ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT related term(s) Clean Air Act; Hazardous Substances; Recycled materials; Recycling; Water

Addresses

Beyond Authoritarian Legacies—New Political Leadership for Korea: Kim Sang Hyun, E1580-E1582 [11SE]

Seeds and Science—Henry A. Wallace on Agriculture and Human Progress: John C. Culver, S9644-S9647 [2AU]

Amendments

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act: implementation (S. 1920), S10614 [16SE]

Antarctic regions: regulation of scientific and tourist activities and conservation of natural resources (S. 1645), S9857, S9863 [4SE]

Cambodia: U.S. policy (S. Res. 285), S11638 [28SE]

CERCLA: amend (S. 1285), S2689 [21MR]

Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592), H8635 [29JY]

Education: reauthorize certain programs (S. 1873), S9668 [2AU]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 3868), S11669, S11732 [28SE]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorizing (S. 39), S10794, S10823, S10826, S10843, S10844, S10862 [18SE], S10909 [19SE]

Hazardous substances: exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (H.R. 3153), H10776 [24SE]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 1936), S8029, S8030, S8031, S8032, S8033, S8034, S8037, S8038, S8039, S8040, S8041, S8042, S8043, S8044, S8055, S8056, S8057, S8058 [17JY], S8556, S8566 [23JY], S8646, S8656 [24JY], S8871, S8875, S8895, S8905, S8919, S8920, S8921 [25JY], S9216, S9218, S9222, S9228, S9235, S9237 [31JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), H8375 [24JY], H9442 [31JY]

Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (H.R. 2988), H10779 [24SE]

Water pollution: standards for constructed water conveyances (H.R. 2567), H750 [23JA]

Analyses

Environmental Crimes and Enforcement Act (S. 2096), S11038-S11040 [19SE]

National Energy Policy Authorities' Amendments and Extension (S. 1605), S1857, S1860-S1862 [12MR]

Tax Treatment of Environmental Remediation Costs in Empowerment and Enterprise Zones (S. 1911), S7184 [27JN]

Appointments

Conferees: S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, H7742 [17JY]

Articles and editorials

Alaska—A Place That Works, E1321 [18JY]

Appreciation—John Kabler, E1875 [30SE]

Assault on Our Forests Must Be Stopped, S2027 [14MR]

Bad Weather? Just Wait, E46 [22JA]

Baucus Backs a Good Logging Compromise, S2026 [14MR]

Bill Clinton Should Wait For Utah's Input, S10828 [18SE]

Biological Invasions—Congress Takes a Second Look, S3220 [29MR]

Canyons of the Escalante, S10828 [18SE]

Death of a Family Farm, S58 [4JA]

Defunding Mother Nature, E610 [24AP]

EMSL Should Carry Bill Wiley's Name, E1882 [1OC]

Everyday Heroes of Deer Island, S3269 [15AP]

Findings Cloud Pollution Theories—Midwest Smog May Not Drift to the Northeast, E1607 [12SE]

Fix the Timber Rider—Senator Murray's Proposal Could Force Needed Compromise on Old-Growth Sale Provision, S2026 [14MR]

Forest That Stopped Growing—Trail Is Traced to Acid Rain, E688 [1MY]

It's a Fact—Rural America Still Exists, S5523 [23MY]

It's the Environment, Stupid, E1209 [27JN]

Jobless Aid, Toxic Waste Cleanup Halt, S17 [3JA]

Limit Salvage To Dead Timber—Environment Must Rule the Harvest Decision, S2027 [14MR]

Montana Mining Town Fights Gold-Rush Plan, S370 [25JA]

Monument to Rashness, S10828 [18SE]

'95 the Hottest Year on Record as the Global Trend Keeps Up, H112 [4JA]

Off the Couch—Takeetna Locals Complete Grand Circumnavigation, S5206 [16MY]

Our View—OK Murray's Compromise Timber Plan, S2027 [14MR]

Politics, Prices, S4640 [2MY]

Rural Water Needs To Be Addressed, S5525 [23MY]

Scientist Hailed for Saving Dolphins, H9438 [31JY]

Senator Murray's Good ``Timber Rider'' Plan, S2026 [14MR]

Sensible Forest Plan for Snoqualmie Pass, S7207 [27JN]

State's Drinking Water Supply Worsening, S5524 [23MY]

Timber Rider ``Mistake'', S2026 [14MR]

Timber Salvage Bill Was Clear-Cut Bait 'n Switch, S2026 [14MR]

Waste Makes Haste, S7845 [16JY]

Water Supply Unsafe for Many West Virginians, S5525 [23MY]

Where Pheasants Swarm as Thick as Locusts, S1319 [27FE]

Where the Commonplace Is Prized—Quarter of West Virginians Lack Access to Municipal Water, S5524 [23MY]

Willy Not Free, But Mending, S9422 [1AU]

Worried Republicans Begin Backpedaling on Environmental Issues, S443 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests and noxious weeds (see S. 2128), S11294 [25SE]

Air pollution: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 3518), H5569 [23MY]

———regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (see H.R. 3818), H7657 [16JY]

———regulatory requirements relative to upwind nonattainment areas (see H.R. 4339), H12270 [3OC]

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act: implementation (see S. 1920), S7179 [27JN]

Antarctic regions: regulation of scientific and tourist activities and conservation of natural resources (see S. 1645), S2860 [26MR]

Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (see H.R. 3060), H2122 [12MR]

———implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (see H. Con. Res. 211), H10174 [10SE]

Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge: acquire certain lands (see S. 2014), S9428 [1AU]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (see S. 1950; H.R. 3789), S7816 [12JY], H7474 [11JY]

Bergen County, NJ: recovery of costs associated with the cleanup of the Stepan Property Superfund Site (see H.R. 3319), H3819 [24AP]

Big Cypress National Preserve: operation of certain tour businesses in newly acquired areas (see H.R. 3620), H6285 [12JN]

Billings County, ND: consolidation of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (see S. 2182), S11973 [30SE]

Budget: provide off-budget treatment for the land and water conservation fund (see H.R. 3619), H6285 [12JN]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (see S. 2028), S9554 [2AU]

California: enhance water quality and supply (see H.R. 4048), H10235 [11SE]

———promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (see H.R. 4032), H10107 [5SE]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed (see H.R. 4126), H10721 [19SE]

Calumet Ecological Park: feasibility study (see H.R. 3412), H4646 [8MY]

Cambodia: U.S. policy (see S. Res. 285), S9072 [29JY]

CERCLA: eligibility for Federal assistance relative to development of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3746), H7106 [27JN]

———establish loan program for cleanup of brownfield sites (see H.R. 3214), H3230 [29MR]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (see S. 1742; H.R. 3105), S4937 [9MY], H2320 [18MR]

Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (see S. 2179), S11973 [30SE]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a program to provide environmental assistance to non-Federal interests (see H.R. 3309), H3819 [24AP]

Clean Air Act: amend (see H.R. 3519), H5569 [23MY]

———provide regulatory relief and preserve jobs (see H.R. 3446), H4902 [10MY]

Coastal zones: clarify Corps of Engineers responsibilities to promote and carry out shore protection projects (see H.R. 3551), H5646 [29MY]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (see S. 1614), S2101 [14MR]

Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (see H.R. 3563, 3592), H5817 [4JN], H6005 [6JN]

Courts: judicial review of forest management activities (see S. 1647), S3019 [27MR]

Crime: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (see S. 2096; H.R. 4218), S11033 [19SE], H11395 [26SE]

Custom Service: treatment of foreign vehicles relative to U.S. emission standards (see H.R. 3961), H9922 [2AU]

Deepwater Port Act: amend (see H.R. 2940), H1224 [1FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (see H.R. 4336), H12251 [1OC]

Dept. of Energy: repeal requirements for certain reports (see S. 2033), S9554 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (see S. 2194), S12303 [3OC]

Dept. of the Navy: enhance and increase knowledge of the oceans (see H.R. 3363), H4302 [30AP]

Diseases: establish estrogenic substance screening programs (see H.R. 3293), H3730 [23AP]

Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (see H.R. 2919, 3093), H1138 [31JA], H2315 [14MR]

Education: reauthorize certain programs (see S. 1873), S6225 [13JN]

Electric power: establish a commission to minimize the environmental impacts associated with electric utility restructuring (see H.R. 3172), H2950 [27MR]

Endangered species: protect private property rights relative to economic losses from critical habitat designations (see H.R. 3862), H8094 [22JY]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize (H.R. 2275), consideration (see H. Res. 466), H6915 [26JN]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (see S. 1888; H.R. 3670, 3868), S6517 [19JN], H6508 [18JN], H8247 [23JY]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (see H.R. 3391), H4423 [2MY]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (see S. 2160), S11720 [28SE]

———improve information collection and dissemination (see S. 1935), S7492 [9JY]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4308), H12174 [28SE]

———revise water quality criteria for ammonia (see H.R. 4107), H10602 [18SE]

FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (see S. 1865; H.R. 3626), S6144 [12JN], H6285 [12JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (see H.R. 3639), H6413 [13JN]

FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (see H.J. Res. 178), H4397 [1MY]

Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (see H. Con. Res. 189), H6509 [18JN]

Foreign trade: require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (see H.R. 4014), H9924 [2AU]

