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over non-Federal lands not already provided by law. The
authority of the Secretary of the Interior and the Sec-
retary of Agriculture under this Act extends only to Fed-
eral lands and Federal interests in lands included in the
National Monument.
(d) EXISTING RIGHTS.—The management of the Na-
tional Monument shall be subject to valid existing rights.
(e) NO BUFFER ZONES AROUND NATIONAL MONU-
MENT.—The Congress does not intend for the designation
of the National Monument to lead to the creation of ex-
press or implied protective perimeters or buffer zones,
whether located within or outside of the boundaries of the
National Monument. The fact that activities or uses of
land outside of the National Monument, which are con-
sistent with other applicable laws, can be seen, heard, or
smelled from land within the National Monument shall not
preclude such activities or uses up to the boundaries of
the National Monument. The Secretary of the Interior and
the Secretary of Agriculture may not use the existence of
the National Monument to require a person or entity to
undertake or implement any exactions or mitigation meas-
ures to reduce the effect of such activities or uses so long
as such activities or uses are consistent with other applica-
ble law. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to change
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plan during the preparation and implementation of
the plan.
(3) WINTER PARK AUTHORITY.—The manage-
ment plan shall consider the mission of the Mount
San Jacinto Winter Park Authority to make acces-
sible to current and future generations the natural
and recreational treasures of the Mount San Jacinto
State Park and the National Monument. Establish-
ment and management of the National Monument
shall not be construed to interfere with the mission
or powers of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park
Authority, as provided for in the Mount San Jacinto
Winter Park Authority Act of the State of Cali-
fornia.
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—
(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Consistent with the
management plan and existing authorities, the Sec-
retaries may enter into cooperative agreements and
shared management arrangements, which may in-
clude special use permits with any person, including
the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, for the
purposes of management, interpretation, and re-
search and education regarding the resources of the
National Monument.
SEC. 2210. BETA HYDROXYALKYLAMIDE.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.38.25
N,N,N’,N’-Tetrakis-(2-hy-
droxyethyl)-hexane diamide
(beta hydroxyalkylamide)
(CAS No. 6334–25–4) (pro-
vided for in subheading
3824.90.90) ...........................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2001
’’.
SEC. 2211. GRILAMID TR90.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.39.12
Dodecanedioic acid, polymer
with 4,41-methylenebis (2-
methylcyclohexanamine)
(CAS No. 163800–66–6)
(provided for in subheading
3908.90.70) ..........................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2001
’’.
SEC. 2212. IN–W4280.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.51
2,4-Dichloro-5-hydroxy-
phenylhydrazine (CAS No.
39807–21–1) (provided for
in subheading 2928.00.25)
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2001
’’.
SEC. 2213. KL540.
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting
in numerical sequence the following new heading:
‘‘
9902.32.54
Methyl 4-
trifluoromethoxyphenyl-N-
(chlorocarbonyl) carbamate
(CAS No. 173903–15–6)
(provided for in subheading
2924.29.70) ............................
Free
No change
No change
On or before
12/31/2001
’’.
(b) APPOINTMENT.—Not later than 180 days after
the date of enactment of this Act, the President shall ap-
point, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
and an individual to the position described in subsection
(a).
(c) FUNCTIONS.—The responsibilities of the position
established under subsection (a) shall include all actions
appropriate to furthering effective enforcement of the
antitrust laws with respect to the food and agricultural
sectors, including—
(1) assisting and advising with respect to the
investigation of possible restraints of trade;
(2) assisting and advising with respect to the
investigation of mergers and acquisitions; and
(3) ensuring that any investigation described in
paragraphs (1) or (2) takes into account the effects
of the conduct or transaction under investigation on
consumers, agricultural producers and rural commu-
nities.
SEC. 2. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
Nothing in this Act shall affect or limit the authority
of the Attorney General or the Assistant Attorney General
of the Antitrust Division to delegate or assign functions
relating to the enforcement of any provision of law.
established pursuant to section 7 and, to the extent
practicable, interested owners of private property and
holders of valid existing rights located within the
boundaries of the National Monument. Such consulta-
tion shall be on a periodic and regular basis.
(2) AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDI-
ANS.—The Secretaries shall make a special effort to
consult with representatives of the Agua Caliente
Band of Cahuilla Indians regarding the management
plan during the preparation and implementation of
the plan.
