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PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Colonial New Mexico Commemorative
Act''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND PURPOSE.

(a) Findings.--Congress finds that--
(1) in 1598, almost a decade before the first permanent
English settlement was established at Jamestown, Spanish
colonists entered New Mexico, beginning more than 2 centuries
of colonization that would indelibly mark the character of the
American Southwest;
(2) because of the flow of history, New Mexico has remained
a unique area of the Spanish borderlands;
(3) as a result of its remoteness, New Mexico changed more
slowly than other settlements and has retained many significant
remnants of colonial customs, language, and attitudes; and
(4) the interaction of the American Indian and Hispanic
colonial heritages resulted in customs, architecture, and many
other manifestations that are unique to today's American
culture.
(b) Purpose.--In order to enhance the preservation, interpretation,
and public understanding of various aspects of colonial New Mexico, the
purpose of this Act is to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to
formulate a program for the research, interpretation, and preservation
of various aspects of colonial New Mexico history.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

As used in this Act:
(1) Committee.--The term ''Committee'' means the Colonial
New Mexico Preservation Advisory Committee established by
section 6.
(2) Plan.--The term ''plan'' means the comprehensive
management plan described in section 5.
(3) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of the Interior.

SEC. 4. DUTIES OF SECRETARY.

(a) Plan.--
(1) Preparation.--The Secretary shall prepare the
comprehensive management plan in accordance with section 5.
(2) Implementation.--In close consultation with the Office
of Cultural Affairs of the State of New Mexico and the
Committee, the Secretary shall--
(A) coordinate the activities of Federal, State,
and local governments, and private businesses and
organizations, to carry out the plan and the purpose of
this Act; and
(B) consistent with standards established by the
Secretary for the preservation of historic properties
and for educational programs, and consistent with the
National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et
seq.), prepare guidelines and standards for projects,
as identified in the plan, that will further public
understanding of colonial New Mexico history.
(b) Grants.--
(1) In general.--From funds appropriated, donated, or
otherwise made available to the Secretary, the Secretary shall
award grants to tribal, governmental, and nongovernmental
entities to conserve and protect structures, objects, and
sites, and help support cultural events, that have outstanding
significance in the commemoration of colonial New Mexico,
except that the Federal share shall not exceed 50 percent of
the cost of each project.
(2) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share may be in the
form of cash or services, including donation of labor for
project implementation.
(c) Surveys and Archaeological Investigations.--The Secretary shall
contract for surveys and archaeological and historical investigations
of sites relating to colonial New Mexico, including the preparation of
reports and maps, and the curation of artifacts.
(d) Publications.--The Secretary shall publish study reports and
educational materials.
(e) Nominations to National Register of Historic Places.--The
Secretary shall prepare thematic nominations to the National Register
of Historic Places of colonial sites and resources in New Mexico.
(f) Staff of Other Agencies.--On a reimbursable basis, the
Secretary may procure the services of personnel detailed from the State
of New Mexico or other Federal agencies.
(g) Donations.--The Secretary may seek and accept donations of
funds or services from public and private entities to carry out this
Act.

SEC. 5. COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT PLAN.

(a) In General.--Not later than 2 years after funds are made
available for purposes of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with
the Committee, the State of New Mexico, units of local government, and
private groups, shall prepare a comprehensive management plan to
provide direction for commemorative actions and projects.
(b) Contents.--The plan shall--
(1) establish a process and procedures for undertaking
research relating to colonial New Mexico and a program for
regular publication of research materials and findings;
(2) develop a survey program to further evaluate known
resources and identify sites and features that require
additional study;
(3) identify a core system of interpretive sites and
features that would provide a comprehensive overview of the
colonial New Mexico story;
(4) prepare interpretive materials to address the colonial
New Mexico story and identify locations where this material
will be available to the public;
(5) evaluate and recommend high priority sites and
resources that need protection and assistance;
(6) with the assistance of site owners, prepare options for
the protection and management of high priority colonial New
Mexico resources;
(7) evaluate and recommend highway routes, in existence on
the date of the plan, that could be designated by the State of
New Mexico as colonial New Mexico tour routes; and
(8) evaluate the feasibility of and need for developing
commemorative centers in New Mexico in accordance with section
7(a).

