PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

Amendments

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), H9405 [10SE]

Articles and editorials

Life, Love and the Great Outdoors, E886 [2AP]

Bills and resolutions

BLM: convey certain land to Deschutes County, OR (see S. 1140), S5819 [21MY]

California: anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District (see S. Con. Res. 47), S11205 [5NO] (see H. Con. Res. 211), H12587 [6NO]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (see S. 479), S2473 [25FE] (see H.R. 965), H1158 [10FE]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), consideration (see H. Res. 726), H9396 [9SE]

Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act: amend (see H.R. 3514), H9278 [31JY]

Corps of Engineers: establish, modify, charge, and collect recreation fees at administered lands and waters (see H.R. 1473), H3400 [12MR]

CPSC: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (see H.R. 2514), H5890 [20MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (see S. 607), S3163 [17MR] (see H.R. 2476), H5790 [19MY]

Dept. of Energy: designate National Environmental Research Parks (see H.R. 2729), H6264 [4JN]

Dept. of HUD: provide Federal grants to urban areas for the rehabilitation of critically needed recreational areas and facilities and development of improved recreation programs (see H.R. 3734), H10519 [6OC]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (see H.R. 1354), H3054 [5MR]

———study suitability and feasibility of designating the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 2689), H6154 [3JN]

———support an international park between Big Bend National Park and certain protected areas of the Coahuila and Chihuahua States across the border in Mexico (see H. Res. 695), H9056 [29JY]

District of Columbia: expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands (see H.R. 2092), H4733 [23AP]

Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act: repeal certain provisions relative to fees for admission to National Park Service units or use of facilities (see S. 868), S4574 [22AP]

Jefferson National Forest: convey the New River State Park campground to Virginia (see H.R. 865), H1042 [4FE]

Lake Texoma: exempt guides for hire and other operators of uninspected vessels from Coast Guard and other regulations (see S. 1205), S6255 [8JN] (see H.R. 2717), H6264 [4JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: prohibit use of recreation grants to acquire land or make improvements in State or local parks (see H.R. 2916), H6971 [17JN]

Miami, FL: recognize historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (see H. Res. 361), H4733 [23AP]

National Park and Recreation Month: designate (see H. Res. 288), H4063 [26MR]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (see S. 1525), S8196 [28JY] (see H.R. 2986), H7085 [19JN]

National Trails Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 475), H6013 [21MY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train new land managers, and promote public service (see H.R. 1612), H3703 [19MR]

Westport, NY: anniversary of Camp Dudley YMCA (see H. Res. 300), H4129 [30MR]

Letters

Kingman and Heritage Islands Act: Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H10564 [7OC]

———Representative Towns, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House), H10564 [7OC]

Orange County Great Park Corp., funding: Clifton Wallace, S2745 [4MR]

———Dave Ristow, S2745 [4MR]

———John Rotolo, S2745 [4MR]

———Thomas Q. O'Hara, S2745 [4MR]

———William G. Kogerman, S2744 [4MR]

Motions

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), H9407 [10SE]

Outlines

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act (S. 607), S3165 [17MR]

Remarks in House

Appropriations: restoration funding, H714 [28JA]

Association of Bay Area Governments: anniversary of Bay Trail Project, E1271 [2JN]

Bridgeport, CT: anniversary of Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, E1114 [11MY]

California: anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District, E2169 [31JY], E2561 [15OC]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: limit authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network until Federal deficit falls to certain level, H9407, H9408 [10SE]

———prohibit permanent authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, H9403-H9407 [10SE]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), H9402-H9410 [10SE], E236 [10FE]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), consideration (H. Res. 726), H9401, H9402 [10SE]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 965), motion to recommit, H9407, H9408 [10SE]

Chicago, IL: tribute, H10492 [6OC]

CPSC: restore jurisdiction over fixed site amusement park rides (H.R. 2514), E1219 [20MY]

Dept. of Energy: designate National Environmental Research Parks (H.R. 2729), H8362-H8364 [20JY], E1315 [4JN]

Dept. of the Interior: make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans (H.R. 1354), H3111 [10MR]

———study suitability and feasibility of designating the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, VA, as a unit of the National Park System, H6080 [3JN]

District of Columbia: expand allowable uses for Kingman and Heritage Islands (H.R. 2092), H10563-H10565 [7OC], E959 [23AP]

Florida: observance of Comcast Cares Day, E968 [23AP]

Fort Worth, TX: anniversary of Fort Worth Zoo, E2402 [30SE]

Hancock County, IA: anniversary of Hancock County Conservation Board, E1319 [4JN]

Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, Inc.: anniversary, E221 [9FE]

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: prohibit funding for Good Fellow Lodge restoration project, H7430, H7431 [25JN]

Joliet, IL: Joliet Park District recipient of Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Salute to Accomplishment Award, E534 [3MR]

