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Budget approval for some positions. "We've just started meeting with other agencies in the inter-agency task
force and there has not been time to hammer out detailed positions," the aide said. Members of the subcommit-
tee chided the administrator for only providing copies of her testimony several hours before the hearing.
Browner flagged "priority problems"
Nevertheless, Browner flagged several "priority problems" that she said should be addressed during reau-
thorization, including finding funding sources for water quality control and delivery; controlling wet weather
flows, such as combined sewer overflows, stormwater discharges and polluted runoff; and a broad category that
called for the "recognition of the value and cost of clean water and healthy waterbodies."
Although vague, Browner did offer some details of possible changes to nonpoint source legislation. "While
section 319 nonpoint management programs provide a good starting point, stronger measures are needed," she
said. The administrator said that the administration's "approach of first choice" would be voluntary, but would
include "a back-up regulatory approach which would be used when voluntary approaches don't work."
In addition, Browner pointed to preliminary results of
EPA's 1992 survey of state funding needs, noting significant
Needs survey points to 'daunting' increase in
increases due to population growth, deterioration of facilities,
funding requirements
new requirements and newly eligible activities (see box). She
Preliminary findings of an EPA study show that state
called on Congress to fully fund the Clinton administration's
funding needs for municipal wastewater treatment have in-
proposals for new state revolving loan funds for drinking water
creased by "daunting" amounts, EPA Administrator Carol
and wastewater.
Browner told a House subcommittee May 5, citing an
"These critical environmental issues require effective,
increase in constant dollars from $90 billion in 1988 to
innovative solutions that in practice, must be implemented with
$108 billion in 1992.
the resources we can reasonably expect to be available to
But "as daunting as these figures are," Browner said
governments and the private sector," Browner told the House
in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Water Re-
Subcommittee on Water Resources & Environment. "We need
sources & Environment, "there is reason to believe that
to tap the energy and ideas generated by public and private
some needs are seriously underestimated." For example,
partnerships and to involve those with a stake not only in
EPA, states and localities have not yet determined how to
achieving the goals but in implementing the solutions by which
meet statutory requirements for combined sewer controls
these goals are to be attained," she added.
and stormwater management, while the agency has "no es-
Although Browner did not directly respond to questions
timates at all" regarding the funding needs for aquatic eco-
about administration plans to introduce its own reauthorization
system protection and restoration. "Therefore, the docu-
bill, she emphasized throughout her lengthy testimony that the
mented needs do not yet fully reflect the costs of correcting
administration is seeking to work with congressional aides and
these problems," she said.
members to fashion reauthorizing language. This indicates that
Browner pointed to four reasons for these increased
the administration is willing to allow congressional staff to
needs:
develop a bi-partisan bill, and would only introduce their own
continued population growth and redistribution;
bill should the current efforts break down, one environmental-
deterioration of older sewers and other facilities;
ist said. Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Martha
new requirements to protect water quality; and
Prothro has been representing EPA in discussions with congres-
newly eligible activities.
sional staff on reauthorization (see related story).
EPA has already determined that documented needs
Many members indicated their willingness to work with
for CSOs have increased by $5 billion, largely because the
Browner and her aides on the reauthorization effort, including
costs resulting from a lack of CSO controls are better
the Chairman of the House Public Works & Transportation
understood today, Browner said. In addition, advanced
Committee, Rep. Norman Mineta (D-CA), who emphasized the
treatment needs have grown by $10 billion because secon-
need for a solution to "the most controversial" clean water issue
dary treatment controls have proven insufficient to meet
- wetlands. "We need to make sure that wetlands protection is
water quality standards, while a $3 billion increase for new
fair and efficient," Mineta said, adding that "it will not be easy
collectors is attributable to population growth and redistri-
but I am committed to finding a solution."
bution since the last survey was done in 1988.
Both the pollution prevention and ecosystem approach
Two other increases have resulted from state report-
have long been touted by EPA and administration officials, and
ing on needs prompted by new categories: stormwater
environmentalists said that Browner's emphasis on these two
pollution management and nonpoint source controls. For
issues was no surprise. "It seems the administration does not
each of these categories, states have reported increases in
know how it will make these two issues work in the legislation,
the range of $10 billion over 1988 needs.
but they have at least indicated they will try," one environmen-
EPA sources say that the final needs survey will be
talist said.
ready for review "very soon."
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ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ALERT - May 12, 1993
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Watershed protection and pollution prevention
No 'backsliding'
On watershed protection, Browner said the Clean Water
Browner also moved to allay the fears of some environ-
Act already provides EPA and states with the ability to look at
mentalists that the use of a watershed approach would lead to
entire ecosystems, but that "the statutory requirements need to
backsliding or weakening of current standards. "The applica-
be refined to ensure comprehensive implementation, [to] con-
tion of the watershed approach does not imply a backsliding of
solidate planning and [to] modify reporting requirements."
current requirements," she said, adding, as an example, that
Focusing on a watershed as a whole rather than on "merely
national secondary treatment requirements "would remain and
specific sources of pollution within the watershed is essential to
the focus would be on eliminating threats that are not avoided
ensure that we succeed in restoring and protecting the Nation's
through its application."
aquatic resources," Browner said, continuing that "adding a
Pollution prevention, Browner said, offers an approach
stronger geographically based approach to protecting our
"within our base regulatory program that will allow us to move
aquatic resources can ensure that solutions are carefully tailored
even more effectively toward meeting the overall goals of the
to address the unique circumstances facing each locality."
CWA." Among the benefits of this approach, prevention also
The Clinton administration, Browner said, "envisions an
"reduces the likelihood that a 'solution' to one pollution prob-
approach to water resource protection that looks first to the
lem will simply transfer the residual pollutants to different
ecosystem itself, evaluates its needs based on risk, and then
media."
tailors workable solutions to those needs through the participa-
Processes such as switching to less-polluting solvents in
tion of stakeholders in every phase of the process." Browner
manufacturing processes and reducing water use "has the
included in the watershed approach nonpoint source pollution,
potential to produce permanent solutions to environmental
habitat degradation, wetlands loss and threats to groundwater.
problems," Browner said.
CLEAN WATER ACT - EPA, Senate staff disagree over toxics, wet weather controls
Negotiations between Senate staff and EPA officials aimed at developing a comprehensive Clean Water Act
reauthorization bill by May 24 have run into difficulties over strict new restrictions on toxic pollutants and a schedule
for implementing new wet weather and nonpoint source controls, according to sources close to the negotiations.
One EPA source said the difficulties may result in the deadline for drafting the strawman bill being pushed back.
"If they want to have that finished by May 24, they will have to stop talking and start drafting pretty soon," the source
said.
Acting Assistant Administrator for Water Martha Prothro, who is representing EPA in the discussions, met with
with Jeff Peterson, an aide to Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT), chairman of the Senate Environment & Public Works
Committee, at least three times between May 3 and May 7.
Some EPA sources had recently expressed doubts about Prothro's ability - as a career staffer, rather than a
political appointee - to represent the administration in political negotiations. But environmentalists, who have
previously supported Senate efforts to reauthorize the Clean Water Act, this week praised EPA Administrator Carol
Browner's decision not to wait until an appointed assistant administrator is in place. "It's true that an assistant admin-
istrator would bring his or her own ideas to the bill," one environmentalist said, "but at least Browner is not waiting
until then."
Sources say that Senate staff are mindful of the difficulties
additional funds can be provided, the source said.
of tackling nonpoint source pollution, because of the strong
On new controls for toxic pollutants, Senate staff have long
influence of agricultural groups and Baucus's origins from
called for strict new measures to restrict discharges. Peterson
Montana - a predominantly rural state, heavily dependant on
recently called for expanding the effluent guidelines program
farming for its economic livelihood. Agricultural runoff is
for industrial discharges by initiating the "phaseout of highly
among the major contributors to nonpoint source pollution.
toxic and highly bio-accumulative pollutants [and] putting
Much of the difficulty revolves around timetables for
[restrictions] on the introduction of new chemicals."
developing and implementing watershed plans. Senate staff
But the EPA source said that controls on toxics are already
"want us to have plans in place for every watershed in the
in place states already have controls for at least 90 toxics, the
country within five years and for them all to be on the high
source said - and that political capital should not be wasted on
priority list," one EPA source said. This source suggested that
seeking these new controls. "If Congress is only going to give
the Senate staff are purposely pushing for an overly ambitious
us a few new things, toxics is not one of our highest priorities,"
schedule, in anticipation of a lawsuit from environmentalists
the EPA source said.
that would result in court-ordered deadlines when the agency
The source cited as an example the Columbia River in the
fails to meet the schedule laid out by Congress.
Pacific Northwest, noting that it was not dioxin from polluting
Browner has called for a bill that is "realistic and imple-
pulp and paper mills that had destroyed the river, but destruction
mentable," the source said, resisting tight deadlines. However,
of surrounding habitat and the damming of the river.
Browner has said she is willing to consider tighter deadlines if
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WATER
ENFORCEMENT - Lawmakers, environmentalists push New Jersey model
Lawmakers and environmentalists have begun efforts to tighten the enforcement provisions of the Clean Water
Act, seeking to enact a policy at the federal level that has already proven successful in New Jersey in increasing the
number of enforcement actions while lowering average penalties.
Officials in the White House have also expressed an interest in the New Jersey model, according to environmen-
talists, who met April 15 with Kathleen McGinty, director of the White House Office of Environmental Policy.
"Anytime you have a policy that increases compliance and generates additional revenues and that conservative
legislators are not moving to repeal is something that would be attractive," one environmentalist said of McGinty's
interest in the plan.
An annual report documenting the results of implementing the New Jersey model, contained in the New Jersey
Clean Water Enforcement Act of 1990, shows increased compliance with permit requirements through facility
inspections, smaller average penalties assessed in enforcement actions and significantly increased number of permit
actions. The smaller average penalties is an indication that the policy is forcing companies to comply with the law
before small problems become more serious, according to sources.
EPA Administrator Carol Browner called for improved enforcement provisions when she testified before a House
subcommittee May 5. "Essential to the success of the Clean Water Act is the presence of a vigorous enforcement
program," Browner said. But senior EPA enforcement officials said they are not familiar with the White House review
of the New Jersey model, although they acknowledged that the White House, or EPA water officials, may have chosen
not to include them in this process.
State officials warn of limits
tions on filing citizen suits.
Despite the apparent enthusiasm for the New Jersey model
Pallone said the self-reporting requirements are "at the
at the federal level, senior enforcement officials in New Jersey
heart of the legislation because they provide up-to-date infor-
warn that while their approach has been successful in increasing
mation on violations and deter violators from masking the
compliance and lowering the average penalty in a growing
severity of their violations through the continued practice of
number of cases, their enforcement methods may act to stifle
averaging data."
attempts to move to a watershed approach. A state official said
But the bill also reverses recent Supreme Court limitations
the mandatory enforcement method "ties the hand of regulators,
on the ability of citizens to bring suit against violators by
locking us in to set penalties.' This method of set penalties may
removing obstacles "which are clearly contrary to congres-
not work in a watershed approach, the source said.
sional intent," Pallone said. The Supreme Court ruled in Che-
The source also said that although the results to date have
sapeake Bay Foundation V. Gwaltney of Smithfield that groups
been significant, the program was only implemented in July
cannot sue for "wholly past" violations, limiting the ability of
1991. "Given that we've only had this program for 18 months,
suits against violators "alleged to be in violation of the Act."
before I recommend expanding it to a national level I'd want a
"The chilling result" of this "brazen decision," Pallone
few more years to experiment," the source cautioned.
said, "is that industry, rather than coming into compliance once
But environmentalists in the state countered that the regu-
they have broken our environmental laws, waits until citizens
lators were opposed to the program because it tied them to strict
file notice of intent to sue. The company then comes into
enforcement of permit conditions, saying some of these condi-
compliance within the prescribed 60 day period [and] they
tions had not been applied prior to the enactment of the state
retain the economic benefit for polluting our resources."
legislation.
Specifically, the bill would:
The legislation, which is expected to be introduced May 25
Eliminate agency discretion in the issuance of penalties.
by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-
"They must impose fines whenever serious or chronic viola-
NJ) would codify much of the New Jersey provisions at the
tions are discovered," Pallone said. However, the act provides
federal level, in an expanded version of proposals that the two
that penalties would grow stronger for serious violations, and
lawmakers introduced in the last Congress but that failed to
for repeat violators. The minimum fine for "serious violators"
move, along with other efforts to reauthorize the Clean Water
would be $1,000 per violation per day. For "significant non-
Act. Testifying before the House Subcommittee on Water
compliers" the minimum fine would be $5,000 per day per
Resources & Environment April 21, Pallone said that "without
violation;
a mandate for strong [EPA] enforcement, industry has found
Create mandatory minimum civil penalties for violations
that it pays to pollute."
which must be at least high enough to cancel out the "economic
benefits of polluting."
Legislation Increases enforcement
Double the maximum penalty from $10,000 to $20,000
Pallone, who was an original author of the New Jersey
per violation; and
Clean Water Enforcement Act while a state legislator, told the
Expand citizens' ability to bring actions for pretreatment
House subcommittee that his bill would create pollution pre-
and all other violations - including past violations. The bill
vention incentives by enacting mandatory minimum penalties,
also would change current law by enabling citizens to sue for
removing the economic incentive for industries to remain out of
recovery of damages caused by violations which occurred in the
compliance, adding strong reporting and inspection provisions
past, but may have been only recently uncovered.
- including self-reporting requirements - and easing restric-
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ALERT - May 12, 1993
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WATER
NONPOINT SOURCES - Milwaukee poisoning prompts calls for national legislation
The lethal contamination of Milwaukee's drinking water supply last month is prompting calls from environmen-
talists and at least one Wisconsin legislator for tough national legislation to attack the problem of nonpoint source
pollution. At the same time, the incident is emerging as a potential factor in the upcoming gubernatorial campaign in
the state, with a possible challenger to Gov. Tommy Thompson (R) criticizing the governor for gutting a comprehen-
sive nonpoint source pollution bill approved by the state legislature last May. The bill, which prioritizes damaged
watersheds and includes tough enforcement provisions, may be passed untouched when it is reintroduced in the state
legislature later this year, sources say.
The contamination incident and the dispute over last year's state legislation has led the bill's author - who may
run against Thompson in next year's gubernatorial election - to call on Congress to implement tough new federal
controls on nonpoint pollution when the Clean Water Act is reauthorized. In testimony before the House Water
Resources & Environment Subcommittee May 12, state Sen. Charles Chvala (D-Madison), called for tough federal
nonpoint source standards "to assure consistency and provide direction" to prevent future outbreaks of waterborne
illnesses. "With Gov. Thompson's veto of the key portions of Wisconsin's nonpoint bill, the need for a federal law that
reduces the flow of nonpoint source pollution has never been more evident," Chvala stated in his testimony.
An environmentalist echoes Chvala's call, saying the contamination of the Milwaukee water supply has caused
allegations to fly between the state's rural and urban communities over who is to blame, and says this underscores the
need for national legislation.
The dispute in Wisconsin is all the more surprising because
water contamination has led to a lot of fingerpointing between
EPA nonpoint source officials acknowledge that the state has
rural and urban representatives, "illustrating the need for a
one of the best programs in the country. EPA and state officials
national bill" that includes controls for municipal, construction
note that the dispute indicates the difficulty in legislating and
and farming runoff. "Unless everyone is included [in this bill,]
enforcing nonpoint source programs, and warn that this may be
the fingerpointing goes on endlessly," he said.
one the most difficult issues for Congress to deal with in the
Clean Water Act reauthorization. EPA and Senate staff have
Veto surprised groups
already acknowledged disagreements over timetables for im-
Thompson's gutting of the bill surprised environmental-
plementing nonpoint source controls in their initial discussions
ists, farm groups and construction industry sources, who had all
on Clean Water Act reauthorization (see related story).
supported the bi-partisan bill during its lengthy drafting. Ac-
cording to Chvala, who chaired a special Legislative Council
No direct connection
committee on nonpoint source pollution, Thompson had indi-
None of those criticizing the governor are willing to make
cated that he would sign the bill, but at the last minute, changed
a direct connection between the recent outbreak of cryptospo-
his mind, cancelling the scheduled signing ceremony and
ridium in Milwaukee's drinking water supply and Thompson's
releasing a veto message late on a Friday afternoon. Chvala
veto of the bill. Instead, many of the critics are connecting the
charged that Thompson did that to appease a small group of
crisis - which resulted in one confirmed death, thousands of
vocal farmers and builders who had not agreed to the compro-
illnesses and required residents to boil their drinking water for
mise.
weeks - to nonpoint pollution caused by agricultural runoff.
The bill, SB281, contained wide-ranging provisions to:
"While the nonpoint pollution bill that sailed through the legis-
Create a statewide construction site erosion control pro-
lature last year only to be gutted by Thompson's veto pen
gram paid for with builder permit fees. Other fund-raising
probably could not have forestalled this spring's cryptosporid-
provisions include a tax on highway salt;
ium outbreak, it might have prevented such plagues in the
Reform the state's priority watershed program and create
future," charged an April 14 editorial in the Wisconsin State
incentives for farmers and others to implement best manage-
Journal.
ment practices voluntarily;
Thompson, however, has challenged assertions that the
Create a "bad actor" provision which would have al-
outbreak was caused by agricultural runoff, as some experts
lowed enforcement of BMP programs if water quality in a
have argued, noting instead that the contamination was likely
priority watershed was not being met; and,
caused by the accidental dumping of 14 tons of raw sewage near
Limit uncontrolled livestock access to lakes and streams.
an intake pipe shortly before the outbreak. Thompson has also
Environmentalists were particularly pleased with the "bad
pointed to a recent change in the city's filtration system, shortly
actor" and livestock access provisions which they claimed
before the epidemic occurred, and continues to stand by his
provided substantial "teeth" to enforcing the bill. However,
partial veto, pointing to an alternative nonpoint source control
Thompson charged in his veto message that they "create new
plan he submitted as part of his fiscal year 1993 budget pro-
enforcement authorities
which have not been proven to be
posal.
necessary."
One environmentalist noted that the cause of the drinking
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WATER
TAX EXEMPTIONS - Studds bill seeks deductible water and sewer fees
In response to skyrocketing water utility fees in his home state, the chairman of the House Merchant Marine &
Fisheries Committee, Rep. Gerry Studds (D-MA) has introduced legislation that would allow homeowners to deduct
sewer and water payments from their federal income tax.
"The costs of improving Massachusetts' wastewater and drinking water systems are imposing unfair burdens on
Massachusetts residents - forcing them to pay water and sewer fees that are among the highest in the nation," Studds
said in a statement May 4. "Many families will soon be paying more in water and sewer fees than property taxes," he
added.
The introduction of the bill is part of a dual strategy by Studds and the rest of the Massachusetts delegation to
bring relief and raise revenues to pay for wastewater treatment. Studds is soon expected to introduce his long-awaited
"polluter pays" legislation, that he claims would raise up to $6 billion annually through the imposition of fees and
taxes on water polluters. The revenue would be used to pay for wastewater treatment facilities.
In addition, after heavy lobbying, the Clinton administra-
Revenue Service has ruled that these fees are not tax-deduct-
tion agreed to ask Congress for $100 million for special munici-
ible.
pal wastewater treatment needs in the fiscal year 1994 budget
"If a Fortune 500 company can deduct from its tax bill the
request. Although not specifically earmarked for Massachu-
cost of sending its clients to the Super Bowl," Studds said,
setts, sources acknowledge that regulations governing the
"middle-class homeowners ought to be able to reduce their tax
fund's distribution will mean that only Boston will meet the
burden for the water and sewer bills they pay."
eligibility criteria.
