DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR related term(s) Bureau of Indian Affairs; Bureau of Land Management; Bureau of Reclamation
Amendments
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1265 [4MR], S1332 [7MR], S1413 [8MR], S1511 [9MR], H776, H777, H778, H779, H780, H781, H782, H783, H784, H785, H786, H787, H788, H789, H790, H791, H792, H793, H794, H795, H796 [14FE], H830, H844, H846, H849, H854, H855, H873, H875, H878, H881, H882, H886, H888, H889, H890, H893, H895, H897, H900, H901, H902, H903, H904, H908, H910, H924, H925, H926, H927, H928, H929, H930, H931, H933, H934, H935 [15FE], H968, H970, H976, H981, H982, H984, H986, H987, H988, H989, H990, H992, H999, H1001, H1002, H1003, H1007, H1014, H1016, H1020, H1023, H1024, H1025, H1028, H1031, H1032, H1033, H1036, H1041, H1045, H1051, H1055, H1056, H1057, H1060, H1063, H1064, H1067, H1071 [16FE], H1091, H1094, H1095, H1096, H1102, H1103, H1106, H1111, H1114, H1115, H1121, H1125, H1131, H1144, H1145, H1149, H1155, H1182, H1183, H1184, H1185, H1186 [17FE], H1202, H1213, H1215, H1217, H1220, H1221, H1222, H1223, H1224, H1226, H1231, H1243, H1245, H1246, H1247, H1249, H1257, H1258, H1261, H1262, H1265, H1268, H1269, H1271, H1272, H1273, H1275, H1277, H1279, H1280, H1281, H1282, H1284, H1285, H1286, H1287, H1288, H1289, H1290, H1291, H1308, H1310, H1311, H1312, H1313, H1314, H1315, H1316, H1317, H1318, H1319, H1320, H1322, H1323, H1324, H1325, H1327, H1328, H1342, H1345, H1346, H1349 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H814 [15FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5286 [20JY], H5375 [21JY], H5399 [22JY], H5442, H5443, H5445, H5447, H5464, H5465, H5466, H5490, H5491, H5492 [25JY], H5544, H5546, H5548, H5549, H5550, H5561, H5562, H5563, H5564, H5565, H5566, H5569, H5570, H5571, H5572, H5573, H5575, H5581, H5582 [26JY], H5605, H5610, H5611, H5613, H5614, H5618, H5622, H5625, H5628, H5630, H5631, H5636, H5637, H5641, H5643, H5644, H5647, H5650, H5652, H5658, H5662 [27JY], H5734, H5735 [28JY], H5782, H5783 [29JY], H5889 [1AU]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7140 [3NO], S7386, S7387 [10NO], S7396, S7416, S7417 [14NO], S7434, S7456, S7457, S7513, S7570, S7571, S7572, S7573, S7574, S7577, S7578, S7580, S7581, S7582, S7583 [15NO], S7621, S7622, S7623, S7624, S7625, S7626 [16NO], S7717, S7719, S7723, S7727, S7764, S7770 [17NO], S7873 [18NO], S8074 [30NO], S8157 [1DE], H4676 [6JY], H4752, H4753 [7JY], H4795 [8JY], H4799, H4800, H4801, H4802, H4803, H4804, H4805, H4806, H4807, H4809, H4810, H4812, H4815, H4816, H4818, H4819, H4821, H4834, H4835, H4836, H4837, H4838, H4839, H4840, H4841, H4843, H4844, H4845, H4846, H4847, H4848, H4852, H4853, H4854 [11JY], H4946, H4947 [12JY], H4995, H4997, H4998, H4999, H5001, H5003, H5005, H5006, H5008, H5009, H5010, H5014, H5020 [13JY], H5051, H5053, H5054, H5055, H5056, H5058, H5059, H5060, H5061, H5062, H5063, H5064, H5065, H5066, H5067, H5068, H5069, H5070, H5071, H5073, H5074, H5075, H5076, H5077, H5078, H5088 [14JY], H5091, H5092 [15JY]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H3001 [3MY], H3132, H3134, H3135, H3137, H3138, H3140, H3143, H3144, H3145, H3146 [10MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3076 [5MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H3088, H3089 [5MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3076 [5MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H3196, H3198, H3199, H3200, H3201, H3202, H3203 [11MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), consideration (H. Res. 257), H3179 [11MY]
Articles and editorials
Against Dam Removal, but For KBRA, H1264 [18FE]
Leveling the Playing Field—Support for the Grazing Improvement Act of 2011, S3609 [8JN]
Mining and the Canyon, H5406 [25JY]
Overnight Energy—Republicans Pounce on Obama's Brazilian Oil Support, H2345 [6AP]
Republicans Should Quit Trying To Roll Back Uranium Mining Moratorium, H5406 [25JY]
Return of ``Drill, Baby, Drill'', H3172 [11MY]
U.S. Said To Allow Drilling Without Needed Permits, H3132 [10MY]
Washington vs. Energy Security, H3173 [11MY]
Bills and resolutions
Agriculture: authorize voluntary grazing permit retirement on certain Federal lands where livestock grazing is impractical (see H.R. 3432), H7626 [15NO]
Alaska: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (see S. 351), S747 [15FE]
———authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see S. 352), S747 [15FE]
———establish a competitive oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 3407), H7577 [14NO]
———establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain (see H.R. 49), H34 [5JA]
———expedite a program of competitive leasing of oil and gas in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, including at least one lease sale in the Reserve each year during a certain period (see H.R. 2150), H4074 [13JN]
Alpine Lakes Wilderness: expand to designate the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River and Pratt River as wild and scenic (see S. 322), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 608), H679 [10FE]
American Memorial Park: develop, maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 1103), H1841 [15MR]
Animals: enter into an agreement to provide for management of the free-roaming wild horses in and around the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 306), H254 [18JA]
———eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (see S. 899), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1829), H3217 [11MY]
———provide financial assistance to Louisiana for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control feral swine and to assess and restore wetlands damaged by feral swine (see S. 893), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1828), H3217 [11MY]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (see H.R. 1), H722 [11FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (see H. Res. 92), H773 [14FE]
Aquaculture: prohibit authorization of commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the exclusive economic zone except in accordance with a law authorizing such action (see H.R. 574), H598 [9FE]
Arizona: preserve multiple use land management policy relative to uranium mining (see S. 1690), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 3155), H6853 [12OC]
Atlanta, GA: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church (see H.R. 1521), H2665 [13AP]
Baltimore, MD: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (see S. 1638), S6049 [3OC]
———study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 377), S870 [17FE]
Beaver, Chipuxet, Queen, Wood, and Pawcatuck Rivers: designate segments for study for potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 3388), H7397 [4NO]
Birds: delegate to States certain authorities relative to management of cormorants (see H.R. 3074), H6505 [3OC]
BLM: acquire and manage Gold Hill Ranch in Coloma, CA (see S. 177), S127 [25JA]
———convey certain land to Deschutes County, OR (see S. 270), S543 [3FE]
———ensure timely review of notices before appearance in the Federal Register in order to streamline energy development permitting process (see S. 1844), S7367 [10NO]
———provide for certain oversight and approval on any decision to close national monument land to recreational shooting (see H.R. 3440), H7713 [16NO]
———provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas (see S. 138), S125 [25JA]
———provide for leasing of Federal lands for uranium mining (see H.R. 1452), H2569 [8AP]
———validate final patent dealing with lands in Nevada conveyed to Coyote Springs Investment, LLC (see S. 729), S2130 [5AP] (see H.R. 1400), H2410 [6AP]
Bronx, NY: study suitability and feasibility of designating Oak Point and North Brother Island as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 251), H135 [7JA]
Buffalo Bayou National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 127), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 2378), H4574 [24JN]
Buffalo Soldiers: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role in the early years of the national parks (see S. 544), S1547 [10MR] (see H.R. 1022), H1724 [10MR]
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement: conduct a technological capability assessment, survey, and economic feasibility study on recovery of minerals from shallow and deep seabeds (see H.R. 2803), H5895 [5AU]
———reform offshore drilling for oil and gas and repeal limitation of liability of a responsible party for discharge of oil from an offshore facility (see H.R. 1393), H2410 [6AP]
Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see S. 1224), S3891 [16JN]
———modify purposes and operation of certain facilities to implement water rights compact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (see S. 399), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 3301), H7207 [1NO]
———participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (see H.R. 917), H1574 [3MR]
———remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (see S. 1047), S3224 [23MY]
C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: clarify jurisdiction (see S. 201), S272 [26JA] (see H.R. 489), H508 [26JA]
California: conduct a study of water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in California (see H.R. 200), H102 [6JA]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast (see H.R. 1597), H2910 [15AP]
———permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte Counties (see H.R. 264), H201 [12JA]
———provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (see H.R. 1251), H2106 [30MR]
Cascadia Marine Trail: provide for a study as a national scenic trail (see H.R. 2490), H4851 [11JY]
Castle Clinton National Monument: enter into an agreement with the Battery Conservancy to construct and operate a performance facility (see H.R. 2975), H6271 [20SE]
Castle Nugent National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 580), H598 [9FE]
Central Utah Project: facilitate development of hydroelectric power on the Diamond Fork System (see S. 499), S1329 [7MR] (see H.R. 460), H507 [26JA]
Churchill County, NV: transfer certain Federal land to the Dept. of the Navy (see S. 417), S976 [28FE]
Colorado: designate certain lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (see H.R. 1701), H2998 [3MY] (see H.R. 2420), H4671 [6JY] (see H.R. 2922), H6180 [14SE]
———designate certain lands in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties, CO, as wilderness (see S. 1635), S5992 [26SE]
———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Camp Hale as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 279), S544 [3FE]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (see S. 1347), S4517 [12JY] (see H.R. 2504), H4945 [12JY]
Commission on Recognition of Indian Tribes: establish (see H.R. 3103), H6624 [5OC]
Cuba: require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (see S. 405), S871 [17FE]
Delaware River: establish a program to build on and help coordinate funding for restoration and protection efforts of the Delaware River Basin region (see S. 1266), S4075 [23JN] (see H.R. 2325), H4526 [23JN]
Denali National Park and Preserve: issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc. (see S. 313), S642 [10FE] (see H.R. 441), H470 [25JA]
———issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas (see S. 302), S629 [8FE]
Dept. of Education: increase percentage of low-income student assistance funding reserved for outlying areas and the Dept. of the Interior (see H.R. 2430), H4671 [6JY]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (see H.R. 2584), H5238 [19JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), consideration (see H. Res. 363), H5372 [21JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide loans and loan guarantees to enable eligible public entities to acquire real property that complies with certain approved habitat conservation plans (see S. 826), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1907), H3301 [13MY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (see H.R. 1505), H2664 [13AP]
———provide authority to enter into stewardship projects to achieve land management goals for national forests and public lands that meet local and rural community needs (see H.R. 2601), H5285 [20JY]
———sell certain Federal land and direct the proceeds from such sales to be applied to Federal budget deficit reduction (see H.R. 2588), H5239 [19JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Commerce: act through NOAA to initiate immediate action to create jobs (see H.R. 3710), H9926 [16DE]
Dillon, MT: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (see S. 997), S2929 [12MY]
District of Columbia: designate and modify boundaries of National Mall area reserved for commemorative works and make recommendations for termination of authority to establish a commemorative work (see H.R. 1972), H3409 [24MY]
Dry-Redwater Regional Water Authority System: authorize construction (see S. 419), S976 [28FE]
Ecology and environment: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (see S. 1802), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 3353), H7330 [3NO]
Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H7890 [18NO]
Endangered Species Act: extend exemption relative to presence of Utah prairie dogs in or near airports and cemeteries (see S. 1580), S5773 [20SE] (see H.R. 2973), H6271 [20SE]
———provide exception for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger (see S. 1552), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 2929), H6181 [14SE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (see H.R. 2354), H4573 [24JN]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), consideration (see H. Res. 337), H4670 [6JY]
Essex National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see S. 1198), S3812 [15JN]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see S. 714), S2087 [4AP] (see H.R. 3365), H7397 [4NO]
Foreign countries: authorize denial of oil and gas leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any U.S. sanction or embargo (see H.R. 372), H395 [20JA]
Forests: address public health and safety threat of catastrophic wildfire in California by expediting forest management projects on hazardous fuels reduction, forest restoration, forest health, and watershed restoration (see H.R. 1485), H2603 [12AP]
———authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (see S. 375), S870 [17FE]
Fort Monroe National Historical Park: establish (see S. 1303), S4226 [29JN] (see H.R. 2456), H4748 [7JY]
Fort Pulaski National Monument: authorize the lease of certain lands (see S. 535), S1502 [9MR] (see H.R. 2687), H5733 [28JY]
Gateway National Recreation Area: allow construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities (see H.R. 2606), H5373 [21JY]
Gulf of Mexico: authorize use of certain offshore oil and gas platforms for artificial reefs (see S. 1555), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 3429), H7626 [15NO]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (see H.R. 1229), H2037 [29MR]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H3059 [4MY]
———provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (see S. 862), S2507 [14AP]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1140), S3428 [26MY] (see H.R. 56), H34 [5JA]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 1400), S4802 [21JY] (see H.R. 3096), H6624 [5OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see S. 861), S2507 [14AP]
Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (see H.R. 2719), H5882 [1AU]
Hermiston, OR: participate in water recycling and reuse project (see S. 1033), S3171 [19MY]
History Is Learned From the Living grant program: establish to enable communities to learn about historical events through oral histories by participants in such events (see H.R. 3751), H10014 [20DE]
Homestead National Monument of America: expand boundary (see H.R. 275), H201 [12JA]
———rename as Homestead National Historical Park (see H.R. 274), H201 [12JA]
Hydroelectric power: expand small-scale hydropower (see H.R. 795), H1249 (see H.R. 795), H1361 [18FE]
Idaho: settle land claims within the Fort Hall Reservation (see S. 1065), S3338 [25MY]
Illabot Creek: designate segment as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 888), S2730 [5MY] (see H.R. 1740), H3106 [5MY]
Jackson, MS: conduct a special resource study of the Medgar Evers House (see H.R. 1071), H1796 [14MR]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (see S. 1851), S7367 [10NO] (see H.R. 3398), H7405 [10NO]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (see S. 432), S1119 [2MR]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: ensure amounts are made available for projects to provide recreational public access (see S. 901), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 1997), H3644 (see H.R. 1997), H3682 [25MY]
———provide consistent and reliable authority and funding to maximize effectiveness for future generations (see S. 1265), S4075 [23JN]
Louisiana: study suitability and feasibility of designating sites in the Lower Mississippi River Area in Louisiana as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1325), S4329 [5JY]
Lowell National Historical Park: authorize exchange of land or interest in land (see S. 1215), S3891 [16JN] (see H.R. 2240), H4327 [16JN]
Lower Rio Grande Valley Water Resources Conservation and Improvement Act: authorize additional projects and activities (see H.R. 550), H550 [8FE]
Marianas Trench Marine National Monument: establish and operate a visitor facility (see H.R. 1207), H1984 [17MR]
Minerals Management Service: allow offshore energy exploration, development, and production operations under previously issued drilling permits (see H.R. 840), H1390 [28FE]
Mining and mineral resources: assess U.S. capability to meet current and future demands for minerals critical to manufacturing competitiveness and economic and national security (see H.R. 2011), H3754 [26MY]
———authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections (see S. 1455), S5191 [1AU]
———clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects (see H.R. 785), H1177 (see H.R. 785), H1197 [17FE]
———clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (see S. 897), S2731 [5MY]
———limit liability of a State performing reclamation work under an approved State abandoned mine reclamation plan (see S. 1003), S2992 [16MY]
———promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see S. 383), S870 [17FE] (see S. 1113), S3427 [26MY]
———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (see S. 759), S2266 [7AP]
Mississippi: convey parcels of surplus land within the boundary of the Natchez Trace Parkway (see S. 264), S543 [3FE]
Molalla River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 403), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 752), H1176 (see H.R. 752), H1195 [17FE]
Montana: authorize conveyance of mineral rights (see S. 647), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1158), H1982 [17MR]
Monuments and memorials: ensure that the flags of the several States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories encircle the Washington Monument (see H.R. 2282), H4456 [22JN]
———establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 1559), H2855 [14AP]
———place additional requirements on the establishment of national monuments (see H.R. 817), H1250 (see H.R. 817), H1362 [18FE]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Arizona except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 2877), H6042 [9SE]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Idaho except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 846), H1454 [1MR]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Montana except by express authorization of Congress (see H.R. 845), H1454 [1MR]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Nevada except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 144), S126 [25JA] (see S. 1554), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 3292), H7206 [1NO]
———prohibit further extension or establishment of national monuments in Utah except by express authorization of Congress (see S. 1182), S3727 [13JN] (see H.R. 2147), H4074 [13JN]
———provide for State approval of national monuments (see H.R. 302), H254 [18JA]
———require certain procedures for designating national monuments (see S. 407), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 758), H1176 (see H.R. 758), H1195 [17FE]
———require congressional approval and provide restrictions on the use of national monuments (see S. 122), S125 [25JA]
Mount McKinley: retain name (see H.R. 247), H135 [7JA]
Museum of Ideas Commission: establish (see H.R. 294), H202 [12JA]
National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (see S. 973), S2928 [12MY] (see S. 1991), S8602 [14DE]
National Park Service: acquire and protect nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 under the American Battlefield Protection Program (see S. 779), S2348 [8AP] (see H.R. 2489), H4850 [11JY]
National parks and recreation areas: codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System (see H.R. 1950), H3342 [23MY]
National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center: accept title (see S. 1537), S5476 [9SE] (see H.R. 2882), H6096 [12SE]
National wildlife refuges: require new refuges may not be established except as expressly authorized by statute (see H.R. 3009), H6412 [22SE]
Native Americans: allow tribes to adopt their own land leasing regulations (see S. 703), S2046 [31MR]
———authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H102 [6JA]
———authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (see S. 134), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 1461), H2570 [8AP]
