S 1329 · 98th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Emergency Wetlands Resources Act of 1984
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 757.(1984-04-06)
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Emergency Wetland Resources Act of 1983 - Title I: Extension of Wetlands Loan Act - Amends the Wetlands Loan Act to extend from September 30, 1983, to September 30, 1993, the authorization of appropriations for the preservation of wetlands and other waterfowl habitat. Repeals provisions which provide that such funds shall be treated as an advance and require the repayment of such funds. Title II: Revenues for Migratory Bird Conservation Fund - Permits charging an admission fee at certain designated units of the National Wildlife Refuge System in order to provide additional revenues for the conservation of the nation's wetland resources. Requires such fees to be deposited into the migratory bird conservation fund (the fund). Requires annual reports by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the House and Senate concerning such fees. Increases the price of the migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp. Requires import duties collected on hunting arms and ammunition to be paid into the fund. Provides for an annual payment of $75,000,000 into the fund from the Land and Water Conservation Fund between October 1, 1983, and September 30, 1993. Title III: Financial Assistance to States f…
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