Requires the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a comprehensive river conservation study for a specified segment (study area) of the Columbia River, Washington. Requires the study to identify and evaluate the outstanding features of the study area and its environment, including fish and wildlife, geologic, scenic, recreational, natural, historical, and cultural values, and examine alternatives for their preservation. Requires the Secretary to consult with State, local, and tribal governments with respect to the study and to provide for public comment.
Prohibits any Federal agency, for a period of eight years after enactment of this Act, from constructing any dam, channel, or navigation project within the study area. Sets forth other requirements with respect to such study area.
Authorizes appropriations.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-960.
Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 100-960.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 574.
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1041.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Resolving differences -- House actions: House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Voice Vote.
Measure Signed in Senate.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 100-605.
Became Public Law No: 100-605.
Enacted as Public Law 100-605
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