To validate final patent number 27-2005-0081, and for other purposes.

Bill: 111-hr-762
Sponsor: Rep. Heller, Dean [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2009-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Land transfers
Nevada
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: 
Affirms and validates a specified patent and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the benefit and recovery of the desert tortoise and other species. Ratifies: (1) the process used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the BLM for the reconfiguration of those lands; and (2) the reconfiguration provided for in a specified Army Corps of Engineers permit. 

action_date: 2009-06-23
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Affirms and validates a specified patent and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as having been issued in compliance with the Nevada-Florida Land Exchange Authorization Act of 1988, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 for the benefit and recovery of the desert tortoise and other species and their habitat. Ratifies: (1) the process used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the BLM for the reconfiguration of those lands as shown in a specified environmental impact statement; and (2) the reconfiguration provided for in a specified Army Corps of Engineers permit. 

action_date: 2009-07-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

 
Affirms and validates a specified patent and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as having been issued in compliance with the Nevada-Florida Land Exchange Authorization Act of 1988, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 for the benefit and recovery of the desert tortoise and other species and their habitat. Ratifies: (1) the process used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the BLM for the reconfiguration of those lands as shown in a specified environmental impact statement; and (2) the reconfiguration provided for in a specified Army Corps of Engineers permit. 

action_date: 2010-08-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

 
Affirms and validates a specified patent and its associated land reconfiguration issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as having been issued in compliance with the Nevada-Florida Land Exchange Authorization Act of 1988, the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and the Federal Land Policy Management Act of 1976 for the benefit and recovery of the desert tortoise and other species and their habitat. Ratifies: (1) the process used by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the BLM for the reconfiguration of those lands as shown in a specified environmental impact statement; and (2) the reconfiguration provided for in a specified Army Corps of Engineers permit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 542.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-272.
action_date: 2010-08-05
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-272.
action_date: 2010-06-21
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-12-17
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.
action_date: 2009-07-16
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 542). (text: CR 7/15/2009 H8050-8051)
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 0 (Roll no. 542).(text: CR 7/15/2009 H8050-8051)
action_date: 2009-07-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8116-8117)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 762.
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8050-8051)
action_date: 2009-07-14
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-178.
action_date: 2009-06-23
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-178.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-06-10
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2009-05-14
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-01-28
text: Introduced in House