NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior: authorize lease of certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park (H.R. 714), H7008 [28SE]

Mount Stevens: designate (S. 3802), S7553 [27SE]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1757, H1761 [20MR], H2441 [25MR]

Articles and editorials

Congress Should Not Foil Process, S1793 [22MR]

Bills and resolutions

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]

American Memorial Park: establish an annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6380), H7393 [29SE]

Carolinas Revolutionary Road National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6445), H7614 [18NO]

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission: extend (see S. 3949), S7968 [17NO] (see H.R. 6111), H6681 [14SE]

Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see S. 3291), S2803 [29AP] (see H.R. 5131), H2843 [22AP]

Curecanti National Recreation Area: establish boundary (see H.R. 6493), H8030 [2DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations on the management, use, and protection of public lands (see S. 2999), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4589), H555 [3FE]

———conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance of Newtown Battlefield and suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 3392), S4082 [20MY] (see H.R. 4448), H139 [13JA]

———conduct a special resources study on suitability and feasibility of designating the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park and certain other sites as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 6199), H6988 [23SE]

———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (see S. 3222), S2423 [19AP] (see H.R. 4491), H326 [21JA]

———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 2933), S51 [20JA] (see H.R. 4514), H386 [26JA]

———issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (see S. 3820), S7352 [22SE] (see H.R. 6221), H7153 (see H.R. 6221), H7211 [28SE]

———study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley in New York, as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 3131), S1670 [17MR]

———study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 4686), H833 [24FE]

Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of transportation programs on Federal lands and provide funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (see H.R. 6546), H8785 [17DE]

Gettysburg National Military Park: revise boundaries to include the Gettysburg Train Station (see S. 3159), S2019 [24MR]

Glacier National Park: anniversary (see S. Res. 520), S3473 [10MY]

Homestead National Monument of America: rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see S. 3562), S5699 [30JN] (see H.R. 5463), H4214 [28MY]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (see H.R. 5152), H2936 [27AP]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Park: match boundaries with Cape Disappointment and Fort Columbia State Parks (see H.R. 5383), H3822 [25MY]

Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (see H.R. 6203), H6989 [23SE]

Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: enhance visitor services, fish and wildlife research, and marine and coastal resource management on Guam (see H.R. 4493), H326 [21JA]

———recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean science, and future human exploration (see H. Res. 1027), H326 [21JA]

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: expand boundary (see S. 3612), S5993 [19JY] (see H.R. 5776), H5711 [19JY]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site: modify boundaries (see H.R. 5153), H2936 [27AP]

Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (see H. Res. 1378), H3658 [19MY]

Morristown National Historical Park: designate library and archives gallery at the Washington's Headquarters Museum (see H.R. 4793), H1220 [9MR]

Mount Stevens: designate (see S. 3802), S7205 [20SE] (see H.R. 6197), H6988 [23SE]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4671), H754 [23FE]

National Take a Child to a Park Week: designate (see H. Res. 1536), H5818 [20JY]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (see S. 3744), S6884 [5AU]

Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (see S. 3537), S5439 [24JN] (see H.R. 5059), H2640 [15AP]

———require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (see H.R. 5673), H5501 [1JY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (see H. Res. 1192), H1655 [18MR]

Recycling: commend efforts to promote recycling on the National Mall and providing an example to follow in making recycling possible in public places (see S. Res. 677), S7900 [15NO]

Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (see H. Res. 1020), H265 [20JA]

———modify boundary (see H.R. 5911), H6283 [28JY]

Sacramento River National Recreation Area: establish (see S. 3879), S7787 [29SE]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see S. 3524), S5319 [23JN] (see H.R. 4438), H138 [13JA]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 5500), H4386 [10JN]

U.S. Code: codify into law as title 54 certain laws relative to the National Park System (see H.R. 6161), H6878 [22SE]

Vicksburg National Military Park: authorize acquisition of core battlefield land at Champion Hill, Port Gibson, and Raymond, MS, for addition (see S. 3952), S7968 [17NO]

Virgin Islands National Park: authorize acquisition of land (see H.R. 6114), H6681 [14SE]

Yosemite National Park: provide for a visitor center (see H.R. 5405), H3869 [26MY]

Letters

Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Melchor A. Mendiola, H5511 [13JY]

Lists

Arkansas flash flood victims, S5104 [17JN]

Motions

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), motion to recommit, H1759 [20MR]

Proposals

Dept. of the Interior study of suitability of Sangre de Cristo Mountain range for inclusion in the National Park System, E2107, E2111 [9DE]

Remarks in House

American Discovery Trail: designate (H.R. 4671), E214 [23FE]

Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, H4397 [14JN]

Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (H.R. 5131), H6834-H6837 [22SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), H6445, H6446 [29JY]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize lease of certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park (H.R. 714), Senate amendments, H7008 [28SE]