———clarify Federal relationship with the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (see H.R. 2322), H4526 [23JN]
———clarify responsibilities in making a determination whether to take off-reservation land into trust for gaming purposes (see S. 1424), S4960 [27JY]
———empower federally recognized Indian tribes to accept restricted fee tribal lands (see H.R. 3532), H7999 [30NO]
———extend Federal recognition of Duwamish Tribe (see H.R. 2999), H6342 [21SE]
———extend Federal recognition of Mowa Band of Choctaw Indians (see H.R. 766), H1176 (see H.R. 766), H1196 [17FE]
———extend Federal recognition to Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians (see S. 546), S1547 [10MR]
———extend Federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation in Florida (see H.R. 2591), H5239 [19JY]
———improve education (see H.R. 3568, 3569), H8186 [6DE]
———provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see H.R. 2444), H4748 [7JY]
———reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see S. 676), S1976 [30MR] (see H.R. 1234), H2037 [29MR] (see H.R. 1291), H2214 [31MR]
———require tribes to demonstrate a substantial direct modern and aboriginal connection to certain lands to allow for gaming on such lands (see S. 771), S2348 [8AP]
———submit report on Indian land fractionation (see H.R. 887), H1524 [2MR]
Natural resources: conduct a global rare earth element assessment (see H.R. 1314), H2265 [1AP]
———establish offices and positions on energy, minerals, ocean energy and safety, and natural resources revenue and abolish the Minerals Management Service (see H.R. 3404), H7577 [14NO]
———improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (see H.R. 1670), H2933 [2MY]
Naugatuck River Valley National Heritage Area: study suitability and feasibility of establishing in Connecticut (see S. 1191), S3773 [14JN] (see H.R. 2174), H4186 [14JN]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (see S. 538), S1546 [10MR] (see H.R. 1456), H2569 [8AP]
Nevada: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (see S. 617), S1826 [17MR]
New Mexico: designate the Organ Mountains and other public lands as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System and National Landscape Conservation System (see S. 1024), S3170 [19MY]
New Philadelphia, IL: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the town site (see S. 1902), S7702 [17NO] (see H.R. 1563), H2855 [14AP]
New York: study suitability and feasibility of adding Hudson River Valley as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 1332), S4394 [6JY] (see H.R. 2452), H4748 [7JY]
Newtown Battlefield: conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance and suitability and feasibility of its inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 1482), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 3031), H6413 [22SE]
Nonprofit organizations: provide grants to certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 1931), H3302 [13MY]
North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery (see S. 651), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1160), H1983 [17MR]
North Cascades National Park: adjust boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness to allow rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain (see H.R. 2352), H4573 [24JN]
Northern Mariana Islands: study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1141), H1906 [16MR]
Oklahoma: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project (see S. 802), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 3263), H7133 [26OC]
Olympic National Park: designate certain land as wilderness or potential wilderness (see H.R. 3222), H6976 [14OC]
Oregon: restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (see S. 220), S338 [27JA]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (see S. 765), S2266 [7AP] (see H.R. 1414), H2533 [7AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 1230), H2037 [29MR]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (see S. 953), S2874 [11MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (see H. Res. 245), H3059 [4MY]
———conduct offshore oil and gas leasing and deposit use revenues of such activity into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2983), H6341 [21SE]
———establish a deadline and other requirements for issuance of drilling permits (see H.R. 1115), H1905 [16MR]
———establish and collect fees for inspections of facilities, including mobile offshore drilling units (see H.R. 2566), H5125 [15JY]
———establish regional joint lease and permit processing offices (see S. 843), S2507 [14AP]
———extend leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (see S. 516), S1501 [9MR] (see H.R. 993), H1722 [10MR]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H.R. 903), H1573 [3MR] (see H. Res. 44), H354 [19JA]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (see H.R. 1664), H2913 [15AP]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions (see S. 171), S126 [25JA] (see S. 926), S2777 [9MY] (see H.R. 612), H679 [10FE] (see H.R. 3227), H6976 [14OC]
———prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling (see S. 338), S683 [14FE]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (see H.R. 261), H141 [11JA]
———reform management of energy and mineral resources (see S. 917), S2777 [9MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (see H.R. 1231), H2037 [29MR]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), consideration (see H. Res. 257), H3159 [10MY]
———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (see H.R. 1520), H2665 [13AP]
Payments in Lieu of Taxes program: provide full funding (see S. 1692), S6461 [12OC] (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
Petroleum: set clear rules for development of U.S. oil shale resources and promote shale technology research and development (see H.R. 3408), H7577 [14NO]
Pike National Historic Trail: provide for a study (see S. 276), S544 [3FE]
Pinnacles National Park: establish (see S. 161), S126 [25JA] (see H.R. 3641), H8879 [13DE]
Postage and stamps: grant permanent authority to authorize States to issue electronic duck stamps (see H.R. 3117), H6671 [6OC]
Pound, VA: convey a small parcel of National Forest System land (see H.R. 2743), H5883 [1AU]
Power resources: analyze the impact of energy development and production on water resources (see S. 1343), S4485 [11JY]
———assemble a team of experts to address energy needs of U.S. territories aimed at reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increasing use of indigenous clean-energy resources (see H.R. 579), H598 [9FE]
———authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (see S. 1149), S3541 [7JN] (see H.R. 2776), H5884 [1AU]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, provide fair revenue sharing for coastal States, and formulate offshore energy development plans to generate infrastructure revenue (see H.R. 3410), H7577 [14NO]
———conduct onshore oil and gas lease sales through Internet-based live lease sales (see H.R. 2752), H5884 [1AU]
———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (see S. 706), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1287), H2213 [31MR]
———establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration (see S. 1027), S3170 [19MY]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring (see H.R. 927), H1574 [3MR] (see H.R. 3446), H7713 [16NO]
———facilitate appropriate oil and gas development on Federal land and waters and limit dependence on foreign sources of oil and gas (see S. 916), S2777 [9MY]
———identify high-potential oil and gas leases located on Federal land (see H.R. 2375), H4574 [24JN]
———issue regulations to prevent or minimize venting and flaring of gas in oil and gas production operations (see H.R. 3229), H6976 [14OC]
———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price (see H.R. 1352), H2291 [4AP]
———promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases (see S. 600), S1751 [16MR]
———promote timely exploration for geothermal resources under existing geothermal leases (see S. 1470), S5250 [2AU] (see H.R. 2171), H4185 [14JN]
———require portion of sales, bonuses, royalties, and rentals from new mineral and geothermal lease authority be paid to States to be used for education (see H.R. 3235), H6976 [14OC]
———take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater oil and natural gas drilling permitting process (see S. Res. 77), S976 [28FE] (see H. Res. 140), H1575 [3MR]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 979), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1916), H3301 [13MY]
———designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 3334), H7329 [3NO]
———develop a cadastre of Federal real property to assist with land management, conservation, and development and identify land that no longer needs to be federally owned (see S. 1153), S3541 [7JN] (see H.R. 1620), H2911 [15AP]
———establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest (see S. 1774), S7005 [1NO]
———improve management of grazing leases and permits (see S. 1129), S3427 [26MY]
———modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (see S. 404), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 3411), H7577 [14NO]
———permit Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture to require annual permits and assess annual fees for commercial filming activities on Federal lands (see S. 1136), S3428 [26MY]
———protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (see H.R. 1443), H2569 [8AP]
———require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (see H.R. 1444), H2569 [8AP]
———sell certain Federal lands in certain Western States previously identified as suitable for disposal (see S. 635), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1126), H1905 [16MR]
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 (see S. 896), S2731 [5MY] (see H.R. 587), H598 [9FE]
Railroads: convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, AK, and Delta Junction, AK, to the Alaska Railroad Corp. (see S. 628), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 2347), H4528 [23JN]
Renewable energy: facilitate development of wind energy resources on Federal lands (see H.R. 2172), H4185 [14JN]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 29), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 486), H508 [26JA]
Salem Maritime National Historic Site: study suitability and feasibility of inclusion of land and waters in the greater Salem Sound and Salem, MA, area (see H.R. 1500), H2603 [12AP]
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park: lease space for a park headquarters, expand boundary, and conduct a study of potential land acquisitions (see S. 114), S125 [25JA] (see H.R. 3100), H6624 [5OC]
San Diego County, CA: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see S. 1574), S5726 [19SE] (see H.R. 41), H34 [5JA]
