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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3975
To authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal funding under part 
B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to waive certain 
requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. BALLANCE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To authorize States, in the event of inadequate Federal fund-
ing under part B of the Individuals with Disabilities 
Education Act, to waive certain requirements of the Ele-
mentary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, and 
for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Respecting Our Lead-
ers in Education Model Act of 2004’’ or ‘‘ROLE Model 
Act of 2004’’.
SEC. 2. FULL FUNDING OF PART B OF THE INDIVIDUALS 
WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT. 
(a) WAIVER AUTHORITY.—Subject to subsection (c), 
section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316(b)) (relating to the 
identification of schools for school improvement, corrective 
action, or restructuring) shall not apply in a State if—
(1) for any fiscal year the Federal Government 
appropriates for the purpose of carrying out part B 
of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 
(20 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.) an amount that is less than 
the amount determined under subsection (b); and 
(2) the State chooses to waive the application of 
such section 1116(b). 
(b) AMOUNT.—The amount referred to in subsection 
(a)(1) is the product of—
(1) the number of children with disabilities in 
all States who are receiving special education and re-
lated services—
(A) aged 3 through 5 if the State is eligi-
ble for a grant under section 619; and 
(B) aged 6 through 21; and 
(2) 40 percent of the average per-pupil expendi-
ture in public elementary and secondary schools in 
the United States.
(c) LIMITATION.—For any fiscal year described in 
subsection (a)(1), a State may waive the application of 
section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Edu-
cation Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6316(b)) for not more than 
3 consecutive school years, beginning with the school year 
that commences during the fiscal year involved. 
(d) CONTINUED FUNDING.—A State’s decision under 
this section to waive the provisions of section 1116(b) of 
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 
U.S.C. 6316(b)) shall not affect the State’s eligibility for, 
or receipt of, funds under such Act. 
(e) STATE.—For purposes of this section, the term 
‘‘State’’ has the meaning given to that term in section 
9101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 
1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).
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sponse to a petition for revocation’’ after ‘‘des-
ignation’’; and 
(D) in paragraph (4), by inserting ‘‘, 
amended designation, or determination in re-
sponse to a petition for revocation’’ after ‘‘des-
ignation’’ each place that term appears. 
(d) SAVINGS PROVISION.—For purposes of applying 
section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act on 
or after the date of enactment of this Act, the term ‘‘des-
ignation’’, as used in that section, includes all redesigna-
tions made pursuant to section 219(a)(4)(B) of the Immi-
gration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)(4)(B)) 
prior to the date of enactment of this Act, and such redes-
ignations shall continue to be effective until revoked as 
provided in paragraph (5) or (6) of section 219(a) of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189(a)). 
SEC. 3. INCLUSION IN ANNUAL DEPARTMENT OF STATE 
COUNTRY REPORTS ON TERRORISM OF IN-
FORMATION ON TERRORIST GROUPS THAT 
SEEK WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION AND 
GROUPS THAT HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS 
FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. 
(a) INCLUSION IN REPORTS.—Section 140 of the 
Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 
and 1989 (22 U.S.C. 2656f) is amended—
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3976
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the depreciation 
adjustments required in computing alternative minimum taxable income. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. ENGLISH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal 
the depreciation adjustments required in computing alter-
native minimum taxable income.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF DEPRECIATION ADJUSTMENTS IN 
COMPUTING ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX-
ABLE INCOME. 
(a) ADJUSTMENTS
APPLICABLE
TO
ALL
TAX-
PAYERS.—Subsection (a) of section 56 of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to adjustments applicable 
to all taxpayers) is amended by striking paragraph (1).
(b) ITEM OF TAX PREFERENCE.—Subsection (a) of 
section 57 of such Code (relating to general rule for items 
of tax preference) is amended by repealing paragraph (6). 
(c) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Section 55(e)(2)(A) of such Code is amend-
ed by striking ‘‘56(a)(1) (relating to depreciation) 
and section’’. 
(2) Section 1400I(f) of such Code is amended 
by striking paragraph (4). 
(d) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to property placed in service after 
December 31, 2004.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3977
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the work opportunity 
credit, welfare-to-work credit, and research credit against the alternative 
minimum tax. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. ENGLISH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the 
work opportunity credit, welfare-to-work credit, and re-
search credit against the alternative minimum tax.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. WORK OPPORTUNITY CREDIT, WELFARE-TO-
WORK CREDIT, AND RESEARCH CREDIT AL-
LOWED 
AGAINST 
ALTERNATIVE 
MINIMUM 
TAX. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (c) of section 38 of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to limitation 
based on amount of tax) is amended by redesignating
paragraph (4) as paragraph (7) and by inserting after 
paragraph (3) the following new paragraphs: 
‘‘(4) SPECIAL RULES FOR WORK OPPORTUNITY 
CREDIT.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—In the case of the 
work opportunity credit—
‘‘(i) this section and section 39 shall 
be applied separately with respect to such 
credit, and 
‘‘(ii) in applying paragraph (1) to 
such credit—
‘‘(I) subparagraph (A) shall not 
apply, and 
‘‘(II) the limitation under para-
graph (1) (as modified by subclause 
(I)) shall be reduced by the credit al-
lowed under subsection (a) for the 
taxable year (other than the work op-
portunity credit, the welfare-to-work 
credit, or the research credit). 