The bill, which was introduced May 4 and co-sponsored by
Water and sewer rates in many areas in Massachusetts
the rest of the Massachusetts delegation, would allow taxpayers
have increased by as much as 400 percent since 1986, to an
to deduct fees for sewer and water services to the extent that
average of $545 per household for 1993. Officials with the
those fees exceed 1 percent of adjusted gross income.
Massachusetts Water Resource Authority predict that figure
Congressional sources warned that with President
may double by the end of the decade.
Clinton's budget request for fiscal year 1994 already $6 billion
Many communities in the past provided water and sewer
higher than permitted under the congressional budget resolu-
services that were funded through property taxes. But recent
tion, it was unlikely the Studds bill would move. Studds himself
ballot initiatives have limited tax measures, leading local au-
acknowledged that he introduced the bill "as a way to explore
thorities to impose fees on water use. However, the Internal
every possible avenue of relief for overburdened ratepayers."
PERMIT FEES - GAO urges system to pay for compliance monitoring
The General Accounting Office in a harshly critical report is calling on EPA to establish a permit fee system to
help pay for federal and state compliance monitoring programs, which rely on self-reporting by dischargers. The
programs sorely need extra funds to ensure adequate oversight, GAO says.
The congressional watchdog organization made its recommendation in a new report - Environmental Enforce-
ment: EPA Cannot Ensure the Accuracy of Self-Reported Compliance Monitoring Data - which blasts the agency and
authorized states for not having adequate oversight to ensure that all facilities subject to discharger regulations are
identified. EPA and states are also failing to ensure that discharger monitoring data is free from error or fraud, GAO
says.
The GAO report, released last week by the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs, concedes that EPA's
national pollutant discharge elimination system (NPDES) program lacks sufficient resources to actively identify
unregulated facilities. An increase of NPDES permit applications due to increased oversight in this area would "simply
add to an already difficult burden," GAO says. According to EPA sources cited by GAO's report, this burden consists
of a backlog of NPDES permit applications and of expired permits in excess of 6,000 and 3,000 respectively. How-
ever, the report "advocate[s] a pollutant-based permit fee system as one means to mitigate resource constraints."
The report further recommends that the Water Office work with the Office of Enforcement and NPDES-author-
ized states to develop a program designed to identify and initiate enforcement actions against unregulated discharge
facilities.
EPA's Office of Enforcement called the identification of unregulated dischargers a significant issue in its four-
year strategic plan for enforcement issued in 1991, "because regulating all facilities is important to ensure the integrity
of the regulatory system," the report says.
Other NPDES program deficiencies detailed in the GAO report include insufficient controls to prevent and detect
fraudulent data, incomplete and nonexistent inspections to oversee data quality, and a failure to require statistically
representative sampling.
The GAO document states that EPA needs to have more complete and consistent methods to detect fraud, includ-
ing a regular comparison of laboratory results with supporting facility documentation, and fraud awareness training for
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state inspectors. The report notes that although EPA officials believe falsification of sampling and laboratory analysis
is "rare," there are many economic incentives for falsification. The report points out that facilities may falsify samples
in order to avoid costly enforcement actions or to avoid fixing flawed wastewater treatment equipment, and laborato-
ries may falsify results in order to save money or handle more work.
An Office of Wastewater Enforcement & Compliance official says EPA staff will decide how to react to the report
after they have had time to review it. This source says the Senate committee could schedule a hearing on the issues in
order to determine how the agency plans to resolve the problems outlined in the report. Senate committee staffers were
unavailable for comment.
DRINKING WATER SRF - Sources fear quick action undercuts program effectiveness
House Republicans fear that swift committee action on President Clinton's proposed state revolving fund for
drinking water projects may serve to undercut the effectiveness of the program. These sources claim that the haste of
committee work may preclude the consideration of certain amendments that could put the new funding program on
firmer financial ground.
The pace of committee efforts is being driven by a jurisdictional battle between the House Public Works &
Transportation and Energy & Commerce committees. Both chairmen Norman Mineta (D-CA) and John Dingell (D-
MI) have asserted claims over the new $599 million dollar fund aimed at assisting state and local governments in
meeting Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Both have rushed to move bills out of their committees in order to
force action - by either the House parliamentarian or the full House - that would give jurisdiction over the fund to
their respective committees.
The House Public Works & Transportation Committee on April 28 passed its version of the loan program at a
mark up of H.R. 1865, a bill introduced by Mineta on April 27. That bill establishes the drinking water fund as a
separate account of the existing wastewater state revolving loan fund, creating what some congressional staff call a
huge, multiple use water infrastructure fund. Mineta's bill amends the Clean Water Act section which establishes the
wastewater state revolving loan fund. House staff say Mineta, responding to a question from Rep. Nick Joe Rahall (D-
WV) during the mark up, left open the possibility that the proposed fund could include grant eligibility for financially-
strapped communities.
That mark up came just one day after the Energy & Commerce Committee approved its bill, calling for the
program to be established as a revision to the Safe Drinking Water Act, over which the committee has prime jurisdic-
tion (see April 28 issue, p. 27).
Water Regulation
WETLANDS - Industry, EPA welcome White House agreement on Interagency panel
The Clinton administration's decision to convene an interagency group to examine the controversial wetlands
issue is winning praise from industry representatives who predict White House involvement will move the debate
closer to their position. EPA sources are encouraged by the move, saying discussions will foster communications
between the White House and EPA as various wetlands issues arise.
The White House effort comes as Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-
MT) vowed wetlands would be addressed during Senate consideration of Clean Water Act reauthorization. Industry
and environmental sources say Baucus' announcement changes the nature of the wetlands debate, as the Senate
previously appeared reluctant to grapple with the controversial issue.
The debate over wetlands is seen as one of the most divisive issue facing Congress during reauthorization of the
Clean Water Act, which is expected to take place during this Congress. Southern Democrats, considered Clinton allies,
have led the criticism of the federal wetlands program, with Rep. James Hayes (D-LA) introducing a major industry-
backed wetlands reform bill, H.R. 1330.
Senate debate over a wetlands amendment offered by Sen. Christopher Bond (R-MO) to S. 171, a bill elevating
EPA to the Cabinet, produced a flurry of activity on the wetlands issue as advocates of strong wetlands protection
scrambled to defeat the amendment. Bond's amendment, which was strongly opposed by environmentalists, would
have made the Agriculture Department Soil Conservation Service the lead federal agency in deciding which farm
lands fall under federal wetlands jurisdiction. However, during debate over the measure, Baucus introduced his own
amendment to Bond's amendment, calling instead for a study of the agricultural wetlands issue. Baucus' amendment
was passed by the Senate, rendering Bond's amendment moot.
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During the Senate Cabinet bill debate, Sen. John Breaux
should establish such a meeting as its goal.
(D-LA), champion of a controversial wetlands reform bill
Industry sources say the administration's decision,
during the last Congress, announced that the Clinton admini-
coupled with Baucus' pledge to address the wetlands issue
stration planned to convene an interagency group to examine
during Clean Water Act reauthorization, changes the landscape
the wetlands issue. Breaux and six other southern Democrats
of the wetlands debate dramatically. One industry wetlands
sent an April 28 letter to Clinton, calling for an interagency
policy reform advocate says the rancor over the Bond amend-
group "to work with us, other congressional leaders and the
ment, and the "fear that southern Democrats would line up with
public during consideration of the Clean Water Act to forge
Bond" have served notice that "the Senate is not the left-leaning
a consensus on this difficult policy issue." That letter pointed to
body on this issue as some may have thought." This source and
Clinton's 1990 activities as chairman of the Lower Mississippi
some congressional sources suggest that Breaux, seeing an
River Delta Development Commission, a group that criticized
opportunity in Bond's amendment, was able to nudge Baucus
the federal wetlands program and recommended sweeping
and the White House into addressing the wetlands issue, but
changes to federal wetlands policy.
Baucus and Breaux sources could not confirm this.
An administration spokesperson confirms that the White
EPA sources have also welcomed the interagency panel,
House will convene an interagency task force on wetlands,
noting that the it would open the lines of communication
adding that it fully expects to receive input from Congress on the
between EPA and the Office of Environmental Policy. Environ-
issue. Some congressional sources are still calling for a wet-
mentalists offered cautious praise for the effort, but warned that
lands "summit" similar to the forest summit conducted last
the issue could become "mired in politics," one source said.
month, with one suggesting that the interagency work group
WATER QUALITY - EPA drafts revisions to 10-year-old standards
EPA staff have drafted possible revisions to the nation's 10-year-old water quality standards, and are circulating
the draft within the agency before releasing it for public comment as an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking, EPA
staff say. These sources say they are waiting for a Water Office assistant administrator to be named before the pro-
posal is published.
The notice - which agency sources hope will be published sometime in May - would mark the first time EPA
has reviewed the water quality standards since 1983. One EPA source says the proposal is "intended to initiate
discussions on the regulations." Specific areas that could be addressed include anti-degradation, variances, mixing
zones, schedules of compliance and existing-use provisions. By releasing the notice, the agency is not committing
itself to changing the standards, a decision agency sources say would have to be made by the assistant administrator.
The move is being welcomed by state sources, who have already been contacted informally by EPA for input. One
state source points out that "we've been concerned with specific criteria used for the development of water quality
criteria and effluent standards." This source could not elaborate on states' concerns since the notice has not yet been
formally released, but says that "We're pleased to see the agency is placing an emphasis on risk assessment and good
science." Industry sources, who have also been discussing the matter with EPA, could not be reached for comment.
One possible revision EPA is considering is the addition of a fourth category in the anti-degradation section of the
standards, which are intended to maintain and protect existing uses of water bodies. EPA's current standards distin-
guish between tier II waters - which are deemed "high-quality water resources" despite failing to meet strict fishable,
swimmable standards - and tier III waters, deemed outstanding national water resources.
EFFLUENT GUIDELINES - EPA set to clash with industry, environmentalists
EPA appears on a collision course with industry and environmentalists over its standards for the organic chemical
and plastic industries, with both industry and environmentalists claiming the agency has failed to assess the range of
available technologies to meet the requirements. Industry argues that the agency has inadequately considered the
technical feasibility of meeting the new requirements, while environmentalists maintain that a more thorough analysis
would result in tighter standards.
EPA is expected to issue the standards May 31 in compliance with a court remand, which both groups say re-
quired an extensive technical review of the standards. While EPA officials refused to comment on the agency's final
standards, sources acknowledge that little new information has been gathered in developing the requirements. Specifi-
cally since the agency's reproposal last December, EPA sources confirm that no new surveys or industry question-
naires have been conducted, despite strongly worded comments by environmentalists and industry calling for a
thorough regulatory review. "We feel that we have fulfilled our responsibility and addressed the various concerns by
reviewing the existing data base," says an EPA official.
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Water Litigation
INJECTION CONTROLS - Group threatens suit to force approval of state plan
Environmentalists who are at the forefront of growing efforts to demand stronger underground injection control
programs are threatening to sue EPA unless it acts promptly to force a state's program into compliance with federal
requirements.
The environmental group, Legal Environmental Assistance Foundation (LEAF), plans to use its proceedings
against EPA and the state of Florida as a potential model for taking similar action against the states of Georgia and
Alabama, which also have deficient UIC programs, says a LEAF representative. And the group is providing informa-
tion on its proceedings to grassroots environmental groups which are concerned about UIC program deficiencies in
Tennessee, Texas and Pennsylvania.
LEAF's action has been under development for the past two years as states have been complaining about limited
resources to run their UIC programs and EPA has been developing tougher UIC rules regulating Class V injection
wells. Illinois recently became the first state in the nation to return its UIC program to EPA.
LEAF has given EPA a June 4 deadline to force the state of
This source adds that EPA is taking LEAF's ultimatum
Florida to rectify deficiencies in its underground injection
seriously, stating that "anytime a citizen group takes an initia-
control program or face legal action. This source says EPA has
tive such as LEAF's it is a priority issue." EPA has oversight
made a "great effort" to resolve the problem, but the state has
responsibility for state-approved programs, but officials
been unwilling to address its problems. "EPA has done all it can,
blamed "limited resources" for the agency's limited oversight.
but without legal action EPA can't do anything," says this
LEAF originally petitioned EPA in January 1991 to revoke
source.
the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation's author-
An EPA Region IV official says the agency is currently
ity, citing more than 27 major deficiencies with the program.
drafting a letter to Florida UIC officials "recommending"
The LEAF attorney says the group's main concern is that
changes in its UIC program. This source indicates that Florida's
underground sources of drinking water in Florida are being
UIC regulations may not be "equivalent" to EPA's rules, but
contaminated by injected wastes.
failed to elaborate.
According to the Safe Drinking Water Act's citizen suit
An EPA official in Washington, DC, who declined to
provisions, LEAF will have to file a notice of intent to sue before
speak about the alleged deficiencies in Florida's program, says
it can initiate proceedings. If EPA fails to respond to the
EPA will expect a response from Florida "within a short time
petitioner's concerns within 60 days the case would then go to
frame." This source says EPA has to "balance" LEAF's posi-
court.
tion with what the state has to say.
DISCHARGES - EPA offices dispute permit protection from lawsuits
EPA's Water and Enforcement offices are disputing the crucial issue of whether Clean Water Act permits "shield"
industrial facilities from lawsuits when facilities discharge pollutants not specifically listed in their permits. The
internal dispute was touched off by a citizen lawsuit that, if successful, could significantly revamp the way water
permits are written in the future, say industrial sources.
While discussions between the Water and Enforcement offices are being tightly guarded, sources say officials in
the Water Office's permits program argue that if effluent contains pollutants not expressly addressed in the permit, the
discharger should not be subject to lawsuits. The Enforcement Office is reportedly taking the opposite position. One
source says the Enforcement Office is coming closer to the permit program's position on the issue, but officials with
the enforcement program refused to comment on the deliberations.
The internal agency debate was prompted by a citizen suit - Atlantic States Legal Foundation, Inc. V. Eastman
Kodak Company - filed April 8 in the U.S. Appeals Court for the Second Circuit after Judge Michael Telesca of the
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on Dec. 28, 1992 ruled against the plaintiffs. The Justice
Department is reportedly considering whether to file a "friend of the court" brief in the case, and the Chemical
Manufacturers Association (CMA) plans to file a brief supporting Kodak. The New York Attorney General's office
and a consortium of environmentalists have filed briefs supporting the Atlantic States Legal Foundation, an environ-
mental group.
In the earlier district court case, Atlantic States sued Kodak for violating the Clean Water Act by discharging
pollutants that are not expressly mentioned in its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. The
suit charged that information Kodak had submitted in its "toxic chemical release forms" (Form Rs) proved that the
company was discharging pollutants which it was not authorized to release under its permit, thereby violating both its
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permit and the Clean Water Act. Kodak argued that the case should be dismissed because the plaintiffs alleged
discharges only of pollutants not expressly regulated by the state clean water permit. Kodak argued that such pollut-
ants are not subject to citizen lawsuits under the Clean Water Act, basing its arguments on EPA internal memos
interpreting the law.
In ruling on the case in Kodak's favor, Judge Telesca said that accepting Atlantic States' view of "the reach of the
Act would effectively circumvent the permit system and expand the scope of a citizen suit under the Act," changing
the citizens' role "from interstitial to potentially intrusive."
Atlantic States, in its appeal, argues that Judge Telesca's ruling, if upheld, "would eviscerate the Clean Water
Act's [NPDES]." Section 1311(a) of the law prohibits the discharge of all pollutants, except as authorized by permit,
the plaintiffs argue. Atlantic States notes that the "centerpiece" of Kodak's argument is an April 26, 1976 memo from
then-Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water Enforcement Jeffrey Miller to Region V's enforcement director. The
memo says EPA policy "provides for a general authorization to discharge subject only to the conditions and limitations
contained in the permit." The plaintiffs urge little weight be given to the memo because it is 17 years old and its
conclusion is "clearly contrary to the plain language and intent" of the law.
CLEAN WATER ACT - EPA to decide if 'cooling ponds' are a U.S. water body
EPA's Water Office is poised to make a call on whether a man-made industrial waste pond planned by a Florida
utility should be regulated as a "water of the U.S." under the Clean Water Act, a decision that sources familiar with
the case say will test a key agency tool for claiming federal jurisdiction over water bodies. EPA Administrator Carol
Browner has recused herself from the case, reportedly because of her previous involvement in decisions affecting the
company as head of Florida's Department of Environmental Regulation.
EPA's decision will be closely watched by industry representatives who fear a massive expansion of EPA author-
ity over waste treatment "impoundments," and environmentalists who say the agency may be better able to defend its
jurisdictional claims based on the presence of migratory birds and endangered species policy under different circum-
stances. EPA sources say the agency is expecting criticism of its call regardless of the final decision.
At issue is a proposal by the Florida Power Corp. - developed with the involvement of some Florida environ-
mental groups - to build a new power plant in Polk County, FL. According to an April 28 memo from EPA Water
Office permits division Director Cynthia Dougherty to Acting EPA Water Office chief Martha Prothro, the company's
plans include development of a 2,600 acre "cooling pond" that would be used to collect discharged water heated
during the electricity generation process.
The memo, which EPA sources say was developed with
The memo notes that since the early 1980s "EPA has, in
input from EPA's Enforcement and General Counsel Offices,
addition to other factors, relied upon the actual use or potential
notes that the area in which the proposed plant would be located
for use as a habitat for migratory birds and endangered species
contains many possible jurisdictional wetlands, is inhabited by
as a nexus to interstate commerce." An appeals court and a
endangered species, and is regarded as a migratory bird flyway.
district court have upheld the theory. One court rejected its
The cooling pond is designed to allow "no point source dis-
application but later vacated that decision. Prothro is being
charges from the pond to other surface waters of the U.S," and
urged by EPA Region IV staff to render an opinion in the matter,
will be shut off from recreational uses, according to the memo.
a decision EPA sources say will set a strong precedent for rest
EPA Clean Water Act regulations establish criteria for
of the country.
determining whether a water body is a "water of the U.S." and
If Prothro decides the proposed pond would be U.S.
thus subject to regulation under the statute. Most waste treat-
waters, it would be based primarily on the migratory bird/
ment systems and cooling ponds, employed to meet the Act's
endangered species nexus, EPA sources say. If EPA makes that
requirements, are excluded from this definition.
call, Florida Power Corp. would have to obtain a section 402
The memo indicates Prothro must address two questions in
Nation Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit to dis-
determining whether the cooling pond is a water of the U.S.: 1.
charge effluent into the pond. If the pond is determined not to be
is there sufficient "nexus to interstate commerce" for the
a water of the U.S, discharges from the power plant would not
proposed pond to establish it as a water of the U.S.; and 2. is the
be regulated under section 402. EPA sources note, however,
waste treatment system exclusion from waters of the U.S.
that creation of the pond, which will likely inundate wetlands,
applicable to the proposed pond?
will require a permit under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
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WATER REGULATIONS - STATUS IN BRIEF
Status lines in bold indicate new developments
DRINKING WATER DISINFEC-
NPDES PROGRAM: Numerous revi-
dards under a court-ordered deadline. The
TANTS: Regulations will set acceptable
sions to EPA's NPDES permit will codify
original deadline was June 1992. In a sepa-
levels for 25 compounds found in drinking
changes made by 1987 CWA amendments;
rate court settlement, the agency is due to
water disinfectants, possibly including
foremost is an anti-backsliding provision
issue proposed standards for coastal explo-
disinfectant by-products. First stage to set
disallowing issuance of permits containing
ration by January 1995. Rule signed Jan.
