HR 3593 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act to improve the management of Federal lands affected by certain non-Federal projects.

Introduced 1987-10-31· Sponsored by Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-18]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: House Committee on Energy and Commerce Granted an Extension for Further Consideration Ending not Later Than October 28, 1988.(1988-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Federal Land Policy Management Act to authorize the issuance of rights-of-ways on public lands for the construction or operation of a non-Federal dam, diversion, or appurtenant project works for the generation of electric energy if consistent with the public interest or applicable management plan. Requires public participation in processing proposed right-of-ways. Requires the Federal agency or agencies with jurisdiction over the surface to prepare any necessary environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Authorizes the charging of fees to an applicant to offset administrative costs.…

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Cosponsors (20)

19 Democrats1 Republican