Forests: designate and protect certain Federal lands (see H.R. 4145), H11047 [24SE]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program (see S. 1590, 1595), S1516 [5MR], S1598 [6MR]

Great Lakes: extend deadline and clarify contents of health research report (see S. 1601), S1649 [7MR]

Greeley, CO: exchange of certain lands with Water Supply and Storage Co. (see S. 1934; H.R. 3541), S7492 [9JY], H5646 [29MY]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (see H.R. 3849), H8029 [18JY]

———exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (see H.R. 3153), H2713 [22MR]

———improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (see H.R. 4009, 4272), H9924 [2AU], H11527 [27SE]

———nuclear waste disposal (see S. 1936), S7492 [9JY]

———protect residents and localities from irresponsibly sited waste facilities (see H.R. 3780), H7260 [10JY]

House of Representatives: implementation of Office Waste Recycling Program (see H. Res. 513), H9925 [2AU]

Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (see H.R. 3471), H5287 [16MY]

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations (see S. 1834), S5763 [4JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (see H. Res. 489), H8556 [25JY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (see H.R. 3387), H4396 [1MY]

Land use: provide incentives for State and local growth management and land use programs (see S. 2185), S12125 [1OC]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (see S. 2041; H.R. 3213), S9555 [2AU], H3230 [29MR]

Maine: refund individual expenses relative to certain EPA automobile inspection and maintenance requirements (see H.R. 3824), H7658 [16JY]

Marine mammals: eliminate ban on import of dolphin-safe tuna and support the International Dolphin Conservation Program in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2856), H330 [5JA]

Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (see H.R. 3090), H2315 [14MR]

Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (see H.R. 2939), H1224 [1FE]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (see S. 2092), S11033 [19SE], H10720 [19SE]

———prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Oregon without public participation and an express act of Congress (see H.R. 4294), H12174 [28SE]

———require compliance with certain environmental acts and an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (see S. 2150), S11540 [27SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (see S. 2016), S9428 [1AU]

———assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and review World Trade Organization dispute settlement reports (see H.R. 3314), H3819 [24AP]

———extension of Presidential fast-track negotiating authority relative to creation of a Trans-Atlantic Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 547), H11527 [27SE]

———U.S. participation in Coordinating Secretariat (see H.R. 3075), H2223 [13MR]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (see S. 1699), S4063 [24AP]

National Environmental Education Act: extend programs (see H.R. 3645), H6413 [13JN]

National Environmental Science and Policy Academy: feasibility study (see H.R. 4175), H11229 [25SE]

National grasslands: management policies (see S. 2181), S11973 [30SE]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3487), H5288 [16MY]

National Park Foundation: reform (see S. 1703; H.R. 3819), S4190 [25AP], H7657 [16JY]

National parks and recreation areas: prevent mining on certain lands (see S. 1737), S4851 [8MY]

———require study of recreation opportunities at Federal lakes and reservoirs (see S. 1844), S5856 [5JN]

Navy: requirements relative to shipboard solid waste control (see S. 1728), S4676 [3MY]

Nevada: disposal and acquisition of certain lands (see S. 1626; H.R. 3127), S2327 [19MR], H2558 [20MR]

New Jersey: terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (see H.R. 4030, 4034), H10107 [5SE]

Oceans: establish a national oceanographic partnership program (see H.R. 3303), H3730 [23AP]

———improve coordination of Federal oceanographic programs (see H.R. 3537), H5646 [29MY]

Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (see S. 1730; H.R. 3573), S4804 [7MY], H5817 [4JN]

———regulation of above-ground storage tanks (see S. 1537; H.R. 3283), S492 [26JA], H3657 [22AP]

Power resources: amend and extend certain authorities relative to national energy policy (see S. 1605), S1855 [12MR]

Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (see H.R. 3470), H5287 [16MY]

Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (see H.R. 3394), H4502 [7MY]

Refuse disposal: collection and recycling of spent lead-acid batteries (see S. 2157), S11720 [28SE]

———funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (see S. 1620; H.R. 3113), S2192 [15MR], H2466 [19MR]

———funding for dredged material disposal relative to wetlands (see H.R. 3152), H2713 [22MR]

Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (see H.R. 2988), H1507 [28FE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (see H.R. 3038, 3604), H1775 [6MR], H6117 [10JN]

———amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 507), H9705 [1AU]

San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (see H.R. 3969), H9922 [2AU]

Small Business Act: exempt dredging activities from certain requirements (see H.R. 3437), H4901 [10MY]

Solid waste: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (see H.R. 2845), H187 [4JA]

———State control over disposal of solid waste imported from other nations (see H.R. 4049), H10235 [11SE]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (see H. Res. 349), H973 [30JA]

South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (see S. 1878; H.R. 3686), S6225 [13JN], H6690 [20JN]

Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (see H.R. 2846, 4200), H187 [4JA], H11394 [26SE]

———extension of Superfund taxes (see S. 2027), S9554 [2AU]

———refundable income credit to businesses which recycle office wastes (see H.R. 3955), H9921 [2AU]

———suspension of tax on ozone-depleting chemicals used as propellants in metered-dose inhalers (see H.R. 3416), H4646 [8MY]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (see S. 1848), S5939 [6JN]

———treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (see S. 1542, 1911; H.R. 3747), S492 [26JA], S7179 [27JN], H7106 [27JN]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (see S. 1895), S6612 [20JN]

Technology: development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (see H.R. 3906), H8557 [25JY]

Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (see S. 1877; H.R. 3659), S6225 [13JN], H6414 [13JN]

Transportation: increase use of natural gas as a fuel (see H.R. 4288), H12173 [28SE]

Treaties and agreements: negotiation of environmental, labor and agricultural standards relative to trade agreements in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 4291), H12173 [28SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: implement plan for responding to red tide events involving Florida Manatees (see H.R. 4261), H11526 [27SE]

———implementation of Great Lakes Fishery Restoration Study Report (see H.R. 4028), H10107 [5SE]

Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2967), H1251 [23FE]

Walker River Basin: conservation and stabilization of water quantity and quality for fish habitat (see H.R. 3971), H9922 [2AU]

Water: biological monitoring and whole effluent toxicity tests in connection with publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 3948), H9705 [1AU]

———extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (see H.R. 3902), H8557 [25JY]

———public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (see H.R. 3280, 3429), H3649 [18AP], H4800 [9MY]

———require persons contributing to drinking water contamination to reimburse public water systems for the costs of decontamination (see H.R. 3656), H6414 [13JN]

———sediments decontamination technology (see H.R. 3112), H2466 [19MR]

Water pollution: disposal of contaminated dredged materials in Port of New York-New Jersey (see H.R. 4317), H12174 [28SE]

———State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (see H.R. 3299), H3730 [23AP]

Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (see S. 1660; H.R. 3217, 4283), S3216 [29MR], H3230 [29MR], H12173 [28SE]

———disposal of contaminated sediments (see H.R. 3170), H2950 [27MR]

Wetlands: promote restoration, conservation, and enhancement through establishment of a mitigation banking program (see H.R. 3692), H6690 [20JN]

Women: effect of environment on health (see H.R. 3509), H5500 [22MY]

Cloture motions

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 1936), S7743 [11JY], S7848, S7916 [16JY]

Conference reports

Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments (S. 1316), H9679-H9703 [1AU]

Cost Estimates

Improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (S. 1730): CBO, S8299-S8301 [18JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act amendments (H.R. 3604): CBO (Intergovernmental Mandates), H6743-H6745 [25JN]

———CBO (Private Sector Mandates), H6745-H6747 [25JN]

Sustainable Fisheries Act Reauthorization (S. 39): CBO, S7646-S7649 [10JY]

Water reuse and recycling projects (S. 901): CBO (Intergovernmental Mandates), S8924 [25JY]

Documents

Funding Tax Restoration of the Everglades—Guiding Principals: Executive Office of the President, S903 [6FE]

Factsheets

Gridcore Specification Sheet, H10365 [12SE]

Letters

Aboveground Storage Tank Consolidation and Regulatory Improvement Act: Katherine K. Hanley, S509 [26JA]

Animas La Plata water storage project: Ben Alexander, S9092 [30JY]

———Gale A. Norton, Colorado Dept. of Law, S9091 [30JY]

———Jim Dyer, S9092 [30JY]

———John E. Echohawk, Native American Rights Fund, S9091 [30JY]

———Lee R. Goddard, Mayor of Durango, CO, S9091 [30JY]

———Thomas C. Turney, New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission, S8986 [26JY]

———Tom Udall, Attorney General of New Mexico, S8986 [26JY]

Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act: Kenneth J. Kies, Committee on Taxation (Joint), S11717 [28SE]

Consolidation of certain mineral interests located in Billings County, ND, national grasslands: Edward T. Schafer, Governor of North Dakota, S11996 [30SE]

———Marc Trimmer, Dakotas Resource Advisory Council, S11997 [30SE]

———Wayde Schafer, Dacotah Chapter of the Sierra Club, S11998 [30SE]

Control of sea lamprey in the Great Lakes: D.G. Waddell, Canadian Embassy, E1733 [27SE]

Corps of Engineers environmental projects: Larry J. Wilson, Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources, S3884 [23AP]

Critical habitat designation for marbled murrelet in northern California: Dan Hauser, H6584 [19JN]

———Donnavie Paddock-Bowers, H6584 [19JN]

———Martin Gift, H6583 [19JN]

