PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

Amendments

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5012 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4989 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see S. 2707), S1596 [5MR] (see H.R. 5540), H1341 [5MR]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (see H. Res. 1233), H4876 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (see H.R. 6553), H6727 [17JY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish a coordinated avalanche protection program (see S. 3042), S4487 [20MY]

Jefferson National Forest: convey the New River State Park campground to Virginia (see H.R. 6182), H4974 [4JN]

Mackinac Island State Park Commission: anniversary of Historical Preservation and Museum Program (see H. Con. Res. 325), H2150 [9AP]

Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Borough may obtain that land (see H.R. 6628), H7306 [29JY]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization: several State and city officials, H5010 [5JN]

Motions

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5014 [5JN]

Remarks in House

Bethalto, IL: tribute to opening of Culp Lake Park, E790 [1MY]

Blue Mountain Lake, NY: anniversary of Boat Livery, E1431 [10JY], E1459 [15JY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: prohibit permanent authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, H5012-H5014 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5004-H5016 [5JN], E310 [5MR]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4980-H4989 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), motion to recommit, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to opening of Azerbaijan Garden in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, E843 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 6553), E1502 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: encourage environmental education grant applicants to describe their plan to partner with a State or local park or recreation department, H8447 [18SE]

Dept. of the Interior: create a program to inform Chesapeake Bay residents on the impact rising fuel prices have on their livelihoods and recreational opportunities, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Dept. of Transportation: study risks posed by floods to bridges on Federal-aid highways and other public roads, bridges on Indian reservations, and park bridges located in a 500-year floodplain, H7033, H7034 [23JY]

Engquist, Dale: National Park Service Distinguished Service Award recipient, E943 [15MY]

Florida: tribute to John U. Lloyd Beach State Park for being selected by ABC's ``Good Morning America'' (television show) as one of the most unique and scenic parks in the U.S., H6680 [17JY]

La Crosse, WI: anniversary of Board of Park Commissioners, E945 [15MY]

Mackinac Island State Park Commission: anniversary of Historical Preservation and Museum Program (H. Con. Res. 325), H4068, H4069 [19MY], H4402 [21MY], E1021, E1040 [22MY]

Marble Rock, IA: anniversary of Winnebago Scout Reservation, E2038 [27SE]

Morristown National Historic Park: anniversary, E1423 [9JY]

New Bedford, MA: tribute to opening of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitors Center's Corson Building, E806 [1MY]

Ohio: tribute to Treadway Creek Trail, E958 [16MY]

———tribute to Whiskey Island, E950 [15MY]

Portage, IN: anniversary of Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, E1350 [25JN]

Recreation and Public Purposes Act: apply to Connell Lake area of Alaska so the Ketchikan Gateway Borough may obtain that land (H.R. 6628), E1590 [29JY]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness, H2809 [29AP]

Surry County, NC: anniversary of Pilot Mountain State Park, E1632 [31JY]

Remarks in Senate

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, S7545 [28JY], S7888 [31JY]

Mackinac Island State Park Commission: anniversary of Historical Preservation and Museum Program (H. Con. Res. 325), S5638 [12JN], S5688 [17JN]

Mission, SD: tribute to proposal to build Code Talkers Memorial Park, S7621 [29JY]

Plymouth, MN: inclusion in Money (publication) list of best places to live, S8027 [1AU]

Skykomish River: enhance ecosystem protection and outdoor opportunities by designating certain Federal lands as wilderness, S2917-S2919 [10AP], S3973 [8MY]

Reports filed

Albuquerque Biological Park Title Clarification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2370) (S. Rept. 110-366), S5656 [16JN]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 2707) (S. Rept. 110-404), S6327 [27JN]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5540) (H. Rept. 110-667), H4828 [22MY]

Consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1233) (H. Rept. 110-677), H4876 [3JN]

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2197) (S. Rept. 110-386), S5657 [16JN]

National Park Service Payment to Subcontractors Under a GSA Indefinite Deliver and Quantity Contract at Grand Canyon National Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1191) (S. Rept. 110-319), S2944 [10AP]

Tropical Botanical Gardens Education, Instruction and Recreation Opportunities Enhancement: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2220) (S. Rept. 110-309), S2943 [10AP]

Veterans Eagle Parks Pass Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 617) (S. Rept. 110-350), S5656 [16JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 325, Mackinac Island State Park Commission Historical Preservation and Museum Program anniversary, H4068 [19MY]

H. Res. 1233, consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H4981 [5JN]

H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H5004 [5JN]