Maximum Contaminant Levels and Maxi-
less stringent limits. Current clause pro-
15. Contact: Ron Jordan (202) 260-7115
mum Contaminant Level Goals for an ini-
hibiting backsliding is only applicable "to
(offshore); Marvin Rubin (202) 260-7124
tial handful of compounds, including total
permits other than water quality based per-
(coastal).
trihalomethanes. Status: EPA researching
mits." Status: OMB suspended review
toxic effects of some by-products. EPA
June 22, 1992. Contact: Deborah Karp
NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION:
expects to issue a proposal in June 1993.
(202) 260-9533.
EPA has issued management measure
Final rule promulgation scheduled for June
guidance and CZMA program guidance for
1995. Contact: Stig Regli (202) 260-7379.
NPDES PERMIT FEES: This regulation
states to follow in implementing their own
would allow EPA to charge fees for the cost
coastal nonpoint source programs. Status:
DRINKING WATER - RADIONU-
associated with issuing federal NPDES
Guidance issued Jan. 14. Contact: Steve
CLIDES: EPA was originally under court
permits. These fees will be charged to
Dressing (202) 260-7110.
order to propose by Feb. 1991 Maximum
industries and POTWs. Status: Rule de-
Contaminant Level Goals and Maximum
layed by OMB Jan. 22 for additional
CLASS II UNDERGROUND INJEC-
Contaminant Levels for radon, uranium,
state comments. Contact: Judith Hecht
TION WELLS: Proposal will offer revi-
radium-226, radium-228, and gross alpha
(202) 260-5682.
sions to existing regulations for minimum
and beta particle emitters in drinking wa-
construction requirements for Class II oil-
ter. Status: Final rule is expected in April
STORMWATER: Revisions alter re-
and gas-related wells. An advisory com-
1993, under a court-ordered deadline. Con-
quirements in the NPDES permit applica-
mittee of state program directors, industry,
tact: Jan Auerbach (202) 260-7575.
tions for stormwater discharge. The rule
and public interest groups was chartered.
affects systems serving 100,000 people or
Status: Committee's recommendations
PHASE V ORGANIC/INORGANIC
more. EPA April 2 issued a final rule ex-
have been submitted to water office.
CHEMICAL MCLs: EPA has deferred a
tending the deadline for individual appli-
Agency developing regulation based on
rulemaking on sulfate as part of a regula-
cations to Oct. 1, 1992 (the statutory dead-
recommendations. A proposal is expected
tion establishing MCLGs and primary
line was Feb. 4, 1990) to coincide with the
soon. Contact: Jeff Smith (202) 260-5586.
drinking water standards for organic and
deadline for group applications. The deci-
inorganic pollutants. The Phase V stan-
sion was challenged in court, and the court
TOXIC POLLUTANTS: This rulemak-
dards were released July 17, 1992. Status:
ruled June 4 that EPA could retain the
ing would establish uniform national stan-
EPA seeking to meet October 1993 dead-
extension, but any further delays were
dards for limiting toxic pollutants as part of
line for draft sulfate standard and issue
illegal. Status: Permit model outlining
water quality criteria standards for states
final rule December 1994. Contact: Jan
which classes of dischargers and data must
that fail to set their own requirements.
Auerbach (202) 260-7575.
be reported was issued Sept. 25, 1992.
Status: A final rule released Dec. 1, 1992
Agency issued rule setting final deadlines
has been challenged by environmentalists.
SEWAGE SLUDGE: A comprehensive,
Dec. 11, 1992. Contact: Kevin Weiss (202)
Forest Products Association filed suit
risk-based regulatory package instituting
260-9524.
April 5. Contact: David Sabock (202) 260-
first-time national permitting process for
1318.
sewage sludge use and disposal and setting
OFFSHORE OIL/GAS EXTRAC-
numerical limits, for 30 pollutants found in
TION: Rule will set tougher effluent
GREAT LAKES GUIDANCE: EPA
sludge. Status: EPA approved standards
guidelines. New source performance stan-
strategy to control toxic pollutants in Great
Nov. 25, 1992. Industry, municipality
dards and best available technology stan-
Lakes which could lay the groundwork for
and environmental groups have chal-
dards will be established, and best conven-
a similar national strategy. Status: EPA
lenged the rule in a suit. Contact: Alan
tional technology standards will be re-
Administrator Carol Browner signed
Rubin (202) 260-1311.
vised. Status: EPA was granted an exten-
the guidance March 30. Contact: James
sion to Jan. 15, 1993 to issue final stan-
Hanlon (202) 260-5400.
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CONGRESSIONAL ACTION - WATER
Drinking Water
seeking tough curbs on oil drilling and leases in ecologically
Rep. Solomon (R-NY) introduced H.R. 376, which would
sensitive areas of the coast their state in H.R. 583 and
freeze certain drinking water regulations under the Safe
H.R.584 and S. 290. But Sen. Johnston's (D-LA) S. 318
Drinking Water Act. Sen. Nickles (R-OK) introduced 767
would encourage deep water drilling for natural gas in the
that would include risk and cost issues in setting standards.
Gulf coast. Rep. Fields (R-TX) introduced H.R. 1282 that
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1701 to
aims to enhance energy security by promoting oil and gas ex-
create a revolving loan fund.
ploration.
Federal Facilities
U.S.-Mexico Border
Rep. Schaefer (R-CO) introduced H.R. 340 that would bring
Sen. McCain (R-AZ) introduced a bill S.281 that would give
federal facilities in line with Clean Water Act requirements.
EPA a greater role in water pollution emergencies and create
a $10 million emergency fund for environmental protection.
Funding/State Revolving Fund
Reps. DeLauro (D-CT) and Lowey's (D-NY) H.R. 775
Wetlands
would provide $3 billion in emergency funds to the SRF, but
Rep. Edwards (D-CA) introduced H.R. 350 to expand sec-
would require states to allocate 40 percent of funds within
tion 404 protections. Rep. Hayes (D-LA) re-introduced H.R.
the first six months or lose remaining monies.
1330, that would establish three categories of wetlands
350 by Sens. Kerrey (D-MA) and Kennedy (D-MA),
based on their value and function and would allow landown-
and H.R. 845 by Rep. Markey (D-MA) would provide $1
ers to seek market value compensation for certain wetlands.
billion over five years for Boston Harbor cleanup.
Rep. Rahall (D-WV) introduced H.R. 1544 that would
Estuaries
reauthorize SRF at $4 billion per year by 1999, setting aside
Rep. Lowey (D-NY) introduced H.R. 1720 to provide spe-
25 percent for small communities.
cial funding for implementation of national estuary conser-
vation plans.
Outer Continental Shelf
Florida lawmakers Rep. Goss (D) and Sen. Mack (R) are
Toxics & Pesticides Legislation
REREGISTRATION - Legislation needed to offset funding shortfall, sources say
A shortfall in funds needed to administer EPA's pesticide reregistration program is prompting agency sources to
call for additional fees on registrants, a request that industry sources say will likely require new legislation.
These sources say fee provisions included in the 1988 Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act amend-
ments do not allow for any fees in excess of the maximum level of $14 million per year.
EPA and the pesticide industry reached agreement in October 1991 to hike the fees paid by registrants, a move
allowing the agency to reach the $14 million per year level authorized under FIFRA. At that time, EPA indicated this
level of funding would not be adequate to meet an estimated $20-30 million shortfall in the reregistration program.
Agency sources say the funding woes have not eased. Acting EPA Office of Prevention, Pesticides & Toxic
Substances chief Victor Kimm in an April 29 speech to the National Agricultural Chemicals Association called for
industry's cooperation in addressing the deficit. "We will be talking about a fee increase to keep reregistration as close
to the mandated schedule as possible," Kimm said. Another EPA source says that the cooperation of industry is
absolutely essential to secure legislation raising the fees. "The fact is, without industry's strong support we are
nowhere with new fees" this source says.
Industry sources say they recognize the need to increase reregistration fees and welcome the chance to assist EPA
in developing the necessary legislative proposal. But these sources maintain that many small chemical producers could
be hurt if the agency does not pay attention to their special needs. These sources note that the previous legislation
protected small companies, but add that EPA's $20-30 million estimate will likely frighten many small companies.
One industry source says large companies "will not be thrilled about subsidizing the smaller guys." But several
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industry sources, noting that they would like to see reregistration stay on schedule, say it will not be difficult to reach
agreement, pointing out the real obstacle will be getting a piece of legislation through Congress. These sources say
while development of any fee increase will coincide with the drafting of comprehensive food safety legislation, that
type of bill could get bogged down, and they add that EPA may not want to wait for passage of such a measure to deal
with the fees issue.
MINOR USE - Bill seeks to preserve pesticides for public health
Two California congressmen have introduced a bill aimed at maintaining the registrations for certain minor use
pesticides used to fight mosquitos and other disease-carrying pests.
Reps. Cal Dooley (D-CA) and Wally Herger (R-CA) April 27 introduced H.R. 1867, the Public Health Pesticides
Protection Act.
"Because of regulations affecting the registration of pesticides, public health officials are in danger of losing
access to many of the tools they use for the public good," Dooley said. "We take for granted that malaria and other
diseases aren't common, but the fight against them is constant. This legislation seeks to ensure that the public remains
protected."
The bill was introduced in the 102nd Congress, but not acted on, according to a Dooley aide. But the two lawmak-
ers believe that the bill will be folded into an overall reauthorization of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenti-
cide Act (FIFRA) during this Congress, the aide added. The Clinton administration will help craft food safety legisla-
tion, which will likely involve overall FIFRA reform.
Dooley's bill would require EPA to set risk-benefit guidelines that take into consideration the need for pesticides
for public health use and the benefits of such benefits. It also would halve the financial requirement that manufacturers
face to reregister public health pesticides.
Toxics & Pesticides Regulation
DELANEY CLAUSE - EPA revokes and denies pesticide emergency exemptions
Working under a court-ordered strict interpretation of a food safety law, EPA, the Food & Drug Administration
and the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced May 6 that they were revoking and denying 21 emergency exemp-
tions for pesticide uses across the United States at a potential cost of $70 million to farmers.
But questions of resolving the complicated issue of pesticides and food safety has been accorded high priority in
the White House, having recently been elevated to the Domestic Policy Council. The Clinton administration may also
establish a formal inter-agency task force that has already been meeting informally to help draft legislation.
The revocation, and the Clinton administration's intent to craft food safety legislation, may break the logjam in
Congress over this contentious issue, sources say. However, they caution that many hurdles remain and that it will take
strong administration leadership to bring all sides to the negotiating table.
The administration's decision to revoke and deny the
government must do more to provide farmers with alternatives
emergency exemptions is the first major fallout from the Ninth
to chemical pesticides, and called for greater research in that
Circuit Court of Appeal's decision in Les V. EPA that upheld the
area.
strict interpretation of the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act's
Delaney Clause, which bans cancer-causing pesticide residues
States to feel pinch
in processed foods.
Fifteen states will be affected by the decision, which
"We continue to believe that the pesticides affected by the
covers various crops ranging from tomatoes to rice. Hops
Court decision, including those EPA is acting on today, pose
growers will be especially hard-hit because there is no viable
only a negligible risk to public health," said EPA Administrator
alternative to the pesticide that was used on the crop, an
Carol Browner. [T]his new policy highlights the need for
important ingredient in beer. Oregon, a state with a major hops
new legislation that addresses food safety. The Clinton admini-
industry, is facing a $5 million to $8 million loss this year, an
stration will work with Congress and other interested parties to
aide to Sen. Mark Hatfield (R-OR) said.
develop a proposal."
In most cases, there are alternative pesticides that can
Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), chairman of the Agriculture
replace the section 18 ones, however some of them are more
Committee said, "The actions taken by EPA today make it clear
expensive and less effective, placing a greater economic burden
that we must reform our pesticide regulatory laws and make
on growers.
them work for consumers and farmers." Leahy added that the
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Toxics & Pesticides Litigation
ENFORCEMENT - 3M claims statute of limitations applies to administrative cases
A major manufacturing company is arguing before a federal appeals court that the company is protected from
Toxic Substances Control Act administrative penalties by a five-year statute of limitations, despite an EPA decision to
the contrary. Sources say the case could have implications for administrative enforcement under all environmental
laws.
3M Company is challenging a 1992 decision by EPA's Environmental Appeals Board that the company is liable
for TSCA violations committed more than five years prior to an administrative enforcement action filed in 1988. In a
May 3 brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, 3M says EPA "ignores the broad
language" of the law. The statute in question, section 2462 of chapter 28 of the United States Code, prohibits "an
action, suit, or proceeding for the enforcement of any civil fine, penalty, or forfeiture, pecuniary or otherwise
unless commenced within five years from the date when the claim first accrued."
EPA on Sept. 3, 1988, cited 3M for illegally importing chemicals without filing "premanufacture notification" to
the agency, infractions 3M itself reported. The company asserted protection from violations committed before Septem-
ber 1983, but in 1989 an administrative law judge ruled that the statute of limitations does not apply in administrative
proceedings under TSCA. The chief judicial officer for former EPA Administrator William Reilly upheld the determi-
nation in February 1992 and increased the fine to over $130,000, whereupon 3M appealed to the DC Circuit.
PCBs - Appeals board to examine case after judge invalidates EPA's testing mandate
EPA's Environmental Appeals Board is poised to decide a case questioning the agency's methods for determining
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination levels in hazardous waste. The move comes a month after an adminis-
trative law judge summarily dismissed charges against three waste-handling companies on the grounds that EPA used
a nonexistent "requirement" and denied due process and fair warning in citing the companies for violations of Toxic
Substances Control Act regulations, a decision that sources say may have implications beyond TSCA.
Administrative Law Judge John G. Lotis signed an order April 26, certifying for interlocutory appeal the record
from the case. The Environmental Appeals Board has 30 days from the date of the order to decide to act on the appeal;
the appeals board is not required to accept additional arguments. Sources involved in the case say they expect the
board to consider the appeal.
Several sources involved in the case say the decision, if upheld by the appeals board, would be applicable to
similar disputes under other environmental statutes. One source says there is precedent for blocking EPA enforcement
actions for denial of fair warning or due process. On the issue of stated agency policy versus regulatory language, a
source in EPA's Office of General Counsel says it is "not unlikely" other regulations have had "inadvertent omis-
sions," but the source could not specify any other instance.
The case concerns 260 of the 500 loads of waste from the General Motors foundry in Massena, NY, allegedly
disposed illegally in Model City, NY, by CWM Chemical Services, Inc., Chemical Waste Management, Inc., and
Waste Management, Inc., between Feb. 2, 1984, and Oct. 20, 1987. Action on the remaining 240 loads, handled before
June 25, 1986, has been stayed pending a federal court ruling on the applicability of a five-year statute of limitations to
TSCA administrative enforcement actions (see related story). EPA seeks a total fine of $7.075 million, $3.425 million
of which is for the 260 waste loads currently in question.
Also stayed pending a decision on the statute of limitations are similar administrative cases involving waste from
the GM Massena facility against GM and against Browning-Ferris Industries, another waste handler.
RIGHT-TO-KNOW - Environmentalists challenge alleged 'loophole' in reporting law
An environmental group in California says it will sue EPA, the state and the nation's largest walnut processor for
refusing to make public the company's toxic release inventory, in hopes of closing an alleged legal "loophole." The
company says it is in compliance with all EPA requirements, and calls the threatened lawsuit merely a bargaining ploy
in a long-running labor dispute.
The National Toxics Campaign Fund on April 7 filed a 60-day notice of intent to sue Diamond Walnut Growers,
Inc., of Stockton, CA, alleging violations of the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act. The Toxics
Campaign claims the agricultural cooperative illegally neglected its legal obligation to file inventories of toxic-
chemical releases with the state of California. The environmental group believes Diamond uses more than 60,000 lbs.
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of methyl bromide, a Category I toxin, and at least 75,000 lbs. of propylene oxide, a known carcinogen, to process
walnuts each year, well above the 10,000-lb. threshold level for reporting.
But Diamond contends it is a food packager, rather than a food producer, thus exempting it from mandatory
reporting requirements. NTCF counters that, according to California Manufacturers Association records, the plant's
"Standard Industrial Classification" makes it subject to reporting requirements.
CONGRESSIONAL ACTION - TOXICS & PESTICIDES
Pesticides
FIFRA Reauthorization
Sen. Kennedy (D-MA) and Rep. Waxman (D-CA) reintro-
H.R. 968 is designed to serve as the Agriculture
duced measures - S. 331 and H.R. 872 - that would set
Committee's principal markup vehicle for consideration of
stringent pesticide standards without consideration of eco-
more detailed legislation to reform FIFRA, according to
nomic benefits.
Rep. de la Garza (D-TX), who sponsored the bill.
EPA could set a "negligible risk" standard for poten-
tially cancer-causing pesticide residues under H.R. 1627,
Lead
offered by Reps. Bliley (R-VA), Lehman (D-CA) and
Rep. Morella (R-MD) introduced a bill, H.R. 1419, that
Rowland (D-GA).
would establish research and evaluation programs to lower
exposure to lead in housing.
Minor Use
729, introduced by Sen. Reid (D-NV), would restrict
The registration of minor use pesticides would be main-
the use of lead in some products, require labels on lead
tained and promoted under H.R. 967, introduced by Rep. de
products and provide $54 million to states for inspecting
la Garza (D-TX).
schools for lead hazards.
TOXICS & PESTICIDES REGULATIONS - Status in Brief
Status lines in bold indicate new developments
EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMITS:
foods. Status: EPA released a list of 35
a policy describing which genetically
Two experimental use permit regulations,
pesticides that could be suspended under
manipulated plants will come under
a new one under TSCA and a revised ver-
Delaney Clause. Contact: Debbie Cisco
agency review. Status: EPA released draft
sion under FIFRA are under development.
(703) 305-7102 or Chris Gillis (703) 305-
policy Nov. 20, 1992.
Status: EPA released proposal for FIFRA
7097.
biotechnology Jan. 15. Contact: FIFRA -
ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTEC-
Fred Betz (703) 305-7635; TSCA - Ron
LEAD STRATEGY: TSCA portion of
TION PROGRAM: EPA is close to send-
Evans (202) 260-3856.
agency-wide strategy would focus on re-
ing a final rule to OMB that would protect
stricting volume of lead currently used and
endangered species from pesticides. The
TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE &
newly mined. Status: EPA considering ex-
plan calls for county bulletins showing
DISPOSAL: EPA is gathering data to
pansion of lead rules to industrial lead
where endangered species live and for list-
develop option papers for a new strategy
paint and other industrial uses. Contact:
ing pesticide use restrictions for the area.
governing transportation, storage and dis-
Doreen Cantor (202) 260-1777.
Status: EPA hopes to release the rule by
posal of pesticides. Status: A regulatory
the end of the year. Contact: Larry Turner
package for pesticide containers is in final
TOXICS REPORTING: EPA is planning
(703) 305-5007.
agency review. Contact: Janice Jensen
to issue guidance to limit the number of
(703) 305-7706.
chemical releases that companies must
RECORDKEEPING: EPA released a
report. Status: EPA hopes to complete
rule April 9 that requires private pesticide
DELANEY CLAUSE/FOOD ADDI-
guidance in early 1993.
applicators to keep records on the types and
TIVES: Court ruled that EPA cannot allow
amounts of pesticides used, and the places
cancer-causing residues on processed
PESTICIDAL PLANTS: EPA is crafting
where used.
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Special Report: EPA Cabinet-Level Elevation
After extensive debate, the Senate approved a bill elevating EPA to a Cabinet-level department April 28, but
observers who had earlier expected quick congressional passage of the legislation now say it could be some time
before the House passes its version of the bill. A House bill is expected to be introduced soon that will include provi-
sions to reform agency contract and information management and boost the role of environmental justice, but that bill
may be referred to other committees. This Special Report covers the bill passed by the Senate and developments in the
House.
DEPARTMENTAL EPA - Senate bill passes, putting pressure on House
The Senate last week cleared an EPA Cabinet-elevation bill after attaching several amendments, putting pressure
on the House to produce a companion bill. At press time several EPA sources feared the House effort might be seri-
ously slowed by what they view as onerous contracting measures and other extraneous provisions in draft House
language.
The Senate voted 79-15 on May 4 to approve S. 171, sponsored by Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Chairman John Glenn (D-OH). Elevation of EPA to Cabinet-level status is one of the primary environmental goals of
the Clinton administration, which has backed the Senate bill. The legislation - originally labeled the Department of
the Environment bill - was amended by Sen. William Roth (R-DE) to change the name to Department of Environ-
mental Protection.
The sole Democrat voting against the bill, Sen. Robert Kerrey (NE), argued that creating another Cabinet-level
department ran counter to efforts to restructure government and streamline the "growing bureaucracy." In a statement
submitted for the record, Kerrey said that although he supported strong environmental protection, "Before we say yes
to a new federal Cabinet position, we need to say yes to the destruction of a few." Kerrey also spoke of the burden-
some effect regulations have on states and local communities, the problems with EPA contract management and the
high cost of the Superfund program as areas of concern.
Among the Republicans voting against the bill were
ducing a bill (see related story). House Government Operations
Robert Bennett (UT), Larry Craig (ID), John Danforth (MO),
environment, energy & natural resources subcommittee Chair-
Phil Gramm (TX), Orrin Hatch (UT), Jesse Helms (NC), Dirk
man Mike Synar (D-OK) is taking the lead on crafting the bill
Kempthorne (ID), Frank Murkowski (AK), Don Nickles (OK),
with Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI), who also
Larry Pressler (SD), Alan Simpson (WY), Robert Smith (NH),
heads up the legislation & national security subcommittee.
Strom Thurmond (SC), and Malcolm Wallop (WY).
Earlier in this session, House Government Operations
EPA Administrator Carol Browner commended the Senate
Committee Ranking Republican William Clinger (PA) intro-
for its vote and expressed hope that the House "will soon follow
duced a so-called "clean" bill that would simply elevate EPA
suit." Although the House Government Operations Committee
without adding any other provision. The clean approach was
is moving toward formal consideration of EPA Cabinet-eleva-
rejected by the Senate, which tabled a straight-up bill by Roth
tion legislation, some sources have expressed concern the bill
in favor of Glenn's bill. It is not yet known how the passage of
may seek to address too many issues and get bogged down in
the Glenn bill will affect events in the House. One House staffer
details. Two Government Operations subcommittees held a
says "a number of Republicans will push for a clean bill,"
joint hearing on elevation on May 6 and sources said commit-
adding that some Republicans are opposed to elevating the
tee members were waiting to hear Browner testify before pro-
agency.
RISK ASSESSMENT - Amendment to Senate bill could bog down regulatory process
EPA risk experts fear that an amendment attached to the just-passed Senate EPA Cabinet-elevation legislation
requiring risk assessments for agency regulations could unnecessarily slow the regulatory process by triggering time-
consuming debates on what they say is an inexact science. Industry sources welcomed the bill.
The amendment - offered by Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) and overwhelmingly approved by a 95-3 vote last
week - would require EPA to assess the risk to human health or the environment that is intended to be addressed by
any new regulation proposed by the agency. The provision would also require the agency to conduct a comparative
risk analysis to compare the risks addressed by the regulation "relative to other risks to which the public is exposed."
Supporters of the amendment say the agency has often promulgated costly regulations that address trivial issues and do
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not result in significant protection of public health and safety.
However, Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) blasted the amendment May 6 at a Government Operations Committee
hearing on a House version of a Cabinet-level bill. "As amended the bill would sacrifice vitally important health and
environmental protection gains we have achieved for the American public through years of hard-fought battles here in
Congress," Waxman said.
An EPA risk expert cautions that the requirement could prove "disruptive." This source contends that Congress
already establishes relative risks by passing legislation requiring EPA to promulgate regulations in particular areas.
EPA is bound to develop those regulations regardless of how the agency perceives the risk. According to this source,
the Johnston amendment could disrupt and slow the regulatory process because the agency would have to "justify
something that Congress has already told EPA it has to do." This source predicts that regulatory deadlines will be
missed as the agency tackles risk assessment and comparative analyses for every rule it issues, a process that could "tie
up EPA in knots."
Because the science surrounding comparative risk assess-
"should be authorized to spend some effort to identify what
ment is so uncertain and individuals bring personal values into
some of the major risks are globally and to do some compari-
the discussion, the amendment could "mire the [regulatory]
son." This source says the information gained could then be
process in debate over what [risks are] important," another
used to determine if required regulations are addressing what
source cautions, adding that the requirement "gets Congress off
EPA considers important issues. But this source adds that risk
the hook" by placing the onus for explaining the need for costly
assessment is difficult to do for specific rules, as required by the
regulations on EPA. In general, this source says comparative
Johnston amendment.
risk assessment is good in theory, but too difficult to conduct in
An industry source welcomes the idea of requiring a formal
practice. "There are a lot of skeptics," this source says, explain-
risk assessment process, saying the amendment points the
ing that the science used to assess risks is uncertain, making
agency "in the right direction." But this source expresses
comparisons between disparate risks - for instance, ozone
disappointment that the provision does not specifically call for
depletion and hazardous waste - even more difficult.
an objective process. Although the amendment "implies" ob-
The need for some sort of risk assessment, however, is
jectivity, this source would like to see the requirement spelled
recognized by some EPA sources. One source says the agency
out clearly.
ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY - House Cabinet-level bill strengthens EPA's role
EPA's role in reducing the levels of pollution and environmental hazards found in minority and poor communities
would be bolstered under an EPA Cabinet-level bill being drafted in the House. Meanwhile, the Clinton administra-
tion, through various federal agencies, is raising the profile of environmental justice.
Currently, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), chairman of the Government Operations Committee, is drafting legislation
to transform EPA into a department-level agency. A major portion of the draft legislation concerns environmental
equity and the role EPA should play in fighting the disproportionate burden of pollution on poor and minority areas.
The recently passed Senate version of an EPA Cabinet-level bill, S. 171, contains an environmental equity
amendment offered by Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN) that is less detailed than provisions being considered in the House
bill. The differences between the two bills would be worked out in a conference committee after the House passes its
bill.
Under a draft version of Conyers' bill, an Office of Envi-
ment actions to protect environmentally disadvantaged popula-
ronmental Justice would be created within the EPA
tions with the greatest need for environmental protection serv-
administrator's office. This office would be responsible for
ices.
agency wide strategic planning to ensure equal environmental
The bill would increase citizen participation through small
protection. An advisory board would be established to ensure
technical assistance grants to community groups and by provid-
public participation and oversight of the agency's efforts.
ing citizens with the right to petition for environmental studies
A Department of Environmental Protection would be re-
in their neighborhoods.
quired to develop data on the relationship between pollution and
These provisions are "absolutely essential," EPA Admin-
race, income and geography. The agency would be required to
istrator Carol Browner said at a Government Operations Com-
identify "environmentally disadvantaged populations," and the
mittee hearing last week. "It's part and parcel of how we'll do
agency would be authorized to operate a grant program for
our job."
research.
One section of the draft bill requires the environmental
Administration ralses profile of environmental equity
agency to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to
Browner has made environmental justice a priority issue
ensure that departmental programs and policies do not discrimi-
for EPA, telling the House Government Operations Committee
nate against minority populations. This provision could cause
May 6 that she has already established an interagency group to
the bill to be referred to the Judiciary Committee, possible
address environmental justice issues across the federal govern-
slowing passage of the bill. The legislation also gets enforce-
ment. In testimony before Conyers' committee May 6, Browner
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said, "Environmental justice must be considered a shared
and DOJ are exploring a possible agreement so that DOJ's
responsibility in the actions of all federal agencies and ulti-
Community Relations Service could provide outreach, concili-
mately at the state, local, and tribal government level."
ation, and mediation to communities affected by sources of
EPA is working closely with the Department of Justice to
pollution or contamination where racial concerns are involved,
evaluate poor and minority areas using a database formed by
Browner said.
DOJ's Civil Rights Division, Browner said. In addition, the
Browner also told the committee that she was committed to
agencies are looking at ongoing litigation in which environ-
making EPA staff more culturally and racially diverse.
mental justice goals can be implemented, Browner added. EPA
NEPA - Clinton administration seeks to strengthen overseas application
Under direct orders from President Clinton, administration officials have begun reviewing the application of U.S.
environmental policy to overseas projects, in an effort to tighten significant loopholes in a policy originally developed
under President Jimmy Carter.
State Department sources say that Secretary of State Warren Christopher supports strengthening the policy on
when U.S. environmental standards should apply overseas, which is being reviewed in accordance with Presidential
Review Directive No. 23. "Christopher has recommended that we should strengthen the [policy] and we are now
looking at ways to do that," according to one senior State Department official.
New executive order
Appeals for the District of Columbia in Environmental Defense
If the policy is strengthened, President Clinton will soon
Fund V. Massey. The court ruled that provisions in the National
sign an executive order to replace 12114, signed by Presi-
Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, that require government
dent Carter in 1979, that would ensure stricter implementation
agencies to conduct Environmental Impact Statements, did
by federal agencies of U.S. environmental rules at overseas
apply to government activities in Antarctica. The court ruled
projects, requiring them to conduct environmental impact state-
that the doctrine of extraterritoriality does not exempt govern-
ments for a broad range of activities abroad. The effect of such
ment agencies from conducting environmental assessments
a change, sources say, could lead to increased awareness of the
before incinerating food waste in Antarctica. The administra-
environmental impact of civilian and military projects con-
tion ultimately decided not to appeal the decision.
ducted by federal agencies overseas.
Environmentalists who filed the suit welcomed the deci-
A senior State Department source acknowledged that until
sion not to appeal the case to the Supreme Court, but urged the
now, the Carter executive order has been applied "inadequately
administration to strengthen the policy's application, arguing
and, frankly, not enforced." The reason, he said, was the
that U.S. projects and actions around the world, not just in
significant loophole which allowed agencies not to conduct
Antarctica, should be governed by NEPA.
environmental impact statements if a foreign government
played any role in the decision. Since foreign governments
Decision sparks disagreements
usually are partners in these decisions, he said, "almost every
However, the decision not to appeal sparked disagreement
project was exempt from the policy."
between agencies centered on how broadly the decisions should
In addition, he said, administration officials are reviewing
be interpreted, or whether the decision could be limited to
provisions that preclude the environmental impact statements
Antarctica. The Justice Department statement noted that the
from judicial review. Environmentalists say that this is one of
administration "does not embrace language in the opinion
the biggest loopholes in the policy, and want to see it closed.
which may be interpreted to extend beyond this holding." A
However, State Department officials say that more diffi-
State Department official warned that if the decision in Massey
cult questions remain about whether the new executive order
was "taken literally, it could interfere with a great many military
should expand judicial review authority over the environmental
activities."
assessments. "If this goes too far, any foreign action could
The disagreement is both within and between federal
engender a lawsuit to stop activity," the same source said.
agencies and among executive branch officials, according to
Environmentalists and state department officials concede
sources. The departments of State, Defense and Justice favored
that this is a big change from the Bush administration, which
limiting the application - because of concerns that it would
continually blocked efforts to review the policy and threatened
impede U.S. activities abroad - while Vice President Gore,
to veto legislation that did not include the loopholes. "We tried
EPA, NOAA and the Council on Environmental Quality fa-
under Bush to review [this policy] but we were continually
vored strengthening the order. The environmentalist noted that
stymied. Now we're taking another view, but this time we're
even within the State Department there was disagreement:
looking to see how we can strengthen the policy," the official
Assistant Secretary of State Curtis Boehlen advised Christo-
said.
pher not to appeal the decision, while the Office of Legal
The review is part of an effort begun by administration
Counsel called for an appeal. Christopher eventually sided with
officials shortly after they took office, in an effort to determine
the legal counsel, but called for a review of the executive order.
whether they should appeal a decision by the U.S. Court of
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EPA REFORM - Browner launches task forces to review EPA policy, operations
EPA Administrator Carol Browner has launched 10 broad-based task forces within EPA to make recommenda-
tions for reform on a host of issues from financial and management concerns to improving the use of science and
protecting ecosystems, agency sources say.
According to EPA staff, Browner has invited broad agency participation on 10 separate task forces intended to
review EPA operations and integrate Browner's five main themes into agency programs. Sources say the 10 task forces
are divided into five issue areas - quality science, environmental equity, environmental technology, ecosystem
protection and pollution prevention - and five "process" areas focusing on management issues - "base budget"
review, financial management, human resource development, regulatory and permitting reform and intergovernmental
partnerships. One agency staffer explains that the results of the task force review will feed into the "national perform-
ance review" being led by Vice President Gore to improve government operations generally.
The task forces represent Browner's effort to get "bottom-to-top input" from agency staff on how to improve
operations, an EPA source says. This source explains that Browner is expressly inviting staff that are not senior
managers or even experts in the various fields to raise suggestions for improving the agency's performance. Several
sources describe the task forces as a more "vertically-oriented" approach than EPA has previously employed, reaching
a much broader spectrum of EPA staff than other agency reviews.
An agency source says the task forces are a way "to reach out to some people who haven't been part of the
institutional structure" addressing the various issues, in hopes they will "come up with ideas and implementation
strategies the rest of us haven't thought of yet." This source adds EPA is "trying to get away from" task forces com-
prised only of top-grade government staff.
Several EPA sources say the task forces are still being organized, and there is still some question as to how
members will be chosen and how the groups will be chaired. This source adds that EPA wants to ensure confidentiality
for staff who may raise concerns about management of various programs, but that Browner has not yet set out ground
rules to ensure secrecy. An agency source says that the process area task forces, in order to contribute to the national
performance review, will likely have to complete their work within three months to fit into Gore's six-month timeline.
An EPA source says this will require participants "to be fairly active," devoting perhaps as much as 20 percent of their
work hours to the task forces.
NAFTA - U.S. proposal for panel is silent on dispute resolution mechanism
The Clinton administration has drafted confidential proposals to establish an independent commission - part of a
side agreement to supplement the North American Free Trade Agreement - to investigate allegations of violations
brought by the public. But the proposals fail to address the key questions of how lax enforcement or egregious prac-
tices, once discovered and verified, would be remedied, whether failure to comply could ultimately lead to the
imposition of trade sanctions, or how this commission and related efforts would be funded.
Seven U.S. environmental groups said they could support a North American Free Trade Agreement even if a
collateral environmental commission is not given the power to directly sanction polluters or issue subpoenas as part of
its investigations.
While the U.S. proposals would not grant the proposed regional environmental bodies the ability to subpoena in-
formation independently, the panel would be allowed to pursue access to facilities and information "with the consent
of the country where the facilities/data are located," according to a copy of the administration's draft. Moreover, the
proposal calls for the NAFTA countries to commit in the accords to cooperate with commission inquiries "by respond-
ing in good faith to its recommendations and requests for information."
But the question of how disputes would be settled is left silent in the environmental text. The U.S. proposal only
notes that the commission, in its role as aiding to resolve environment-related trade disputes arising under the NAFTA,
could serve as a "forum for early consultation regarding potential NAFTA dispute settlement cases" and could provide
experts to give advice to NAFTA dispute settlement panels.
It indicates that reports, findings and conclusions reached by the environmental secretariat could be unanimously
rejected by the executive committee, but does not address how such information, if approved by the executive commit-
tee, would relate to the eventual triggering of a dispute settlement effort.
U.S. negotiators led by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rufus Yerxa presented the papers to their Mexican and
Canadian counterparts during the second round of talks on the so-called NAFTA side accords, held April 13-15 in
Mexico City. The proposals were generated based on discussions by the National Economic Council of options
contained in an early March NEC options paper. A third round of trilateral talks starts today in Canada, beginning with
efforts by lower-level negotiators to patch together a consolidated draft legal text that would contain brackets indicat-
ing differing positions between the parties.
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ENERGY TAX - Hundreds of groups join to fight 'antl-competitive' Btu tax
More than 900 groups representing manufacturing, construction, transportation, agricultural, utility, business and
state interests have joined together in opposition to the Clinton administration's proposed British thermal unit (Btu) tax
on energy use. The coalition says the proposed tax could put 600,000 Americans out of work by 1998, hinder eco-
nomic growth and increase consumer prices, though late reports indicate the White House will soften its plan.
The Affordable Energy Alliance, formed May 5, says the Btu tax is "heavily centered on industrial production,"
contrary to claims by the administration that it is merely a tax on consumption. "Because manufacturing depends so
much on the energy that turns the motors and keeps production running, industrial production would be hit about 30
percent harder than the economy as a whole," National Association of Manufacturers President Jerry Jasinowski said.
NAM is coordinating the effort.
The alliance says the tax is biased against interests in the South and West, despite Clinton administration claims
that a Btu levy is the most geographically equitable form of energy tax. Jasinowski added that the proposed tax also
"condemns many of our exporting companies to second-rate competitive status in the world," as foreign manufacturers
would not be subject to the same costs.
A NAM spokesperson says the alliance is aimed solely at defeating any Btu tax proposal put before Congress, and
currently is not developing an alternative plan. The Department of the Treasury offered a revised Btu tax April 1,
pushing the collection point further downstream, toward the end user, but the NAM spokesperson was not aware of
this proposal. Environmental groups blasted the revision at an April 22 congressional hearing (see April 28 issue, p44).
At press time it was reported that the Clinton administration has made further concessions to business, and is
willing to place the tax burden directly on consumers, rather than on electric utilities and natural gas producers.
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR - Sussman confirmed as EPA's second political appointee
Without objection, the Senate confirmed Robert Sussman as deputy administrator of the EPA May 6, giving
Administrator Carol Browner her first political deputy nearly five months after she herself took office. Sussman's
confirmation is expected to greatly aid Browner, who has been stretched thin by a pressing schedule of her own, EPA
sources said.
"I am pleased to have Bob Sussman join me on EPA's senior management team," Browner said in a statement
May 7. "The agency will benefit immensely from the magnitude of his talents and environmental experience as we
move forward in building consensus, improving regulatory performance and integrating pollution prevention into all
aspects of our policy-making and management-efficiency efforts."
Sussman, a former chemical industry attorney who has worked in Washington for almost 20 years, should be able
to help Browner negotiate tricky political compromises between environmentalists, industry groups, EPA and Con-
gress, congressional sources say. The chairman of the Senate Environment & Public Works, Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)
said during Sussman's confirmation hearing April 28 that, "The public expects you to help break the gridlock that has
impeded the formulation of solutions to our nation's problems."
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Index
AIR
Studds bill seeks deductible water and sewer fees
19
EPA may tighten emissions monitoring proposal
2
GAO urges permit system to pay for monitoring
19
Browner moving on full-blown evaluation of ozone standard 2
Sources wary of speeding action on drinking water SRF
20
Clinton establishes task force for clean-fuel conversion
2
Industry, EPA welcome agreement on wetlands panel
20
Industry pleas for review of methyl bromide alternatives
3
EPA revising 10-year-old water quality standards
21
EPA eyes market-based measures for 'AIM' reg-neg
3
EPA set to clash over effluent guidelines
21
Group seeks PM-10 nonattainment status for NYC
3
Group threatens suit to force approval of state UIC plan
22
Air Regulations - Status in Brief
4
EPA offices disagree over discharge permit protection
22
Congressional Action - Air
5
Agency to decide if "cooling ponds" are a U.S. water
23
Water Regulations - Status in Brief
24
WASTE
Congressional Action - Water
25
House bill would require incinerator ash testing
5
Baucus vows to move ahead with Superfund reauthorization 6
TOXICS & PESTICIDES
Legislation would bar Superfund suits against cities
6
Reregistration bill called necessary for fee collection
25
Emergency rule addresses small portion of third-third wastes 7
Bill seeks to preserve pesticides for public health
26
OMB rejects landfill assurance criteria; deadline extended
7
EPA revokes, denies emergency pesticide exemptions
26
Talks on waste definition lean toward national standards
8
Company says statute of limitations applies administratively 27
DOI reopens comment period on resource damages rule
8
Appeals board to examine EPA's PCB-testing mandate
27
Industry urges tiered system for hazardous waste recycling
9
"Loophole" in Right-to-Know reporting law challenged
27
DOE foresees more waste from restoration than production
9
Congressional Action - Toxics & Pesticides
28
Supreme Court refuses to address insurers' liability
9
Toxics & Pesticides Regulations - Status in Brief
28
Congressional Action - Waste
10
Waste Regulations - Status in Brief
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SPECIAL REPORT: EPA CABINET-LEVEL ELEVATION
WATER
EPA elevation bill passes Senate, pressuring House
29
Draft bill could reopen battle over CSO guidance
12
Amendment to Senate bill could slow regulatory process
29
TEXT: Excerpts of Combined Sewer Overflow Control Act
House Cabinet-level bill bolsters environmental equity
30
(draft)
13
Browner offers broad framework for CWA reauthorization 14
Administration seeks to strengthen NEPA overseas
31
Survey shows "daunting" increase in funding requirements 15
Browner launches task forces to review EPA
32
EPA, Senate staff disagree on toxics, wet weather controls 16
U.S. proposal for NAFTA panel silent on dispute resolution 32
Lawmakers, environmentalists push NJ enforcement model 17
Hundreds of groups join to fight Btu tax
33
Milwaukee poisoning prompts call for national legislation 18
Sussman confirmed as EPA deputy administrator
33
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ENVIROI
NTAL POLICY ALERT — May 12, 1993
that will result in $48.4 billion in savings.
Lawmakers agreed on a package of
cuts put together by the Health Sub-
committee that would freeze for two
CONGRESSIONAL
years cost of living adjustments (COLAs)
for reimbursements to hospitals and phy-
sicians. Those changes would achieve
$36.2 billion in savings.
MONITOR
The package also contains a provision
to save $8.4 billion by extending a law that
requires Medicare beneficiaries to pay 25
percent of the cost of a doctor's visit.
On
C
Health Cuts. The Energy and Com-
merce Health Subcommittee yesterday
came up with $36.8 billion in savings over
Friday, May 7, 1993
Volume 29, Number 77
five years from the Medicare and Medicaid
programs and endorsed a scaled-back ver-
sion of President Clinton's child immuni-
zation initiative. The reconciliation plan
News From the Hill
was approved by voice vote.
Members came up with $8.5 billion
in savings from Medicaid, which provides
health insurance for the poor, and $28.3
SENATE FLOOR: Lobby disclo-
day on a measure (HR 820) that would
billion in savings from Medicare, the
sure measure passes.
authorize funds for government programs
health insurance program for the elderly.
The Senate passed, 95-2, legislation
designed to improve the global competi-
After a heated debate, the panel ap-
that would place new requirements on
tiveness of U.S. companies.
proved, 17-9, a proposal to tighten laws
those who are paid to lobby the federal
But with several amendments still
that enable the elderly to shelter income
government.
left to be considered, lawmakers put off
to qualify for long-term care.
The bill (S 349) would replace exist-
consideration of the measure until next
Lawmakers also approved a revised
ing disclosure laws with a single statute
Wednesday.
version of Clinton's immunization pro-
to cover paid lobbying of Congress and
Democrats and Republicans are
gram, after the White House agreed to
the executive branch by both foreign and
deeply divided over the bill, which em-
changes that would continue to require
domestic lobbyists.
braces President Clinton's call for a part-
parents who can afford the immuniza-
Currently, there is no disclosure re-
nership between businesses and govern-
tions to pay for them. The plan would
quirement for lobbying White House or
ment to develop emerging technologies.
provide vaccines to poor children and the
other executive branch officials or con-
While Democrats support the mea-
uninsured.
gressional staff. The measure seeks to
sure, GOP members say that government
Banking Fees. State-chartered
close these and other loopholes.
interference in the marketplace is coun-
banks won a reprieve from the Banking
Voter Registration. The Senate be-
terproductive.
Committee yesterday when panel mem-
gan consideration of the conference report
Republicans offered amendments to
bers looked elsewhere for $1.4 billion in
to HR 2, the so-called motor-voter bill.
scale back the bill, but they were de-
mandated savings.
The measure would require states to
feated. One by Dana Rohrabacher, R-
The Budget Committee instructed
allow citizens to register to vote at the same
Calif., which would have eliminated fed-
the panel to raise the money by charging
time that they apply for a driver's license. It
eral subsidies for manufacturing
state-chartered banks for Federal De-
also would require states to provide for
technology centers, was rejected 201-221.
posit Insurance Corporation audits.
registration through the mail and at certain
But committee members decided to
public assistance agencies, such as state
RECONCILIATION: Tax debate
raise the money by tapping a number of
offices where welfare checks are distributed.
on hold; spectrum auction approved.
other sources. The panel voted to use
The House agreed to the conference
House committees yesterday contin-
$200 million in surplus funds from the
report on Wednesday.
ued to work on their portions of a $343
Federal Reserve.
Senators will return to the confer-
billion deficit-reduction bill, although
Lawmakers also agreed to change the
ence report today, but for debate only. A
Ways and Means panel members put off
way that creditors are repaid after a bank
vote to end debate is expected next week.
further work on a package of tax hikes
fails. Under a program called "depositor
until next week.
preference," insured depositors will be
HOUSE FLOOR: Technology bill
Medicare COLAs. The Ways and
the first paid back out of the bank insur-
debated; final votes next week.
Means Committee approved, by voice
ance fund, followed by uninsured deposi-
The House continued work yester-
vote, changes to the Medicare program
tors and then general creditors. Accord-
ing to the Congressional Budget Office,
the change will save $750 million.
Spectrum Auction. The Energy
and Commerce Committee's Telecom-
munications Subcommittee met its
CQ
20500
reconciliation obligations yesterday by
WHITE HOUSE/OFC SCI S: TECH POL
agreeing by voice vote to a proposal to
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raise $7.2 billion through the auction of
17TH & PENN AVE NW
government-held radio frequencies.
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The proposal would affect only li-
cense holders who sell rights to use their
WASHINGTON
DC
20500
frequencies to subscribers, such as com-
panies that sell cellular phones and offer
paging services.
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Friday, May 1993
Under the plan, land-based phone
House Appropriations Committee
yesterday approved two spending op-
companies and broadcasters would not be
Chairman William H. Natcher, D-Ky., said
tions, leaving it to the full committee to
required to bid for the spectrum.
he will bring the supplemental spending
decide which to include in the supple-
Mike Synar, D-Okla., and other law-
bill to the full committee next week, and to
mental appropriations bill.
makers complained to Chairman Edward
the House floor the following week.
One option contains programs that
J. Markey, D-Mass., that the proposal
Natcher said he will seek an open rule
have been authorized; the second in-
would lead to the deregulation of the cel-
on the bill and expects numerous amend-
cludes unauthorized programs that could
lular phone industry. Roughly 10 states
ments on the House floor. "That's the way
be objected to during floor action.
currently institute price controls on the
we used to work around here. And that's
The first plan would provide $5.5
cellular phone market but would be
what I plan to do," Natcher said.
million to pay federal jurors in criminal
barred from doing SO under the proposal.
The Appropriations chairman also
cases and $55 million for the public de-
said that any part of the bill that would
fenders service, two programs that are
S&L FUNDS approved by House
provide funds for an unauthorized pro-
about to run out of funds. It also would
Banking Committee.
gram would have to be removed.
appropriate $181 million to continue a
With unanimous support from panel
Labor, HHS. The Labor, Health and
loan guarantee program for small busi-
Democrats, the House Banking Committee
Human Services, and Education Sub-
nesses under the Small Business Admin-
yesterday voted 35-16 to provide $18.3 for
committee, which Natcher chairs, ap-
istration.
the savings and loan bailout but stopped
proved its portion of the supplemental
The second option would provide
short of appropriating $12 billion for the
spending bill by voice vote yesterday.
$13 million to relocate FBI personnel, $1
industry's new insurance fund.
The panel voted to provide $30 million
million for the Arms Control and Disar-
The action was a victory for panel
for a vaccine program that is used to pay
mament Agency, $9 million for the Fed-
Republicans, who had sought to do away
claims for vaccine-related injuries and
eral Communications Commission, and
with taxpayer funding of the Savings
deaths.
$400,000 for the Office of the U.S. Trade
Association Insurance Fund (SAIF),
Members also included $10 million for
Representative.
which will handle the bailout as of Oct. 1.
the Social Security Administration to pro-
Subcommittee Chairman Neal
The money in the bill will pay for the
cess new benefits requests that have re-
Smith, D-Iowa, said the panel would ask
final work of the Resolution Trust Cor-
sulted from the Coal Industry Retiree
for a recission of $30 million from the
poration, the primary thrift cleanup
Health Benefit Act of 1992. The sub-
Department of Justice's asset forfeiture
agency.
committee also included $160 million for
program, which handles seized assets
"I hope that this is the last time the
Pell grants to accommodate a shortfall of
from convicted felons.
committee will ever have to consider
funds in the program during fiscal 1991-93.
Agriculture. The Agriculture Sub-
funding for the Resolution Trust Corp.,"
Treasury, Postal. The portion of
committee agreed to its portion of the
said Chairman Henry B. Gonzalez, D-
the bill under the jurisdiction of the
spending bill by voice vote.
Texas. "If our figures are correct, enact-
Treasury, Postal Service and General
Lawmakers approved $4 million for
ment of this legislation will end, once and
Government Subcommittee mainly af-
meat inspections, $3 million for mam-
for all, the cleanup of the greatest finan-
fected accounts in the Executive Office of
mography equipment testing and $4.5
cial disaster of our time."
the President. The panel approved its
million to guarantee about $250 million
The panel also authorized $16 billion
proposal by voice vote.
in rural housing loans.
to capitalize SAIF but raised significant
The White House had requested $7.4
The panel decided to offset the
hurdles before the money can be appro-
million in supplemental funds for the ex-
funding with an $8.5 million rescission in
priated.
ecutive office, saying that the funds were
previously approved spending for the Ru-
The bill stipulates that funds for
needed to pay for the continuing costs of
ral Development Administration.
SAIF can be released only if the Federal
the transition and recruiting and screen-
Defense. The Defense Sub-
Deposit Insurance Corporation certifies
ing White House personnel, for purchas-
committee approved its portion of the
that the S&L industry cannot fund SAIF
ing telecommunications equipment, and
supplemental spending bill in a closed
itself without endangering the economic
for processing the president's mail, which
markup on Wednesday. Committee aides
health of thrifts.
is expected to amount to 10 million let-
would not release details of the panel's
The S&L bailout has often flared into
ters this year.
work.
a partisan issue, and yesterday's markup
The White Office requested that the
The Clinton administration has re-
was no exception. At one point, Joseph P.
funding be offset with surplus funds from
quested a $5 million appropriation for
Kennedy II, D-Mass., and Toby Roth, R-
the Internal Revenue Service and the Of-
the National Security Education Trust
Wis., got into a shouting match over
fice of National Drug Control Policy.
Fund, which was authorized in 1992 for
whether Democrats or Republicans were
But the subcommittee approved an
foreign language training for defense and
responsible for the scandal.
amendment by Chairman Steny H. Hoyer,
intelligence workers.
In an effort to crack down on unscru-
D-Md., that would provide $6.8 million,
pulous S&L operators, the panel approved,
about $600,000 less than requested. The
CLINTON WILL delay release
27-22, an amendment that would extend
amendment also prevented the adminis-
of health-care plan.
the statute of limitations on civil lawsuits
tration from taking any funds from the
Heeding advice from congressional
relating to fraud from three to five years.
IRS. Hoyer said he was concerned that the
Democrats, President Clinton announced
tax agency would find itself without any
yesterday that he would wait to send his
FY93 SPENDING BILL wins
money later on in the year.
health-care reform proposal to Congress
approval of House appropriators.
The amendment allows $4.7 million
SO that lawmakers could focus on the ad-
A number of House Appropriations
of the funds to be transferred from other
ministration's package of tax hikes and
subcommittees yesterday approved por-
White House accounts, including the Na-
spending cuts.
tions of a $1.1 billion fiscal 1993 supple-
tional Space Council and National Criti-
Congressional leaders are aiming to
mental spending bill that President Clin-
cal Materials Council and the drug policy
finish work on a deficit-reduction pack-
ton requested in April.
office.
age in June; the administration had
Clinton said that the money was
Commerce, Justice, State. By
planned to release its health-care pro-
needed to cover unanticipated funding,
voice vote. the House Appropriations
posal by the end of May.
such as peacekeeping forces in Somalia.
Commerce, Justice, State Subcommittee
Hill Democrats had lobbied Clinton
Friday, May 7. 1993
Congressional Monitor
Page 3
to hold back on health-care so that Con-
establish six national education goals to
The design includes a Confederate
gress could focus on a deficit-reduction
be achieved by the year 2000.
flag, which Moseley-Braun said was in-
bill that is moving through the House.
The bill would also authorize $393
flammatory and insensitive to the suffer-
"I don't know when we are going to
million in fiscal 1994, most of which
ing of black people under Confederate
announce it," Clinton told reporters in
would be used to make grants to states to
rule.
the Oval Office, but added that it was
help improve their secondary and ele-
Strom Thurmond, R-S.C., argued
"critical" that the health-care plan be in-
mentary schools.
against the blocking the reauthorization,
troduced in time for consideration this
Under the bill, each state would de-
saying the design had been reauthorized
year.
velop its own set of educational stan-
numerous times by the Senate and that
Several lawmakers have questioned
dards, but the standards would have to
the group has done charitable work for
whether Congress can complete work on
address the issues raised in the national
decades.
such a wide-ranging and complicated
goals. States would also have to write
measure this year. House Speaker
"opportunity to learn" standards, which
LAND TRANSFER measures
Thomas S. Foley, Wash., said that he did
would detail what schools needs to pro-
win subcommittee approval.
not see a "terrible consequence" if Con-
vide to students to help them meet the
A House Natural Resources panel
gress waited until next year to complete
national goals. These standards could in-
gave voice vote approval to a measure
action on the bill.
clude items such as competent teachers,
that would distribute 14,000 acres of In-
modern textbooks and a safe environ-
terior Department land in Colorado.
MINING LAW revision, favored
ment.
The National Parks, Forests and
by industry, OK'd by Senate Energy.
The opportunity-to-learn standards
Public Lands Subcommittee approved
As expected, the Senate Energy and
are more important to panel Democrats
the bill (HR 1134), which would transfer
Natural Resources Committee approved
than Republicans. As a result, the panel
the land to the U.S. Forest Service, the
legislation yesterday that would charge
reached an agreement that the Demo-
state of Colorado, the county of Clear
miners and mining companies royalties
crats would not offer controversial
Creek and the towns of Silver Plume and
on the minerals they extract from feder-
amendments to the bill if the Republi-
Georgetown in Colorado.
ally owned lands.
cans did not challenge the standards.
Part of the land transferred to the
The bill (S 775), approved by voice
But John F. Reed, D-R.I., offered an
county could be sold off, with the profits
vote, is backed by the mining industry as
amendment, approved 17-7, that would
shared between the county and the fed-
well as conservative, Western senators.
require state education officials to offer a
eral government.
Introduced by Larry E. Craig, R-
plan on what they would do if they failed
This transfer is intended to reduce
Idaho, the legislation would require min-
to meet the opportunity-to-learn stan-
the Interior Department's land manage-
ing companies to pay royalties equal to 2
dards. Republicans objected, saying that
ment costs and provide revenue.
percent of the net profit from minerals
the amendment would actually force the
The panel also approved, by voice
dug up on public lands. The bill also
states to meet these standards. Steve
vote, a measure (HR 1183) that would
would force mining companies to pur-
Gunderson, R-Wis., called it a "deal-
validate the transfer of certain lands held
chase the land from the government at
breaking amendment."
by the Central Pacific Railway Company
market rates, rather than at the reduced
Panel members then agreed to work
in California. The railway has since
rates they are now charged.
on the amendment to make it more pal-
turned over the lands to private citizens,
The mining industry supports
atable to the Republicans before the full
and the bill would make this transfer of-
Craig's bill because it differs significantly
committee markup, which could be held
ficial.
from the companion House measure (HR
May 19.
An amendment approved by voice
322) and a measure 257) introduced by
vote would retain U.S. ownership of any
Sen. Dale Bumpers, D-Ark.
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM bill ap-
minerals on the lands but would bar min-
HR 322 would charge 8 percent roy-
proved by Judiciary.
eral exploration and development.
alties on the gross value of the minerals
The Senate Judiciary Committee
and would impose environmental restora-
yesterday approved, 15-1, a bill that aims
EPA ELEVATION faces some
tion standards on the mining companies.
to limit state government interference
difficulty in House.
Committee Chairman J. Bennett
with religious practices.
Influential House members yester-
Johnston, D-La., said he would like
The measure (S 578) was crafted in
day said they were concerned about re-
Craig's bill to pass the Senate without
response to Employment Division U.
ports of contract abuse and lax manage-
amendment and then negotiate the dif-
Smith, a 1990 Supreme Court decision
ment of outside contractors by the
ferences between the two bills in a
that gave states new powers to enact laws
Environmental Protection Agency, and
House-Senate conference. "This will be
that restrict religious practices. Under
they suggested that legislation to elevate
our ticket to a conference committee,"
that ruling, states could pass laws that
the agency to a federal department may
Johnston said.
bar certain religious practices as long as
proceed more slowly than in the Senate.
He said he would try to appoint an
the laws had a valid purpose and were
Energy and Commerce Committee
equal number of supporters and critics of
not intended to inhibit religious freedom.
