To direct the Secretary of the Army to assume responsibility for the annual operation and maintenance of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, Rhode Island.
What it does: Inserts new text on page 253, between lines 19 and 20
Sen. Lincoln Chafee (R-RI)Inserts new text on page 253, between lines 19 and 20
InsertsPrinted pageInserted: FOX POINT HURRICANE BARRIER, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Inserted: Sec. 7___. (a) In this section:
Inserted: (1) The term "Barrier" means the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, Rhode Island.
Inserted: (2) The term "City" means the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
Inserted: (3) The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
Inserted: (b) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall assume responsibility for the annual operation and maintenance of the Barrier.
Inserted: (c)(1) The City, in coordination with the Secretary, shall identify any land and structures required for the continued operation and maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and structural integrity of the Barrier.
Inserted: (2) The City shall convey to the Secretary, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all rights, title, and interests of the City in and to the land and structures identified under paragraph (1).
Inserted: (d) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such funds as are necessary for each fiscal year to operate and maintain the Barrier (including repair, replacement, and rehabilitation).
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On page 253, between lines 19 and 20, insert the following:
FOX POINT HURRICANE BARRIER, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Sec. 7___. (a) In this section:
(1) The term “Barrier” means the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, Rhode Island.
(2) The term “City” means the city of Providence, Rhode Island.
(3) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers.
(b) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall assume responsibility for the annual operation and maintenance of the Barrier.
(c)(1) The City, in coordination with the Secretary, shall identify any land and structures required for the continued operation and maintenance, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, and structural integrity of the Barrier.
(2) The City shall convey to the Secretary, by quitclaim deed and without consideration, all rights, title, and interests of the City in and to the land and structures identified under paragraph (1).
(d) There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such funds as are necessary for each fiscal year to operate and maintain the Barrier (including repair, replacement, and rehabilitation).
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3729 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2006
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Senate amendment agreed to: Amendment SA 3729 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2006
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 3729 proposed by Senator Cochran for Senator Chafee.
May 4, 2006
Amendment SA 3729 proposed by Senator Cochran for Senator Chafee. (consideration: CR S4010; text: CR S4010) To direct the Secretary of the Army to assume responsibility for the annual operation and maintenance of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier, Providence, Rhode Island.
May 4, 2006
Amendment SA 3729 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
May 4, 2006
Senate amendment submitted
May 1, 2006