‘‘(B) WORK
OPPORTUNITY
CREDIT.—For 
purposes of this subsection, the term ‘work op-
portunity credit’ means the credit allowable 
under subsection (a) by reason of section 51(a).
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
AN ACT 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of 
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
‘‘(5) SPECIAL RULES FOR WELFARE-TO-WORK 
CREDIT.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of the wel-
fare-to-work credit—
‘‘(i) this section and section 39 shall 
be applied separately with respect to such 
credit, and 
‘‘(ii) in applying paragraph (1) to 
such credit—
‘‘(I) subparagraph (A) shall not 
apply, and 
‘‘(II) the limitation under para-
graph (1) (as modified by subclause 
(I)) shall be reduced by the credit al-
lowed under subsection (a) for the 
taxable year (other than the welfare-
to-work credit or the research credit). 
‘‘(B) WELFARE-TO-WORK
CREDIT.—For 
purposes of this subsection, the term ‘welfare-
to-work credit’ means the credit allowable under 
subsection (a) by reason of section 51A(d)(2). 
‘‘(6) SPECIAL RULES FOR RESEARCH CREDIT.—
‘‘(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of the re-
search credit—
‘‘(i) this section and section 39 shall 
be applied separately with respect to such 
credit, and 
‘‘(ii) in applying paragraph (1) to 
such credit—
‘‘(I) subparagraph (A) shall not 
apply, and 
‘‘(II) the limitation under para-
graph (1) (as modified by subclause 
(I)) shall be reduced by the credit al-
lowed under subsection (a) for the 
taxable year (other than the research 
credit). 
‘‘(B) RESEARCH CREDIT.—For purposes of 
this subsection, the term ‘research credit’ 
means the credit allowable under subsection (a) 
by reason of section 41.’’. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—
(1) Subclause (II) of section 38(c)(2)(A)(ii) of 
such Code is amended—
(A) by striking ‘‘or’’ after ‘‘employment 
credit’’ and inserting a comma, and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘, the work opportunity 
credit, the welfare-to-work credit, or the re-
search credit’’ after ‘‘employee credit’’.
(2) Subclause (II) of section 38(c)(3)(A)(ii) of 
such Code is amended by inserting ‘‘, the work op-
portunity credit, the welfare-to-work, or the research 
credit’’ after ‘‘employee credit’’. 
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after 
December 31, 2004.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3978
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify provisions relating 
to designation of foreign terrorist organizations, to amend the Foreign 
Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989, to include 
in annual Department of State country reports on terrorism information 
on terrorist groups that seek weapons of mass destruction and groups 
that have been designated as foreign terrorist organizations, and for 
other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself and Mr. PITTS) introduced the following bill; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition 
to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such 
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
A BILL 
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify 
provisions relating to designation of foreign terrorist or-
ganizations, to amend the Foreign Relations Authoriza-
tion Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989, to include in 
annual Department of State country reports on terrorism 
information on terrorist groups that seek weapons of 
mass destruction and groups that have been designated 
as foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Designation of Foreign 
Terrorist Organizations Reform Act’’. 
SEC. 2. DESIGNATION OF FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZA-
TIONS. 
(a) PERIOD OF DESIGNATION.—Section 219(a)(4) of 
the 
Immigration 
and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1189(a)(4)) is amended—
(1) in subparagraph (A)—
(A) by striking ‘‘Subject to paragraphs (5) 
and (6), a’’ and inserting ‘‘A’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘for a period of 2 years be-
ginning on the effective date of the designation 
under paragraph (2)(B)’’ and inserting ‘‘until 
revoked under paragraph (5) or (6) or set aside 
pursuant to subsection (c)’’; 
(2) by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting 
the following: 
‘‘(B) REVIEW OF DESIGNATION UPON PE-
TITION.—
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary 
shall review the designation of a foreign 
terrorist organization under the procedures 
set forth in clauses (iii) and (iv) if the des-
ignated organization files a petition for
HR 397 RFS 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY 
REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. 
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission project numbered 11214, the Commission may, at 
the request of the licensee for the project, and after rea-
sonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due dili-
gence, and public interest requirements of that section and 
the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of 
the project as of the effective date of the surrender 
of the license; and 
(2) extend the time period during which the li-
censee is required to commence the construction of 
the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods beyond 
the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance 
of the license.
Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3979
To exempt the natural aging process in the determination of the production 
period for distilled spirits under section 263A of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2004
Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To exempt the natural aging process in the determination 
of the production period for distilled spirits under section 
263A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXEMPTION OF NATURAL AGING PROCESS IN 
DETERMINATION OF PRODUCTION PERIOD 
FOR DISTILLED SPIRITS UNDER SECTION 
263A. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 263A(f) of the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to general exceptions) is
amended by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(5) EXEMPTION OF NATURAL AGING PROCESS 
IN DETERMINATION OF PRODUCTION PERIOD FOR 
DISTILLED
SPIRITS.—For purposes of this sub-
section, the production period for distilled spirits 
shall be determined without regard to any period al-
located to the natural aging process.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply to production periods beginning 
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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Calendar No. 42
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
[Report No. 108–27] 
AN ACT 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commence-
ment of construction of a hydroelectric project in 
the State of Illinois. 
MARCH 19, 2003
Reported without amendment
Standards Act of 1974. No design, construction method,
practice, technology, material, mitigation methodology, or
hazard reduction measure of any kind developed under
this Act shall be required for a home certified under sec-
tion 616 of the National Manufactured Housing Construc-
tion and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5415),
pursuant to standards issued under such Act, without
being subject to the consensus development process and
rulemaking procedures of that Act.
SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
(a) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGEN-
CY.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Fed-
eral Emergency Management Agency for carrying out this
Act—
(1) $8,700,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
(2) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2007.
(b) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION.—From sums
otherwise authorized to be appropriated, there are author-
ized to be appropriated to the National Science Founda-
tion for carrying out this Act—
(1) $8,700,000 for fiscal year 2006; and
(2) $9,400,000 for fiscal year 2007.
(c) NATIONAL
INSTITUTE
OF
STANDARDS
AND
TECHNOLOGY.—From sums otherwise authorized to be
appropriated, there are authorized to be appropriated to
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 397
AN ACT
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commence-
ment of construction of a hydroelectric project in
the State of Illinois.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 397
AN ACT
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY
REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT.
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission project numbered 11214, the Commission may, at
the request of the licensee for the project, and after rea-
sonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due dili-
gence, and public interest requirements of that section and
the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of
the project as of the effective date of the surrender
of the license; and
(2) extend the time period during which the li-
censee is required to commence the construction of
the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods beyond
the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance
of the license.
Passed the House of Representatives February 11,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 397
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
An Act
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydro-
electric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY
COMMISSION PROJECT.
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 13 of the
Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply
to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission project numbered
11214, the Commission may, at the request of the licensee for
the project, and after reasonable notice, in accordance with the
good faith, due diligence, and public interest requirements of that
section and the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of the project
as of the effective date of the surrender of the license; and
(2) extend the time period during which the licensee is
required to commence the construction of the project for 3
consecutive 2-year periods beyond the date that is 4 years
after the date of issuance of the license.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of 
a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. SHIMKUS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of 
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY 
REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. 
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission project numbered 11214, the Commission may, at 
the request of the licensee for the project, and after rea-
sonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due dili-
gence, and public interest requirements of that section and 
the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of 
the project as of the effective date of the surrender 
of the license; and 
(2) extend the time period during which the li-
censee is required to commence the construction of 
the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods beyond 
the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance 
of the license.
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(4) shall establish standards to ensure that for-
eign nationals placed pursuant to the pilot program 
receive appropriate training to prepare them for 
their work with adults with disabilities.
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Union Calendar No. 4
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
[Report No. 108–6] 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of 
a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. SHIMKUS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union 
and ordered to be printed 
A BILL 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of 
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY 
REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. 
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission project numbered 11214, the Commission may, at 
the request of the licensee for the project, and after rea-
sonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due dili-
gence, and public interest requirements of that section and 
the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of 
the project as of the effective date of the surrender 
of the license; and 
(2) extend the time period during which the li-
censee is required to commence the construction of 
the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods beyond 
the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance 
of the license.
Union Calendar No. 4
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
[Report No. 108–6] 
A BILL 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commence-
ment of construction of a hydroelectric project in 
the State of Illinois. 
FEBRUARY 4, 2003
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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Calendar No. 42
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 397
[Report No. 108–27] 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
Resources 
MARCH 19, 2003
Reported by Mr. DOMENICI, without amendment 
AN ACT 
To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of 
construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FEDERAL ENERGY 
REGULATORY COMMISSION PROJECT. 
Notwithstanding the time period specified in section 
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806) that would 
otherwise apply to the Federal Energy Regulatory Com-
mission project numbered 11214, the Commission may, at
HR 397 RS 
the request of the licensee for the project, and after rea-
sonable notice, in accordance with the good faith, due dili-
gence, and public interest requirements of that section and 
the Commission’s procedures under that section—
(1) reinstate the license for the construction of 
the project as of the effective date of the surrender 
of the license; and 
(2) extend the time period during which the li-
censee is required to commence the construction of 
the project for 3 consecutive 2-year periods beyond 
the date that is 4 years after the date of issuance 
of the license.
Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.