———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (H.R. 4491), H657 [23FE], H3491, H3492 [18MY]

———conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home in Xenia, OH, and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (H.R. 4514), H5508, H5509 [13JY]

———study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley in New York, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 4003), H1616, H1617 [18MR]

———study suitability and feasibility of adding the Heart Mountain Relocation Center near Powell, WY, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 3989), H5512, H5513 [13JY]

———study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 4686), H5509-H5511 [13JY]

Dept. of Transportation: improve effectiveness of transportation programs on Federal lands and provide funding for park roads and parkways and the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program (H.R. 6546), E2191 [18DE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities, H7492 [16NO]

Firearms: preserve rights granted under second amendment to the Constitution in national parks and national wildlife refuge areas, H655 [23FE]

Gettysburg National Military Park: revise boundaries to include the Gettysburg Train Station (H.R. 4395), H1621, H1622 [18MR]

Hot Springs National Park: anniversary, E595 [20AP]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: adjust boundary to include Wallis House and Harriston Hill (H.R. 5152), H6828 [22SE]

Law enforcement: protect U.S. border cities and communities from violence along and across the border with Mexico, H5694, H5695 [19JY]

Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (S. 1405), H8304 [14DE]

Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep and its importance to marine research, ocean science, and future human exploration (H. Res. 1027), H1689-H1691 [19MR]

Mojave National Preserve: condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial and urge continued attempts at recovery (H. Res. 1378), H7007 [28SE], E1802 [29SE]

Mount Stevens: designate (S. 3802), H7384 [29SE]

National discovery trails: establish (H.R. 4671), E214 [23FE]

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: National Park Service Intermountain Region Wilderness Stewardship Awards Program Wilderness Champions award recipient, E238 [25FE]

Public lands: enter into arrangements with tribal governments to provide temporary housing with Public Lands Service Corps volunteers, H1757 [20MR]

———making emergency supplemental appropriations for rehabilitation, road projects, and job creation (H.R. 4291), H3084 [4MY]

Public Lands Corps Act: provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), H1749-H1762 [20MR]

———provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), consideration (H. Res. 1192), H1661-H1665 [19MR]

———provide service-learning opportunities on public lands, restore natural, cultural, historic, archeological, recreational, and scenic resources, and train new land managers (H.R. 1612), corrections in engrossment, H2441 [25MR]

———retain existing authorization level and limit authorization to five years, H1757, H1758 [20MR]

Rocky Mountain National Park: anniversary (H. Res. 1020), H401-H403 [27JA]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (H.R. 4438), H5511, H5512 [13JY]

Sitka National Historical Park, AK: anniversary, E397 [17MR]

U.S. Code: codify into law as title 54 certain laws relative to the National Park System (H.R. 6161), E1698 [22SE]

Yosemite Conservancy (organization): tribute, E1036 [8JN]

Yosemite National Park: anniversary, E1812 [29SE]

———provide for a visitor center (H.R. 5405), E947 [26MY]

Remarks in Senate

Arkansas: express condolences and support for people affected by flash floods, S5104 [17JN], S5151 [18JN]

Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (S. 3291), S2808 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), S10994 [22DE]

———clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), unanimous-consent request, S10994 [22DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations on the management, use, and protection of public lands (S. 2999), S493 [4FE]

———authorize lease of certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park (H.R. 714), S3761, S3762 [13MY]

———conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role of the Buffalo Soldiers in the early years of the national parks (S. 3222), S2425 [19AP]

———issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas in, and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc., for Denali National Park and Preserve (S. 3820), S7353 [22SE]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve: recognize as a unique and precious ecosystem (S. Res. 297), S3430 [7MY]

Gettysburg National Military Park: revise boundaries to include the Gettysburg Train Station (S. 3159), S2020 [24MR]

Glacier National Park: anniversary (S. Res. 520), S3485 [10MY]

Grand Canyon National Park: provide standards for achieving substantial restoration of the natural quiet and experience and clarify regulatory authority relative to commercial air tours, S1584, S1606 [16MR], S1792, S1802 [22MR]

Longfellow National Historic Site: redesignate as the Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (S. 1405), S3430 [7MY]

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historic Park: expand boundary (S. 3612), S5995 [19JY]

Minute Man National Historical Park: anniversary (S. Res. 275), S3430 [7MY]

Mount Stevens: designate (S. 3802), S7207 [20SE], S7559 [27SE]

National Parks Air Tour Management Act: clarify responsibilities of the FAA and the National Park Service in completing air tour management plans for regulating flying over national parks, S1797 [22MR]

Pinnacles National Park: establish (S. 3744), S6898 [5AU]

Public lands: provide for certain land exchanges in Gunnison County, CO, and Uintah County, UT (S. 3537), S5444 [24JN]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (S. 3524), S5321 [23JN]

