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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1184
[Report No. 105–123]
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for the construction
of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project in the State of Washington,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 1997
Mr. METCALF introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Commerce
JUNE 7, 1997
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union
and ordered to be printed
A BILL
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for
the construction of the Bear Creek hydroelectric project
in the State of Washington, 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. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission project numbered 10371, the
Commission may, upon the request of the project licensee,
in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and pub-
lic interest requirements of that section and the Commis-
sion’s procedures under that section, extend the time pe-
riod during which the licensee is required to commence
construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive
2-year periods.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—The extension under subsection
(a) shall take effect for the project upon the expiration
of the extension, issued by the Commission under section
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), of the pe-
riod required for commencement of construction of the
project.
(c) REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE.—If the
license for the project referred to in subsection (a) has
expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the
date of its expiration and extend the time required for
commencement of construction of the project as provided
in subsection (a) for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year
periods, the first of which shall commence on the date of
such expiration.
Union Calendar No. 71
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1184
[Report No. 105–123]
A BILL
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power
Act for the construction of the Bear Creek hy-
droelectric project in the State of Washington,
and for other purposes.
JUNE 7, 1997
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. 255
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1184
[Report No. 105–136]
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 11, 1997
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Reported by Mr. MURKOWSKI, without amendment
AN ACT
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power Act for
the construction of the Bear Creek Hydroelectric Project
in the State of Washington, 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. EXTENSION OF DEADLINE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding the time period
specified in section 13 of the Federal Power Act (16
U.S.C. 806) that would otherwise apply to Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission project numbered 10371, the
HR 1184 RS
Commission may, upon the request of the project licensee,
in accordance with the good faith, due diligence, and pub-
lic interest requirements of that section and the Commis-
sion’s procedures under that section, extend the time pe-
riod during which the licensee is required to commence
construction of the project for not more than 3 consecutive
2-year periods.
(b) APPLICABILITY.—The extension under subsection
(a) shall take effect for the project upon the expiration
of the extension, issued by the Commission under section
13 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 806), of the pe-
riod required for commencement of construction of the
project .
(c) REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED LICENSE.—If the
license for the project referred to in subsection (a) has
expired prior to the date of enactment of this Act, the
Commission shall reinstate the license effective as of the
date of its expiration and extend the time required for
commencement of construction of the project as provided
in subsection (a) for not more than 3 consecutive 2-year
periods, the first of which shall commence on the date of
such expiration.
SEC. 2. REENACTMENT OF SENTENCE IN SECTION 6.
Section 6 of the Federal Power Act (16 U.S.C. 799)
is amended by adding the following sentence (deleted by
HR 1184 RS
section 108(a) of the General Accounting Office Act of
1996 (Public Law 104-316)) at the end thereof: ‘‘Licenses
may be revoked only for the reasons and in the manner
prescribed under the provisions of this Act, and may be
altered or surrendered only upon mutual agreement be-
tween the licensee and the Commission after thirty days’
public notice.’’.
Passed the House of Representatives June 10, 1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By RAY STRONG,
Assistant to the Clerk.
Calendar No. 255
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1184
[Report No. 105–136]
AN ACT
To extend the deadline under the Federal Power
Act for the construction of the Bear Creek Hy-
droelectric Project in the State of Washington,
and for other purposes.
NOVEMBER 4, 1997
Reported without amendment
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1185
To ensure that land enrolled in the land conservation program of the State
of Minnesota known as Reinvest in Minnesota remains eligible for enroll-
ment in the conservation reserve upon the expiration of the Reinvest
in Minnesota contract.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 1997
Mr. MINGE (for himself, Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota, Mr. GUTKNECHT) in-
troduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Agri-
culture
A BILL
To ensure that land enrolled in the land conservation pro-
gram of the State of Minnesota known as Reinvest in
Minnesota remains eligible for enrollment in the con-
servation reserve upon the expiration of the Reinvest
in Minnesota contract.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ELIGIBILITY OF FORMER REINVEST IN MIN-
NESOTA LANDS TO ENROLL IN CONSERVA-
TION RESERVE.
(a) ENROLLMENT ELIGIBILITY.—The Secretary of
Agriculture may not reject a bid for the enrollment of land
in the conservation reserve on the ground that the land
has been out of production if the land has been out of
production by reason of its inclusion in the land conserva-
tion program of the State of Minnesota known as Reinvest
in Minnesota.
(b) CONSERVATION RESERVE DEFINED.—In this
section, the term ‘‘conservation reserve’’ means the con-
servation reserve established under subchapter B of chap-
ter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act
of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3831 et seq.).