———Mary and Jack Walsh, H6583 [19JN]

———Representative Riggs, H6584 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense transfer of certain properties prior to hazardous waste cleanup: Frank J. Kelley, S7242 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies appropriations: Deb Callahan, League of Conservation Voters, H6591 [19JN]

Eliminate dual decisional authority of the EPA and the Corps of Engineers in permitting use of wetlands: Senator Bond, S57 [4JA]

Emergency salvage timber sale program: Charles R. Calica, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, S4183 [25AP]

———Douglas J. McCarron, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, S2021 [14MR]

———Marc Racicot, Governor of Montana, S2015 [14MR]

———President Clinton, S2019 [14MR]

———Wayne Glenn, United Paperworkers International Union, S2021 [14MR]

———Wilson Hubbell, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, S2021 [14MR]

Endangered species protection programs funding: Dean R. Kleckner, American Farm Bureau Federation, S1848 [12MR]

Environmental Dredge Disposal Act: several organizations, S2196 [15MR]

Environmental Improvement Timber Contract Extension Act: John W. Katz, S6241 [13JN], S6266 [14JN]

———Tony Knowles, Governor of Alaska, S6241 [13JN]

Environmental tobacco smoke relative to lung cancer: Daniel P. Mulhollan, Congressional Research Service, S11638 [28SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: several Utah elected officials, S10829 [18SE]

———Utah Public Education Coalition, S10830 [18SE]

Impact of Government regulations on Unocal fertilizer plant in Kennewick, WA: Mark R. Powell, Unocal Corp., S2855 [26MR]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H9429 [31JY]

———AFL-CIO, H9430 [31JY]

———Barbara Larkin, Dept. of State, S11701 [28SE]

———Representatives Farr and Pallone, H9446 [31JY]

———Senators Boxer and Biden, S11701 [28SE]

———several scientists, H9430 [31JY]

———Vice President Gore, S11969 [30SE], H9430 [31JY]

Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act: several Governors, H939 [30JA]

Judicial review of forest management activities: Tom Troxel, Black Hills Forest Resource Association, S3023 [27MR]

Missouri River management: Edward T. Schaefer, Governor of North Dakota, H8735 [30JY]

———several fish and wildlife organizations, H8734 [30JY]

Naming of A.P. Lutali as Indigenous Conservationist of the Year: Paul A. Cox, Seacology Foundation, S527 [26JA], E187 [6FE]

Naming of King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Tonga) as Indigenous Conservationist of the Year: Paul A. Cox, Seacology Foundation, S9081 [29JY], H8797 [30JY]

National energy policy authorities: Hazel R. O'Leary, Sec. of Energy, S1860 [12MR]

National Wildlife Refuge System funding: Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement, H6592 [19JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: Alan Caldwell, International Association of Fire Chiefs, S7843 [16JY], S9231 [31JY]

———Alice M. Rivlin, OMB, S7863 [16JY]

———Frank Caine, Southern Nevada Building and Construction Trade Council, S9231 [31JY]

———Jim Howard, Northern States Power Co., S7874 [16JY]

———Kris Sanda, Minnesota Dept. of Public Service, S7873 [16JY]

———Leon E. Panetta, Executive Office of the President, S7845, S7861 [16JY]

———Senator Murkowski, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate), S7841, S7842, S7862 [16JY]

Radon levels in drinking water: Daniel J. Avera, San Diego, CA, County, Dept. of Environmental Health, H6756 [25JN]

———David Reynolds, Alliance for Radon Reduction, H6756 [25JN]

———Diane E. Tefft, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc., H6757 [25JN]

———Ruth E. McBurney, Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors, Inc., H6757 [25JN]

Reformulated gasoline regulations relative to international obligations: Charlene Barshefsky, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and Carol M. Browner, EPA, S9710, S9722 [3SE]

———several environmental organizations, S9710 [3SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act amendments: Campaign for Safe and Affordable Drinking Water (organization), H6748 [25JN]

———Carol M. Browner, EPA, H6747 [25JN]

———Clean Water Council, H6748 [25JN]

———Paul Marchetti, Council of Infrastucture Financing Authorities, H6749 [25JN]

———several representatives of governmental and water related associations, H6748 [25JN]

Speaker's Task Force on the Environment: several organizations, E1935 [21OC]

Superfund Program reform: Carol M. Browner, EPA, H6773 [25JN]

———several Representatives, H6772 [25JN]

Susceptibility of nuclear materials to terrorism during transport: Louis Zeller, Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, S9239 [31JY]

Sustainable Fisheries Act: Rod Moore, West Coast Seafood Processors Association, E1834, E1871 [30SE]

———W.F. (Zeke) Grader, Jr., Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman's Associations, Inc., E1833, E1871 [30SE]

Timber sale contract with Ketchikan Pulp Corp. relative to Tongass National Forest: Dan Glickman, Sec. of Agriculture, S12364 [3OC]

———Leon E. Panetta, Executive Office of the President, S12363 [3OC]

Treatment of certain parties relative to CERCLA liability: Fred P. Foster, Warren County, VA, Redevelopment Corp., Inc., E384 [20MR]

Tulalip landfill Superfund project: Elliott P. Laws, EPA, S2439 [20MR]

Wetland regulations: Representative Bereuter, E1260 [11JY]

Wetlands regulation: Carol M. Browner, EPA and Togo G. West, Jr., Sec. of the Army, S2307 [19MR]

———Senator Lugar, S3072 [28MR]

Lists

Conservation organizations in support of the consolidation of certain mineral interests located in Billings County, ND, national grasslands, S11998 [30SE]

Groups supporting Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, H6753 [25JN]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act supportive organizations, S11700 [28SE]

Legislative authorities involving BLM, S2744-S2746 [25MR]

Major population centers affected by proposed nuclear transportation routes, S7641 [10JY]

Marine Fish Conservation Network, S10932 [19SE]

Memorandums

Consolidation of Certain Mineral Interests Located in Billings County, ND, National Grasslands: Steven L. Reinert, Meridian Oil, Inc., and Nancy Curriden, Forest Service, S11997 [30SE]

Constructed Water Conveyances Reform Act: Catherine Roberts, EPA, H753 [23JA]

Everglades and South Florida Ecosystem Restoration: Vice President Gore, S902 [6FE]

Messages

NOAA Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management Report: President Clinton, S7489 [9JY], H7151 [9JY]

Motions

Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592), H8756 [30JY]

Hazardous substances: nuclear waste disposal (S. 1936), S9222 [31JY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316), H7740 [17JY], H8010 [18JY]

Outlines

Accelerated Cleanup and Environmental Restoration Act liability counterproposal, S3692-S3694 [18AP]

Petitions and memorials

Alaska: extend Tongass National Forest timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp., S6240 [13JN], S6265 [14JN]

Colorado: clean up of nuclear weapons facilities, H8318 [24JY]

Nevada Test Site employees and area residents: storage of nuclear waste and spent nuclear fuel, S9231 [31JY]

Press releases

India Smuggles Banned CFCs to U.S.: Council of Khalistan, E704 [2MY]

Proposals

Palmyra Atoll operation of nuclear waste storage facility, H6276-H6278 [12JN]

Remarks in House

Accokeek, MD: recipient of Renew America's National Environmental Award, E234 [28FE]

Acid raid: impact on deciduous forests, E688 [1MY]

Agriculture: reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program, H2304 [14MR]

———reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program and Wetlands Reserve Program, H1546 [29FE]

———use of pesticides relative to agricultural output and land use, E1494 [2AU]

Air pollution: regulations relative to beverage alcohol compounds emitted from aging warehouses (H.R. 3818), E1290 [16JY]

Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay: tribute, E595 [22AP], E609 [24AP], E631 [25AP]

Animals: prohibit interstate commerce relative to exotic animals (H.R. 1202), H3838 [25AP]

Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), H6084-H6089 [10JN], H10140-H10144 [10SE]

———implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 211), H10144 [10SE]

Bad Axe, MI: water system improvement funding, H9872 [2AU]

Bonneville Power Administration: energy exchange with hydro projects of the Columbia River relative to Federal fish protection measures, H8338 [24JY]

Bristol, TN: tribute to Tree City USA Board, E1643 [18SE]

Bronx, NY: air quality evaluation of Hunts Point, H6860 [26JN]

Budget: discretionary spending levels, H5725, H5728, H5729, H5740 [30MY]

———funding for environmental protection programs, H2538-H2542 [20MR], H2582, H2583 [21MR], H2890-H2892, H2937-H2941 [27MR], H3209 [29MR], H3439 [16AP]

———funding of certain environment and education programs, H3840 [25AP]

———impact of cuts on the enforcement of environmental regulations, H1290-H1294 [27FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: development of mitigation plan for Salton Sea, H8339, H8340 [24JY]

Business and industry: voluntary environmental self-evaluations (H.R. 1047), H7117 [9JY]

California: Kesterson Reservoir Cleanup Program funding, E1710 [26SE]

———promote balance between natural resources, economic development and job retention (H.R. 2712), H1693 [5MR]

California-Federal Bay-Delta Program: development of a solution to ecological problems of the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Watershed, H12030 [28SE]

Centers for Disease Control: Chronic and Environmental Diseases Program funding, E1292 [16JY]

CERCLA: amend (H.R. 2500), H3496 [17AP]