(3) WINTER
PARK
AUTHORITY.—The manage-
ment plan shall consider the mission of the Mount
San Jacinto Winter Park Authority to make acces-
sible to current and future generations the natural
and recreational treasures of the Mount San Jacinto
State Park and the National Monument. Establish-
ment and management of the National Monument
shall not be construed to interfere with the mission or
powers of the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Au-
thority, as provided for in the Mount San Jacinto
Winter Park Authority Act of the State of California.
(c) COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS.—
(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Consistent with the
management plan and existing authorities, the Secre-
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aries of the National Monument shall be managed for the
purposes described in section 2(b).
SEC. 7. LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish an
advisory committee for the National Monument, whose
purpose shall be to advise the Secretaries with respect to
the preparation and implementation of the management
plan required by section 4.
(b) REPRESENTATION.—To the extent practicable,
the advisory committee shall include the following mem-
bers:
(1) A representative with expertise in natural
science and research selected from a regional college
or university.
(2) A representative of the California Depart-
ment of Fish and Game or the California Depart-
ment of Parks and Recreation.
(3) A representative of the County of Riverside,
California.
(4) A representative of each of the following cit-
ies: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage,
La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells.
(5) A representative of the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians.
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(6) A representative of the Coachella Valley
Mountains Conservancy.
(7) A representative of a local conservation or-
ganization.
(8) A representative of a local developer or
builder organization.
(9) A representative of the Winter Park Au-
thority.
(10) A representative of the Pinyon Community
Council.
(c) TERMS.—
(1) STAGGERED TERMS.—Members of the advi-
sory committee shall be appointed for terms of 3
years, except that, of the members first appointed,
one-third of the members shall be appointed for a
term of 1 year and one-third of the members shall
be appointed for a term of 2 years.
(2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re-
appointed to serve on the advisory committee upon
the expiration of the member’s current term.
(3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the advisory com-
mittee shall be filled in the same manner as the
original appointment.
(d) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be eight members of
the advisory committee. The operations of the advisory
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committee shall not be impaired by the fact that a member
has not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been
attained.
(e) CHAIRPERSON AND PROCEDURES.—The advisory
committee shall elect a chairperson and establish such
rules and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(f) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members
of the advisory committee shall serve without pay.
(g) TERMINATION.—The advisory committee shall
cease to exist on the date upon which the management
plan is officially adopted by the Secretaries, or later at
the discretion of the Secretaries.
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums
as are necessary to carry out this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
shall meet to attempt to resolve the complaint. If the
issues in dispute are resolved in those discussions, the
complainant shall withdraw its complaint.
(d) JUDICIAL REVIEW.—A public utility filing a com-
plaint under this section, the Alliance, a qualified State
association undertaking the consumer education activity
with respect to which a complaint under this section is
made, or any aggrieved person, may seek relief under this
section in Federal court. A public utility filing a complaint
under this section shall be entitled to temporary and in-
junctive relief enjoining the consumer education activity
with respect to which a complaint under this section is
made until—
(1) the complaint is withdrawn; or
(2) a court of jurisdiction has determined that
the consumer education activity complained of does
not constitute a violation of subsection (a).
(e) ATTORNEYS FEES.—In any case in Federal court
in which the court grants a public utility injunctive relief
under subsection (d), the public utility shall be entitled
to recover its attorneys fees from the Alliance and any
qualified State association undertaking the consumer edu-
cation activity with respect to which a complaint under
this section is made. In any case under subsection (d) in
which the court determines a complaint under subsection
(f) USE
OF
LAND
AND
WATER
CONSERVATION
FUND.—Except as otherwise provided in this Act, the land
and water conservation fund shall be the only authorized
source of funds to acquire interests or portions of interests
in lands under this section.
SEC. 7. LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the Interior
and the Secretary of Agriculture shall jointly establish an
advisory committee for the National Monument, whose pur-
pose shall be to advise the Secretaries with respect to the
preparation and implementation of the management plan
required by section 4.
(b) REPRESENTATION.—To the extent practicable, the
advisory committee shall include the following members:
(1) A representative with expertise in natural
science and research selected from a regional college or
university.
(2) A representative of the California Depart-
ment of Fish and Game or the California Department
of Parks and Recreation.
(3) A representative of the County of Riverside,
California.
(4) A representative of each of the following cit-
ies: Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage,
La Quinta, Palm Desert, and Indian Wells.
(5) A representative of the Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians.
(6) A representative of the Coachella Valley
Mountains Conservancy.
(7) A representative of a local conservation orga-
nization.
(8) A representative of a local developer or build-
er organization.
(9) A representative of the Winter Park Author-
ity.
(10) A representative of the Pinyon Community
Council.