Chairman John D. Dingell, D-Mich., told
the mining law to the conference and that
S 578 would require that a state
a joint hearing of two House Government
he would act as an arbiter.
show a "compelling state interest" in en-
Operations subcommittees that he was
acting a law, the standard that was in
concerned about reports from the Gen-
EDUCATION MEASURE moves
place before the Supreme Court ruling.
eral Accounting Office and EPA's inspec-
through House subcommittee.
The panel also approved, by voice
tor general that cite problems in manage-
Legislation proposed by the Clinton
vote, legislation (S 409) that would ex-
ment at the agency and questionable
administration to help improve the na-
tend a number of design patents, such as
expenditures by outside constractors,
tion's education- system was approved,
labels used by community groups.
many of whom are hired for work related
17-9, by a House Education and Labor
By a 12-3 vote, members agreed to
to the "superfund" hazardous-waste
subcommittee.
substitute language by Carol Moseley-
cleanup program.
The measure (HR 1804), approved
Braun, D-III., that removed reauthoriza-
"I'm not here to plead for elevation
by the Elementary, Secondary and Voca-
tion of a design used by the United
of the agency," Dingell said.
tional Education Subcommittee, would
Daughters of the Confederacy.
Mike Synar, D-Okla., the chairman
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Congressional Monitor
Friday. May 7, 1993
of Government Operations' Environment
project but after intense lobbying by the
Higgins is not able to defend himself."
Subcommittee, said he too was troubled
Bush White House, the Senate restored
Privately, a Republican panel mem-
by reports of contracting abuse and loose
the funds. House opponents did not press
ber complained that Higgins was being
management.
the issue but may challenge the Senate
"hung out to dry" by Bentsen.
EPA's new administrator, Carol M.
this year.
Bentsen shot down a rumor brought
Browner, told members of Synar's panel
Super collider supporters argue that
up by Christopher S. Bond, R-Mo., that
and the Legislation and National Secu-
the project is essential for the United
the ATF was going to be abolished.
rity Subcommittee that she supports pro-
States to remain a leader in the field of
"There is no such plans," said Bentsen.
visions in the Senate bill and in a draft
high energy physics. They add that 7,000
bill by John Conyers Jr., D-Mich., to
jobs would be lost if the project were
ENDANGERED SPECIES Act
strengthen contractor oversight and limit
canceled.
reauthorization introduced.
the amount of work done by outside con-
But critics say that each job the
Marking the 20th anniversary of the
tractors, especially if the work is consid-
project creates costs $80,000 and that the
Endangered Species Act, House and
ered an "inherently governmental func-
collider has been plagued with cost over-
Senate lawmakers yesterday introduced
tion," such as auditing.
runs and mismanagement.
companion bills to reauthorize the 1973
The Senate this week passed a bill (S
law.
171) that would elevate the agency to
BENTSEN CRITICIZED for
House Merchant Marine and Fisher-
Cabinet-level status.
curbing Waco remarks by ATF chief.
ies Committee Chairman Gerry E.
Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen
Studds, D-Mass., joined Senate Environ-
SUPER COLLIDER delay could
came under criticism yesterday during a
ment and Public Works Committee
add $2 billion to project's tab.
Senate Appropriations subcommittee
Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., and
Energy Secretary Hazel O'Leary told
hearing for placing restraints on the pub-
ranking member John H. Chafee, R-R.I.,
the House Interior Appropriations Sub-
lic comments that Alcohol, Tobacco and
in introducing the legislation, which
committee yesterday that the adminis-
Firearms (ATF) Director Stephen E.
would put more emphasis on preserva-
tration's proposal to stretch out the con-
Higgins could make about the operation
tion of ecosystems rather than individual
struction
schedule
for
the
at the Waco, Texas compound of cult
species.
superconducting super collider by three
leader David Koresh.
Studds said that recent controversies
years may add nearly $2 billion to the
Bentsen was appearing before the
surrounding the act were due to misman-
project's total cost.
Treasury, Postal Service and General
agement by previous administrations, not
Nevertheless, she said, the Clinton
Government Subcommittee on the Trea-
because the act itself was flawed. "This is
administration remains committed to the
sury Department's $10.3 billion fiscal
a statute that is understood and sup-
Texas-based atom smasher, which may
1994 budget.
ported by the American people," said
now cost more than $10 billion.
Panel members, who met privately
Studds.
Under President Clinton's recent
with Higgins on Wednesday, asked Bent-
Baucus added that the legislation
budget request, the super collider would
sen whether he had placed a "gag order"
would allow the government to intervene
not be completed until 2002. Clinton has
on Higgins barring him from discussing
before a species' decline becomes a threat
requested $640 million for fiscal 1994 for
the Feb. 28 raid on the Branch Davidian
to the environment and the economy.
the collider, less than President Bush's
compound that led to four ATF agents
The measures would encourage ear-
$859 million planned expenditure.
being killed. A government operation to
lier and more comprehensive species con-
"This administration's position
is
end the 51-day siege at the compound
servation, would step up federal efforts to
to go forward with the superconducting
resulted in the deaths of more than 80 of
recover species and would create incen-
super collider, but not at the same ag-
the cult members on April 19.
tives for private landowners to conserve
gressive rate that it went forward under
Bentsen said that Higgins was not
species.
the previous administration," O'Leary
under a gag order but did have some
The bills would double the amount
said.
restrictions on what he could say in pub-
of funding currently authorized for the
Panel member Ron Packard, R-
lic.
Interior Department, from $56.5 million
Calif., warned O'Leary that unless the
Subcommittee Chairman Dennis De-
in fiscal 1993 to $110 million in fiscal
administration showed more enthusiasm
Concini, D-Ariz., called it "grossly unfair
1994.
for the super collider, the project faced a
that [Higgins] cannot answer ques-
Studds and Baucus both said they
very "bumpy ride" through Congress.
tions
It concerns me that the [ATF]
would hold hearings on the legislation
The House last year voted to kill the
seems to be isolated here because Mr.
through the summer and fall.
House Committee Phone Numbers
Agriculture
225-2171
Judiciary
225-3951
Appropriations
225-2771
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
225-4047
Armed Services
225-4151
Natural Resources
225-2761
Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
225-4247
Post Office and Civil Service
225-4054
Budget
226-7200
Public Works and Transportation
225-4472
District of Columbia
225-4457
Rules
225-9486
Education and Labor
225-4527
Science, Space and Technology
225-6371
Energy and Commerce
225-2927
Select Intelligence
225-4121
Foreign Affairs
225-5021
Small Business
225-5821
Government Operations
225-5051
Standards of Official Conduct
225-7103
House Administration
225-2061
Veterans' Affairs
225-3527
Ways and Means
225-3625
Congressional Monitor
Friday, May 7, 1993
Listings 1
Meetings & Events Scheduled Today
and chief, Antitrust Division, State of Maryland;
Senate Committees
FY94 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
James Egan Jr. director for litigation, Bureau of
House Appropriations Committee
Competition, Federal Trade Commission: Phillip
Proger attorney, Washington, D.C. (Jones, Day,
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
FY94 LABOR, HHS APPROPS
Reavis and Pogue)
Carr, D-Mich.) will hold hearings on FY94
Senate Appropriations Committee
PANEL: Jerald Schenken member, Board of
appropriations for programs under its
Labor, Health and Human Services and
Trustees, American Medical Association: Erling
jurisdiction.
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Harkin,
Hansen - general counsel, Group Health Associa-
9am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
tion of America; Beverly Malone dean and
Agenda & witness scheduled: Public Witnesses
D-Iowa) will hold a hearing on FY94 appropria-
professor, School of Nursing, North Carolina
PANEL: Reps. Johnson, D-S.D.: Bereuter, R-Neb.
tions for progams under its jurisdiction.
A&T University representing American Nurses
PANEL: Reps. McCloskey, D-Ind.; Rowland, D-
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
Association: Eugene Pawlowski president, Blue-
Ga.: Clement, D-Tenn.
Agenda: Sens. Craig, R-Idaho; Feinstein, D-Calif.;
field Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W. Va.
PANEL: Rep. Stearns, R-Fla.; Ed Austin mayor,
Chapin Wilson American Federation of Govern-
representing American Hospital Association;
Jacksonville, Fla.; Mark Hulsey . vice chairman,
ment Employees: Mary Chatel Social Security
Steve Wetzell executive director, Business
Jacksonville Port Authority.
Management Associations; Robert Tobias Na-
Health Care Action Group, Minnetonka, Minn.
PANEL: Reps. Morella, R-Md.; Pastor, D-Ariz.:
tional Treasury Employees Union; Diane Bridge
Filner, D-Calif.
NLRB; Nathan Albright - NLRB Union; Dennis
PANEL: Thomas Hayward chairman of the
Kelley National Fuel Funds Network; William
STATE DEPT NOMINATIONS
Board, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transporta-
Hill National Fuel Gas Distribution Companies;
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
tion Authority; Peter E. Stangl chairman and
Wallace Zeddun American Gas Association:
Edward Meyers National Association of Regula-
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
CEO. New York Metropolitan Transportation
Authority
tory Utility Commissioners; Alan Guyant Na-
(Chairman Pell, D-R.I.) will hold a confirma-
PANEL:Thomas H. Hanna president, American
tional Low Income Energy Consortium; James
tion hearing on pending nominations.
Automobile Manufacturers Association
Hubbard American Legion; William Gaddy
10:30pm SD-419 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
PANEL:R. Jeffery Henning president, VPSI, Inc.
Interstate Conference of Employment Security
Nominations: Douglas J. Bennet to be assistant
PANEL:Rep. Grams, Minn.
Agencies; Richard Morris National Job Corps
secretary of State for International Organization
PANEL:Stan Oftelie CEO, Orange County (Calif.)
Coalition: Anne Richardson Reading is Funda-
Affairs
Transportation Authority
mental; Gerald Sroufe American Educational
Elinor G. Constable to be assistant secretary of
PANEL: Rep. Hilliard, D-Ala.; Steven Means
Research Association; Catherine Ahl National
State for Oceans and International Environmen-
mayor, Gadson, Ala.; Richard Arrington mayor,
Military Family Association; Constantine Curris
tal and Scientific Affairs
Birmingham, Ala.
American Association of State Colleges and Uni-
John Howard Francis Shattuck to be assistant
PANEL: John O'Brien director, Air Line Pilots
versities; Sherry Penney American Council on
secretary of State for Human Rights and Hu-
Association
Education: William Soult National School
manitarian Affairs
PANEL: William E. Legg director, Naval Affairs,
Boards Association; Chris Mattocks American
Reserve Officers Association of the United States
Association of School Administrators; Jack Dull
PANEL: Frank Pinter executive director, Na-
University of Washington; Donald Cohodes Blue
tional Easter Seal Society; Rosalyn Simon direc-
Cross Blue Shield Association; Alfred Healy
tor, Project ACTION
AAUAP: Ian Graves Association of University
PANEL: Ken Hamm general manager, LINK,
Programs in Occupational Health and Safety;
Chelan-Douglas County
James Preslock Society for the Study of
PANEL: Albert C. Eisenberg senior director.
Reprodution; James Steven Kahn Museum of
House Committees
Federal Legislative Affairs American Institute of
Science and Industry; Martin Stephans - Humane
Architects
Society and Industry
PANEL: Steven Shladover chairman, American
Society of Mechanical Engineers
FY94 COMMERCE, JUSTICE,
PANEL: Frank Sasso - Eastern Upper Peninsula
HOMOSEXUALS IN THE MILITARY
STATE APPROPS
Senate Armed Services Committee
House Appropriations Committee
The full committee (Chairman Nunn, D-
Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary
Ga.) will continue hearings on President Clin-
Subcommittee (Chairman Smith, D-Iowa) will
hold a hearing on FY94 appropriations for
OFF THE HILL
ton's intention to issue an executive order that
would end the current policy that prohibits
programs under its jurisdiction.
homosexuals from serving in the armed forces
9am H-310 Capitol Bldg. May 7
President's Schedule
of the United States.
Agenda & witnesses scheduled: Public Witnesses
10:30am: Meets with European
9:30am SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 7
Community Commission President
Witnesses scheduled: Members of the Senate
FY94 INTERIOR APPROPS
Jacques Delors, Prime Minister Poul
House Appropriations Committee
Nyrup Rasmussen of Denmark, which
TREASURY NOMINATION
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
holds the rotating European Commu-
Senate Banking Committee
D-III.) will hold a hearing on FY94 appropria-
nity Council presidency, and EC Com-
The full committee (Chairman Riegle, D-
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
missioners Sir Leon Brittan and Hans
Mich.) will hold a confirmation hearing on the
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
van den Broek, White House. The
nomination of Frank Neil Newman to be under
Agenda & witness scheduled: Bureau of Land
Management: Carson Culp acting director
leaders discuss the current situation in
secretary of the Treasury for domestic finance.
Russia, Bosnia, the Middle East, the
10am SD-538 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
world economic and monetary situa-
FY94 LABOR, HHS,
tion and completion of the Uruguay
EDUCATION APPROPS
Round of the GATT talks in the latest
HEALTH-CARE INDUSTRY
House Appropriations Committee
ANTITRUST ISSUES
in the round of twice-yearly EC-U.S.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and
Senate Finance Committee
presidential summits.
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Natcher,
Medicare and Long Term Care Subcommit-
D-Ky.) will hold a hearing on FY94 appropria-
12:25pm: Working luncheon with
tee (Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) will hold
the EC leaders. White House.
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
a hearing on antitrust issues in the health-care
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
2pm, approx.: The EC leaders
industry.
Agenda & witnesses scheduled: 10am: Voca-
and Clinton make statements and
10am SD-215 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
tional and Adult Education: Ricky Takai acting
take questions. White House, East
Witnesses scheduled:
assistant secretary of Education; Special Educa-
Sen. Metzenbaum, D-Ohio
Room.
tion and Rehabilitation Services: William Smith
PANEL: Ellen Cooper assistant attorney general
acting assistant secretary of Education
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House continued
3pm: Speech by David DeCarme, chief of the
ECONOMY NEWS CONFERENCE
Department of Transportation office of interna-
Sen. Phil Gramm. R-Texas. and Rep. Dick
Transportation Authority
tional transportation maritime and surface divi-
Armey, R-Texas, hold a news conference to
PANEL: Mike Mobey general manager. Isabella
sion, on NAFTA. Lexington Room
unveil an economic incentives package. "an
County Transportation Commission; John D.
alternative to President Clinton's failed stimu-
Haeger College of Arts and Sciences, Central
lus bill."
Michigan University
DRUGS CONFERENCE
10:15am Senate Radio-TV Gallery Capitol
Rep. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) hosts the
BLdg. May 7
1993 National Summit on U.S. Drug Policy.
Contact: Larry Neal, 202-224-0704
FY94 VA, HUD APPROPS
8:45am Thurgood Marshall Federal Judi-
House Appropriations Committee
ciary Building, (on Massachusetts Avenue east
VA, HUD. and Independent Agencies Sub-
of Union Station) May 7
ENERGY TAX
committee (Chairman Stokes, D-Ohio) will
Contact: John Wolf. 202-225-6616
NEWS CONFERENCE
hold hearings on FY94 appropriations for pro-
Highlights
grams under its jurisdiction.
8:45am: Remarks by Schumer and Lee Brown,
Representatives from several environmen-
10am H-143 Capitol Bldg. May 7
Office of National Drug Policy director-designate.
talist organizations hold a news conference to
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
9am: Speech by Attorney General Janet Reno.
announce opposition to a measure pending
9:30am: Speech by the Rev. Jesse Jackson.
before the House Committee on Ways and
Rebecca Quinn Association of State Flood Plain
Managers; John Friel Watsonville Community
9:50am: Panel discussion on whether the nation IS
Means, known as the Brewster amendment,
Hospital: Brad larossi Association of State Dam
winning or losing the war on drugs. Participants
that they claim would gut the Clinton adminis-
Safety Officials: Dave McMillion National
include former HEW secretary Joseph Califano.
tration's proposed BTU tax and set back envi-
Emergency Management Association: Ivy Cohen
12:30pm: Luncheon speech by James Burke of the
ronmentalist support of the tax plan. Partici-
"Just Say No" International; Ralph Gennaro
Partnership for a Drug Free America.
pants include Ed Rothschild of Citizen Action,
Friends of the Earth; Frank Fitch Federation of
Carol Werner of the Environmental and En-
American Societies for Experimental Biology;
ergy Study Institute, Dawn Erlandson of
Jerome Goldstein American Academy of Otolar-
Friends of the Earth, Dan Lashof of the Natu-
yngology; Dr. Early Association of Minority
ral Resources Defense Council and the Tom
Health Professionals: William Yolton National
Interreligious Service Board for Conscientious
Grasso of Union of Concerned Scientists.
Objectors: Carol McNeely American Academy of
BTU TAX ON ENERGY
Noon National Press Club, 14th and F
Dermatology; Jane Schautz Small Towns Envi-
Energy Task Force of Women in Govern-
streets NW, First Amendment Lounge May 7
ronment Program: Charles Kidd Florida A & M:
ment Relations will sponsor a panel discussion
Contact: Henry Griggs, 202-682-1270. or Ei-
John Grupenhoff National Association of Physi-
on the administration's proposal to tax the
leen Quinn, 202-332-0900
cians for the Environment: William Becker
STAPPA/ALAPCO; Rep. Wyden, D-Ore.;
BTU content of energy. Representatives of ten
Candace Balmer Westchester Community Col-
major energy associations have been invited to
lege
discuss the impact of the BTU tax on their
industry.
8:30am to 10am American Trucking Associa-
CONGRESSIONAL
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Joint Committees
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tions call the number listed above.
News Editors: Amy Stern, Elizabeth Helfgott
Joint Economic Committee (Chairman
Senior Reporters: Thomas Galvin, Keith Glover
Obey, D-Wis.) will hold a hearing to receive the
Christine C. Lawrence, Richard Sammon
employment and unemployment statistics for
Reporters: David Masci, Laura Michaelis,
the month of April.
Elizabeth A. Palmer, Jeanne Ponessa
9:30am 2255 Rayburn BLdg. May 7
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Witness scheduled: William Barron acting com-
missioner, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Listings 3
Senate Committees Future Listings
Agriculture, Nutrition &
June 8, 9, 10,15 (open)
lation, environment, health, narcotics Tim Wirth
Agenda:
counselor, Department of State
May 11 Guard and Reserve issues
Agenda:
Forestry
May 12 Tactical aircraft programs
June 15 Public witnesses
May 13 Manpower and personnel issues
224-2035
May 18 Classified programs
May 19 Stand-off weapons programs
AGRICULTURE NOMINATIONS
May 20 Research and development infrastructure
FY94 LABOR, HHS APPROPS
May 25 Intelligence programs
Labor, Health and Human Services and
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
May 26 Space and command and control issues
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Harkin,
Committee (Chairman Leahy, D-Vt.) will hold
May 27 Defense conversion and the nation's indus-
D-Iowa) of Senate Appropriations Committee
a confirmation hearing on pending
trial base
will hold hearings on FY94 appropriations for
nominations.
June 8 outside witnesses
programs under its jurisdiction.
2:30pm SR-332 Russell Bldg. May 11
June 9 NATO and peacekeeping activities
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 7
Nominations:
June 10 Final review
Ellen W. Haas to be assistant secretary for food and
June 15 Final review (alternate date)
9:30am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 12, 14,
consumer services, Department of Agriculture;
19
Eugene Moos to be undersecretary for interna-
1:30pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 24
tional affairs and commodity programs, depart-
FY94 D.C. APPROPS
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 26
ment of Agriculture; James Gilliland to be general
9:30am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. June 18
counsel for department of Agriculture.
Joint Hearing
District of Columbia Subcommittee (Chair-
9:30am & 1:30pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg.
June 21
man Kohl, D-Wis.) of Senate Appropriations
GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE
Committee and District of Columbia Sub-
Agenda:
May 7 Sec "Committee Meetings Scheduled
Agricultural Research, Conservation, For-
committee (Chairman Dixon, D-Calif.) of
Today"
estry and General Legislation Subcommittee
House Appropriations Subcommittee will hold
section for witnesses
(Chairman Daschle, D-S.D.) of Senate Agricul-
a joint hearing on FY94 appropriations for
May 12 Department of Education
ture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee will
programs under its jurisdiction.
May 14 Department of Health and Human Ser-
10am H-301 Capitol Bldg. May 11
vices
hold an oversight hearing on the Federal Grain
Note: See House Appropriations Subcommittee for
May 19 Department of Labor
Inspection Service.
witnesses.
May 24 Public Health Service
9am SR-332 Russell Bldg. May 13
May 26 National Institutes of Health
June 18 Departments of Labor, Health and Human
FY94 INTERIOR APPROPS
Services & Education: Inspectors General
June 21 Related Agencies
Appropriations
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Byrd, D-
W.Va.) of Senate Appropriations Committee
224-3471
will hold hearings on FY94 appropriations for
FY94 D.C. APPROPS
programs under its jurisdiction.
District of Columbia Subcommittee (Chair-
FY94 AGRICULTURE APPROPS
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 11
man Kohl, D-Wis.) of Senate Appropriations
Agriculture, Rural Development and Re-
9:30am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
Committee will hold a hearing on FY94 appro-
lated Agencies Subcommittee (Chairman
10am S-128 Capitol Bldg. May 19
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
Bumpers, D-Ark.) of Senate Appropriations
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 25
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 13
Committee will hold hearings on FY94 appro-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 26
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
10am S-128 Capitol Bldg. June 8, June 15
Mayor and City Council: Sharon Pratt Kelly
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 11, 18
Agenda:
mayor; John Wilson chairman. D.C. City Coun-
May 11 Bureau of Indian Affairs: Construction
2pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 20, 24
cil
Management; Gaming
Agenda:
May 12 Fossil Energy/ Clean Coal/Energy Con-
May 11 Assistant secretary, Science and Educa-
servation
tion; Agricultural Research Service; Cooperative
FY94 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
May 19.Fish and Wildlife Service
State Research Service; Extension Service
May 25 Bureau of Land Management
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
May 18 Commodity Futures Trading Commission;
May 26 Humanities/ Gallery of Art.
Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of Senate Appropriations
Food and Drug Administration; Farm Credit
June 8 Secretary of the Interior
Committee will hold hearings on FY94 appro-
Administration
June 15 Members of Congress; Secretary of Energy
May 20 Undersecretary, Small Community and
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
Rural Development; Farmers Home Administra-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 13
tion; Federal Crop Insurance Corporation; Rural
(tentative)
Electrification Administration; Rural Develop-
FY94 FOREIGN OPS APPROPS
time TBA room TBA May 20 (tentative)
ment Administration
Foreign Operations Subcommittee (Chair-
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 27
May 24 Assistant secretary, Marketing and Inspec-
man Leahy, D-Vt.) of Senate Appropriations
Agenda:
tion Services; Animal and Plant Health Inspec-
Committee will hold hearings on FY94 appro-
May 13 Marine safety: Coast Guard
tion Service; Food Safety and Inspection Service;
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
May 20 Research and development: Federal Avia-
Agriculture Marketing Service
2pm SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
tion Administration
2:30pm SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 18, 25,
May 27 Drunk driving: National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration
June 8
FY94 DEFENSE APPROPS
10am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. June 15
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
Agenda & witness scheduled:
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
May 12 Foreign aid and U.S. foreign policy and
FY94 VA, HUD APPROPS
tee will hold hearings on FY94 appropriations
security interests Lynn Davis under secretary of
VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Sub-
for programs under its jurisdiction.
State for International Security Affairs
committee (Chairman Mikulski, D-Md.) of
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 11, 12
May 18 Development assistance: goals and strate-
Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a
(open)
gies for sustainable development Brian Atwood
hearing on FY94 appropriations for programs
10am SD-116 Dirksen Bldg. May 13 (open)
administrator, Agency for International Develop-
under its jurisdiction.
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg. May 18 (closed)
ment (This hearing was previously scheduled for
10am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg. May 13
April 20)
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 19, 20
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 14
May 25 Foreign aid and U.S. international eco-
(open)
nomic interests Joan Spero under secretary of
9am SD-138 Dirksen Bldg. May 21
9am S-407 Capitol Bldg. May 25 (closed)
State for Economic Affairs
10am SD-106 Dirksen Bldg. May 27
10am SD-192 Dirksen Bldg. May 26, 27,
June 8 Foreign Aid and transnational issues: popu-
10am SH-216 Hart Bldg. June 10
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Agenda:
public office, and for other purposes.
Senate continued
May 11 Trident submarine and missile programs
S 334 A bill to amend the Communications Act of
May 19 Energy Department's environmental res-
1934 regarding the broadcasting of certain mate-
Agenda:
toration and waste management program
rial regarding candidates for federal elective of-
May 13 Federal Emergency Management Agency
May 26 Chemical demilitarization and chemical
fice, and for other purposes.
May 14 Consumer Products Safety Commission:
defense programs
S 829 A bill to amend the Communications Act of
Office of Consumer Affairs; Consumer Informa-
1934 to regulate the length and certain other
tion Center; Points of Light Foundation; Court of
aspects of television commercials authorized by a
Veterans Appeals: National Reinvestment Cor-
ROLES & MISSIONS OF
political candidate.
poration; Office of Science and Technology Policy
THE ARMED SERVICES
May 21 Public witnesses
May 27 Department of Veterans Affairs
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
U.S. COMPETITIVENESS
June 10 NASA
man Nunn. D-Ga.) will hold a hearing on the
GLOBAL MARKETPLACE
report from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff on the roles and missions of the United
Foreign Commerce and Tourism Sub-
committee (Chairman Kerry, D-Mass.) of Sen-
FY94 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
States' armed forces.
ate Commerce, Science and Transportation
Field Hearing
2:30PM SH-216 Hart Bldg. May 12
Committee will hold a hearing on U.S. competi-
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
tiveness in a global marketplace.
Lautenberg, D-N.J.) of Senate Appropriations
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 18
Committee will hold a hearing on FY94 appro-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
priations for transportation research and
Defense Technology, Acquisition and In-
May6
development, technology export and the Fed-
dustrial Base Subcommittee (Chairman
eral Aviation Administration.
Bingaman, D-N.M.) of Senate Armed Services
10am & 1pm Trenton, N.J. State House May
Committee will hold hearings on the FY94
U.S. AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
17
defense authorization.
Senate Commerce, Science and Transporta-
Agenda:
2:30pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 13
tion Committee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.)
Research and development; Technology Export;
9:30am SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 18
will hold a hearing on the competitiveness of
Federal Aviation Administration
Agenda:
the U.S. aerospace industry and on legislation
May 13 State of the national defense industrial and
that would encourage cooperative research and
technology bases
May 18 State of the national defense industrial and
development ventures between the U.S. airline
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
FY94 DEFENSE APPROPS
technology bases, and the administration's plans
industry and the federal government.
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Inouye,
for FY94
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 19
Agenda:
D-Hawaii) of Senate Appropriations Commit-
S 419 A bill to provide for enhanced cooperation
tee will meet to mark up the FY94 defense
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
between the federal government and the U.S.
appropriations bill.
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
commercial aircraft industry in aeronautical tech-
Time and room TBA July 20
nology research. development, and commercial-
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will continue hearings on
ization, and for other purposes.
the FY94 defense authorization.
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
2pm SH-216 Hart Bldg. May 19
April 21.
Armed Services
date TBA
224-3871
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Energy & Natural
HOMOSEXUALS IN THE MILITARY
Force Requirements and Personnel Sub-
Field Hearing
committee (Chairman Shelby, D-Ala.) will con-
Resources
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
tinue hearings on the FY94 defense
man Nunn, D-Ga.) will continue hearings on
authorization.
224-4971
President Clinton's intention to issue an execu-
9am SH-216 Hart Bldg. May 19
tive order that would end the current policy
Agenda:
ENERGY NOMINATIONS
that prohibits homosexuals from serving in the
Personnel compensation and benefits programs of
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
armed forces of the United States.
the military services
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
Time TBA site, TBA Norfolk Naval Base,
hold a confirmation hearing on pending
Va. May 10
nominations.
Time TBA TBA (another military base)
Commerce, Science &
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 11
May 17
Nominations:
James Hoecker, William Massey, Donald Santa to
Transportation
be members of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission
HOMOSEXUALS IN THE MILITARY
224-5115
Senate Armed Services Committee (Chair-
man Nunn. D-Ga.) will continue hearings on
COAST GUARD REAUTHORIZATION
FULL COMMITTEE BUSINESS
President Clinton's intention to issue an execu-
Senate Commerce. Science and Transporta-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
tive order that would end the current policy
tion Committee (Chairman Hollings, D-S.C.)
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
that prohibits homosexuals from serving in the
will hold a hearing on reauthorizing the Coast
mark up pending legislation.
armed forces of the United States.
Guard.
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 12, 19,
9:30am SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 7
10am SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 12
26
time TBA room TBA May 11
Witnesses scheduled:
May 7 Members of the Senate
CAMPAIGN ADVERTISING
CONSERVATION FUND
Communications Subcommittee (Chairman
REAUTHORIZATION
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Inouye, D-Hawaii) of Senate Commerce, Sci-
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
Nuclear Deterrence. Arms Control and De-
ence and Transportation Committee will hold a
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
fense Intelligence Subcommittee (Chairman
hearing on legislation that would regulate the
hold a hearing on legislation that would re-
Exon. D-Neb.) of Senate Armed Services Com-
purchase of advertising by candidates for pub-
authorize the 1965 Land and Water Conserva-
mittee will hold hearings on the FY94 defense
lic office.
tion Fund Act.
authorization.
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 13
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 18
2:30pm SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 11
Agenda:
Agenda:
S329 A bill to amend section 315 of the Communi-
S 721 A bill to amend the Land and Water
9:30am SR-232A Russell Bldg. May 19
cations Act of 1934 with respect. to the purchase
Conservation Fund Act of 1965, and for other
9:30am SR-222 Russell Bldg. May 26
and use of broadcasting time by candidates for
purposes.
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Senate continued
Governmental
RESTRUCTURING FEMA
The full committee (Chairman Glenn, D-
CHANGING UTILITIES LAW
Affairs
Ohio) will hold a hearing on proposals to
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
restructure the Federal Emergency Manage-
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
224-4751
ment Agency (FEMA).
hold a hearing on legislation that would trans-
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
fer regulatory authority for multistate electric
Witnesses scheduled: Rep. Weldon. R-Pa.: Charles
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
utility hold company systems from the Securi-
Bowsher Comptroller General; James Lee Witt
(Chairman Glenn. D-Ohio) will mark up pend-
director. Federal Emergency Management
ties and Exchange Commission to the Federal
ing legislation.
Agency: Robert Sheets director, National Hurri-
Energy Regulatory Commission.
10am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 11, 25
cane Center; R. Scott Foster president, National
9:30am SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. May 25
Agenda:
Academy of Public Administration; Dale Shipley
Agenda:
May 11
deputy director, Ohio Emergency Management
S 544 A bill to amend the Federal Power Act to
S 185 A bill to amend title 5. U.S. Code, to restore
Agency and former president, National Emer-
protect consumers of multistate utility systems,
to federal civilian employees their right to partici-
gency Managers Association; Richard Sylves
and for other purposes.
pate voluntarily, as private citizens, in the politi-
professor of political science, University of Dela-
Note: The Committee will also hear testimony on
cal processes of the nation, to protect such em-
ware
an amendment to S 544 which would transfer
ployees from improper political solicitations, and
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
responsibility for administering public utilities
for other purposes (tentative)
April 29.
from the Securities and Exchange Commission to
May 25
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
To be announced
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
MEASURING GOVERNMENT
April 29.
PERFORMANCE
INSULAR AFFAIRS
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate Energy and Natural Resources
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Committee (Chairman Johnston, D-La.) will
NUCLEAR COST-EFFECTIVENESS
on proposals to measure performance in federal
hold a hearing on legislation) that would make
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
programs.
it easier for the secretary of the Interior to
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
develop federal policies relating to territories
on a General Accounting Office (GAO) report
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
under the jurisdiction of the Interior Depart-
on the cost-effectiveness of U.S. strategic nu-
February 2.
ment.
clear forces in the air, on land and on the sea
time TBA SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
(known as the nuclear Triad).
Agenda:
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 13
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT
S 447 A bill to facilitate the development of federal
Note: This hearing had been scheduled for April 20.
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
policies with respect to those territories under the
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
jurisdiction of the secretary of the Interior.
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
on the reauthorization of the Paperwork Re-
INDEPENDENT COUNSEL
March 30.
duction Act of 1980.
REAUTHORIZATION
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
KAHO'OLAWE ISLAND
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
March 11.
Mineral Resources Development and Pro-
on pending legislation.
duction Subcommittee (Chairman Akaka, D.
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 14
Agenda:
SDI REVIEW
Hawaii) of Senate Energy and Natural Re-
S 24 A bill to reauthorize the independent counsel
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
sources Committee will hold a hearing on the
law for an additional 5 years, and for other
Kaho'olawe Island Conveyance Commission
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
purposes.
report. The Commission was charged in 1990
to review the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI)
with studying how to transfer ownership of the
program.
Kaho'olawe Island, located in Hawaii, to the
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE FAIRNESS
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
state of Hawaii. Kaho'olawe Island is currently
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
April 20
owned by the federal government and has been
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
used in the past for target bombing practice by
on pending federal employee legislation.
the military.
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. May 26
BUDGETING FOR
time TBA SD-366 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
Agenda:
ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS
S 404 A bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employ-
ment Act of 1967 to improve the effectiveness of
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Environment &
administrative review of employment discrimina-
on the level of funding provided for environ-
tion claims made by federal employees, and for
mental programs in the federal budget, with a
Public Works
other purposes.
particular focus on the Interior Dept.
Time TBA SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
Note: This hearing had been scheduled for April 27.
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INSURANCE COMPANIES
FY94 EPA BUDGET
AND MEDICARE
Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Committee (Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) will
(Chairman Glenn. D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
Indian Affairs
hold a hearing on the proposed FY94 budget
on whether the share of Medicare costs paid by
for the Environmental Protection Agency
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insurance companies is appropriate.
(EPA).
9:30am SD-342 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
SD-406 Dirksen Bldg. May 11
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
INDIAN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
February 18.
Field Hearing
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
man Inouye, D-Hawaii) will hold a field hearing
EFFORTS
GREAT LAKES DREDGING
on the American Indian Religious Freedom
Senate Environment and Public Works
Senate Governmental Affairs Committee
Act.
Committee (Chairman Baucus, D-Mont.) will
(Chairman Glenn, D-Ohio) will hold a hearing
8am Honolulu. Hawaii May 8
hold a hearing on future environmental protec-
on dredging of the Great Lakes and its impact
tion efforts, focusing on recycling technologies.
on the environment.
time TBA SD-458 Dirksen Bldg. date TBA
time TBA room TBA date TBA
INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Chair-
April 21:
March 31.
man Inouye. D-Hawaii) will hold a hearing on
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Veterans' Affairs
veterans' reemployment rights.
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 13
proposed regulations to implement the 1988
224-9126
Agenda:
amendments to the Indian Self Determination
S To clarify veterans' reemployment rights.
and Education Assistance Act.
VA NOMINATIONS
9:30am SR-485 Russell Bldg. May 14
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
(Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) will hold a
VA NOMINATIONS
confirmation hearing on pending Department
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
of Veterans Affairs (VA) nominations.
(Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) will vote on
Judiciary
10:30am SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 12
pending Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA)
Agenda:
nominations and consider other business.
224-5225
Edward Scott to be assistant secretary of Veterans
10am SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 19
Affairs for Congressional Affairs; Mark Catlett to
MANVILLE BANKRUPTCY
be assistant secretary of Veterans Affairs for
TRUST OVERSIGHT
Financial and Information Resources Manage-
THE VA'S ROLE IN
Courts and Administrative Practice Sub-
ment; Mary Lou Keener to be general counsel.
LONG-TERM CARE
committee (Chairman Heflin, D-Ala.) of Sen-
Department of Veterans Affairs; Jerry Bowen to
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
be director. National Cemetery System, Depart-
ate Judiciary Committee will hold an oversight
ment of Veterans Affairs
(Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) will hold a
hearing on the bankrupt Manville company
hearing on the role of the Department of
trust, which was established to fulfill the com-
Veterans Affairs (VA) in improving the na-
pany's legal obligations to asbestos victims.
VETERANS REEMPLOYMENT
tion's geriatrics and long-term care.
2pm SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. May 12
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee
time: see note SR-418 Russell Bldg. May 19
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
(Chairman Rockefeller, D-W.Va.) will hold a
Note: This hearing follows the meeting to vote on
April 30.
hearing on draft legislation that would clarify
pending nominations.
TERRORISM &
IMMIGRATION POLICY
Immigration and Refugee Affairs Sub-
committee (Chairman Kennedy, D-Mass.) of
House Committees Future Listings
Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
on legislation to improve the procudures used
to exclude aliens seeking to enter the U.S.
Institute: National Cancer Institute; National
though fraud and, in the wake of the Twin
Towers bombing, oversight on why U.S. immi-
Appropriations
Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
May 12 9:30am: Secretary of Health and Human
gration law allows the granting of asylum to
225-2771
Services
possible terrorists.
2pm: Public Health Service Overview
10am SD-226 Dirksen Bldg. May 28
FY94 INTERIOR APPROPS
May 13 10am: National Institutes of Health Over-
view
Agenda:
Interior Subcommittee (Chairman Yates,
S 667 A bill to amend the Immigration and
2pm: Administration on Children and Families
D-III.) of House Appropriations Committee
Nationality Act to improve procedures for the
will hold hearings on FY94 appropriations for
exclusion of aliens seeking to enter the United
programs under its jurisdiction.
States by fraud.
FY94
COMMERCE,
JUSTICE,STATE
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
APPROPS
10am & 1:30pm B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May
Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary
10, 11
Subcommittee (Chairman Smith, D-Iowa) of
Rules &
9:30am & 1:30pm 2360 Rayburn Bldg. May
House Appropriations Committee will hold
12
hearings on FY94 appropriations for programs
Administration
10am B-308 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
under its jurisdiction.
Agenda & witness scheduled:
May 7 Bureau of Land Management: Carson Culp
9am H-310 Capitol Bldg. May 7
224-6352
acting director
10am & 2pm H-310 Capitol Bldg. May 11,
PACKWOOD ELECTION
Agenda:
12
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
May 10 National Endowment for the Humanities
10am H-310 Capitol Bldg. May 13
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will hold a hearing
May 11 Members of Congress
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
on petitions filed in Oregon disputing the
May 12 Arts/Humanities/Institute of Museum
May 7 Public Witnesses
Services Outside Witnesses
May 11 10am: Department of State: Acquisition
validity of the 1992 election of Senator Bob
May 13 Members of Congress
and Maintenance of Buildings Abroad
Packwood, R-Ore.