———clarify liability for lending institutions holding title to properties discovered to be contaminated, H12104 [28SE]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (H.R. 3105), E383 [20MR]

CH2M HILL (business): tribute to environmental efforts relative to the summer Olympic games, E776 [10MY]

Chicago, IL: shoreline protection project funding, H8728 [30JY]

Clean Air Act: amend (H.R. 3519), E1209 [27JN]

Climate: global warming, H3224 [29MR], E46 [22JA]

———long-term climate and global change research funding, H5705-H5709 [30MY]

Coal: funding for clean coal research, E29 [5JA]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1965), H3679-H3687 [23AP]

Coastal zones: regulation of shore protection projects, H8727 [30JY]

———shoreline protection program funding, H8317, H8319 [24JY]

Colorado: funding for the clean up of the Rocky Flats, H8317 [24JY]

Congress: comparison of the 103d and 104th Congresses, H2936-H2942 [27MR]

Conservation of natural resources: strengthen protection of native biodiversity and place restraints on clearcutting of forests (H.R. 2407), E1707 [26SE]

Corps of Engineers: authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3563), E993 [4JN]

———authorize water conservation and river and harbor improvement projects (H.R. 3592), H8346 [24JY], H8693-H8756, H8809 [30JY], H9873, H9874 [2AU], E1423 [1AU]

———management of Missouri River, H8314, H8316, H8317, H8351, H8352 [24JY], H8729, H8730, H8731, H8734 [30JY]

Crime: definition of environmental crimes of violence, H4483-H4485 [7MY]

Danbom, David and Barbara: named ``Ocean Heroes'' in conjuction with the Smithsonian Institution's Ocean Planet exhibition, E1934 [21OC]

Deepwater Port Act: amend (H.R. 2940), H10540-H10543 [18SE], E153 [5FE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H11366 [26SE]

Dent, Virginia: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E934 [29MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants relative to development of progressive food production methods, H1531-H1533 [29FE]

———establish environmental conservation acreage reserve programs, H1509-H1516 [29FE]

———extend contracts under the Conservation Reserve Program (H.R. 4336), E1896 [1OC]

Dept. of Defense: environmental restoration database center funding, H6342 [13JN], E965 [30MY], E1907 [2OC]

Dept. of Energy: Environmental Management Program reform, H5093 [15MY]

———environmental restoration and waste management funding, E1376 [25JY]

Dole, Bob: policies on the environment relative to business and industry, H6515 [19JN]

Earth Day: observance, H3392, H3396 [16AP], H3495, H3561-H3568 [17AP], H3656 [22AP], H3659, H3660, H3661 [23AP], H3787 [24AP], E596 [22AP], E599, E600, E602, E603, E604 [23AP], E610 [24AP], E653 [25AP]

Economy: promote revitalization through Federal assistance for cleanup of abandoned or contaminated properties (H.R. 2919), H978 [31JA]

Edmund S. Muskie Foundation: establish, H12282 [4OC]

Elwha River: funding for salmon runs, E1144 [20JN]

Endangered species: critical habitat designation for marbled murrelet in northern California, H6517, H6567-H6587 [19JN]

———protection of gnat catcher birds, H4440 [7MY]

Endangered Species Act: reauthorize, E108 [26JA]

———reauthorize (H.R. 2275), H2881-H2890 [27MR], H6852 [26JN], H7662 [17JY], E1148 [20JN], E1403 [30JY]

———violations, E1679 [25SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 3868), H8671 [30JY]

Environmental Intelligence and Applications Program: funding, H5391, H5398, H5399 [22MY]

Environmental protection: Government regulations, H779 [24JA]

EPA: ban importation of PCB waste for incineration in the U.S., H6902-H6904 [26JN]

———cluster rule relative to pulp and paper industry, E1471 [2AU], E1564, E1570, E1584 [11SE], E1605 [12SE], E1771 [28SE], E1830 [30SE]

———conduct research to assess the risk of endocrine disruptors to human health and the environment, H5592, H5593 [29MY]

———develop plan for drinking water research, H9874 [2AU]

———distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 3391), H11202-H11205 [25SE]

———funding, H1798 [7MR], H2036, H2103 [12MR], H3786 [24AP], H4438 [7MY], E540 [16AP]

———funding for Research Triangle Park building, H1870 [7MR]

———importation of PCB's for incineration, H10957 [24SE]

———indoor air pollution programs funding, H6875, H6876 [26JN]

———indoor air pollution research funding, H5709, H5710 [30MY]

———leaking underground storage tank program funding, H6839-H6841 [25JN]

———reform regulatory process, H2096-H2100 [12MR], H2195 [13MR]

———regulation of volatile organic compounds relative to the Clean Air Act, E1804-E1806 [28SE]

———require testing of chemicals and pesticides that mimic human hormones, H10953, H10954, H10960 [24SE]

———State grants to finance the construction or improvement of water supply systems, H6760 [25JN]

———wastewater operator training grants, H6861, H6862 [26JN]

FAA: national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants, H11458, H11459, H11464 [27SE]

FERC: disapproving of rules concerning open access transmission services of public utilities (H.J. Res. 178), E696 [1MY]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorizing (S. 39), H11418-H11445 [27SE], E1773 [28SE], E1833, E1871 [30SE]

Flint, MI: tribute to St. Francis Prayer Center, E625 [25AP]

Florida: acquisition of land in Everglades Agricultural Area, H1533-H1538 [29FE], H1688 [5MR]

———beach restoration projects funding, H8732 [30JY], H11325 [26SE], H12027 [28SE]

———restoration of Everglades, H2671 [22MR], H3148, H3158 [28MR]

Foreign policy: U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations (H. Con. Res. 189), H11241-H11243 [26SE], E1109 [18JN]

Foreign trade: require President to certify agreements relative to protection of worker rights and environmental standards (H.R. 4014), E1500 [2AU]

Forest Service: below-cost timber sales, H6654 [20JN]

———implementation of regulations banning the export of timber in certain Western States, H6667, H6668 [20JN]

Forests: emergency salvage timber sale program, H6545, H6546 [19JN], H6632, H6655-H6663 [20JN], E1154 [24JN]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program, H1801, H1876 [7MR], H9908-H9910 [2AU]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program (H.R. 2745), H3798-H3803 [24AP], H3840 [25AP]

Frankfort, IL: stormwater retention facility funding, H8727 [30JY]

Galveston Bay Foundation: tribute, E982 [4JN]

Gareiss, Aurora: EPA and Environmental Law Institute National Wetlands Award recipient, E934 [29MY]

Government: evaluation of protection policies, H1002-H1006 [31JA]

Government regulations: effects on business and industry, H6429 [18JN], H6851 [26JN]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, H10498 [17SE], H10648 [19SE], H12170 [28SE]

Great Lakes: control of sea lamprey, E1733 [27SE]

———environmental dredging, H8730 [30JY]

Guam: protection of native birds from nonindigenous predators, E1801 [28SE]

Hazardous substances: clarify listing of unique chemical substances (H.R. 3849), H8372 [24JY]

———exempt transportation by certain vehicles from Government regulations (H.R. 3153), H10775-H10779 [24SE], E434 [22MR], E1713 [26SE]

———improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (H.R. 4009), E1480 [2AU]

———improve accountability and safety of hazardous waste facilities (H.R. 4272), E1763 [27SE], E1811 [28SE]

———nuclear waste disposal, H8313, H8314, H8315 [24JY]

Hometown Trees Program: tribute, H3787 [24AP], E587 [19AP]

Houston, TX: funding for improvement of Houston ship channel, H8727, H8728 [30JY]

Hudson River Basin: habitat restoration projects (H.R. 3471), E832 [16MY]

Hurwitz, Charles: logging practices in the Headwaters Forest relative to savings and loan failure, H6568-H6570, H6572, H6575, H6581 [19JN], E46 [22JA]

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations (S. 1834), H11217 [25SE]

Institute of Environmental and Industrial Sciences: funding, H10955 [24SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), H9431-H9450 [31JY], E1447, E1452 [1AU]

———implement (H.R. 2823), consideration (H. Res. 489), H9424-H9431 [31JY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: designate (H.R. 3387), H4913 [14MY], H9773 [1AU]

Jackson, Carter and Louise: tribute for donation of land to Colorado Open Lands (organization), E951 [30MY]

King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Tonga): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, H8797 [30JY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: land acquisition funding, H6550-H6557 [19JN]

Louisiana: regulation of wetlands, H3735 [24AP]

Lutali, A.P. (Governor of American Samoa): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, E187 [6FE]

Marcellus, NY: tribute to Marcellus High School for winning the EPA Operation Green Eyes competition, E471 [28MR]

Marine resources: authorizing National Marine Sanctuary Program appropriations (H.R. 3090), E355 [14MR]

Miami, FL: observance of Clean City Week, E443 [25MR]

Mississippi Interstate Cooperative Resource Agreement: conduct pilot test (H.R. 2939), E185 [6FE]

Monsanto Co.: National Watershed Award recipient, E1771 [28SE]

Morganza, LA: lock structure project funding, H8729 [30JY]

NAFTA: implementation, H9709 [1AU]

Nashua, NH: asbestos cleanup of Johns Manville site, H6861 [26JN]

National Marine Fisheries Service: Hawaiian Monk Seal and Sea Turtle Programs funding, H8231, H8232 [23JY]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (H.R. 543), H11626-H11628 [28SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 3487), H9974-H9979 [4SE], E1511 [4SE]

