HR 1091 · 98th Congress · Water Resources Development

A bill to authorize construction of a modification of the Gallipolis Locks and Dam, Ohio River, Ohio and West Virginia, and to insure that this work shall be completed expeditiously.

Introduced 1983-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1]· 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: For Further Action See H.R.3678.(1983-07-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to rehabilitate the Gallipolis Dam, Ohio and West Virgina, and to replace certain locks on the Ohio River. Directs the Chief of Engineers to mitigate fish and wildlife habitat losses, resulting from such construction, by purchasing specified land at Federal expense. Authorizes the Secretary to transfer such land to the State of West Virginia for operation and maintenance. Requires the Chief of Engineers to submit a final environmental impact statement to Congress prior to initiating such construction. Provides for disapproval of such impact statement by concurrent resolution of Congress within 60 days of its receipt. Exempts, except as specified, such impact statement and actions to carry out such project from judicial review. Sets forth procedures for expedited judicial review.…

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