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wildlife therein, and provides for the enjoyment of
the same in such manner and by such means as will
leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future
generations.
(2) It is the function of the Federal Aviation
Administration to manage the safe and efficient use
of the navigable airspace of the United States, as
provided for in section 40103 of title 49, United
States Code.
(3) The National Park Service lands in the
State of Hawaii, consisting of Kaloko-Honokohau
National Historical Park, Kalaupapa National His-
torical Park, Pu’u honua o Honaunau National His-
torical Park, Pu’u Kohola Heiau National Historic
Site, Haleakala National Park, and Hawaii Volca-
noes National Park, are managed for the purposes
of wilderness preservation, protecting natural, cul-
tural, historical, and wildlife resources, and for pro-
motion of the public enjoyment and use of these re-
sources.
(4) Haleakala and Hawaii Volcanoes National
Parks are designated by the United Nations as
International Biosphere Reserves because of their
internationally significant scenery and plant and ani-
mal communities, and furthermore that Hawaii Vol-
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1201
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a medication
evaluation and dispensing system for Medicare beneficiaries, to improve
the quality of pharmaceutical services received by our Nation’s elderly
and disabled, and to reduce instances of adverse reactions to prescription
drugs experienced by Medicare beneficiaries.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 20, 1997
Mr. STARK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce,
for a period to be subsequently 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 title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish
a medication evaluation and dispensing system for Medi-
care beneficiaries, to improve the quality of pharma-
ceutical services received by our Nation’s elderly and
disabled, and to reduce instances of adverse reactions
to 
prescription 
drugs 
experienced 
by 
Medicare
beneficiaries.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
HR 1201 IH
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Medicare Medication
Evaluation and Dispensing System Act of 1997’’.
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICATION EVALUATION
AND DISPENSING SYSTEM UNDER MEDICARE.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Title XVIII of the Social Security
Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.) is amended by inserting after
section 1888 the following new section:
‘‘MEDICARE MEDICATION EVALUATION AND DISPENSING
SYSTEM
‘‘SEC. 1889. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the re-
quirements of this section, the Secretary shall estab-
lish and operate the Medicare Medication Evaluation
and Dispensing System (hereafter in this section re-
ferred to as the ‘MMEDS’) to provide for—
‘‘(A) prospective and retrospective review
of prescription drugs furnished to Medicare
beneficiaries (in accordance with subsection
(b));
‘‘(B) educating physicians, patients, and
pharmacists regarding the appropriate use of
prescription drugs (in accordance with sub-
section (c)); and
‘‘(C) the establishment of standards for
counseling Medicare beneficiaries (consistent
treated as a requirement established pursuant to section
40103 of title 49, United States Code.
(d) EXCEPTIONS.—The Administrator of the Federal
Aviation Administration may provide exceptions from the
prohibitions under subsections (a) and (b) in an emer-
gency and as otherwise required for safety of flight.
(e) NOTICE TO PILOTS.—To provide information to
pilots regarding the restrictions established under sub-
sections (a) and (b), the Administrator shall provide public
notice of such restrictions in appropriate publications of
the Federal Aviation Administration as soon as practicable
after the date of the enactment of this Act.
SEC. 5. FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AND NA-
TIONAL PARK SERVICE JOINT RESPONSIBIL-
ITY.
The Administrator of the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration and the Director of the National Park Service shall
jointly be responsible for the following:
(1) ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS.—Assessing sit-
uations in addition to those specified in section 4
where impacts of aircraft operations upon human,
cultural, or natural resources are sufficiently serious
to warrant consideration of site-specific action by
the Federal Aviation Administration to minimize or
eliminate the causes of such problems.
(2) INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS
AND
SCI-
ENTIFIC STUDIES.—Preparing public informational
materials, including printed matter and audio-visual
programs, for communication to pilots using existing
Federal Aviation Administration pilot-contact meet-
ings and programs, aviation periodicals, and other
means of generating pilot understanding of National
Park Service resources management objectives.
Where appropriate, the Federal Aviation Adminis-
tration and the National Park Service will share in-
formation on techniques of conducting scientific
studies and data collection to facilitate understand-
ing of the impact of aircraft operations on affected
resources.
(3) PROCEDURES.—Working together to define
procedures for use at national headquarters and
field office levels to address overflight issues over
public land areas.
SEC. 6. APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN REGULATIONS TO CER-
TAIN SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS.
Parts 91 and 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, relating to general operating and flight rules and
to air taxi operators and commercial operators, respec-
tively, shall apply to nonstop sightseeing flights that begin
and end at the same airport and are conducted within a
25 statute mile radius of the airport.