National objectives: policy to provide clean air and clean water, H2864-H2866 [26MR]

———priority assignments, H3392, H3397, H3398, H3399 [16AP], H3495, H3496, H3497, H3561-H3568, H3570, H3571 [17AP], H3659, H3660, H3661, H3664, H3666, H3667 [23AP], H3798-H3803 [24AP], H4179, H4180 [30AP], H4660 [9MY], H6706-H6709 [24JN], H9991 [4SE], H10574-H10580 [18SE], E1208 [27JN]

National Park Foundation: reform (H.R. 3819), E1298 [17JY]

National Pollution Prevention Week: observance, H10773 [24SE], E1663 [19SE]

National Propane Safety Week: observance, E733 [8MY]

National Weather Service: funding, H8262-H8264 [24JY]

Native Americans: Makah Tribe whaling rights, H7102 [27JN]

New Jersey: flood control and waste removal project funding, E1376 [25JY]

———Passaic River Flood Tunnel funding, H8728 [30JY], H11327 [26SE]

———terminate ocean dumping at certain sites (H.R. 4034), E1528 [5SE]

New York: funding for habitat restoration projects in Hudson River Basin, H8735 [30JY]

New York, NY: improve watershed management practices, H8346 [24JY]

———improve watershed quality and management practices, H6882, H6883 [26JN]

NOAA: funding, H8254, H8281 [24JY]

O'Leary, Sec. of Energy: Dept. of Energy environmental management, H2564 [21MR]

Orange and Rockland Utilities Co.: Edison Electric Institute Common Goals Award recipient, E1406 [30JY]

Oregon: Lower Amazon Creek restoration and protection project funding, H8732 [30JY]

Pace University: dedication of Robert H. Boyle Environmental Advocacy Center, E1013 [6JN]

Palisades Interstate Park Commission: acquisition of lands along the New York-New Jersey border for the Sterling Forest, H12026, H12027, H12028, H12029 [28SE]

Palmyra Atoll: operation of nuclear waste storage facility, H6276 [12JN]

Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (H.R. 3573), E989 [4JN]

———regulation of above-ground storage tanks (H.R. 3283), E596 [22AP]

Pifher, Tim: Safari Club International Special Hunter of the Year award recipient, E1462 [2AU]

Power resources: fossil fuel research and development funding, H6546, H6548, H6550-H6557, H6562-H6566 [19JN]

———national energy policy, E323 [12MR]

———research and development funding, H8310, H8311, H8312 [24JY]

Public lands: enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park, E1279 [12JY]

———enhance conservation and protection of Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Voyageurs National Park (H.R. 3470), E820 [16MY]

———use land and water conservation trust fund, H3664 [23AP]

Puerto Rico: licensing and regulation of naturopathy, E430 [22MR]

Radioactive substances: authority for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste (H.R. 3394), E718 [7MY]

Recycling: phase out the use of mercury in batteries and remove Federal barriers to the recycling of rechargeable batteries (H.R. 2024), H3671-H3679 [23AP]

Republican Party: national agenda, H3389 [16AP], H10099-H10101 [5SE], H10528 [18SE]

Resource Conservation and Development Program: tribute, E1595 [12SE]

Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (H.R. 2988), H10779-H10783 [24SE]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (H.R. 3038), E288 [6MR]

———amend (H.R. 3604), H6725-H6762 [25JN], H6882 [26JN], H7269 [11JY], E1179 [26JN], E1193, E1198, E1212 [27JN], E1241 [11JY]

———amend (S. 1316), H7720-H7742 [17JY], E1587 [11SE]

———amend (S. 1316), conference report, H9863-H9877 [2AU]

———amend (S. 1316), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 507), H9862, H9863 [2AU]

———amend (S. 1316), insert language of H.R. 3604 in lieu, H7740 [17JY], H8010 [18JY]

———establish State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund, H7740-H7742 [17JY]

San Isabel National Forest, CO: extend protection of Spanish Peaks planning area (H.R. 3969), E1466 [2AU]

Save the Dunes Council: anniversary, E1938 [21OC]

Seattle, WA: use of alternative treatments for filtration of public water supply, H9875 [2AU]

Sierra Club: political activities, E1935 [21OC]

Solid waste: allow petition submittal for the prevention of certain waste facilities construction in environmentally disadvantaged communities (H.R. 2845), E13 [4JA]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), E119 [31JA], E136 [1FE], E204 [23FE]

———State control over transportation of municipal solid waste (S. 534), consideration (H. Res. 349), H931-H943 [30JA], E115 [31JA], E138 [1FE]

South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (H.R. 3686), E1135 [20JN]

Superfund Program: funding, H749 [23JA], H6770-H6774, H6777-H6781 [25JN], H6876-H6878 [26JN], H9989, H9990 [4SE]

———prohibit use of funds to implement any retroactive liability reimbursement, H6920-H6930, H6940 [26JN]

Taxation: allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (H.R. 2846), E13, E16 [4JA]

———allow credit for cleanup of contaminated industrial sites (H.R. 4200), E1723 [26SE]

———rates relative to environmental pollution, E46 [22JA]

Technology: advances relative to environmental protection, H10365-H10368 [12SE]

———development and use of new environmental monitoring technology (H.R. 3906), E1381, E1382 [25JY]

Tongass National Forest: changes in land management planning process, H3625 [18AP]

———changes in land management planning process relative to protection of timber jobs, H2582, H2583 [21MR]

———extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (H.R. 3659), E1084 [13JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: migratory bird baiting regulations, E866 [22MY]

———National Wildlife Refuge System funding, H6591, H6592, H6594 [19JN]

University of California at Davis: funding for integrated pest management research facility, H6245 [12JN]

Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2967), H4920, H4921 [14MY]

Volunteer workers: tribute to Airline Ambassador Program, E34 [5JA]

Washington: maintain and improve Columbia River channel, H8729 [30JY]

Water: availability of certain funding relative to drinking water State revolving funds, H9864-H9874 [2AU]

———extend date for the transfer of certain amounts to be available for drinking water State revolving funds (H.R. 3902), E1371 [25JY]

———public notification relative to level of contaminants in drinking water (H.R. 3280), H3704, H3723 [23AP], E585 [19AP]

———radon levels in drinking water, H6755 [25JN]

Water pollution: standards for constructed water conveyances (H.R. 2567), H750-H757 [23JA], E104 [25JA]

———State waivers from secondary treatment requirements for certain ocean discharges (H.R. 3299), E612 [24AP]

Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (H.R. 3217), H10918-H10927 [24SE], E495 [29MR], E1801 [28SE]

———ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (H.R. 4283), H12146 [28SE], E1923 [4OC]

———ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (H.R. 4283), technical corrections, H12152 [28SE]

———disposal of contaminated sediments, H9873 [2AU]

———disposal of contaminated sediments (H.R. 3170), E478 [28MR]

West Virginia: support of health, safety, and environmental protections, E33 [5JA]

Western Springs, IL: anniversary of Western Springs Garden Club, E1217 [8JY]

Wildwood, NJ: Coast Guard sale of coastline property, H7070 [27JN]

World Trade Organization: ruling on enforcement of GATT relative to environmental laws, H876, H877 [25JA], E174 [5FE]

———ruling on U.S. Clean Air Act relative to violation of international trade laws, H4133 [30AP], H4904 [14MY]

Yolo County, CA: bus acquisition funding, H6972 [26JN]

Youth Conservation Corps: anniversary, H8519 [25JY]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: U.S. policy, S10012 [6SE]

Agriculture: consolidation of Federal laws governing plant pests and noxious weeds (S. 2128), S11306 [25SE]

———reauthorization of the Conservation Reserve Program, S3061 [28MR]

———reform eligibility criteria for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, S1027, S1028, S1039 [7FE]

Alaska: exemption from Clean Air Act oxygenated fuel requirements, S9826, S9827 [4SE]

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act: implementation (S. 1920), S7189 [27JN]

Antarctic regions: regulation of scientific and tourist activities and conservation of natural resources (S. 1645), S2863 [26MR], S9643 [2AU], S9863-S9867 [4SE]

Antarctic Treaty: implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), S9643 [2AU]

———implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), insert text of S. 1645 in lieu, S9864 [4SE]

———implement Protocol on Environmental Protection (H.R. 3060), technical corrections (H. Con. Res. 211), S10728 [17SE]

Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge: acquire certain lands (S. 2014), S9436 [1AU]

Beaches: improve quality of coastal recreation waters (S. 1950), S7816 [12JY]

Billings County, ND: consolidation of certain mineral interests located in national grasslands (S. 2182), S11996-S11998 [30SE]

Boise State University: live animal research and holding facility funding, S10319 [11SE]

Bonneville Power Administration: energy exchange with hydro projects of the Columbia River relative to Federal fish protection measures, S8977, S8978, S8980 [26JY], S10623 [17SE]

———use of renewable energy resources and promotion of energy conservation, S9102 [30JY]

Boston, MA: Massachusetts Water Resources Authority retraining of workers for the Deer Island sewage treatment plant, S3269 [15AP]

Bristol, TN: tribute to Tree City USA Board, S9634 [2AU]

Budget: discretionary spending levels, S5243-S5248 [17MY], S5478 [22MY]