SEC. 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

(a) In General.--There is established in the Department of the
Interior the Colonial New Mexico Preservation Advisory Committee to
advise the Secretary with respect to the administration of this Act.
(b) Membership.--
(1) Composition.--The Committee shall be composed of 15
members who have knowledge of New Mexico colonial history and
culture and who shall be appointed by the Secretary, of whom--
(A) three members shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the Governor of New
Mexico, of whom one member shall represent the Office
of Cultural Affairs of the State of New Mexico;
(B) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the All Indian Pueblo
Council;
(C) one member--
(i) shall be from the general public; and
(ii) shall have knowledge of colonial
history in New Mexico;
(D) four members--
(i) shall be appointed from recommendations
submitted by local governments in New Mexico;
and
(ii) shall represent Hispanic communities;
(E) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the President of the
University of New Mexico;
(F) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations submitted by the President of New
Mexico State University;
(G) one member shall be appointed from
recommendations jointly submitted by the Navajo and
Apache tribal governments;
(H) one member shall have professional expertise in
the colonial history of New Mexico;
(I) one member shall have professional expertise in
architectural history; and
(J) one member shall be the Secretary or the
Secretary's designee and shall serve in an ex-officio
capacity.
(2) Chairperson.--
(A) In general.--The Committee shall elect a
chairperson from among its members.
(B) Term.--The chairperson shall serve for a term
of 2 years.
(3) Vacancies.--A vacancy in the Committee shall be filled
in the manner in which the original appointment was made.
(4) Terms.--
(A) In general.--Each member of the Committee shall
be appointed for a term of 5 years.
(B) Members filling vacancies.--A member appointed
to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the
term for which the member's predecessor was appointed.
(C) Extended service.--A member of the Committee
may serve after the expiration of the member's term
until a successor is appointed.
(5) Compensation.--Members of the Committee shall serve
without compensation.
(6) Travel expenses.--While away from their homes or
regular places of business in the performance of services for
the Committee, members of the Committee shall be allowed travel
expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the
same manner as persons employed intermittently in the
Government service are allowed expenses under section 5703 of
title 5, United States Code.
(c) Meetings.--
(1) In general.--The Committee shall meet at least twice
annually or at the call of the chairperson or a majority of the
members of the Committee.
(2) Quorum.--A simple majority of members of the Committee
shall constitute a quorum.
(d) Hearings.--To carry out this section, the Committee may hold
public hearings, take testimony, and record the views of the public
regarding the plan and implementation of the plan.
(e) Termination.--The Committee shall terminate 10 years after
completion of the appointment of the first group of members.

SEC. 7. COMMEMORATIVE CENTERS.

(a) In General.--
(1) In general.--The Secretary may develop commemorative
centers, operate educational programs, provide technical
assistance, conduct cultural events, and prepare media
materials, except that the Federal share of a project shall not
exceed 50 percent of the total cost of development.
(2) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share may be in the
form of cash or services.
(b) Espanola Plaza Center.--
(1) In general.--In consultation with the Committee, the
Secretary may pay to the city of Espanola, New Mexico, the
Federal share of planning, developing, and operating a
commemorative center as an element of the Spanish Commemorative
Plaza.
(2) Federal share.--The Federal share may not exceed 50
percent of the total cost of the Espanola Plaza project.
(3) Non-federal share.--The non-Federal share may be in the
form of cash or services.

SEC. 8. GALISTEO BASIN STUDY.

In accordance with the National Park Service document entitled
''Alternative Concepts for Commemorating Spanish Colonization'' and
dated February 1991, the Secretary shall undertake a special resource
study of the major prehistoric and historic sites in the Galisteo Basin
relating to colonial New Mexico. The study shall include evaluations of
significance, site integrity, threats, and protection and management
options.

SEC. 9. PUEBLO TRAIL.

(a) Redesignation.--The Masau Trail, as designated by title II of
Public Law 100-225 (16 U.S.C. 460uu-11 et seq.), is redesignated as the
Pueblo Trail.
(b) Legal References.--Any reference in any record, map, or other
document of the United States to the Masau Trail is deemed to be a
reference to the Pueblo Trail.
(c) Conforming Amendments.--
(1) The title heading of title II of Public Law 100-225 (16
U.S.C. 460uu-11 et seq.) is amended by striking ''MASAU'' and
inserting ''PUEBLO''.
(2) Public Law 100-225 (16 U.S.C. 460uu et seq.) is amended
by striking ''Masau'' each place it appears in sections 201,
204, and 510 and inserting ''Pueblo''.