San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund: extend authorization period for certain uses of funds (see H.R. 3132), H6672 [6OC]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (see H.R. 1837), H3218 [11MY]
San Juan Islands National Conservation Area: establish (see S. 1559), S5624 [14SE] (see H.R. 2912), H6180 [14SE]
Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 2037), H3755 [26MY]
Smoky Hill Trail: designate route across Great Plains in Kansas and Colorado as an overland trail and study system for potential addition to National Trails System (see S. 1083), S3426 [26MY]
South Utah Valley Electric Service District: convey certain Federal features of the electric system (see S. 500), S1329 [7MR] (see H.R. 461), H507 [26JA]
St. Croix River: clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (see H.R. 850), H1454 [1MR]
St. Croix River Crossing Project: authorize with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values (see S. 1134), S3428 [26MY]
St. Marys, GA: conduct a special resource study of Point Peter (see H.R. 1403), H2410 [6AP]
Strategic materials: establish the Rare Earth Policy Task Force and direct the Dept. of the Interior to develop a plan to ensure the long-term supply of rare earth materials (see H.R. 2184), H4276 [15JN]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (see H.R. 3409), H7577 [14NO]
———terminate payments to certified States (see H.R. 3739), H10013 [20DE]
Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 1150), S3541 [7JN]
Territories: encourage students to become civically engaged through local and Federal government fellowships (see H.R. 512), H509 [26JA]
———improve administration of programs in the insular areas (see S. 2009), S8733 [16DE]
Trinity County, CA: provide for a land exchange with Trinity Public Utilities District involving transfer of Forest Service and BLM lands (see H.R. 1237), H2037 [29MR]
Tulsa, OK: 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. 1278), H2213 [31MR]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: protect, restore, enhance, and manage migratory bird populations, their habitats, and the ecosystems they rely on, through voluntary actions on public and private lands (see H.R. 1917), H3301 [13MY]
Utah: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (see S. 808), S2446 [13AP] (see H.R. 818), H1250 (see H.R. 818), H1362 [18FE]
———convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (see H.R. 686), H774 [14FE]
———convey parcels of land to Mantua, UT (see S. 683), S1976 [30MR]
Valles Caldera National Preserve: designate as a unit of the National Park System (see S. 564), S1547 [10MR]
Virginia: conduct oil and natural gas exploration, leasing, and drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast (see H.R. 1372), H2327 [5AP]
———include Lease Sale 220 in the Outer Continental Shelf leasing program for fiscal years 2012-2017 and revise the map for the Mid-Atlantic planning area (see S. 1331), S4394 [6JY]
Waco Mammoth National Monument: establish (see S. 849), S2507 [14AP] (see H.R. 1545), H2854 [14AP]
Washington: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (see H.R. 2351), H4573 [24JN]
Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (see S. 636), S1827 [17MR] (see H.R. 1162), H1983 [17MR]
Water Desalination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2664), H5660 [27JY]
White Clay Creek: designate additional segments and tributaries as a component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see S. 970), S2928 [12MY] (see H.R. 1884), H3279 [12MY]
Wildlife: identify and declare wildlife disease emergencies and coordinate rapid response to such emergencies (see S. 357), S747 [15FE]
World War II: install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see H.R. 2070), H3868 (see H.R. 2070), H3909 [1JN]
Wyoming: convey certain Federal land to the Powell Recreation District (see S. 2015), S8734 [16DE]
Xenia, OH: conduct a study of the Colonel Charles Young Home and associated locations to assess potential inclusion in the National Park System (see S. 858), S2507 [14AP] (see H.R. 799), H1250 (see H.R. 799), H1361 [18FE]
York River: designate segments and associated tributaries for study and inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 2336), H4527 [23JN]
Yosemite National Park: acquire a certain amount of land and interests in land in Mariposa, CA, for improved visitor services (see H.R. 3640), H8879 [13DE]
Yuma County, AZ: convey certain Federal lands (see H.R. 3560), H8135 [5DE]
———take lands into trust as part of the reservation of the Cocopah Indian Tribe (see H.R. 1991), H3644 (see H.R. 1991), H3682 [25MY]
Cloture motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247 [4MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7183 [8NO], S7347 [10NO]
Letters
American Memorial Park annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands: Jude U. Hofschneider and Francisco Q. Cruz, Northern Mariana Islands Legislature, E494 [15MR]
Bureau of Reclamation water projects funding: G. Wade Miller, WateReuse Association, H975 [16FE]
———Timothy Quinn, Association of California Water Agencies, H975 [16FE]
Clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River: Ryan Alexander, Taxpayers for Common Sense (organization), E1782 [5OC]
Dept. of the Interior study on designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, as a unit of the National Park System: Paul A. Manglona, Northern Mariana Islands, E502 [16MR]
Lease Extension and Secure Energy Act: James W. Noe, Shallow Water Energy Security Coalition, S3030 [17MY]
———Stephen E. Heitzman, Phoenix Exploration Co., S3029 [17MY]
Nomination of Rebecca R. Wodder to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks: Representative Luetkemeyer, E1433 [28JY]
Northern Arizona Mining Continuity Act: several Members of Congress, S6464 [12OC]
Lists
Deepwater Horizon oil spill damage statistics, S2535 [14AP]
Motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S1247 [4MR], H1355 [18FE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7183 [8NO], S7434 [15NO], H5104, H5105 [15JY]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H3184 [11MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S3013 [17MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H3092 [5MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H3240 [12MY]
Petitions and memorials
Arkansas: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service funding, S1597 [14MR]
Northern Mariana Islands: American Memorial Park annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, E494 [15MR]
Remarks in House
Alaska: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain (H.R. 49), H1801 [15MR], H4194 [15JN]
American Memorial Park: develop, maintain, and administer an annex in Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands (H.R. 1103), E494 [15MR]
Animals: improve management and long-term health of wild free-roaming horses and burros, H420 [24JA], H968, H969 [16FE]
Appropriations: direct CBO and BLS to conduct a joint study on effect of full-year continuing appropriations legislation on job levels and report findings in the Employment Situation Report, H1243, H1244 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H727, H746, H750-H754 [14FE], H801, H803, H804, H817-H913 [15FE], H937, H941, H942, H944, H948, H949, H950, H951, H955, H957-H1036, H1043-H1068 [16FE], H1074, H1080-H1175, H1181-H1189 [17FE], H1201, H1202-H1249, H1255-H1357 [18FE], H1366, H1378-H1382 [28FE], H1395, H1398, H1404, H1405, H1406-H1415, H1417-H1419, H1425, H1429, H1442-H1445 [1MR], H1460, H1463, H1464, H1485, H1502, H1503, H1517 [2MR], H1527, H1528, H1554-H1557, H1561 [3MR], H1627, H1628, H1629, H1643-H1649 [9MR], H1672, H1673, H1676, H1699, H1712 [10MR], H1751-H1761 [11MR], H1773 [14MR], H1805-H1810, H1821, H1822, H1828, H1836 [15MR], H1849, H1850, H1859, H1901 [16MR], H1980 [17MR], H2004, H2007 [29MR], H2046, H2048, H2049, H2050, H2063, H2065-H2067, H2092 [30MR], H2113, H2118, H2119 [31MR], H2217, H2218, H2225, H2228, H2230, H2248 [1AP], H2272 [4AP], H2299, H2301, H2302, H2314 [5AP], H2331, H2336, H2392, H2395, H2401 [6AP], H2414, H2453 [7AP], H2541, H2544, H2547, H2549, H2550 [8AP], H2598 [12AP], H2739, H2743, H2789 [14AP], H2903 [15AP], H5739 [29JY], H5860 [1AU], H6677 [11OC], E222 [14FE], E238, E239, E240, E241, E242, E243, E245, E247, E248, E249, E250, E251 [16FE], E253, E254, E255, E257, E258, E259 [17FE], E261, E262, E269, E270, E271, E272, E273, E275, E276, E277, E278, E279, E280, E281, E282, E283, E284, E286, E287, E288, E289, E290, E291, E292, E293, E295, E296, E297, E298, E299, E300, E301, E302, E303, E305, E308, E310, E312, E317, E318, E319 [18FE], E321, E322, E324, E333, E336 [28FE], E388, E389 [1MR], E396 [2MR], E413, E414, E415, E416 [3MR], E500 [16MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 92), H804-H817, H879 [15FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H1355 [18FE]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, H1174, H1175 [17FE]
Arkansas: Norfolk and Greers Ferry National Fish Hatcheries funding, H2023 [29MR]
BIA: charter schools funding, H5569, H5570 [26JY]
BLM: amend administrative appeals procedures for grazing permit decisions, H5610, H5611 [27JY]
———clarify that the movement of livestock across public lands is subject to review under the National Environmental Policy Act, H5613, H5614 [27JY]
———drilling permit application processing funding, H5466 [25JY]
———impact of regional public lands management plans, H3211 [11MY]
———land and resource management funding, H968, H969 [16FE]
———leasing of Federal lands near Grand Canyon National Park for uranium mining, H5403-H5408 [25JY]
———National Landscape Conservation System funding, H1322 [18FE]
———prohibit funding to implement Secretarial order regarding wilderness land designations, H5618-H5622 [27JY]
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement: clarify procedures for approving applications for oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf, H5614-H5617 [27JY]
———funding, H5545, H5546 [26JY]
———funding through reductions in BLM Rangeland Management Fund funding, H5464, H5465 [25JY]
Bureau of Reclamation: allow the Central Valley Project to facilitate certain water transfers, H331 [19JA]
———Klamath Dam removal and sedimentation study implementation funding, H1262-H1265 [18FE]
———Lewis and Clark Rural Water System funding, H7336 [4NO]
———participate in phase one of the South San Diego County Water Reclamation Project (H.R. 917), E490 [15MR]
———water projects funding, H970, H972, H975 [16FE]
Business and industry: require public disclosure of oil company executive bonuses, H3199, H3200 [11MY]
———require that new offshore oil and gas leasing plans require renegotiation of previous royalty-free leases, H3198, H3199 [11MY]
