S 2527 · 102th Congress · Environmental Protection

Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act

Introduced 1992-04-02· Sponsored by Sen. Adams, Brock [D-WA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 762.(1992-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Elwha River Ecosystem and Fisheries Restoration Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire title to the Elwha River Hydroelectric Project and the Glines Canyon Hydroelectric Project (the Projects), both in the State of Washington, including all rights and interests in the Projects and the electric power generated by the Projects held by the owner of the Projects and by the pulp and paper mill on Ediz Hook in Port Angeles, Washington (the mill). Grants consideration in the forms of: (1) deeming satisfied or assumed obligations and liabilities of the owner and the mill to the United States, including project removal and any ecosystem, fish and wildlife mitigation, or restoration obligations; and (2) the United States providing to the mill, through Port Angeles City Light, power to replace the power generated by the Projects. Authorizes the Projects to continue to operate under the terms and conditions of licenses and permits issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission until title is transferred under this Act. Mandates a power exchange agreement between the Secretary and the Administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration. Regulates the power supplied to the m…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican