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- H.R.2911
H.R.2911: To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to improve the ability of individuals and local, State, and Federal agencies to prevent natural flood disasters.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Nov. 7, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 7, 1997
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Bill Summary
Amends the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to exempt from provisions requiring consultation and conferencing with the Secretary of the Interior any agency action that consists of: (1) reconstruction or repair of a Federal or non-Federal levee to address a critical, imminent threat to public health or safety or to address a catastrophic natural event; or (2) maintaining the structural integrity of such a levee. Provides that any activity by a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
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| Nov. 7, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Richard W. Pombo (R-Calif.) |