(c) TERMS.—
(1) STAGGERED TERMS.—Members of the advi-
sory committee shall be appointed for terms of 3
years, except that, of the members first appointed, 1⁄3
of the members shall be appointed for a term of 1
year and 1⁄3 of the members shall be appointed for a
term of 2 years.
(2) REAPPOINTMENT.—A member may be re-
appointed to serve on the advisory committee upon
the expiration of the member’s current term.
(3) VACANCY.—A vacancy on the advisory com-
mittee shall be filled in the same manner as the origi-
nal appointment.
(d) QUORUM.—A quorum shall be 8 members of the
advisory committee. The operations of the advisory com-
mittee shall not be impaired by the fact that a member has
not yet been appointed as long as a quorum has been at-
tained.
(e) CHAIRPERSON AND PROCEDURES.—The advisory
committee shall elect a chairperson and establish such rules
and procedures as it deems necessary or desirable.
(f) SERVICE WITHOUT COMPENSATION.—Members of
the advisory committee shall serve without pay.
(g) TERMINATION.—The advisory committee shall
cease to exist on the date upon which the management plan
is officially adopted by the Secretaries, or later at the dis-
cretion of the Secretaries.
SEC. 8. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as
are necessary to carry out this Act.
Union Calendar No. 431
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3676
[Report No. 106–750]
A BILL
To establish the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto
Mountains National Monument in the State of
California.
JULY 17, 2000
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union,
and ordered to be printed
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3677
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to restrict the authority
of the Food and Drug Administration to issue clinical holds regarding
investigational drugs or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 16, 2000
Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for himself, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. BARTON of
Texas, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. HORN, Mr. JONES of North
Carolina, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mrs. MEEK of
Florida, Mr. PAUL, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. SCARBOROUGH, and Mr.
STUMP) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Commerce
A BILL
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to
restrict the authority of the Food and Drug Administra-
tion to issue clinical holds regarding investigational drugs
or to deny patients expanded access to such drugs.
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 ‘‘Thomas Navarro FDA
Patient Rights Act’’.
‘‘(iii) authority to exercise and per-
form, through such other officers and em-
ployees of the Board as the chief executive
officer shall designate, the responsibilities
for day-to-day operations and management
of the Board.
‘‘(3) ACTING CHAIRPERSON.—The Chairperson
shall designate another member of the Board ap-
pointed under subsection (a)(3) to serve as Acting
Chairperson during any absence or disability of the
Chairperson.
‘‘(d) VACANCIES.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Any vacancy on the Board
shall be filled in the manner in which the original
appointment was made. Any member of the Board
appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expi-
ration of the term for which such member’s prede-
cessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the
remainder of such term. Each member may continue
to serve until a successor has been appointed and
qualified.
‘‘(2) SECRETARY.—In the event of a vacancy in
the office of Secretary of the Treasury or Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development or during the
absence or disability of either such Secretary, the
SEC. 2. INVESTIGATIONAL NEW DRUGS; RESTRICTIONS ON
AGENCY AUTHORITY REGARDING CLINICAL
HOLDS ON TRIALS AND EXPANDED ACCESS
FOR PATIENTS.
(a) CLINICAL HOLDS.—Section 505(i)(3) of the Fed-
eral Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355(i)(3))
is amended by adding at the end the following subpara-
graph:
‘‘(D) The Secretary may not under clause
(i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) place a clinical
hold on an investigation of a drug on the basis
that the Secretary has determined that—
‘‘(i) there is another drug (including
another investigational drug) that is or
may be a safe and effective therapy for the
disease or condition involved; or
‘‘(ii) there is a comparable or satisfac-
tory alternative therapy available for a pa-
tient who is receiving or will receive the
drug as a clinical subject in the investiga-
tion, except that such restriction on the
authority of the Secretary applies only if
the patient declares in writing that the pa-
tient is aware of the comparable or satis-
factory alternative therapy, is aware of the
risk involved in receiving the drug in the
investigation, and chooses to receive the
drug notwithstanding such risk and not-
withstanding the comparable or satisfac-
tory alternative therapy.’’.
(b) EXPANDED ACCESS.—
(1) INDIVIDUAL
PATIENT
ACCESS.—Section
561(b)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb(b)(1)) is amended by insert-
ing before the semicolon the following: ‘‘, except that
such conditions for the receipt by the person of the
investigational drug do not apply if the person de-
clares in writing that the person is aware that there
is a comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy,
is aware of the risk involved in receiving the inves-
tigational drug, and chooses to receive the drug not-
withstanding such risk and notwithstanding the
comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy’’.