SEC. 10. ANNUAL REPORTS.

(a) In General.--The Secretary shall submit an annual report to
Congress that lists with respect to this Act--
(1) actions taken by the Secretary;
(2) entities to which any grants were made during the
fiscal year and any recipients of technical assistance; and
(3) actions taken to protect and interpret significant
sites, structures, and objects relating to colonial New Mexico.
(b) Cost Estimates.--The report shall include detailed cost
estimates of projects that are proposed to be funded under this Act
during the next fiscal year.

SEC. 11. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of the
Interior $5,000,000 to carry out this Act, to remain available until
expended.

SOLUTION: Colonial New Mexico Commemorative Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a comprehensive management plan to: (1) establish procedures for undertaking research relating to colonial New Mexico and a program for publication of research; (2) develop a survey to evaluate known resources and identify features that require additional study; (3) identify a core system of interpretive sites that would provide a comprehensive overview of the colonial New Mexico story; (4) prepare interpretive materials to address the colonial New Mexico story to be made available to the public; (5) recommend high priority sites that need protection and assistance; (6) prepare options for the management of priority New Mexico resources; (7) recommend highway routes that could be designated as colonial New Mexico tour routes; and (8) evaluate the feasibility of and need for developing commemorative centers in New Mexico.
Requires the Secretary to award grants to tribal, governmental, and nongovernmental entities to conserve and protect structures, objects, and sites, and help support cultural events, that have significance in the commemoration of colonial New Mexico. Directs the Secretary to prepare thematic nominations to the National Register of Historic Places of colonial sites and resources in New Mexico.
Establishes the Colonial New Mexico Preservation Advisory Committee in the Department of the Interior.
Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) develop commemorative centers, operate educational programs, provide technical assistance, conduct cultural events, and prepare media materials; and (2) pay to the city of Espanola, New Mexico, the Federal share of planning and operating a commemorative center as an element of the Spanish Commemorative Plaza.
Directs the Secretary to undertake a special resource study of the major prehistoric and historic sites in the Galisteo Basin relating to colonial New Mexico.
Authorizes appropriations.
Redesignates the Masau Trail as the Pueblo Trail.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Expanding Access to Medical Records
Act''.

SEC. 2. FULL ACCESS TO MEDICARE INFORMATION BY THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF A DECEASED BENEFICIARY.

(a) In General.--Title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1395 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:

''full access to medicare information by the authorized representative
of a deceased beneficiary

''Sec. 1899. (a) In General.--In the case of the death of an
individual entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under part A or
enrolled for benefits under part B, the Secretary shall--
''(1) make available to the authorized representative of
the individual all information concerning the individual's
benefits under this title, including--
''(A) the coverage and status of such benefits (as
of the day before the individual's death); and
''(B) billing, claims, and payment information
regarding items and services furnished to the
individual under this title (on or before such day);
and
''(2) provide such authorized representative access to any
source of information maintained by the Federal government with
respect to such benefits, including online databases, that the
individual had access to during his or her lifetime.
''(b) Definition of Authorized Representative; Special Rules.--
''(1) In general.--In this section, the term 'authorized
representative' means an executor, administrator, or other
individual who has authority to act on the deceased
individual's behalf (as determined by the Secretary under
paragraph (2)).
''(2) Determination of authorized representative.--
''(A) In general.--The Secretary shall establish
procedures under which the Secretary determines whether
an individual is an authorized representative of the
deceased individual. Under such procedures, the
individual seeking such determination shall provide
evidence (in such form and such manner as specified by
the Secretary) of the individual's legal authority to
act on behalf of the deceased individual.
''(B) Timeline for determination.--The Secretary
shall make a determination under subparagraph (A) not
later than 30 days after receipt of the evidence
described in such subparagraph.
''(3) Notification and access to information.--After making
a determination under paragraph (2) with respect to an
individual, the Secretary shall--
''(A) notify the individual of the determination
not later than 7 days after the date on which the
determination is made; and
''(B) in the case where such individual is so
determined to be the authorized representative of the
deceased individual, as soon as practicable--
''(i) make available to the authorized
representative the information described in
paragraph (1) of subsection (a); and
''(ii) provide the authorized
representative access to the sources described
in paragraph (2) of such subsection.''.
(b) Effective Date.--The amendment made by this section shall take
effect on the date that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this
Act.