C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: clarify jurisdiction (H.R. 489), H6473-H6475 [3OC]
California: prohibit leasing permits for oil and gas drilling on the northern coast of California, H3202, H3203 [11MY]
———provide congressional direction for Endangered Species Act implementation relative to operation of Central Valley Project and California State Water Project, and water relief (H.R. 1251), H2050 [30MR]
Cascadia Marine Trail: provide for a study as a national scenic trail (H.R. 2490), E1291 [12JY]
Corps of Engineers: allow public-private competition for certain programs, projects, or activities, H4810, H4811 [11JY]
———Everglades Restoration Plan funding, H4803 [11JY]
Denali National Park and Preserve: issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc. (H.R. 441), H6990, H6991 [24OC]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding to implement any regulation or Executive order requiring Federal contractors to disclose political contributions, H5051, H5052 [14JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit transfer of funds to the Dept. of the Interior for environmental mitigation activities relative to border security, H3888-H3890 [1JN]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5445-H5447 [25JY], H5493 [26JY]
———making appropriations, H9895 [16DE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5410-H5470 [25JY], H5493, H5494, H5543-H5578 [26JY], H5600-H5659 [27JY], H5688-H5693 [28JY], E1415, E1416, E1427 [27JY], E1435 [28JY], E1448 [29JY], E1457 [30JY], E1466 [1AU], E1491 [2AU], E1521 [16AU], E1523 [19AU]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2584), consideration (H. Res. 363), H5403-H5409 [25JY]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (H.R. 1505), H6263 [20SE]
———sell certain Federal land and direct the proceeds from such sales to be applied to Federal budget deficit reduction (H.R. 2588), H5241 [20JY], H5786 [30JY], H6142 [14SE]
District of Columbia: designate and modify boundaries of National Mall area reserved for commemorative works and make recommendations for termination of authority to establish a commemorative work (H.R. 1972), E940 [24MY]
Ecology and environment: Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam removal, H6350 [22SE]
———Klamath River Hydroelectric Dam study funding, H902 [15FE], E414 [3MR]
Endangered species: allow importation of polar bears for the purposes of public display at accredited zoological institutions, H5443 [25JY]
———judicial review of rules removing the gray wolf from the list of threatened or endangered species, H5438 [25JY], H5611-H5613 [27JY]
Endangered Species Act: funding, H5438, H5439 [25JY]
Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction, H5070, H5071 [14JY]
———exempt from certain requirements on the procurement and acquisition of alternative fuels by applicable agencies, H5068 [14JY]
———limit application of Davis-Bacon Act relative to funding of projects or programs, H5055, H5056 [14JY], E1340 [15JY]
———making appropriations, H9892 [16DE]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), H4776-H4786 [8JY], H4798, H4799-H4822, H4831-H4849 [11JY], H4877-H4887 [12JY], H4995-H5016 [13JY], H5033-H5080 [14JY], H5091-H5106 [15JY], E1281, E1284, E1286, E1287 [11JY], E1292, E1293, E1301, E1302 [12JY], E1308 [13JY], E1320, E1324, E1326, E1327, E1328, E1329, E1330 [14JY], E1331, E1334, E1335, E1337, E1338, E1339, E1340, E1341, E1342 [15JY], E1348 [18JY], E1353 [19JY], E1375 [21JY], E1401 [25JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), consideration (H. Res. 337), H4762-H4765 [8JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to recommit, H5105 [15JY]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), unanimous-consent agreement, H5050 [14JY]
EPA: clean air grants funding through reductions in capital improvement and maintenance funding, H5637, H5638 [27JY]
———Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding, H5441 [25JY]
———funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5573, H5574 [26JY]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding, H6444, H6445 [23SE], H6866 [13OC], E1521 [16AU]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in BLM funding, H5544, H5545 [26JY]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in EPA climate change programs funding, H5622-H5625 [27JY]
———Great Lakes Restoration Initiative funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5570, H5571 [26JY]
———Urban Waters Initiative funding through reductions in BLM funding, H5447, H5448 [25JY]
Florida: provide buffer along coastline for new oil and gas drilling, E1457 [30JY]
Foreign countries: authorize denial of oil and gas leases and permits to persons who engage in activities with the government of any foreign country that is subject to any U.S. sanction or embargo (H.R. 372), H474 [26JA]
Forest Service: Forest Health Management Account funding through reductions in Office of the Sec. of the Interior funding, H5571, H5572 [26JY]
Fort Pulaski National Monument: authorize the lease of certain lands (S. 535), H8129, H8130 [5DE], H8244 [7DE], E2221 [9DE]
Funding, H970 [16FE]
Gulf of Mexico: allow States outside the fifth judicial circuit to have their own courts hear civil actions relative to issuance of Federal land leases for energy development, production, and exploration off their coasts, H3144 [10MY]
———direct circuit courts to make just decisions on deepwater drilling permitting cases rather than expeditious decisions, H3145 [10MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources, H6793 [12OC]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2942, H2995 [3MY], H3008, H3047 [4MY], H3078 [5MY], H3117, H3118, H3119, H3120-H3126, H3131-H3147, H3154 [10MY], H3164, H3170, H3174, H3176, H3180-H3186, H3208, H3211 [11MY], H3229, H3231 [12MY], H4927, H4929 [12JY], H5572 [26JY], H6539 [4OC], H7191 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], H8080 [2DE], E853, E864, E866 [11MY], E880 [12MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3067-H3078 [5MY]
———facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), motion to recommit, H3184, H3185 [11MY]
———impact of oil leak caused by oil rig explosion on granting of drilling permits to BP P.L.C., H1897-H1899 [16MR]
———lift timeline requirements for approval of oil and natural gas drilling permits in the event of a lack of adequate budget or staff expertise, H3140 [10MY]
———make permanent moratorium on deepwater drilling operations in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, H3201, H3202 [11MY]
———permit process for drilling oil and natural gas in the Gulf of Mexico funding, H5572, H5573 [26JY]
———prohibit approval of oil and natural gas drilling permits without completion of necessary safety and environmental reviews, H3138, H3139 [10MY]
———prohibit issuance of oil and natural gas drilling permits without certification of worst-case discharge scenario, H3137, H3138 [10MY]
———prohibit issuance of oil and natural gas permits to any applicant fined for certain activities until all fines and damages have been paid or a formal agreement has been reached, H3184, H3185 [11MY]
———require consultation with independent drilling safety organization before issuance of oil and natural gas drilling permits, H3134, H3135 [10MY]
———require safety review of Gulf of Mexico oil and natural gas permits to take into consideration all safety, environmental and fisheries laws, H3132-H3134 [10MY]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 56), H3136 [10MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (H.R. 3096), H6665 [6OC]
Hanford Reach National Monument: ensure public access to Rattlesnake Mountain summit for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes (H.R. 2719), H8949, H8950 [14DE]
Hawaii: premiere of documentary ``Under a Jarvis Moon'' which paid tribute to the Hui Panalaau, E842 [10MY]
Indian Health Service: dental health programs funding through reductions in Dept. of the Interior Solicitor General funding, H5575 [26JY]
———Sanitation Facilities Construction Program funding through reductions in BLM oil and gas and grazing management programs funding, H5443-H5445 [25JY]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H977, H978, H988 [16FE], H5406 [25JY], H5547, H5548, H5557 [26JY], E1415 [27JY]
———land acquisition funding, H5548, H5549 [26JY]
Minerals Management Service: allow offshore energy exploration, development, and production operations under previously issued drilling permits (H.R. 840), H1394 [1MR]
Mining and mineral resources: authorize certified States and tribes to use Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund amounts for certain reclamation projects and extend certain mine reclamation liability protections, E2325 [20DE]
Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor the patriots of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (H.R. 1559), E719 [14AP]
———national monument designation funding, H1323, H1324 [18FE]
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling: implement recommendations on blowout prevention and well designs, H3136 [10MY]
National Park Service: anniversary, E1429 [28JY]
———interagency southern border joint law enforcement centers construction funding, H5566 [26JY]
———National Heritage Areas program funding, H5562, H5563 [26JY]
———National Park Construction Account funding through reductions in EPA funding, H5566 [26JY]
———prohibit boat inspection or safety checks within the Yukon-Charley National Preserve, H5605-H5609 [27JY]
———require study on uniformity of rules and regulations, H5564, H5565 [26JY]
National parks and recreation areas: codify into law as title 54 of the U.S. Code certain laws relative to the National Park System (H.R. 1950), E1009 [1JN]
National Public Lands Day: observance, E1723 [26SE]
Native Americans: extend Federal recognition of Duwamish Tribe (H.R. 2999), E1671 [21SE]
———provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (H.R. 2444), E2140 [30NO]
———submit report on Indian land fractionation (H.R. 887), E443 [9MR]
Natural resources: improve natural resources management planning for State-owned facilities used for national defense (H.R. 1670), E779 [2MY]
North Carolina: convey McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery (H.R. 1160), H6992-H6994 [24OC]
Northern Mariana Islands: study suitability and feasibility of designating prehistoric, historic, and limestone forest sites on Rota as a unit of the National Park System (H.R. 1141), E502 [16MR]
Obama, President: Executive order to establish a comprehensive national ocean policy, H6561 [5OC]
Office of Insular Affairs: Assistance to Territories Account funding, H973, H974 [16FE]
Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation and Enforcement: funding for stream buffer rule implementation, H1279, H1280 [18FE], H4686 [7JY]