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(2) such sums as are necessary to defray in-
creases in development costs reflected in appropriate
engineering cost indices after August 1, 1995.
SEC. 11. NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE.
The non-Federal share of the costs allocated to the
water supply system shall be 20 percent of—
(1) the amount allocated in the total project
construction budget for the planning and construc-
tion of the water supply system under section 4; and
(2) such sums as are necessary to defray in-
creases in development costs reflected in appropriate
engineering cost indices after August 1, 1995.
SEC. 12. BUREAU OF RECLAMATION AUTHORIZATION.
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—The Secretary is authorized to
allow the Bureau of Reclamation to provide construction
oversight to the water supply system for those areas of
the water supply system that are described in section 4(b).
(b) PROJECT OVERSIGHT ADMINISTRATION.—The
amount of funds used by the Bureau of Reclamation for
planning and construction of the water supply system may
not exceed an amount equal to 3 percent of the amount
provided in the total project construction budget for the
portion of the projects to be constructed in Fall River
County, South Dakota.
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Traffic Stops Statistics
Study Act of 1998’’.
SEC. 2. ATTORNEY GENERAL TO COLLECT.
The Attorney General shall conduct a study of stops
for routine traffic violations by law enforcement officers.
Such study shall include collection and analysis of appro-
priate available data. The study shall include consideration
of the following factors, among others:
(1) The number of individuals stopped for rou-
tine traffic violations.
(2) Identifying characteristics of the individual
stopped, including the race and or ethnicity as well
as the approximate age of that individual.
(3) The traffic infraction alleged to have been
committed that led to the stop.
(4) Whether a search was instituted as a result
of the stop.
(5) How the search was instituted.
(6) The rationale for the search.
(7) Whether any contraband was discovered in
the course of the search.
(8) The nature of such contraband.
(9) Whether any warning or citation was issued
as a result of the stop.
(10) Whether an arrest was made as a result
of either the stop or the search.
(11) The benefit of traffic stops with regard to
the interdiction of drugs and the proceeds of drug
trafficking, including the approximate quantity of
drugs and value of drug proceeds seized on an an-
nual basis as a result of routine traffic stops.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON USE OF DATA.
Data acquired under this section shall be used only
for research or statistical purposes and may not contain
any information that may reveal the identity of any indi-
vidual who is stopped or any law enforcement officer. Data
acquired under this section shall not be used in any legal
or administrative proceeding to establish an inference of
discrimination on the basis of particular identifying char-
acteristics.
SEC. 4. RESULTS OF STUDY.
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act, the Attorney General shall report the
results of the study conducted under this Act to Congress.
Passed the House of Representatives March 24,
1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 118
AN ACT
To provide for the collection of data on traffic
stops.
sponses thereto shall be placed in the docket not later than the 
date of promulgation. 
(7) PROCEEDINGS.—In promulgating a rule— 
(A) the Administrator shall allow any person to submit written 
comments, data, or documentary information; 
(B) the Administrator shall give interested persons an oppor-
tunity to make written submissions and oral presentations of data, 
views, or arguments; 
(C) a transcript shall be kept of any oral presentation; and 
(D) the Administrator shall keep the record of the proceeding 
open for 30 days after completion of the proceeding to provide an 
opportunity for submission of rebuttal and supplementary informa-
tion. 
(8) PROMULGATED RULES UNDER THIS SUBSECTION.— 
(A) ITEMS TO ACCOMPANY PROMULGATED RULE.—A promul-
gated rule shall be accompanied by— 
(i) a statement of basis and purpose like that described in 
paragraph (4)(B) with respect to a proposed rule; 
(ii) an explanation of the reasons for any major changes in 
the promulgated rule from the proposed rule; and 
(iii) a response to each of the significant comments, criti-
cisms, and new data submitted in written or oral presen-
tations during the comment period. 
(B) BASIS.—A promulgated rule may not be based (in part or 
whole) on any information or data that have not been placed in 
the docket as of the date of promulgation. 
(9) JUDICIAL REVIEW.— 
(A) RECORD.—The record for judicial review shall consist exclu-
sively of the material described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of 
paragraph (4), subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (6), 
and paragraph (8)(A). 
(B) OBJECTIONS.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—Only an objection to a rule or a proce-
dure that was raised with reasonable specificity during the 
comment period (including any public hearing) may be raised 
during judicial review. 