SEC. 3. FULL ACCESS TO MEDICAID INFORMATION BY THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVE OF A DECEASED BENEFICIARY.

(a) In General.--Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
1396 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new
section:

''full access to medicaid information by the authorized representative
of a deceased beneficiary

''Sec. 1943. (a) In General.--In the case of the death of an
individual enrolled under the State plan for medical assistance or
under a waiver of such plan, the State Medicaid agency shall--
''(1) make available to the authorized representative of
the individual all information concerning the individual's
benefits under this title, including--
''(A) the coverage and status of such benefits (as
of the day before the individual's death); and
''(B) billing, claims, and payment information
regarding items and services furnished to the
individual under this title (on or before such day);
and
''(2) provide such authorized representative access to any
source of information maintained by the State with respect to
such benefits, including online databases, that the individual
had access to during his or her lifetime.
''(b) Definition of Authorized Representative; Special Rules.--
''(1) In this section, the term 'authorized representative'
means an executor, administrator, or other individual who has
authority to act on the deceased individual's behalf (as
determined by the State Medicaid agency under paragraph (2)).
''(2) Determination of authorized representative.--
''(A) In general.--The State Medicaid agency shall
establish procedures under which such agency determines
whether an individual qualifies as an authorized
representative of the deceased individual. Under such
procedures, the individual seeking such a determination
shall provide evidence (in such form and such manner as
specified by the State Medicaid Agency) of the
individual's legal authority to act on behalf of the
deceased individual.
''(B) Timeline for determination.--The State
Medicaid agency shall make a determination under
subparagraph (A) not later than 30 days after receipt
of the evidence described in such subparagraph.
''(3) Notification and access to information.--After making
a determination under paragraph (2) with respect to an
individual, the State Medicaid Agency shall--
''(A) notify the individual of the determination
not later than 7 days after the date on which the
determination is made; and
''(B) in the case where such individual is so
determined to be the authorized representative of the
deceased individual, as soon as practicable--
''(i) make available to the authorized
representative the information described in
paragraph (1) of subsection (a); and
''(ii) provide the authorized
representative access to the sources described
in paragraph (2) of such subsection.
''(c) Definition of State Medicaid Agency.--The term 'State
Medicaid agency' means the State agency responsible for administering
the State plan established under this title or any waiver of such
plan.''.
(b) Effective Date.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraph (2), the
amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date
that is 60 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
(2) Extension of effective date for state law amendment.--
In the case of a State plan under this title which the
Secretary of Health and Human Services determines requires
State legislation in order for the plan to meet the additional
requirements imposed by the amendment made by subsection (a),
the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with
the requirements of such title solely on the basis of its
failure to meet these additional requirements before the first
day of the first calendar quarter beginning after the close of
the first regular session of the State legislature that begins
after the date of the enactment of this Act. For purposes of
the previous sentence, in the case of a State that has a 2-year
legislative session, each year of the session is considered to
be a separate regular session of the State legislature.

SOLUTION: Expanding Access to Medical Records Act - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) grant the authorized representative of a deceased beneficiary full access to information with respect to the deceased beneficiary's benefits under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

PROBLEM: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''California Ocean Protection Act of
1995''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress finds that--
(1) the coast of California possesses unique historical,
ecological, educational, recreational, economic, and research
values that are appropriate for protection under Federal law;
(2) the threat to the coast of California, a national
treasure, continues to intensify as a result of fossil fuel
exploration and development, mineral extraction, and the
burning and dumping of toxic and hazardous wastes;
(3) the activities described in paragraph (2) could result
in irreparable damage to the coast of California; and
(4) the establishment of an ocean protection zone off the
coast of California would enhance recreational and commercial
fisheries, and the use of renewable resources within the zone.

SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Administrator.--The term ''Administrator'' means the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
(2) Development.--The term ''development'' has the meaning
stated in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
(43 U.S.C. 1331).
(3) Exclusive economic zone.--The term ''Exclusive Economic
Zone'' means the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States,
as defined by Presidential Proclamation 5030 of March 10, 1983.
(4) Exploration.--The term ''exploration'' has the meaning
stated in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act
(43 U.S.C. 1331).
(5) Harmful ocean dumping.--The term ''harmful ocean
dumping''--
(A) shall have the meaning provided by the
Administrator, in consultation with the heads of other
Federal agencies whom the Administrator determines to
be appropriate; but
(B) shall not include--
(i) a de minimus disposal of vessel waste;
(ii) the disposal of dredged material
that--
(I) would meet the requirements for
disposal under the criteria established
under section 103 of the Marine
Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413), including
regulations promulgated under that
section; or
(II) is disposed of pursuant to a
permit issued pursuant to that section;
(iii) a discharge that is authorized under
a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit issued under section 402
of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33
U.S.C. 1342); or
(iv) a disposal that is carried out by an
appropriate Federal agency under title I of the
Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries
Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1411 et seq.).
(6) Minerals.--The term ''minerals'' has the meaning stated
in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43
U.S.C. 1331).
(7) Outer continental shelf.--The term ''outer Continental
Shelf'' has the meaning stated in section 2 of the Outer
Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).
(8) Person.--The term ''person'' has the meaning stated in
section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C.
1331).
(9) Production.--The term ''production'' has the meaning
stated in section 2 of such Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).
(10) Territorial sea .--The term ''territorial sea'' means
the belt of sea measured from the baseline of the United
States, determined in accordance with international law, as set
forth in Presidential Proclamation 5928, dated December 27,
1988.
(11) Zone.--The term ''Zone'' means the California Ocean
Protection Zone established under section 4.

SEC. 4. DESIGNATION OF CALIFORNIA OCEAN PROTECTION ZONE.

There is established a California Ocean Protection Zone, consisting
of--
(1) waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone that are
contiguous to the waters of the territorial sea that are
contiguous to the State of California;
(2) waters of the territorial sea that are contiguous to
the State of California; and
(3) the portion of the outer Continental Shelf underlying
those waters.
SEC. 5. RESTRICTIONS.

(a) Mineral Exploration, Development, and Production.--
(1) Definition.--In this subsection, the term ''lease'' has
the meaning stated in section 2 of the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331).
(2) Issuance of leases, permits, and licenses.--
Notwithstanding any other law, the head of a Federal agency may
not issue a lease, permit, or license for the exploration for
or development or production of oil, gas, or other minerals in
or from the Zone.
(3) Exploration, development, and production.--
Notwithstanding any other law, a person may not engage in the
exploration for, or the development or production of, oil, gas,
or other minerals in or from the Zone after the date of the
cancellation, expiration, relinquishment, or termination of a
lease, permit, or license in effect on June ____, 1995, that
permits exploration, development, or production.
(b) Ocean Incineration and Dumping.--Notwithstanding any other law,
the head of a Federal agency may not issue a lease, permit, or license
for--
(1) ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping within the
Zone; or
(2) any onshore facility that facilitates ocean
incineration or harmful ocean dumping within the Zone.

SEC. 6. FISHING.

This Act is not intended to regulate, restrict, or prohibit
commercial or recreational fishing, or other harvesting of ocean life
in the Zone.

SOLUTION:
California Ocean Protection Act of 1995 - Establishes a California Ocean Protection Zone consisting of: (1) waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone that are contiguous to the waters of the territorial sea that are contiguous to the State of California; (2) waters of the territorial sea that are contiguous to the State of California; and (3) the portion of the outer Continental Shelf underlying those waters.
Prohibits: (1) the head of a Federal agency from issuing a lease, permit, or license for the exploration for or development or production of oil, gas, or other minerals in or from the Zone; (2) a person from engaging in the exploration for, or development or production of, minerals in or from the Zone after the date of the cancellation, expiration, transfer, relinquishment, or termination of a lease, permit, or license for such activities in effect in June 1995; and (3) an agency head from issuing a lease, permit, or license for ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping within the Zone or for any onshore facility that facilitates ocean incineration or harmful ocean dumping within the Zone.
Declares that this Act is not intended to regulate, restrict, or prohibit commercial or recreational fishing, or other harvesting of ocean life in the zone.