Oil companies: require conducting of oil and natural gas drilling activities on domestic lands where they already have existing leases, H3011 [4MY]
Outer Continental Shelf: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2942, H2995 [3MY], H3008, H3047 [4MY], H3066, H3078-H3094 [5MY], H3117, H3119, H3126, H3154 [10MY], H3164, H3208, H3211 [11MY], H3228, H3231 [12MY], H3322 [23MY], H4928 [12JY], H6539 [4OC], H7191 [1NO], H7422 [14NO], H8080 [2DE], E839 [10MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), consideration (H. Res. 245), H3067-H3078 [5MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), motion to recommit, H3092, H3093 [5MY]
———conduct offshore oil and gas leasing and deposit use revenues of such activity into the Inland Waterways Trust Fund and the Highway Trust Fund (H.R. 2983), H7046 [25OC]
———ensure that proposed oil and gas lease sales will not impede Dept. of Defense operations, H3196-H3198 [11MY]
———extend leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (H.R. 993), H1754 [11MR]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, H442 [25JA], H660, H662 [10FE], H1495 [2MR], H1627 [9MR], H2091 [30MR], H3083 [5MY], H4930 [12JY]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling, E121 [26JA]
———modernize and enhance Federal response to oil spills and improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling (H.R. 1664), E755 [15AP]
———prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on certain portions, H3173 [11MY]
———prohibit the leasing of any area of the Outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral (H.R. 261), E416 [3MR]
———require certain offshore oil and gas leases specify that resources produced be offered for sale only in the U.S., H3092, H3093 [5MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2995 [3MY], H3047 [4MY], H3078 [5MY], H3119 [10MY], H3164, H3170, H3189-H3208, H3211 [11MY], H3229, H3231, H3237-H3242 [12MY], H4594 [6JY], H4928 [12JY], H7422 [14NO], H8080 [2DE], E864, E866 [11MY], E880 [12MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), consideration (H. Res. 257), H3171-H3180 [11MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), motion to recommit, H3240 [12MY]
———require oil and gas drilling and production operations to have in place the best available technology for blowout preventers and emergency shutoff equipment (H.R. 1520), E710 [13AP]
———require recipients of certain offshore oil and gas leases to give preference to hiring veterans for activities under such leases, H3174, H3179 [11MY]
———require the President to certify that proposed oil and gas lease sale 220 on the Outer Continental Shelf of Virginia will not impede naval or other Dept. of Defense operations, H3089, H3090 [5MY], H3117 [10MY]
———require updated environmental and safety reviews before allowing certain offshore oil and gas lease sales, H3080, H3088, H3089 [5MY]
———return revenue benefits from oil and gas drilling to coastal States where the drilling has occurred, H3080 [5MY]
Payments in Lieu of Taxes program: funding, H1276, H1277 [18FE]
Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (H.R. 2776), E1482 [1AU]
———describe extent to which and by when any oil found on leased property will decrease prices of crude oil and gasoline, H3143, H3144 [10MY]
———encourage oil companies to drill for domestic petroleum on already existing land leases and prohibit sale to foreign countries, H3240, H3241 [12MY]
———ensure safety of deepwater drilling operations, H3050 [4MY]
———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects, H8111 [2DE]
———identify high-potential oil and gas leases located on Federal land (H.R. 2375), E1212 [24JN]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, H95 [6JA], H1074 [17FE], H1505, H1506 [2MR], H1655 [9MR], H1670, H1710 [10MR], H2095 [30MR], H2991-H2996 [3MY], H3151 [10MY], H6788 [12OC]
———prohibit issuance of new oil or natural gas leases to persons that fail to renegotiate existing leases incorporating limitations on royalty relief based on market price, H1258-H1261 [18FE]
———take immediate action to streamline the shallow and deepwater oil and natural gas drilling permitting process (H. Res. 140), H1670 [10MR]
———use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H660 [10FE], H3208 [11MY]
Presidential appointments: prohibit payment of salaries of individuals who are recess appointments, H5069 [14JY]
Public lands: access to hunting, fishing, and other forms of outdoor recreation on Federal public lands funding, H5549 [26JY]
———designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (H.R. 3334), E1991 [3NO]
———protect use of traditional hunting and fishing equipment and prevent certain restrictions on hunting and fishing implements and equipment (H.R. 1443), E689 [8AP]
———require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (H.R. 1444), E689 [8AP]
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. 587), H658 [10FE]
Safety: require oil and natural gas drilling permit applicants to submit worst-case discharge scenario containment and clean-up plan, H3200, H3201 [11MY]
San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns, H5593 [27JY]
———restoration program funding, H5064, H5065 [14JY]
Scotts Hill, TN: Doe Creek School National Register of Historic Places designee, E1753 [4OC]
South Utah Valley Electric Service District: convey certain Federal features of the electric system (H.R. 461), H6994, H6995 [24OC]
St. Croix River: clear a proposed project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River (H.R. 850), E1782 [5OC]
Strategic materials: establish the Rare Earth Policy Task Force and direct the Dept. of the Interior to develop a plan to ensure the long-term supply of rare earth materials (H.R. 2184), E1099 [15JN]
Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act: limit authority to issue regulations before a certain date (H.R. 3409), H7641 [16NO]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in BLM land and resources management funding, H5465 [25JY]
———North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in EPA Diesel Emissions Program funding, H982-H984 [16FE], E282 [18FE]
———North American Wetlands Conservation Fund funding through reductions in EPA funding, H5561 [26JY]
Utah: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (H.R. 818), H6995, H6996 [24OC]
———convey certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams to support training and readiness of the Utah National Guard (H.R. 686), H6470, H6471 [3OC]
———convey parcels of land to Mantua, UT (S. 683), H8132, H8133 [5DE], H8245 [7DE]
Virginia: conduct oil and natural gas exploration, leasing, and drilling activities on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast (H.R. 1372), E641 [5AP]
Washington: continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area (H.R. 2351), H8131 [5DE], H8245 [7DE]
———require State approval for any leasing for oil and gas drilling off the Washington coastline, H3203, H3204 [11MY]
Washington (State): clarify and adjust boundaries between Quileute Indian Tribe reservation and Olympic National Park and provide the tribe with tsunami and flood protection (H.R. 1162), E527 [17MR]
Wodder, Rebecca R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, E1433 [28JY]
———suitability to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks relative to record as president of American Rivers (organization), E1433 [28JY]
York River: designate segments and associated tributaries for study and inclusion in National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (H.R. 2336), H4474 [23JN], E1175 [23JN]
Remarks in Senate
Alaska: authorize exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western Coastal Plain of Alaska without surface occupancy (S. 351), S749-S751 [15FE]
———authorize exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain of Alaska (S. 352), S749-S751 [15FE]
Animals: eradicate and control nutria in Maryland, Louisiana, and other coastal States (S. 899), S2738 [5MY]
———provide financial assistance to Louisiana for a pilot program to develop measures to eradicate or control feral swine and to assess and restore wetlands damaged by feral swine (S. 893), S2735 [5MY]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), S822 [17FE], S1022 [28FE], S1023-S1028 [1MR], S1087 [2MR], S1179, S1185-S1193, S1204, S1206-S1208 [3MR], S1245-S1247 [4MR], S1415-S1419, S1421-S1495 [9MR], S1515, S1533, S1544 [10MR], S1591 [14MR], S1614, S1650 [15MR], S1728 [16MR], S1908 [29MR], S1950 [30MR], S2005, S2014, S2035-S2037 [31MR], S2114 [5AP], S2157, S2181, S2186 [6AP], S2236, S2254 [7AP], S2293, S2304 [8AP], S2438, S2439 [13AP], S3717 [13JN]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to proceed, S1247-S1250 [4MR], S1309-S1313, S1315-S1318, S1320 [7MR], S1336-S1348, S1350-S1360, S1394-S1398 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent agreement, S1362 [8MR]
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), unanimous-consent request, S1247 [4MR]
Arizona: preserve multiple use land management policy relative to uranium mining (S. 1690), S6464 [12OC]
Ashe, Daniel M.: nomination to be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director, S4303 [30JN]
Baltimore, MD: conduct a special resource study of P.S. 103 in West Baltimore, MD, which Thurgood Marshall attended as a youth (S. 1638), S6051 [3OC]
———study suitability and feasibility of adding President Station as a unit of the National Park System (S. 377), S873 [17FE]
BLM: convey certain land to Deschutes County, OR (S. 270), S546 [3FE], S6690 [18OC]
———provide for conservation, enhanced recreation opportunities, and renewable energy development in California desert areas (S. 138), S206-S209 [25JA]
Buffalo Soldiers: conduct a study of alternatives for commemorating and interpreting the role in the early years of the national parks (S. 544), S1550 [10MR]
Bureau of Reclamation: modify purposes and operation of certain facilities to implement water rights compact among Montana, the Blackfeet Indian Tribe, and the U.S. (S. 399), S904 [17FE]
———remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, CO (S. 1047), S3227 [23MY]
C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: clarify jurisdiction (H.R. 489), S6692 [18OC]
———clarify jurisdiction (S. 201), S282 [26JA]
Colorado: designate certain lands in San Miguel, Ouray, and San Juan Counties, CO, as wilderness (S. 1635), S6064 [4OC]
———study suitability and feasibility of establishing Camp Hale as a unit of the National Park System (S. 279), S548 [3FE]
Coltsville National Historical Park: establish (S. 1347), S4527 [12JY]
Cuba: require companies conducting oil and gas operations off of Cuba to submit an oil spill response plan and provide recommendations on a multinational spill response agreement (S. 405), S907 [17FE]
Denali National Park and Preserve: issue permits for a microhydro project in nonwilderness areas and acquire land from Doyon Tourism, Inc. (S. 313), S643 [10FE]