———restore environmental programs funding, S5221-S5224, S5231, S5234-S5236 [17MY], S5467 [22MY]

Bureau of Reclamation: water recycling programs, S9101 [30JY]

Business and industry: cleanup and redevelopment of brownfield sites (S. 2028), S9566 [2AU]

———State involvement with voluntary environmental self-auditing practices, S5644 [24MY]

Cambodia: U.S. policy (S. Res. 285), S9074 [29JY], S11638 [28SE]

CERCLA: amend (S. 1285), S2627 [21MR], S3691, S3694 [18AP]

———clarify liability for certain recycling transactions (S. 607), S9640 [2AU]

———clarify liability for lending institutions holding title to properties discovered to be contaminated, S11896, S11920 [30SE], S12292, S12293 [3OC]

———transfer of certain properties prior to hazardous waste cleanup, S7241-S7243 [28JN]

———treatment of certain parties relative to liability (S. 1742), S4939 [9MY]

Chemicals: regulatory requirements relative to child safety (S. 2179), S11992 [30SE]

Climate: global warming, S11490 [27SE]

Coastal Zone Management Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1965), S5459 [21MY]

Coeur d'Alene River Basin: restoration and management of the watershed (S. 1614), S2101 [14MR]

Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program: funding, S5262, S5263 [17MY]

Congress: accomplishments of the 104th Congress, S12123 [1OC]

Conservation of natural resources: holistic resource management, S3759 [22AP]

Cordova, AK: Prince William Sound Oil Spill Recovery Institute funding, S12463 [21OC]

Corps of Engineers: high water level management plan for Lake Traverse, S9052 [29JY]

———management of Missouri River, S9469-S9471 [2AU]

Council on Environmental Quality: funding, S9825, S9826 [4SE]

Courts: judicial review of forest management activities (S. 1647), S3022, S3023 [27MR]

Crime: increase penalties and strengthen enforcement relative to environmental crimes (S. 2096), S11036-S11041 [19SE]

Cypress Gardens (recreation area): anniversary, S525 [26JA]

Dept. of Commerce: create a central lien registry for limited access fishing permits, S10911, S10912 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: agreement with Indian tribes for services under the Defense Environmental Restoration Program, S6502 [19JN]

———asbestos and PCB removal funding, S7956 [17JY]

———environmental restoration database center funding, S8067 [18JY], S11880 [30SE]

———Joint Readiness Training Center environmental activities funding, S7988 [17JY]

———reform of regulations relative to environmental restoration accounts, S6504 [19JN]

Dept. of Energy: acceptance of high-level nuclear waste relative to public safety, health, and the environment, S9216-S9222 [31JY]

———Defense Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Program redesignation as Defense Nuclear Waste Management Program, S6920 [26JN]

———Environmental Management Program reform, S6921-S6923 [26JN]

———Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program funding, S9101 [30JY]

———implementation of projects at Savannah River facility, S7082-S7084 [27JN], S7281, S7282 [28JN]

———liability for natural resource damages at Superfund sites, S6985 [26JN]

———liability for natural resources damage at Superfund sites, S10035 [9SE]

———repeal requirements for certain reports (S. 2033), S9580 [2AU]

———waive limitations on use of foreign technology in environmental cleanup and waste management activities, S7233 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: access to outfitter and guide services on Federal lands (S. 2194), S12308 [3OC]

———restoration and enhancement of biotic resources on watershed land, S10582, S10583 [16SE]

Dept. of Transportation: Advanced Technology Transit Bus funding, S9282, S9283 [31JY]

District of Columbia: water quality and sewer facilities funding, S9461 [2AU]

Earth Day: observance, S3680 [18AP], S3698 [19AP], S3753-S3766, S3787 [22AP], S3882, S3886, S4000 [23AP], S4007 [24AP]

Earthstewards Network (organization): tribute to PeaceTrees Program, S9630 [2AU]

Education: reauthorize certain programs (S. 1873), S6235 [13JN], S6258 [14JN], S9668-S9670 [2AU]

Elwha River: restoration of ecosystems and fisheries in Washington, S11892, S11913 [30SE]

Endangered species: protection programs funding, S1838-S1851 [12MR], S1907-S1913 [13MR]

Endangered Species Act: determination of threatened species relative to reauthorization, S4162, S4166, S4176, S4178 [25AP]

———reform, S1611-S1613 [7MR]

———reform and reauthorize, S4981 [13MY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: extend certain programs (H.R. 3868), S11669, S11670 [28SE]

———extend certain programs (S. 1888), S6625 [20JN], S7141 [27JN]

EPA: distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks (H.R. 3391), S11754 [28SE]

———funding, S426, S442 [26JA], S2087 [14MR], S2232 [18MR], S2277, S2304 [19MR], S2441 [20MR], S4166 [25AP], S9951 [5SE]

———implementation of alternative compliance plans and market-based trading programs relative to controlling pollutants (S. 2160), S11727-S11729 [28SE]

———improve information collection and dissemination (S. 1935), S7492 [9JY]

———Long Island Sound Office funding, S9723 [3SE], S11447 [26SE], S11522 [27SE]

———Montreal Protocol Facilitation Fund funding, S9947, S9948 [5SE]

———Onondaga Lake management conference funding, S9829 [4SE]

———permit application for PCB waste disposal, S9725, S9726 [3SE]

———reform regulatory process, S1915-S1926 [13MR]

———reformulated gasoline regulations relative to international obligations, S9709, S9721, S9722 [3SE]

———require reporting by businesses relative to use of chemicals in manufacturing process, S10832 [18SE]

———review of ambient air quality standards for particulate matter, S9829 [4SE], S9963-S9965 [5SE]

———Robert S. Kerr Environmental Research Laboratory funding, S9827 [4SE]

———Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project funding, S9835 [4SE]

———West Central Florida Alternative Water Source Project funding, S9828 [4SE]

Expo `98: U.S. participation in Lisbon, Portugal, S4641 [2MY]

FAA: regulations relative to recirculation of fresh air in commercial aircraft (S. 1865), S6145 [12JN]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend (H.R. 961), S6025 [11JN]

Fish and fishing: Canadian shipment of herring, S10911 [19SE]

———community development quota program for Native Alaskans, S10815, S10824 [18SE]

———equitable treatment of fishing communities relative to economic losses, S10814 [18SE]

———individual fishing quota programs moratorium, S10814 [18SE], S11930 [30SE]

———protection and conservation of fishing habitats, S10813 [18SE]

———regulatory requirements relative to use of nets during lobster harvesting, S10823, S10824 [18SE]

———restoration of the salmon population in the Columbia and Snake Rivers, S3187 [29MR]

Fishery Conservation and Management Act: reauthorizing (S. 39), S7646 [10JY], S10794-S10827 [18SE], S10900, S10906-S10934 [19SE]

———reauthorizing (S. 39), unanimous-consent agreement, S9663 [2AU]

Florida: restoration of Everglades, S3240 [29MR], S11522 [27SE]

Forests: identification of high-fire-risk areas, cleanup of accumulated forest fuels, and development of long-term fire prevention plan, S10571 [16SE]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program, S1613, S1614 [7MR], S2006-S2028, S2085 [14MR], S3753 [22AP], S4180 [25AP]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program (S. 1590), S1524-S1526 [5MR]

———repeal emergency salvage timber sale program (S. 1595), S1603-S1605 [6MR]

GAO: reformulated gasoline programs, S8863 [25JY]

Government regulations: impact on Unocal fertilizer plant in Kennewick, WA, S2854 [26MR]

———moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions, S3120-S3123 [28MR]

———reform, S3184, S3185 [29MR], S5971 [7JN]

———State jurisdiction over fisheries, S10911 [19SE]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: designate certain lands, S10756-S10759, S10827 [18SE], S11084-S11087 [20SE]

Grand Teton National Park: preservation of adjacent land, S12022 [30SE]

Great Lakes: clean up of contaminated sediments, S7720, S7721 [11JY]

———extend deadline and clarify contents of health research report (S. 1601), S1653, S1654 [7MR]

Hazardous substances: designate Yucca Mountain, NV, as nuclear waste disposal site, S9209-S9215, S9243 [31JY]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 1936), S7502 [9JY], S7507, S7631-S7646, S7667 [10JY], S7743, S7744, S7749, S7751, S7752, S7753, S7757-S7759 [11JY], S7839-S7877, S7914-S7918 [16JY], S8007-S8010 [17JY], S9209-S9265 [31JY]

———nuclear waste disposal (S. 1936), unanimous-consent agreement, S7844, S7916 [16JY], S8593 [24JY]

———susceptibility of nuclear materials to terrorism during transport, S9229, S9232-S9234, S9239 [31JY]

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program: authorizing appropriations (S. 1834), S5771 [4JN], S9666 [2AU]

International Dolphin Conservation Program: implement (H.R. 2823), S11618, S11700-S11702 [28SE], S11969, S11970 [30SE]

———implement (S. 1420), S11969, S11970 [30SE]

International relations: environmental impact studies relative to activities that may impact other nations, S8843 [25JY]

Ithaca, NY: closing of acid rain research facility, S2927 [27MR]

King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV (Tonga): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, S9081 [29JY]

Klamath Falls, OR: transfer of Air Force Kingsley Annex housing project, S7282 [28JN]

Land use: provide incentives for State and local growth management and land use programs (S. 2185), S12126-S12128 [1OC]

