To establish the Red River National Wildlife Refuge.
Requires the Secretary to issue a management plan for the Refuge which includes provisions for: (1) the planning and design of trails and access points; (2) the planning of wildlife and habitat restoration, including reforestation; (3) permanent exhibits and facilities and regular educational programs throughout the Refuge; and (4) ensuring that hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography and environmental education and interpretation are priority general public uses. Requires that the Secretary: (1) provide an opportunity for public participation in developing such plan; and (2) give special consideration to views by local public and private entities and individuals.
Directs the Secretary to construct, administer, and maintain within the Refuge, a wildlife interpretation and education center to promote environmental education and to provide an opportunity for the study and enjoyment of wildlife in its natural habitat.
Requires the Secretary to provide to the Red River Waterway Commission: (1) technical assistance in monitoring water quality, noxious plants, and exotic organisms and in preventing siltation of prime fisheries habitat; and (2) fish for stocking.
Authorizes appropriations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2743-2744)
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7388-7389)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4318.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7388-7389)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7388-7389)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Committee consideration and Mark Up Session held.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-462.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Smith, of NH without amendment. With written report No. 106-462.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 909.
Enacted as Public Law 106-300
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9867)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9867)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 106-300.
Became Public Law No: 106-300.