———issue right-of-way permits for natural gas pipeline transportation utility systems in nonwilderness areas (S. 302), S630 [8FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations, S8757 [17DE]
Dept. of the Treasury: provide loans and loan guarantees to enable eligible public entities to acquire real property that complies with certain approved habitat conservation plans (S. 826), S2516 [14AP]
Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: prohibit from taking action on public lands which impede border security on such lands (H.R. 1505), S5443 [8SE]
Dillon, MT: extend water contract between the U.S. and the East Bench Irrigation District (S. 997), S7092 [2NO]
Ecology and environment: carry out programs and activities for connecting children and families with the outdoors (S. 1802), S7131 [3NO]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7395-S7412 [14NO], S7432-S7435, S7442 [15NO], S7587, S7596-S7598, S7600-S7604 [16NO], S7684, S7695 [17NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), motion to proceed, S7346 [10NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), unanimous-consent agreement, S7183 [8NO]
———making appropriations (H.R. 2354), unanimous-consent request, S7433 [15NO]
Forests: authorize the Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to enter into agreements authorizing State foresters to provide certain forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration and protection services (S. 375), S2556 [14AP]
Fort Monroe National Historical Park: establish, S5610 [14SE], S6999 [1NO]
Fort Pulaski National Monument: authorize the lease of certain lands (S. 535), S7090 [2NO]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), S2972 [12MY], S2975, S2984 [16MY], S3028 [17MY]
———provide for a comprehensive restoration plan (S. 862), S2536 [14AP]
———restore coastal areas affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1140), S3448 [26MY]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 1400), S6366-S6368 [11OC]
———restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine habitats, and coastal wetland of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (S. 861), S2534, S2535 [14AP]
Hermiston, OR: participate in water recycling and reuse project (S. 1033), S3178 [19MY]
Klamath Basin: approve and implement Klamath Basin Restoration and Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agreements and plan and implement dam removal (S. 1851), S7378 [10NO]
Lake Tahoe: provide for environmental restoration and forest management activities in surrounding basin (S. 432), S1121-S1128 [2MR]
Louisiana: study suitability and feasibility of designating sites in the Lower Mississippi River Area in Louisiana as a unit of the National Park System (S. 1325), S4330 [5JY]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs (S. 897), S2737 [5MY], S7091 [2NO]
———promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (S. 383), S883 [17FE]
———provide with a mechanism to cancel contracts for the sale of Soledad Canyon, CA, mining contracts (S. 759), S2269 [7AP]
Missouri River Fish and Wildlife Recovery Program: funding, S7601 [16NO]
Molalla River: designate portions as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System (S. 403), S906 [17FE]
National Endowment for the Oceans: establish (S. 973), S2941 [12MY], S4544 [13JY]
National Park Service: anniversary, S5013 [28JY]
National Public Lands Day: observance, S5936 [23SE]
National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center: accept title (S. 1537), S5477 [9SE]
Native Americans: allow tribes to adopt their own land leasing regulations (S. 703), S2051 [31MR]
———authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (S. 134), S202 [25JA]
———reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (S. 676), S1984 [30MR]
———require tribes to demonstrate a substantial direct modern and aboriginal connection to certain lands to allow for gaming on such lands (S. 771), S2350 [8AP]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: reauthorize (S. 538), S1549 [10MR]
Nevada: convey certain Federal land to Elko County, NV, and take land into trust for the Te-moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada (S. 617), S1835 [17MR]
New Philadelphia, IL: conduct a special resource study of the archeological site and surrounding land of the town site (S. 1902), S7711 [17NO]
Obama, President: release of proposal for five-year Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas leasing program, S7174 [8NO]
Oklahoma: allow storage and conveyance of nonproject water at the Norman Project (S. 802), S2448 [13AP]
Oregon: restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (S. 220), S340 [27JA]
Oregon Caves National Monument: modify boundary and designate certain rivers and creeks as components of the Wild and Scenic River System (S. 765), S2277 [7AP]
Outer Continental Shelf: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), S2892 [11MY], S2896 [12MY], S2984, S3002 [16MY], S3004 [17MY], S3088 [18MY], S3165 [19MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales and modify requirements for exploration (S. 953), motion to proceed, S3018, S3030, S3034, S3035 [17MY], S3063, S3067-S3086 [18MY]
———conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), S2984 [16MY], S3028 [17MY]
———establish regional joint lease and permit processing offices (S. 843), S2522 [14AP], S2866 [11MY]
———extend leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements, S1666 [15MR]
———extend leases in the Gulf of Mexico to accommodate permitting delays and provide operators time to meet new drilling and safety requirements (S. 516), S1530 [10MR], S3029 [17MY], S3084 [18MY]
———lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions, S1326 [7MR], S1335, S1338 [8MR], S1516, S1517 [10MR], S1577, S1594 [14MR], S3575 [8JN]
———prohibit royalty incentives for deepwater drilling (S. 338), S685 [14FE]
———reform management of energy and mineral resources (S. 917), S2785 [9MY], S2823 [10MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), S2984, S3000 [16MY], S3003, S3028 [17MY]
Payments in Lieu of Taxes program: provide full funding, S6831 [20OC]
———provide full funding (S. 1692), S6465, S6466 [12OC]
Power resources: authorize noncompetitive leasing of certain areas adjoining other lands for which a qualified company or individual holds a preexisting right to develop geothermal resources (S. 1149), S3543 [7JN]
———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects, S1525 [10MR]
———establish and implement oil and gas leasing programs for the Outer Continental Shelf and the Coastal Plain of Alaska, and streamline regulation of other energy projects (S. 706), S1958 [30MR], S2060 [31MR], S2063 [4AP], S3072 [18MY], S5414 [8SE], S6298 [6OC]
———establish onshore oil and gas production goals, repeal production barriers, improve lease issuance, expedite judicial review, report on public land revenues, and encourage oil shale exploration (S. 1027), S6298 [6OC]
———establish production incentive fee for lands leased for oil or natural gas on which production is not occurring, S2720 [5MY]
———facilitate appropriate oil and gas development on Federal land and waters and limit dependence on foreign sources of oil and gas (S. 916), S2783 [9MY], S2823 [10MY]
———increase domestic production of oil and gas, S2913-S2915 [12MY], S3018, S3023 [17MY], S7174 [8NO]
———lift moratorium on deepwater drilling operations, S1525 [10MR], S2722 [5MY], S6407 [12OC]
———promote diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases, S2119-S2122 [5AP]
———use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, S2819 [10MY], S6496 [13OC]
Public lands: importance, S6062-S6064 [4OC]
———improve management of grazing leases and permits (S. 1129), S3609 [8JN]
———modify a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society (S. 404), S6692 [18OC]
Railroads: convey a railroad right of way between North Pole, AK, and Delta Junction, AK, to the Alaska Railroad Corp. (S. 628), S1840 [17MR]
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area: establish (S. 29), S149 [25JA]
San Diego County, CA: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (S. 1574), S5727 [19SE]
San Juan Islands National Conservation Area: establish (S. 1559), S5626 [14SE]
Stell, Joe: BLM Rangeland Stewardship Award recipient, S4154 [28JN]
Territories: improve administration of programs in the insular areas (S. 2009), S8702 [16DE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: funding, S1597 [14MR]
Utah: allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (H.R. 818), S7142 [3NO]
———allow for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District (S. 808), S7091 [2NO]
———convey parcels of land to Mantua, UT (S. 683), S7090 [2NO]
Valles Caldera National Preserve: designate as a unit of the National Park System (S. 564), S1563-S1565 [10MR]
Wodder, Rebecca R.: nomination to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, unanimous-consent agreement, S3705 [9JN]
———suitability to be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife and Parks relative to record as president of American Rivers (organization), S6826 [20OC]
Reports filed
Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 683) (S. Rept. 112-60), S5338 [6SE]
Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1022) (H. Rept. 112-166), H5284 [20JY]
Clarify That Uncertified States and Indian Tribes Have Authority To Use Payments for Noncoal Reclamation Projects and Acid Mine Remediation Programs: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 897) (S. Rept. 112-63), S5338 [6SE]
Clear a Proposed Project in the Lower St. Croix Wild and Scenic River: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 850) (H. Rept. 112-309), H8074 [1DE]
Consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and Other Departments and Agencies Appropriations, Unobligated Stimulus Funds Rescission, and Discretionary Spending Reduction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 92) (H. Rept. 112-13), H773 [14FE]
Consideration of H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 112-73), H3059 [4MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 245) (H. Rept. 112-73), H3059 [4MY]
Consideration of H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 257) (H. Rept. 112-74), H3159 [10MY]
Consideration of H.R. 2354, Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 337) (H. Rept. 112-135), H4670 [6JY]
Consideration of H.R. 2584, Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 363) (H. Rept. 112-176), H5372 [21JY]
Corolla Wild Horses Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 306) (H. Rept. 112-310), H8074 [1DE]
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2584) (H. Rept. 112-151), H5238 [19JY]