Jonesborough, TN: anniversary of Jonesborough Veterans Park, E2626 [23OC]

Korean War Veterans Association: tribute to Cayuga County, NY, chapter for efforts to renovate Veterans Memorial Park, E1165 [14MY]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: stateside assistance program funding, H7391 [25JN]

Marin Conservation League (organization): anniversary, E927 [22AP]

Miami, FL: recognize historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (H. Res. 361), H9296, H9297 [8SE]

———tribute to Greater Miami YMCA, H11728 [23OC]

Missouri: anniversary of Battle of Lexington State Historic Site, E982 [27AP]

Missouri Botanical Garden: anniversary, E1416 [15JN]

National Park and Recreation Month: designate (H. Res. 288), H8825, H8826 [27JY]

National Park Service: authorize a grant program to acquire land in the National Capital region for conservation, environmental, and recreational purposes (H.R. 2986), E1508 [19JN]

National Trails Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 475), E1245 [21MY]

New York, NY: tribute to New York Restoration Project, E1217 [20MY]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Office of Parks and Recreation, E2545 [15OC]

Pioneer, OH: anniversary of Pioneer Scout Reservation, E1473 [17JN]

Prince William County, VA: tribute to Prince William Conservation Alliance, Prince William Wildflower Society, and Prince William County Park Authority for discovering a rare plant species, H11079 [7OC]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, train new land managers, and promote public service (H.R. 1612), E716 [19MR]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Forest Hills Garden, E2423 [1OC]

Regional Parks Foundation: anniversary, E2561 [15OC]

Rice, Karen: Public Lands Foundation Outstanding Public Lands Professional Technician award recipient, E70 [13JA]

Richardson, TX: anniversary of Richardson Parks and Recreation Services, E982 [27AP]

San Francisco, CA: prohibit funding for Angel Island Immigration Station hospital rehabilitation, H7434, H7435 [25JN]

Sonoma County, CA: anniversary of Armstrong Woods State Natural Reserve, E937 [22AP]

Temple, TX: Temple Parks and Recreation finalist for American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration National Gold Medal Award for Excellence, E1278 [2JN]

Ulster County, NY: anniversary of Mohonk Mountain House, E112 [21JA]

Warsaw, MO: tribute to walking and bike trails, E2844 [1DE]

Westport, NY: anniversary of Camp Dudley YMCA (H. Res. 300), H5677-H5679 [18MY]

Whiting, IN: anniversary of Whiting Park, E2385 [29SE]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: convey certain land to Deschutes County, OR (S. 1140), S5846 [21MY]

California: anniversary of East Bay Regional Park District, S10108 [5OC]

Cody, WY: dedication of Wyoming Veterans Memorial Park World War II memorial, S8985 [6AU]

Cumberland Gap National Park: anniversary, S4717 [24AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (S. 607), S3164 [17MR]

Education: enhance education, instruction and recreation opportunities in tropical botanical gardens, S425 [15JA]

Lake Texoma: exempt guides for hire and other operators of uninspected vessels from Coast Guard and other regulations (S. 1205), S6266 [8JN]

National Park Service: prohibit acquisition of new sites or construction of new buildings in units until maintenance projects on existing sites have been completed, S3151 [17MR], S3342, S3343, S3348, S3349 [18MR]

———trail construction, rehabilitation and maintenance funding, S1799 [6FE]

Orange County Great Park Corp.: funding, S2744, S2758 [4MR]

Oregon: tribute to Three Sisters Scenic Bikeway, S13874 [23DE]

Parks and People Foundation: anniversary, S9978 [30SE]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 965, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 726) (H. Rept. 111-249), H9396 [9SE]

Dept. of Energy National Environmental Research Parks: Committee on Science and Technology (House) (H.R. 2729) (H. Rept. 111-207), H8099 [14JY]

Kingman and Heritage Islands Act: Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House) (H.R. 2092) (H. Rept. 111-275), H10069 [29SE]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1612) (H. Rept. 111-312), H11739 [23OC]

Texts of

H. Res. 288, National Park and Recreation Month, H8825 [27JY]

H. Res. 300, Camp Dudley YMCA, Westport, NY, anniversary, H5677 [18MY]

H. Res. 361, recognize historical significance of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park in Miami, FL, H9296 [8SE]

H. Res. 726, consideration of H.R. 965, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H9401 [10SE]

H.R. 965, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H9402 [10SE]

H.R. 2092, Kingman and Heritage Islands Act, H10563 [7OC]

H.R. 2729, National Environmental Research Parks designation, H8363 [20JY]

S. 1140, La Pine Land Conveyance Act, S5846 [21MY]

S. 1205, exempt Lake Texoma guides for hire and other operators of uninspected vessels from Coast Guard and other regulations, S6266 [8JN]

S. Con. Res. 47, East Bay Regional Park District anniversary, S11223 [5NO]