Reports filed

Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4491) (H. Rept. 111-482), H3539 [18MY]

Bunitan Tasi Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4493) (H. Rept. 111-484), H3540 [18MY]

Camp Hale Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2330) (S. Rept. 111-154), S944 [2MR]

Cane River National Heritage Area Boundaries Expansion and Cane River National Heritage Area Commission Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1017) (S. Rept. 111-253), S6881 [5AU]

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Boundary Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3785) (H. Rept. 111-597), H6802 [16SE]

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 479) (S. Rept. 111-164), S1812 [22MR]

Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2933) (S. Rept. 111-267), S6882 [5AU]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4514) (H. Rept. 111-527), H5545 [13JY]

Coltsville National Historical Park Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5131) (H. Rept. 111-596), H6802 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3644, Ocean, Coastal, and Watershed Education Act and H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1192) (H. Rept. 111-445), H1655 [18MR]

Dept. of the Interior Fish Stocking in North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 2430) (S. Rept. 111-324), S7507 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands in Virgin Islands National Park: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 714) (S. Rept. 111-146), S944 [2MR]

Dept. of the Interior Leasing of a Portion of Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center for Use as a Visitor Center for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1287) (S. Rept. 111-148), S944 [2MR]

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve Recognition as a Unique and Precious Ecosystem: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 297), S340 [28JA]

Gettysburg National Military Park Boundaries Revision To Include the Gettysburg Train Station: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4395) (S. Rept. 111-330), S7507 [27SE]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4395) (H. Rept. 111-438), H1357 [11MR]

Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2722) (S. Rept. 111-261), S6881 [5AU]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3989) (H. Rept. 111-529), H5545 [13JY]

Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4003) (H. Rept. 111-436), H1357 [11MR]

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5152) (H. Rept. 111-606), H6803 [16SE]

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Designation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1405) (S. Rept. 111-141), S944 [2MR]

Marianas Trench Marine National Monument Visitor Facility Establishment and Operation: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3511) (H. Rept. 111-483), H3540 [18MY]

Minute Man National Historical Park Anniversary: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. Res. 275), S340 [28JA]

Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 2726) (S. Rept. 111-262), S6881 [5AU]

National Historic Site Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1750) (S. Rept. 111-311), S7506 [27SE]

National Park Service and Northwestern State University Collections Conservation Center Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1018) (S. Rept. 111-254), S6881 [5AU]

National Park Service Authorities and Corrections Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 3804) (S. Rept. 111-276), S6882 [5AU]

Public Lands Service Corps Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1612) (S. Rept. 111-323), S7507 [27SE]

Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4686) (H. Rept. 111-528), H5545 [13JY]

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4438) (H. Rept. 111-501), H4213 [28MY]

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 607) (S. Rept. 111-304), S7506 [27SE]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 111-533), H5545 [13JY]

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 349) (S. Rept. 111-303), S7506 [27SE]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2476, Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act, H6452 [29JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1020, Rocky Mountain National Park anniversary, H401 [27JA]

H. Res. 1027, recognize anniversary of dive to the Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench and its importance to marine research, ocean science, and future human exploration, H1689 [19MR]

H. Res. 1192, consideration of H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act, H1661 [19MR]

H. Res. 1378, condemn illegal removal of Mojave Cross memorial from Mojave National Preserve and urge continued attempts at recovery, H7007 [28SE]

H.R. 714, Virgin Islands National Park lands lease, S3762 [13MY]

H.R. 1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act, H1749-H1752 [20MR]

H.R. 3989, Heart Mountain Relocation Center Study Act, H5512 [13JY]

H.R. 4003, Hudson River Valley Special Resource Study Act, H1616 [18MR]

H.R. 4395, revise boundaries of Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, H1621 [18MR]

H.R. 4438, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Boundary Expansion Act, H5511 [13JY]

H.R. 4491, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, H3491 [18MY]

H.R. 4514, Colonel Charles Young Home Study Act, H5508 [13JY]

H.R. 4686, Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act, H5509 [13JY]

H.R. 5131, Coltsville National Historical Park Act, H6834 [22SE]

H.R. 5152, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Boundary Adjustment Act, H6828 [22SE]

S. 1405, Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site Designation Act, S3430 [7MY], H8304 [14DE]

S. 3222, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S2425 [19AP]

S. 3802, Mount Stevens and Ted Stevens Icefield Designation Act, S7559 [27SE], H7384 [29SE]

S. Res. 275, Minute Man National Historical Park anniversary, S3430 [7MY]

S. Res. 297, recognize Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve as a unique and precious ecosystem, S3430 [7MY]

S. Res. 520, Glacier National Park anniversary, S3475, S3485 [10MY]

S. Res. 677, observe America Recycles Day and commend efforts to promote recycling on the National Mall and providing an example to follow in making recycling possible in public places, S7909 [15NO]