Dept. of the Interior Allowance for Prepayment of Repayment Contracts Between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 808) (S. Rept. 112-62), S5338 [6SE]
Dept. of the Interior Authorization of St. Croix River Crossing Project With Appropriate Mitigation Measures To Promote River Values: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1134), S8733 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior Clarification of Jurisdiction Relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 489) (H. Rept. 112-160), H5284 [20JY]
Dept. of the Interior Jurisdiction Clarification Relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 201) (S. Rept. 112-48), S5338 [6SE]
Dept. of the Interior Lease of Certain Lands Within Fort Pulaski National Monument: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 535) (S. Rept. 112-59), S5338 [6SE]
Dept. of the Interior Modification of a Land Grant Patent Issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 404) (S. Rept. 112-56), S5338 [6SE]
Dept. of the Interior Prepayment of Repayment Contracts Between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 818) (H. Rept. 112-247), H6975 [14OC]
East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 997) (S. Rept. 112-65), S5338 [6SE]
Energy and Water Development Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H. 2354) (H. Rept. 112-118), H4573 [24JN]
———Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2354) (S. Rept. 112-75), S5386 [7SE]
Energy and Water Integration Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1343) (S. Rept. 112-35), S4485 [11JY]
Exploring for Geothermal Energy on Federal Lands Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2171) (H. Rept. 112-251), H6975 [14OC]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 714) (S. Rept. 112-69), S5338 [6SE]
Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease of Certain Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (S. 535) (H. Rept. 112-298), H8074 [1DE]
Illabot Creek Segment Designation as a Component of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1740) (H. Rept. 112-320), H8317 [8DE]
Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 441) (H. Rept. 112-158), H5284 [20JY]
La Pine Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 270) (S. Rept. 112-49), S5338 [6SE]
McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1160) (H. Rept. 112-168), H5284 [20JY]
Mescalero Apache Tribe Adjudicated Water Rights Lease: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1461) (H. Rept. 112-307), H8074 [1DE]
Montana Mineral Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1158) (H. Rept. 112-299), H8074 [1DE]
National Petroleum Reserve Alaska Access Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2150) (H. Rept. 112-249), H6975 [14OC]
National Strategic and Critical Minerals Policy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2011) (H. Rept. 112-248), H6975 [14OC]
Natural Resources Management Planning Improvement for State-Owned Facilities Used for National Defense: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1670) (H. Rept. 112-175), H5372 [21JY]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 538) (S. Rept. 112-46), S5248 [2AU]
Nomination of Daniel M. Ashe To Be U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S2130 [5AP]
Nomination of Rebecca R. Wodder To Be Assistant Sec. of the Interior for Fish and Wildlife: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate), S8602 [14DE]
North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2351) (H. Rept. 112-305), H8074 [1DE]
Nutria Eradication and Control Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 899) (S. Rept. 112-94), S7451 [15NO]
Oil and Gas Facilitation Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 916) (S. Rept. 112-64), S5338 [6SE]
Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1229) (H. Rept. 112-67), H2933 [2MY]
Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2719) (H. Rept. 112-321), H8317 [8DE]
Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourists Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 1400) (S. Rept. 112-100), S8460 [8DE]
Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1230) (H. Rept. 112-68), H2933 [2MY]
Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1231) (H. Rept. 112-69), H2933 [2MY]
Rota Cultural and Natural Resources Study Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1141) (H. Rept. 112-167), H5284 [20JY]
Small-Scale Hydropower Enhancement Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 795) (H. Rept. 112-219), H6454 [23SE]
South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 461) (H. Rept. 112-217), H6454 [23SE]
Technological Capability Assessment, Survey, and Economic Feasibility Study on Recovery of Minerals From Shallow and Deep Seabeds: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2803) (H. Rept. 112-302), H8074 [1DE]
Utah National Guard Readiness Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 686) (H. Rept. 112-163), H5284 [20JY]
Utilizing America's Federal Lands for Wind Energy Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2172) (H. Rept. 112-300), H8074 [1DE]
Rulings of the Chair
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H879, H883, H890, H897 [15FE], H970, H984, H988, H991, H994, H1008, H1025, H1028, H1029, H1033, H1034, H1044, H1064 [16FE], H1103, H1111, H1115 [17FE], H1203, H1215, H1222, H1232, H1244, H1271, H1282, H1288 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5625, H5641 [27JY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2354), S7432 [15NO], H4801, H4807, H4810, H4816, H4817, H4848 [11JY], H5006 [13JY], H5053, H5062, H5077 [14JY]
Statements
Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: Executive Office of the President, H5436 [25JY]
Tables
Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055): Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies, H9846-H9851 [16DE]
———energy and water development, H9831-H9834 [16DE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations (H.R. 2584), H5413-H5434 [25JY]
Dept. of the Interior Payments in Lieu of Taxes program State payment results, H1276 [18FE]
Energy and water development appropriations (H.R. 2354), H4777-H4783 [8JY]
Texts of
H. Res. 92, consideration of H.R. 1, Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies appropriations, unobligated stimulus funds rescission, and discretionary spending reduction, H804 [15FE]
H. Res. 245, consideration of H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act and H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, H3067 [5MY]
H. Res. 257, consideration of H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act, H3171 [11MY]
H. Res. 337, consideration of H.R. 2354, energy and water development appropriations, H4762 [8JY]
H. Res. 363, consideration of H.R. 2584, Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies appropriations, H5403 [25JY]
H.R. 441, Kantishna Hills Renewable Energy Act, H6990 [24OC]
H.R. 461, South Utah Valley Electric Conveyance Act, H6994 [24OC]
H.R. 489, Dept. of the Interior clarification of jurisdiction relative to C.C. Cragin Dam and Reservoir, H6473 [3OC]
H.R. 686, Utah National Guard Readiness Act, H6470 [3OC]
H.R. 818, Dept. of the Interior allowance for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District, H6995 [24OC]
H.R. 1160, McKinney Lake National Fish Hatchery Conveyance Act, H6992 [24OC]
H.R. 1229, Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act, H3131 [10MY]
H.R. 1230, Restarting American Offshore Leasing Now Act, H3087 [5MY]
H.R. 1231, Reversing President Obama's Offshore Moratorium Act, H3196 [11MY]
H.R. 2351, North Cascades National Park Service Complex Fish Stocking Act, H8131 [5DE]
H.R. 2719, Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act, H8949 [14DE]
S. 29, Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area Establishment Act, S150 [25JA]
S. 134, Mescalero Apache Tribe Leasing Authorization Act, S202 [25JA]
S. 138, California Desert Protection Act, S209-S221 [25JA]
S. 270, La Pine Land Conveyance Act, S6690 [18OC]
S. 279, Camp Hale Study Act, S548 [3FE]
S. 338, Deepwater Drilling Royalty Relief Prohibition Act, S686 [14FE]
S. 377, President Street Station Study Act, S874 [17FE]
S. 383, Critical Minerals and Materials Promotion Act, S883 [17FE]
S. 404, Dept. of the Interior modification of a land grant patent issued to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, S6692 [18OC]
S. 405, Gulf Stream Protection Act, S907 [17FE]
S. 432, Lake Tahoe Restoration Act, S1123-S1128 [2MR]
S. 535, Fort Pulaski National Monument Lease Authorization Act, H8129 [5DE]
S. 538, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act reauthorization, S1549 [10MR]
S. 544, Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act, S1550 [10MR]
S. 564, Valles Caldera National Preserve Management Act, S1563-S1565 [10MR]
S. 617, Elko Motocross and Tribal Conveyance Act, S1835 [17MR]
S. 676, reaffirm authority of the Dept. of the Interior to take land into trust for Indian tribes, S1984 [30MR]
S. 683, Box Elder Utah Land Conveyance Act, S7090, S7091 [2NO], H8132 [5DE]
S. 771, Tribal Gaming Eligibility Act, S2351 [8AP]
S. 808, Dept. of the Interior allowance for prepayment of repayment contracts between the U.S. and the Uintah Water Conservancy District, S7091 [2NO]
S. 826, Infrastructure Facilitation and Habitat Conservation Act, S2516 [14AP]
S. 843, Outer Continental Shelf Permit Processing Coordination Act, S2522 [14AP]
S. 862, Comprehensive Gulf of Mexico Recovery, Restoration, and Resiliency Act, S2536-S2539 [14AP]
S. 897, clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects and acid mine remediation programs, S2737 [5MY], S7092 [2NO]
S. 899, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, S2739 [5MY]
S. 916, Oil and Gas Facilitation Act, S2783-S2785 [9MY]
S. 917, Outer Continental Shelf Reform Act, S2785-S2793 [9MY]
S. 953, Offshore Production and Safety Act, S2931 [12MY]
S. 979, America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, S2944-S2947 [12MY]
S. 997, East Bench Irrigation District Water Contract Extension Act, S7092 [2NO]
S. 1047, Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel Act, S3228 [23MY]
S. 1149, Geothermal Production Expansion Act, S3543 [7JN]
S. 1347, Coltsville National Historical Park Act, S4528 [12JY]
S. 1537, National September 11 Memorial and Museum Act, S5477 [9SE]
S. 1559, San Juan Islands National Conservation Area Act, S5626 [14SE]
S. 1638, Thurgood Marshall's Elementary School Study Act, S6052 [3OC]
S. 1802, Healthy Kids Outdoors Act, S7131-S7133 [3NO]
S. 1851, Klamath Basin Economic Restoration Act, S7378-S7382 [10NO]
S. 1902, New Philadelphia, Illinois, Study Act, S7711 [17NO]
S. 2009, Insular Areas Act, S8703 [16DE]
S. Res. 77, take immediate action to streamline Dept. of the Interior shallow and deepwater oil and natural gas drilling permitting process, S977 [28FE]