
the reduced royalty rate should apply following the end of the 5-year 
period.
  This is taken from the gentlewoman from Wyoming's (Mrs. Cubin's) 
bill, H.R. 4625, which has passed the House already.
  Similarly, title VII provides for a 5-year royalty rate reduction 
upon the quantity or gross value of potassium compounds from the 
mineral sylvite at point of shipment to market from Federal lands over 
the next 5 years. As under the previous title, the Secretary of the 
Interior would again be required to recommend to Congress whether the 
reduced royalty rate should continue after the 5-year period. This is 
taken from H.R. 4984 authorized by the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. 
Pearce).
  Mr. Speaker, Senate bill 1521, as amended, is supported by the 
majority and the minority of the Committee on Resources. I urge 
adoption of the bill.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mrs. CHRISTENSEN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  The legislation we are considering is sponsored by Nevada Senator 
Harry Reid. Both Committee on Resources ranking member, the gentleman 
from West Virginia (Mr. Rahall) and myself have become very much aware 
of the bipartisan efforts among the Nevada delegation to secure public 
lands for various causes.
  This is another one of those situations, and while we do not always 
agree with a particular Nevada land bill, when we can, we are always 
pleased to be of some of some small service to the distinguished 
senator.
  As a member of the American Legion Auxiliary myself, I am always 
pleased to support any bill that is done on behalf of the American 
Legion. As such, we have no objections to passing Senate 1521, as 
amended by the House.
  Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers on this legislation, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers on S. 1521, 
would urge adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my 
time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Petri). The question is on the motion 
offered by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons) that the House 
suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill, S. 1521, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the Senate bill, as amended, was 
passed.
  The title of the Senate bill was amended so as to read: ``A bill to 
direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land to the 
Edward H. McDaniel American Legion Post No. 22 in Pahrump, Nevada, for 
the construction of a post building and memorial park for use by the 
American Legion, other veterans' groups, and the local community, and 
for other purposes.''
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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