(ii) IMPRACTICALITY
OF
RAISING
OBJECTION; GROUNDS 
ARISING AFTER COMMENT PERIOD.—If the person raising an 
objection demonstrates to the Administrator that it was im-
practicable to raise an objection within the comment period 
or if the grounds for an objection arose after the comment 
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105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 118
AN ACT
To provide for the collection of data on traffic stops.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
(7) Whether any contraband was discovered in
the course of the search.
(8) The nature of such contraband.
(9) Whether any warning or citation was issued
as a result of the stop.
(10) Whether an arrest was made as a result of
either the stop or the search.
(11) The benefit of traffic stops with regard to
the interdiction of drugs and the proceeds of drug
trafficking, including the approximate quantity of
drugs and value of drug proceeds seized on an annual
basis as a result of routine traffic stops.
SEC. 3. LIMITATION ON USE OF DATA.
Data acquired under this section shall be used only
for research or statistical purposes and may not contain
any information that may reveal the identity of any indi-
vidual who is stopped or any law enforcement officer. Data
acquired under this section shall not be used in any legal
or administrative proceeding to establish an inference of
discrimination on the basis of particular identifying char-
acteristics.
SEC. 4. RESULTS OF STUDY.
Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment
of this Act, the Attorney General shall report the results
of the study conducted under this Act to Congress.
Calendar No. 245
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 118
[Report No. 105–435]
A BILL
To provide for the collection of data on traffic
stops.
MARCH 11, 1998
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Commit-
tee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and
ordered to be printed
(1) Customs and Border Protection Officers at 
United States ports of entry carry out critical law 
enforcement duties associated with screening foreign 
visitors, returning United States citizens, and im-
ported cargo entering the United States. 
(2) It is in the national interest for United 
States ports of entry to be adequately staffed with 
Customs and Border Protection Officers in a timely 
fashion, including meeting the congressionally fund-
ed staffing target of 23,775 officers for fiscal year 
2015. 
(3) An estimated 250,000 to 300,000 members 
of the Armed Forces separate from military service 
every year. 
(4) Recruiting efforts and expedited hiring pro-
cedures should be undertaken to ensure that individ-
uals separating from military service are aware of, 
and partake in, opportunities to fill vacant Customs 
and Border Protection Officer positions. 
SEC. 3. EXPEDITED HIRING OF APPROPRIATE SEPARATING 
SERVICE MEMBERS. 
(a) IDENTIFICATION OF TRANSFERABLE QUALIFICA-
TIONS.—Not later than 60 days after the date of the en-
actment of this Act, the Secretary of Homeland Security, 
in conjunction with the Secretary of Defense, shall jointly 
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identify Military Occupational Specialty Codes, Air Force 
Specialty Codes, Naval Enlisted Classifications and Offi-
cer Designators, and Coast Guard Competencies that are 
transferable to the requirements, qualifications, and duties 
assigned to Customs and Border Protection Officers. 
(b) HIRING.—The Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall consider hiring qualified candidates with the Military 
Occupational Specialty Codes, Air Force Specialty Codes, 
and Naval Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designa-
tors identified as transferable under subsection (a) who 
are eligible for veterans recruitment appointment author-
ized under section 4214 of title 38, United States Code. 
SEC. 4. ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM FOR RECRUITING 
SERVICE MEMBERS SEPARATING FROM MILI-
TARY SERVICE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER 
PROTECTION OFFICER VACANCIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the 
date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Home-
land Security, in conjunction with the Secretary of De-
fense, shall establish a program to actively recruit mem-
bers of the Armed Forces who are separating from mili-
tary service to serve as Customs and Border Protection 
Officers. 
(b) ELEMENTS.—The program established under 
subsection (a) shall— 
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(1) include Customs and Border Protection Of-
ficer opportunities in relevant job assistance efforts 
under the Transition Assistance Program; 
(2) place U.S. Customs and Border Protection 
officials or other relevant Department of Homeland 
Security officials at recruiting events and jobs fairs 
involving members of the Armed Forces who are 
separating from military service; 
(3) provide opportunities for local U.S. Customs 
and Border Protection field offices to partner with 
military bases in the region; 
(4) conduct outreach efforts to educate mem-
bers of the Armed Forces with Military Occupational 
Specialty Codes, Air Force Specialty Codes, Naval 
Enlisted Classifications and Officer Designators, and 
Coast Guard Competencies that are transferable to 
the requirements, qualifications, and duties assigned 
to Customs and Border Protection Officers; 
(5) require the Secretary of Defense and the 
Secretary of Homeland Security to work coopera-
tively to identify shared activities and opportunities 
for reciprocity related to steps in hiring U.S. Cus-
toms and Border Patrol officers with the goal of 
minimizing the time required to hire qualified appli-
cants; 
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