(2) 
TREATMENT
APPLICATION.—Section
561(c)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (21 U.S.C. 360bbb(c)(2)) is amended by insert-
ing before the semicolon the following: ‘‘, except that
such condition for the receipt by a patient of an in-
vestigational drug does not apply if the patient de-
clares in writing that the patient is aware that there
is a comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy,
is aware of the risk involved in receiving the inves-
tigational drug, and chooses to receive the drug not-
withstanding such risk and notwithstanding the
comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 3678
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the allowance for burial
and funeral expenses of certain veterans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 16, 2000
Mr. COLLINS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the
allowance for burial and funeral expenses of certain veterans.
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 ‘‘Veterans Burial Bene-
fits Improvement Act of 2000’’.
SEC. 2. INCREASE OF ALLOWANCE FOR BURIAL AND FU-
NERAL EXPENSES OF CERTAIN VETERANS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 2302(a) of title 38,
United States Code, is amended by striking out ‘‘$300’’
and inserting ‘‘$1,000’’.
(b) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENT.—Section
2303(a)(1)(A) of such title is amended by striking out
‘‘$300’’ and inserting ‘‘$1,000’’.
(c) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by
this section take effect on October 1, 2000.
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make a determination under subsection (a)(2) or until
such earlier date as the President may direct.
(d) APPROPRIATE
ACTION
DESCRIBED.—Appro-
priate action referred to in subsection (c) includes—
(1) publication of the name and address of the
person that is the subject of the verification;
(2) denial of preferential tariff treatment under
the Agreement to—
(A) any textile or apparel good exported or
produced by the person that is the subject of a
verification referred to in subsection (a)(1) re-
garding compliance described in subsection
(a)(2)(A); or
(B) a textile or apparel good for which a
claim has been made that is the subject of a
verification referred to in subsection (a)(1) re-
garding 
a 
claim 
described 
in 
subsection
(a)(2)(B); and
(3) denial of entry into the United States of—
(A) any textile or apparel good exported or
produced by the person that is the subject of a
verification referred to in subsection (a)(1) re-
garding compliance described in subsection
(a)(2)(A); or
H. R. 3679
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand
An Act
To provide for the minting of commemorative coins to support the 2002 Salt Lake
Olympic Winter Games and the programs of the United States Olympic Committee.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘2002 Winter Olympic Commemo-
rative Coin Act’’.
SEC. 2. COIN SPECIFICATIONS.
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—The Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter
in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and issue
the following coins:
(1) FIVE DOLLAR GOLD COINS.—Not more than 80,000 $5
coins, which shall weigh 8.359 grams, have a diameter of 0.850
inches, and contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent alloy.
(2) ONE DOLLAR SILVER COINS.—Not more than 400,000
$1 coins, which shall weigh 26.73 grams, have a diameter
of 1.500 inches, and contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent
copper.
(b) DESIGN.—The design of the coins minted under this Act
shall be emblematic of the participation of American athletes in
the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. On each coin there shall be
a designation of the value of the coin, an inscription of the year
‘‘2002’’, and inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, ‘‘In God We Trust’’,
‘‘United States of America’’, and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’.
(c) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted under this Act shall
be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of title 31, United
States Code.
(d) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of section 5134 of title
31, United States Code, all coins minted under this Act shall
be considered to be numismatic items.
SEC. 3. SOURCES OF BULLION.
(a) GOLD.—The Secretary shall obtain gold for minting coins
under this Act pursuant to the authority of the Secretary under
other provisions of law.
(b) SILVER.—The Secretary shall obtain silver for minting coins
under this Act from any available source, including from stockpiles
established under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling
Act.
SEC. 4. SELECTION OF DESIGN.
The design for the coins minted under this Act shall be—
(1) selected by the Secretary after consultation with—
undermine the contention that such organizations
have not received adequate compensation from the
American taxpayer.
(8) The Inspector General of the Department of
Health and Human Services has also concluded that
some risk-based managed care organizations have
used administrative payments received through
medicare for purposes other than paying expenses
directly related to the provision of medical care.
(9) The Inspector General found that taxpayer
dollars were used to pay for trips, tickets to sporting
events, parties, gifts, and other expenses unrelated
to the direct provision of medical care.
(10) The use of taxpayer dollars for such non-
medical purposes is unacceptable and should be pro-
hibited by law.
SEC. 3. PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this Act to ensure that medicare
payments to risk-based managed care organizations for
administrative costs are made in a manner consistent with
Federal Acquisition Regulation.