H.R. 265House108th Congress (2003-2005)Enacted

Mount Rainier National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004

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Became Public Law No: 108-312.

October 5, 2004

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

January 8, 2003

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Natural Resources Committee

January 8, 2003

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

February 12, 2003

HouseCommittee

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

October 21, 2003

HouseCommittee

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Federal Lands Subcommittee

October 21, 2003

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Natural Resources Committee

October 29, 2003

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Natural Resources Committee

October 29, 2003

HouseCommittee

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 108-495.

Natural Resources Committee

May 17, 2004

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 282.

May 17, 2004

HouseFloor

Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

June 1, 2004 • 3:46 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3561-3562)

June 1, 2004 • 3:47 PM

HouseFloor

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 265.

June 1, 2004 • 3:47 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3561)

June 1, 2004 • 3:50 PM

HouseFloor

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3561)

June 1, 2004 • 3:50 PM

HouseFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

June 1, 2004 • 3:50 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

June 2, 2004

SenateCommittee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

July 14, 2004

SenateCommittee

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/22/04 without amendment. With written report No. 108-330.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

August 25, 2004

SenateCalendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 686.

August 25, 2004

SenateFloor

Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9360)

September 15, 2004

SenateFloor

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

September 16, 2004

President

Presented to President.

September 24, 2004

Became Law

Signed by President.

October 5, 2004

Became Law

Became Public Law No: 108-312.

October 5, 2004

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.R. 265 on the floor

2 Republicans1 Democrat

Rep. Jennifer DunnR-WA-8 · Jun 1, 2004

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 265, The Mount Rainier Boundary Adjustment Act of 2003, will allow the National Park Service to relocate a popular campground that has limited access as the result of road damage…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 265, The Mount Rainier Boundary Adjustment Act of 2003, will allow the National Park Service to relocate a popular campground that has limited access as the result of road damage caused by years of reoccurring floods. The road to Ipsut Creek Campground in Mount Rainier National Park is now located below the level of the Carbon River in many areas. Due to frequent road washouts, it can be difficult--if not impossible--for visitors and residents to drive safely to the campground.

There have been numerous attempts to repair this road--but, unfortunately, it continues to wash out. Previous road reconstruction after flooding has cost $750,000.

The road to the campground serves as one of the most primitive and popular entrances into Mount Rainier Park and leads to a temperate rainforest within the park as well as the beautiful Carbon Glacier.

This boundary adjustment will allow for the purchase of approximately 800 acres of private land just outside the park, allowing the campground to be moved to a more secure area and providing safe travel to the site. All of the private landowners are willing sellers, and this vital project is currently included in the National Park Service Management Plan. It has the strong support of the local residents, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and numerous conservation organizations.

The Congressional Budget Office released a favorable estimate for this project--stating that

this act will have no significant impact on the budgets of State, local, or tribal governments. In addition, the CBO found that annual maintenance spending at Mount Rainier will not notably increase, ensuring that the Park will not have to assume additional, costly responsibilities.

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 265 has broad, bi-partisan support and is a critical priority not only for ensuring safe travel to the Carbon River area of Mount Rainier Park, but for providing a permanent solution to an expensive, on-going maintenance problem for our Park personnel.

I would like to thank Chairman Radanovich on the National Parks Subcommittee, as well as Chairman Pombo and Ranking Member Rahall on the full Resources Committee for their help and support in bringing this legislation to the floor for consideration. I would also like to thank the majority and minority staff on the Resources Committee for their work.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation to help ensure safe travel in one of our Nation's most visited and well-loved National Parks.

Rep. Jim GibbonsR-NV-2 · Jun 1, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 265) to provide for an adjustment of the boundaries of Mount Rainier National Park, and for other purposes, as amended. Mr. Speaker, I…

Rep. Ciro D. RodriguezD-TX-28 · Jun 1, 2004

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. (Mr. RODRIGUEZ asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. Speaker, the majority has adequately explained this piece…

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H.R.265

One Hundred Eighth Congress

of the

United States of America

AT THE SECOND SESSION

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four

An Act

To provide for an adjustment of the boundaries of Mount Rainier National
Park, and for other purposes.

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 ``Mount Rainier National Park Boundary
Adjustment Act of 2004''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

The Congress finds the following:
(1) The Carbon River watershed within Pierce County in the
State of Washington has unique qualities of ecological, economic,
and educational importance, including clean water, productive
salmon streams, important wildlife habitat, active geologic
processes, outdoor recreational opportunities, scenic beauty,
educational opportunities, and diverse economic opportunities.
(2) Mount Rainier National Park is one of the premier
attractions in the State of Washington, providing recreational,
educational, and economic opportunities that will be enhanced by
the construction of new campgrounds and visitor contact facilities
in the Carbon River valley outside old-growth forest habitats and
above the flood plain.
(3) Coordination of management across national forest and
national park lands in this corridor will enhance the conservation
of the forest ecosystem and public enjoyment of these public lands.
(4) Protection and development of historic and recreational
facilities in the Carbon River valley, such as trails and visitor
centers, can be facilitated by the National Park Service.

SEC. 3. MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT.

(a) Boundary Adjustment.--The boundary of Mount Rainier National
Park is modified to include the area within the boundary generally
depicted on the map entitled ``Mount Rainier National Park, Carbon
River Boundary Adjustment'', numbered 105/92,002B, and dated June 2003.
The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the map on file in the
appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(b) Land Acquisition.--The Secretary of the Interior may acquire,
only with the consent of the owner, by donation, purchase with donated
or appropriated funds, or exchange--
(1) land or interests in land, totaling not more than 800
acres, and improvements thereon within the boundary generally
depicted on the map referred to in subsection (a) for development
of camping and other recreational facilities; and
(2) land or interests in land, totaling not more than one acre,
and improvements thereon in the vicinity of Wilkeson, Washington,
for a facility to serve visitors to public lands along the Carbon
and Mowich Corridors.
(c) Administration of Acquired Lands.--Lands acquired under this
section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part
of Mount Rainier National Park in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations.

SEC. 4. ASSOCIATED LANDS.

The Secretary of Agriculture shall manage that portion of the Mt.
Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest lying adjacent to Mt. Rainier National
Park, as identified on the map referred to in section 3(a), to maintain
the area's natural setting in a manner consistent with its management
as of June 1, 2003.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.