HR 4497 · 96th Congress · Animals

A bill to exempt States from the requirement of filing environmental impact statements with respect to certain actions taken under fish and wildlife restoration programs.

Introduced 1979-06-15· Sponsored by Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-29]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1979-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Exempts States from the requirement of filing environmental impact statements with respect to the following actions taken under fish and wildlife restoration programs: (1) surveys and inventories to determine the numbers and conditions of fish and wildlife and their habitats; (2) routine maintenance with respect to facilities and improvements; (3) hunter education programs; (4) coordination projects providing for administrative and clerical services for State projects; (5) research other than: (a) research to develop new technologies; (b) research which involves the killing of a significant number of animals; (c) research which requires a significant disruption of the physical environment; and (d) research which affects public health or safety; (6) technical guidance for the purpose of improving fish and wildlife resources; (7) migratory bird banding operations; and (8) development of a comprehensive plan for fish and wildlife management.…

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Cosponsors (11)

2 Democrats9 Republicans