Lincoln County, NV: assistance to Caliente, NV, relative to nuclear waste transport facility, S9228, S9229, S9231 [31JY]

Long Island Sound: prohibit dumping of dredged material (S. 2041), S9594 [2AU]

Lower Fox River: clean up of contaminated sediments, S7716, S7717 [11JY]

Lutali, A.P. (Governor of American Samoa): Seacology Foundation Indigenous Conservationist of the Year award recipient, S527 [26JA]

Malpai Borderlands Group: tribute to conservation efforts in Arizona and New Mexico, S3764 [22AP]

Maryland: funding for control of acidic drainage from abandoned mines, S10598 [16SE]

Marysville, WA: Tulalip landfill Superfund project, S2439 [20MR]

Monuments and memorials: prohibit extension or establishment of any national monument in Idaho without public participation and an express act of Congress (S. 2092), S11033 [19SE]

———require compliance with certain environmental acts and an act of Congress to extend or establish any national monuments (S. 2150), S11552, S11553 [27SE]

Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation: service of trustees after expiration of term, S10360 [12SE]

NAFTA: assess impact, renegotiate certain provisions, and provide for withdrawal (S. 2016), S9437 [1AU]

NASA: Mission to Planet Earth Program funding, S9943 [5SE]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute: establish (S. 1699), S4064, S4086 [24AP]

National Environmental Education and Training Foundation: activities, S6252 [13JN]

National grasslands: management policies (S. 2181), S11995 [30SE]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act: reauthorize (H.R. 543), S11803, S11804 [28SE]

———reauthorize (H.R. 3487), S12026 [30SE]

National objectives: priority assignments, S3755-S3766, S3787 [22AP], S3882, S3886 [23AP], S4007 [24AP], S5525, S5532 [23MY], S11887 [30SE]

National Park Foundation: reform (S. 1703), S4191-S4194 [25AP]

National Park Service: funding, S5234-S5236 [17MY], S5521, S5522 [23MY]

National parks and recreation areas: prevent mining on certain lands (S. 1737), S4864 [8MY]

———require study of recreation opportunities at Federal lakes and reservoirs (S. 1844), S5864 [5JN]

Natural Resource Conservation Service: efforts to protect salmon habitat, S8454 [22JY]

Nature Conservancy (organization): National Program Progress Award recipient, S12442 [21OC]

Navy: requirements relative to shipboard solid waste control (S. 1728), S4676 [3MY], S7154 [27JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: compliance with existing environmental laws in developing an integrated management system, S9237-S9241, S9247 [31JY]

———preemption of inconsistent or duplicative Federal, State, and local environmental laws, S9222-S9228, S9247 [31JY]

Oklahoma: release of water from Broken Bow Lake to support Mountain Fork River and trout fishery, S7717 [11JY]

Oregon: participation in cleanup of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington, S6919 [26JN]

Oregon Coast Aquarium: tribute, S9422 [1AU]

Palisades Interstate Park Commission: acquisition of lands along the New York-New Jersey border for the Sterling Forest, S11709 [28SE], S12361, S12362 [3OC]

Petroleum: improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills, S11794-S11797, S11800 [28SE]

———improve prevention of, response to, and compensation to communities affected by oil spills (S. 1730), S4805-S4807 [7MY], S8299 [18JY]

———regulation of above-ground storage tanks, S9830, S9831 [4SE]

———regulation of aboveground storage tanks (S. 1537), S506 [26JA]

PlumCreek Timber Co.: tribute for Habitat Conservation Plan, S7206 [27JN]

Power resources: amend and extend certain authorities relative to national energy policy (S. 1605), S1856 [12MR], S6624 [20JN]

Preservation and cleanup programs, S2441 [20MR]

Public lands: open conservation reserve lands to domestic livestock grazing, S4639 [2MY]

———provide for royalty payments and specify reclamation requirements for mining activities on Federal lands, S370 [25JA]

Recycling: phase out the use of mercury in batteries and remove Federal barriers to the recycling of rechargeable batteries (H.R. 2024), S4265, S4266 [25AP]

Refuse disposal: collection and recycling of spent lead-acid batteries (S. 2157), S11725 [28SE]

———funding for construction, operation, and maintenance of dredged material disposal facilities (S. 1620), S2195-S2197 [15MR]

Rhode Island: oil spill caused by grounded barge, S182 [22JA], S376 [25JA]

Roads and highways: exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions (H.R. 2988), S11583 [27SE]

———protect scenic highways from water erosion, S9148 [30JY]

Rural areas: water and sewer programs funding, S5521, S5522 [23MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act: amend (S. 1316), S8311, S8327 [18JY], S9485-S9498 [2AU]

Schools: condition of buildings, environment, and equipment, S6818, S6819 [25JN]

Solid waste: State control over transportation of municipal solid waste, S8970-S8972, S8974 [26JY], S10619, S10649, S10650 [17SE], S12327 [3OC]

South Dakota: increase in hunting-related tourism, S1319 [27FE]

South Pacific region: prohibit the storage of nuclear waste on any Pacific territories or U.S. islands (S. 1878), S6241-S6243 [13JN]

Southern Oxidants Study: funding, S9725 [3SE]

Steele, Richard: Washington Environmental Council Environmental Hero Award recipient, S523 [26JA]

Superfund Program: funding, S2036, S2088, S2092 [14MR]

———reform, S2144 [15MR]

Sustainable Fisheries Act: loan guarantee programs, S10913 [19SE]

Taxation: disallow deductions for fines and penalties imposed for noncompliance with certain environmental or health protection laws, S5186 [16MY], S5463, S5464 [22MY]

———extension of Superfund taxes (S. 2027), S9565 [2AU]

———treatment of cane sugar produced in the Everglades Agricultural Area, S901 [6FE]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles (S. 1848), S5941 [6JN], S11717 [28SE]

———treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones (S. 1911), S7180-S7185 [27JN]

———treatment of soil and water conservation expenses for farmers who cash rent farmland to family members (S. 1895), S6612 [20JN]

Tobacco products: effects of environmental tobacco smoke relative to lung cancer risk, S11638 [28SE]

Tongass National Forest: extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp., S12363, S12364 [3OC]

———extend timber sale contract with the Ketchikan Pulp Corp. (S. 1877), S6238 [13JN], S6264-S6267 [14JN]

———extend timber sale contract with the Louisiana-Pacific Co., S9465 [2AU]

Treaties and agreements: regulation of scientific and tourist activities and conservation of natural resources (S. 1645)-S2867 [26MR]

TVA: Environmental Research Center funding, S9103 [30JY]

U.N.: Environment Program funding, S11276 [25SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: construction of retaining wall at Flathead Lake, S10691 [17SE]

Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2967), S11667 [28SE]

Washington: mitigate effects of tribal fishing claims on non-tribal fishermen, S10814 [18SE]

Water: availability of certain funding relative to drinking water State revolving funds, S9707 [3SE], S9824, S9834 [4SE]

———restore funding for water infrastructure grants, S2088-S2093 [14MR]

———reuse and recycling projects (S. 901), S8924 [25JY]

———safety of drinking water, S7877 [16JY]

———utilization of alternative filtration systems, S9494 [2AU]

Waterways: ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (H.R. 4283), S12398-S12401 [3OC], S12466 [21OC]

———ballast water management plans relative to prevention of nonindigenous species introduction (S. 1660), S3219-S3222 [29MR], S4266 [25AP]

Wetlands: eliminate dual decisional authority in permitting use, S56-S58 [4JA]

———regulation, S2307 [19MR], S4420 [30AP]

Reports

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs' Extension (S. 1888): CBO, S6625 [20JN]

Environmental Science & Engineering, Inc. Regenesis Project Results, H10367 [12SE]

Getting Rich—The Environmental Movement's Income, Salary, Contributor, and Investment Patterns, With an Analysis of Land Trust Transfers of Private Land to Government Ownership: Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise, S2751-S2759 [25MR]

National Energy Policy Authorities' Amendments and Extensions (S. 1605): CBO, S6624 [20JN]

National Park Foundation Financial Report: National Park Foundation, S4192 [25AP]

Reports filed

Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1645) (S. Rept. 104-332), S8635 [24JY]

Coastal Zone Management Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1965) (H. Rept. 104-521), H3487 [16AP]

Consideration of Conference Report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 507) (H. Rept. 104-743), H9705 [1AU]

Consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 489) (H. Rept. 104-708), H8556 [25JY]

Deepwater Port Act Amendments: Committee on Transporation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2940) (H. Rept. 104-692), H8029 [18JY]

Dept. of Energy Reports Elimination and Streamlining Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2033), S10554 [13SE]

Distribution of EPA Funds to States for Cooperative Agreements Relative to Underground Storage Tanks: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3391) (H. Rept. 104-822), H11046 [24SE]

Ecological and Environmental Educational Programs Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1873) (S. Rept. 104-336), S9072 [29JY]

Endangered Species Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2275) (H. Rept. 104-778), H10111 [9SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Program Extension: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 3868) (H. Rept. 104-712), H8597 [26JY]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Programs' Extension: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1888), S6517 [19JN]

EPA State Grants To Finance the Construction or Improvement of Water Supply Systems: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 2747) (H. Rept. 104-515), H3229 [29MR]

Exempt Transportation of Hazardous Substances by Certain Vehicles From Government Regulations: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3153) (H. Rept. 104-791), H10523 [17SE]

Federal Oceanography Coordination Improvement Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3537) (H. Rept. 104-771), H10040 [4SE]

Improve Prevention of, Response to, and Compensation to Communities Affected by Oil Spills: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1730) (S. Rept. 104-292), S7023 [26JN]

Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Appropriations: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 1834) (S. Rept. 104-338), S9072 [29JY]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1420) (S. Rept. 104-373), S11972 [30SE]

International Dolphin Conservation Program Implementation: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665), H7259 [10JY]

———Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2823) (H. Rept. 104-665), H8247 [23JY]

J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resources Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 3387) (H. Rept. 104-645), H7105 [27JN]

Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2024) (H. Rept. 104-530), H3729 [23AP]

National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1699), S10600 [16SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1699) (S. Rept. 104-381), S11972 [30SE]

National Energy Policy Authority Amendments and Extensions: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1605) (S. Rept. 104-273), S5093 [15MY]

National Marine Sanctuaries Act Reauthorization: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 3487) (H. Rept. 104-717), H8635 [29JY]

National Park Foundation Reform: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1703) (S. Rept. 104-299), S7178 [27JN]

National Recreation Lakes Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1844), S10600 [16SE]

———Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1844) (S. Rept. 104-385), S11972 [30SE]

Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty Implementation: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 3060) (H. Rept. 104-593), H5569 [23MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Committee of Conference (S. 1316) (H. Rept. 104-741), H9705 [1AU]

Sustainable Fisheries Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 39) (S. Rept. 104-276), S5566 [23MY]

Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Exemption From Certain Clean Air Act Provisions: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2988) (H. Rept. 104-807), H10601 [18SE]

U.S. Policy Relative to Cambodia: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 285), S11291 [25SE]

Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2967) (S. Rept. 104-301), S7178 [27JN]

Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act Appropriations: Committee on Commerce (House) (H.R. 2967) (H. Rept. 104-536), H3819 [24AP]

Water Resources Development Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3592) (H. Rept. 104-695), H8094 [22JY]

Water Reuse and Recycling Projects: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 901) (S. Rept. 104-322), S7887 [16JY]

Reports to constituents

Hamilton, Representative: Earth Day 1996—Protecting Our Environment, E683 [1MY]

Resolutions by organizations

Emergency salvage timber sale program: Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, S4183 [25AP]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Utah Public Education Coalition, S10830 [18SE]

Missouri River management: Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, H8735 [30JY]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: International Association of Fire Chiefs, S7843 [16JY]

Statements

Commercial Aircraft Air Filtration Systems: Andrew Parramore, S6145 [12JN]

———Janie Johnson, S6146 [12JN]

———Joe Johnson, S6146 [12JN]

———Patricia Friend, S6145 [12JN]

Emergency Salvage Timber Sale Program: Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon, S4183 [25AP]

Environmental Education: Kara von Behren, Sara Reeve, Anna Laszewski, and Alison Gingras, E940 [29MY], E973 [30MY]

Global Environmental Issues: Warren Christopher, Sec. of State, E1209 [27JN]

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Utah Public Education Coalition, S10830 [18SE]

Nuclear Waste Disposal: Senator Johnston (1980), S7643 [10JY]

Recycled Housing: Kevin Gannon, E856 [22MY]

Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments: Executive Office of the President, H6754 [25JN]

Simple Green—The Key to Environmental Technology, H10366 [12SE]

Three Gorges Project in the People's Republic of China: Martin A. Kamarck, Eximbank, H5854 [5JN]

Tribute to Richard Steele: Senator Murray, S523 [26JA]

Summaries

Consolidation of Certain Mineral Interests Located in Billings County, ND, National Grasslands, S11996 [30SE]

Emergency Salvage Timber Sale Program, S4182 [25AP]

National Invasive Species Act (H.R. 3217), H10923 [24SE]

Navy Requirements Relative to Shipboard Solid Waste Control (S. 1728), S4676 [3MY]

Sustainable Fisheries Act (S. 39): Manager's Amendment, S10907-S10909 [19SE]

West Virginia Voters' Attitudes Toward Environmental Protection and Regulatory Reform: Mellman Group, Inc., E33 [5JA]

Tables

Drinking water State revolving fund capitalization grants lost, H9865 [2AU]

Endangered Species Act court cases, E1679 [25SE]

Scientific utility of naval environmental data, H5394 [22MY]

Testimonies

Migratory Bird Baiting Regulations: George Reiger, E866 [22MY]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 189, U.S. membership in regional South Pacific organizations, H11241 [26SE]

H. Con. Res. 211, technical corrections to H.R. 3060, Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act, H10144 [10SE]

H. Res. 349, consideration of S. 534, Interstate Transportation of Municipal Solid Waste Act, H931-H933 [30JA]

H. Res. 489, consideration of H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H9424 [31JY]

H. Res. 507, consideration of conference report on S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, H9863 [2AU]

H.R. 543, National Marine Sanctuaries Preservation Act, H11626 [28SE]

H.R. 1965, Coastal Zone Protection Act, H3679 [23AP]

H.R. 2024, Mercury-Containing and Rechargeable Battery Management Act, H3672-H3674 [23AP]

H.R. 2567, Constructed Water Conveyances Reform Act, H750 [23JA]

H.R. 2823, International Dolphin Conservation Program Act, H9438-H9442 [31JY]

H.R. 2940, Deepwater Port Modernization Act, H10540 [18SE]

H.R. 2967, Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act appropriations, H4920 [14MY]

H.R. 2988, exempt traffic signal synchronization projects from certain Clean Air Act provisions, H10779 [24SE]

H.R. 3060, Antarctic Environmental Protection Act, H6084-H6087 [10JN]

H.R. 3060, Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act, H10140-H10142 [10SE]

H.R. 3105, treatment of certain parties relative to CERCLA liability, E384 [20MR]

H.R. 3153, exempt transportation of hazardous substances by certain vehicles from Government regulations, H10775 [24SE]

H.R. 3217, National Invasive Species Act, H10918-H10923 [24SE]

H.R. 3387, J. Phil Campbell, Sr., Natural Resource Conservation Center, Watkinsville, GA, H9774 [1AU]

H.R. 3391, distribution of funds to States for cooperative agreements relative to underground storage tanks, H11202 [25SE]

H.R. 3487, National Marine Sanctuaries Preservation Act, H9974-H9976 [4SE]

H.R. 3592, Water Resources Development Act, H8693-H8725 [30JY]

H.R. 3604, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, H6725-H6742 [25JN]

H.R. 3868, Energy Policy and Conservation Act program extension, H8671 [30JY]

H.R. 4283, National Invasive Species Act, H12147-H12152 [28SE]

S. 39, Sustainable Fisheries Act, S10913-S10931 [19SE], H11418-H11436 [27SE]

S. 1316, Safe Drinking Water Act amendments, S8311-S8327 [18JY], H7720-H7740 [17JY], H8010-H8027 [18JY]

S. 1537, Aboveground Storage Tank Consolidation and Regulatory Improvement Act, S507-S509 [26JA]

S. 1595, Restoration of Natural Resources Laws on the Public Lands Act, S1604 [6MR]

S. 1605, national energy policy authorities' amendments and extension, S1856 [12MR]

S. 1620, Environmental Dredge Disposal Act, S2196 [15MR]

S. 1645, Antarctic Science, Tourism, and Conservation Act, S2864-S2867 [26MR], S9864-S9867 [4SE]

S. 1647, judicial review of forest management activities, S3023 [27MR]

S. 1699, National Cave and Karst Research Institute Act, S4065 [24AP]

S. 1728, Navy requirements relative to shipboard solid waste control, S4676 [3MY]

S. 1737, Yellowstone Protection Act, S4864 [8MY]

S. 1834, Indian Environmental General Assistance Program appropriations, S9666 [2AU], H11217 [25SE]

S. 1844, National Recreation Lakes Study Act, S5865 [5JN]

S. 1848, Clean-Fuel Vehicle Act, S5941 [6JN]

S. 1873, environmental educational programs reauthorization, S9668 [2AU]

S. 1877, Environmental Improvement Timber Contract Extension Act, S6239 [13JN]

S. 1911, tax treatment of environmental remediation costs in empowerment and enterprise zones, S7182-S7184 [27JN]

S. 1935, Nuclear Waste Policy Act, S9254-S9265 [31JY]

S. 1935, Public Trust and Environmental Accountability Act, S7493 [9JY]

S. 1950, Beaches Environmental Assessment, Closure, and Health Act, S7817 [12JY]

S. 2014, acquire certain lands for Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge, S9436 [1AU]

S. 2027, extension of Superfund taxes, S9565 [2AU]

S. 2028, Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup Act, S9567-S9572 [2AU]

S. 2033, Dept. of Energy Reports Elimination and Streamlining Act, S9581 [2AU]

S. 2041, Long Island Sound Preservation and Protection Act, S9594 [2AU]

S. 2096, Environmental Crimes and Enforcement Act, S11037 [19SE]

S. 2128, Plant Protection Act, S11307-S11311 [25SE]

S. 2157, Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Act, S11726 [28SE]

S. 2160, Innovative Compliance Act, S11729-S11731 [28SE]

S. 2179, Children's Environmental Protection Act, S11993-S11995 [30SE]

S. Res. 285, U.S. policy towards Cambodia, S9074 [29JY]