S. 378 — A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain lands of the Columbia Basin Federal reclamation project, Washington, and for other purposes.

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Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain reclamation lands located in the State of Washington with the Boise Cascade Corporation.

Directs the Secretary to have appraisals made of each tract of land included in the exchange.

Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring any lands under this Act which are determined to have become contaminated with hazardous substances. Frees the United States from responsibility or liability for hazardous wastes or other substances placed on any lands covered by this Act after their transfer.

Authorizes appropriations.

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1995-02-09
Introduced in Senate
1995-02-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2400)
1995-02-09
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
1995-02-10
Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.
1995-03-29
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
1995-04-07
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-38.
1995-04-07
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-38.
1995-04-07
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain lands of the Columbia Basin Federal reclamation project, Washington, and for other purposes.

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