2pm: Public Witnesses
2pm SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 10
May 12 Public Witnesses
FY94
LABOR,
HHS,EDUCATION
May 13 Public Witnesses
APPROPS
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Labor, Health and Human Services, and
Senate Rules and Administration Commit-
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Natcher,
FY94 DEFENSE APPROPS
tee (Chairman Ford, D-Ky.) will meet to mark
D-Ky.) of House Appropriations Committee
Defense Subcommittee (Chairman Murtha,
up pending legislation.
will hold hearings on FY94 appropriations for
D-Pa.) of House Appropriations Committee
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 20
programs under its jurisdiction.
will continue hearings on FY94 appropriations
Agenda:
10am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 7
for programs under its jurisdiction.
S 345 A bill to authorize the Library of Congress to
2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 10
10am H-140 Capitol Bldg. May 11 (closed)
provide certain information products and ser-
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
1:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg. May 11 (open)
vices.
S Draft legislation authorizing the FY94 appro-
9:30am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
10:30am & 2:30pm H-140 Capitol Bldg. May
priations for the Federal Election Commission
10am & 2pm 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
12 (closed)
S 27 A bill to authorize the Alpha Phi Alpha
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
10am H-140 Capitol Bldg. May 13 (closed)
Fraternity to establish a memorial to Martin
May 7 10am: Vocational and Adult Education:
1:30pm 2360 Rayburn Bldg. May 13 (open)
Luther King, Jr., in the District of Columbia.
Ricky Takai acting assistant secretary of Educa-
time TBA room TBA date TBA
S 277 A bill to authorize the establishment of the
tion; Special Education and Rehabilitation Ser-
Agenda:
National African American Museum within the
vices: William Smith . acting assistant secretary
May 11 10am: Command, control, communications
Smithsonian Institution.
of Education
and intelligence programs
S 685 A bill to authorize appropriations for the
May 10 Special Institutions for the Disabled;
1:30pm: Defense Department Space and Related
American Folklilfe Center for fiscal years 1994,
Howard University
Programs
1995, 1996, and 1997.
May 11 10am: National Heart. Lung and Blood
May 12 10am: Army procurement program
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House continued
may
close)
Note: This hearing was previously scheduled for
May 6.
2:30pm: Operations and maintenance overview
date TBA
May 13 10am: Special programs
Agenda:
1:30pm: Defense Department hudget overview
May 10 Nuclear weapons requirements and com-
Les Aspin secretary of Defense
plex reconfiguration
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
date TBA Commander-in-chief, U.S. Special Oper-
Military Installations and Facilities Sub-
ations Command: Army procurement programs;
committee (Chairman McCurdy, D-Okla.) will
intelligence programs
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
hold hearings on the fiscal 1994 defense
Military Forces and Personnel Subcommit-
authorization.
tee (Chairman Skelton, D-Mo.) of House
10am 2337 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
FY94 D.C. APPROPS
Armed Services Committee will hold hearings
Agenda:
Joint Hearing
on the fiscal 1994 defense authorization.
Environmental issues related to military construc-
District of Columbia Subcommittee (Chair-
tion
2pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. May 10
man Dixon, D-Calif.) of House Appropriations
9:30am 2337 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
Committee and District of Columbia Sub-
1 am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
committee (Chairman Kohl, D-Wis.) of Senate
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
9:30am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
Appropriations Committee will hold a joint
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
hearing on FY94 appropriations for programs
May 10 Defense medical budget
tee (Chairman Sisisky, D-Va.) of House Armed
under its jurisdiction.
Rep. Congressional Budget Office, TBA; Rep. Gen-
Services Committee will hold a hearing on the
10am H-301 Capitol Bldg. May 11
eral Accounting Office, TBA; Rep. RAND Corp.,
FY94 defense authorization.
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
TBA
2pm 2337 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
Rep. Hoyer, D-Md.; Rev. William L. George, Rev.
Agenda:
Agenda:
Harold C. Bradley, Rev. T. Byron Collins
May 11 10am: Victims' rights 2pm: Military medi-
Drug interdiction and civil defense budget requests
Georgetown University; Thomas N. Tippett
cal budget
president, Fire Fighters Association, Local 36; Joe
May 12 Women in combat
O'Neill president, Chief Officers Association,
May 13 Chiropractors in the military and authori-
D.C. Fire and Emergency Services Department;
zation of chiropractors to participate in
Andre Lewis chairman, Labor Committee, Fra-
CHAMPUS
Banking, Finance &
ternal Order of Police; Sally Byington Capitol
Note: This hearing was previously scheduled for
Hill Restoration Society; Johanna Ferman chief
May 6.
Urban Affairs
executive officer, D.C. Institute for Mental
225-4247
Health: Josh Williams president, Metropolitan
Washington Labor Council, AFL-CIO; T. Rodney
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Oppmann attorney for Municipal Fish Wharf
Military Acquisition Subcommittee (Chair-
MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS
lessees; Stephen J. Trachtenberg president.
man Dellums, D-Calif.) and Oversight and
HUD OVERSIGHT
George Washington University; Ann Lewin
president, National Learning Center; Rosann
Investigation Subcommittee (Chairman
Housing and Community Development
Wisman - president, Planned Parenthood of Met-
Sisisky, D-Va.) of House Armed Services Com-
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
mittee will hold a hearing on the FY94 defense
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
ropolitan Washington D.C. Inc.; Jim Jones
authorization.
Committee will hold a hearing to examine
president, Greater Washington Board of Trade
10am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
findings of a recent General Accounting Office
Agenda:
study of the Housing and Urban Develop-
FY94 TRANSPORTATION APPROPS
C-17 aircraft program
ment's multi-family home programs.
Transportation Subcommittee (Chairman
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
Carr. D-Mich.) of House Appropriations Com-
mittee will hold hearings on FY94 appropria-
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
tions for programs under its jurisdiction.
Readiness Subcommittee (Chairman
MORTGAGE SERVICES
9am 2358 Rayburn Bldg. May 7, 11, 12
Hutto, D-Fla.) of House Armed Services Com-
Housing and Community Development
Agenda & witness scheduled:
mittee will hold hearings on the FY94 defense
Subcommittee (Chairman Gonzalez, D-Texas)
May 7 See "Committee Meetings Scheduled
authorization.
of House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
Today"
10am 2216 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
Committee will hold a hearing on escrow issues,
section for witnesses
11am 2212 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
especially recent technological changes in the
Agenda:
10am & 2pm 2212 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
mortgage services industry.
May 11 Federal Transit Administration; Washing-
Agenda:
10am 2128 Rayburn Bldg. May 19
ton Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
May 11 Depot consolidation
Note: This hearing had been scheduled for May 5
May 12 Crumb rubber modified asphalt
May 12 Depot consolidation
May 13 Defense Department financial manage-
ment and the Defense Business Operations Fund
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FY94 D.C. APPROPS
ADMINISTRATION
District of Columbia Subcommittee (Chair-
Economic Growth and Credit Formation
man Dixon, D-Calif.) of House Appropriations
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Subcommittee (Chairman Kanjorski, D-Pa.) of
Committee will hold hearings on FY94 appro-
DEFENSE BUDGET RECONCILIATION
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
priations for programs under its jurisdiction.
House Armed Services Committee (Chair-
Committee will hold a hearing on the presi-
10am H-301 Capitol Bldg. May 12, 13
man Dellums, D-Calif.) will meet to mark up its
dent's FY94 budget recommendation for the
Agenda:
portion of the FY94 reconciliation bill.
Economic Development Administration.
May 12 Mayor and Council Chairman Overview
10am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
time TBA room TBA date TBA
May 13 Governmental Direction and Support
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled titled
"Defense Conversion" and scheduled for April 25.
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
Armed Services
Military Acquisition Subcommittee (Chair-
man Dellums, D-Calif.) and Research and
FEDERAL HELP FOR
225-4151
Technology Subcommittee (Chairman Schroe-
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BANKS
der, D-Colo.) will hold a hearing on the FY94
General Oversight, Investigations, and the
FY94 DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION
defense authorization.
Resolution of Failed Financial Institutions
Military Applications of Nuclear Energy
11am H-405 Capitol Bldg. May 12 (closed)
Subcommittee (Chairman Flake, D-N.Y.) of
Panel Subcommittee (Chairman Spratt, D.
10am 2118 Rayburn Bldg. May 13 (open)
House Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
S.C.) of House Armed Services Committee will
date TBA
Committee will hold a series of hearings on the
continue hearings on the FY94 defense
Agenda:
viability of expanding the Bank Enterprise Act
May 12 Special access programs
authorization.
of 1991 to promote the growth of community
May 13 Strategic and theatre missile defense
9:30am 2337 Rayburn Bldg. May 10 (open,
development banks. The committee will dis-
programs and policy
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Agenda:
the administration's FY94 foreign aid request.
HR 1517 A bill to extend the coverage of certain
time TBA 2172 Rayburn Bldg. date TBA
federal labor laws to foreign documented vessels,
Witness scheduled: Warren M. Christopher - sec-
cuss whether amending the Bank Enterprise
and for other purposes.
retary of State
Act would be the most effective way to fund the
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
development of these local banking initiatives.
May 4.
Federal help for community development
banks is a key part of the Clinton administra-
Energy &
tion's domestic agenda.
ORGANIZING FOR INTERNATIONAL
time TBA room TBA date TBA
Commerce
AFFAIRS IN THE 1990S
International Operations Subcommittee
225-2927
(Chairman Berman, D-Calif.) of House Foreign
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Affairs Committee will hold a series of hearings
District of
BUDGET RECONCILIATION
on how U.S. foreign affairs organizations
House Energy and Commerce Committee
should be configured in the 1990s.
Columbia
(Chairman Dingell, D-Mich.) will mark up
Time and room TBA date TBA
draft language to make changes in programs
Agenda & witnesses scheduled: Organizing the
225-4457
under its jurisdiction in order to bring overall
national security establishment
expenditures in line wth the budget resolution
Richard Holbrook Carnegie Endowment for Inter-
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
passed earlier by Congress.
national Peace; Jan Nolan Brookings Institu-
D.C. SUPREME COURT
10am 2123 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
tion; Helmut Sonnenfeldt former counselor,
State Department
Judiciary and Education Subcommittee
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
(Chairman Norton, D-D.C.) will mark up pend-
March 30.
ing legislation.
TELEVISION VIOLENCE
time TBA 1310A Longworth Bldg. May 18
AND CHILDREN
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
Government
Education &
hold a hearing on television violence and its
effects on children.
Operations
Labor
9:30am room TBA May 12
225-5051
225-4527
C-17 AIRLIFTER
SUPERFUND
Legislation and National Security Sub-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
Transportation and Hazardous Materials
committee (Chairman Conyers, D-Mich.) will
House Education and Labor Committee
Subcommittee (Chairman Swift, D-Wash.) of
hold a hearing on the C-17 airlifter program.
(Chairman Ford, D-Mich.) will mark up pend-
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
time TBA room TBA date TBA
ing legislation.
hold a hearing on "superfund" toxic-waste
Note: This hearing was previously scheduled for
10:30am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
cleanup efforts.
April 29.
Agenda:
time TBA room TBA May 13
HR Reconciliation recommendations pursuant
Witness scheduled:
to section 310 of the Congressional Budget Act
Carol M. Browner administrator, Environmental
H CON RES 64 Resolution setting forth the
Protection Agency
congressional budget for the U.S. government for
Judiciary
fiscal years 1994. 1995,1996, 1997, and 1998.
225-3951
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REVISION
Telecommunications and Finance (Chair-
TRENDS IN THE
REAUTHORIZING ELEMENTARY
man Markey, D-Mass.) of House Energy and
U.S. PRISON POPULATION
& SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT
Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on
Intellectual Property and Judicial Adminis-
Elementary. Secondary and Vocational
proposals to revise laws and regulations gov-
tration Subcommittee (Chairman Hughes, D-
Education Subcommittee (Chairman Kildee,
erning campaign advertising and financing.
N.J.) of House Judiciary Committee will hold
D-Mich.) of House Education and Labor Com-
time TBA room TBA date TBA
an oversight hearing on present and future
mittee will hold a hearing on legislation that
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
trends on the composition of the U.S. prison
would reauthorize the Elementary and Second-
March 18.
population.
ary Education Act of 1965.
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
10am 2175 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
Agenda:
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
HR 6 A bill to extend for six years the authoriza-
SECURITIES LAW
tions of appropriations for the programs under
Telecommunications and Finance Sub-
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of
committee (Chairman Markey, D-Mass.) of
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
1965 and for other purposes.
Witnesses scheduled:
House Energy and Commerce Committee will
SERVICE REAUTHORIZATION
markup legislation designed to curb abuse in
Civil and Constitutional Rights Sub-
Augustus Hawkins former member and former
Chairman, Committee on Education and Labor;
the secondary market for government
committee (Chairman Edwards, D-Calif.) of
Barbara Taylor University of Wis.; Nicholas
securities.
House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing
Michelli School of Professional Studies, Mont-
time TBA room TBA date TBA
on the FY94 budget for the Community Rela-
clair, N.J.; Albert Shanker president, American
Agenda:
tions Service of the Department of Justice.
Federation of Teachers; Eric Cooper - Columbia
HR 618 A bill to extend and revise rule-making
10am 2237 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
University Teachers College
authority with respect to government securities
under the federal securities laws. and for other
purposes.
U.S LABOR LAWS &
Note: This hearing had been scheduled for April 28.
FOREIGN FLAGGED VESSELS
INTERSTATE GUN RUNNING
Labor Standards, Occupational Health and
Crime and Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Safety Subcommittee (Chairman Murphy, D-
Foreign Affairs
(Chairman Schumer, D-N.Y.) of House Judi-
Pa.) of House Education and Labor Committee
ciary Committee will hold a hearing on inter-
will hold a hearing on legislation that would
225-5021
state gun running.
extend certain U.S. labor laws to foreign
FY94 FOREIGN AID
time TBA room TBA date TBA
documented vessels.
House Foreign Affairs Committee (Chair-
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
10:30am 2261 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
man Hamilton, D-Ind.) will hold a hearing on
March 4.
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House continued
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
mittee (Chairman Clay, D-Mo.) will meet to
GEOTHERMAL STEAM
mark up pending legislation.
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommit-
9:45am 311 Cannon Bldg. May 12
Merchant Marine &
tee (Chairman Lehman, D-Calif.) of House
Agenda:
Natural Resources Committee will mark up
Budget Reconciliation recommendations
Fisheries
pending legislation.
HR 576 A bill to amend title 39, U.S. Code. to
10am 340 Cannon Bldg. May 18
provide the authority to extend to essential civil-
225-4047
Agenda:
ian personnel serving in support of military oper-
HR 1137 A bill to amend the Geothermal Steam
ations abroad, the same mailing privileges as are
Act of 1970 (30 U.S. Code 1001-1027), and for
available to members of the armed forces serving
VESSEL POLLUTION
other purposes.
in the same area.ridor unit.
Coast Guard and Navigation Subcommittee
HR 588 A bill to designate the facility of the U.S.
(Chairman Tauzin, D-La.) of House Merchant
Postal Service located at 20 South Main in
Marine and Fisheries Committee will hold a
Beaver. Utah, as the "Abe Murdock United States
BUREAUOFLA
hearing on cruise ship pollution and Coast
Post Office Building."
MANAGEMENT
Guard enforcement of vessel pollution preven-
HR 1779 A bill to designate the facility of the U.S.
tion laws.
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Postal Service located at 401 South Washington
Subcommittee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. May 11
Street in Chilicothe, Mo., as the "Jerry L. Litton
House Natural Resources Committee will hold
United States Post Office Building".
a hearing-on the reauthorization of the Bureau
MERCHANT MARINE
of Land Management.
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 18
FEDERAL EMPLOYEE LEAVE SHARING
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP
Agenda:
Compensation and Employee Benefits Sub-
Merchant Marine Subcommittee (Chair-
HR 1603 A bill to authorize appropriations for
committee (Chairman Norton, D-D.C.) of
man Lipinski, D-III.) will mark up the FY94
programs, functions, and activities of the Bureau
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
authorization for the Maritime Administration
of Land Management for fiscal years 1994
will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
and pending legislation.
through 1997, to improve the management of
2pm 1334 Longworth Bldg. May 11
public lands, and for other purposes.
Federal Employees Leave Sharing Act of 1988
(P.L. 100-566).
Note: This markup was originally scheduled for
May 6.
2pm 311 Cannon Bldg. May 13
FEDERAL HELIUM PROGRAM
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommit-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
FEDERAL PHYSICIANS
tee (Chairman Lehman, D-Calif.) of House
The full committee (Chairman Studds, D-
Natural Resources Committee will hold an
COMPARABILITY ALLOWANCES
Mass.) will mark up the committee's budget
oversight hearing on the administration of the
Compensation and Employee Benefits Sub-
reconciliation plan and pending legislation.
Federal Helium Program.
committee (Chairman Norton, D-D.C.) of
10am 1334 Longworth Bldg. date TBA
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 20
week of
will hold a hearing on the reauthorization of the
May 10
Federal Physicians Comparability Allowances
Agenda:
NATIONAL PARKS
Act. of 1978.
Budget Reconciliation Plan
SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
10am 311 Cannon Bldg. May 19
Note: The panel did not complete work on its
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
budget reconciliation plan on May 5.
Subcommittee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
House Natural Resources Committee will meet
MAIL FRAUD
to discuss pending business.
Postal Operations and Services Sub-
10am room TBA May 25
committee (Chairman Collins, D-Mich.) of
Natural Resources
Agenda:
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
225-2761
To be announced
will hold a hearing to examine issues relating to
mail fraud.
10am 304 Cannon Bldg. May 19
PUBLIC LANDS BILLS
National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
OVERSIGHT
Subcommittee (Chairman Vento, D-Minn.) of
SUBCOMMITTEE BUSINESS
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
CLINTON'S PLAN
House Natural Resources Committee will hold
a hearing on pending public lands legislation.
tee (Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) of House Natu-
AND THE FEDERAL WORKFORCE
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 11
ral Resources Committee will meet to discuss
Compensation and Employee Benefits Sub-
Agenda:
pending business.
committee (Chairman Norton, D-D.C.) of
HR 433 A bill to increase the size of the Big
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 25
House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Thicket National Preserve in the state of Texas
Agenda:
will hold a hearing to review the impact of
by adding the Village Creek Corridor unit, the Big
To be announced
President Clinton's economic recovery plan on
Sandy Corridor unit, the Canyonlands unit, the
the federal civilian workforce.
Sabine River Blue Elbow unit, and the addition to
Time TBA 311 Cannon Bldg. date TBA
the Lower Neches Corridor unit.
ENERGY SUBCOMMITTEE
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
S 80 A bill to increase the size of the Big Thicket
BUSINESS
April 28.
National Preserve in the state of Texas by adding
Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommit-
the Village Creek Corridor Unit, the Big Sandy
Corridor Unit, and the Canyonlands Unit.
tee (Chairman Lehman, D-Calif.) of House
HR 1347 A bill to modify the boundary of Hot
Natural Resources Committee will meet to
Springs National Park.
discuss pending business.
10am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 27
Public Works &
Agenda:
To be announced
FULL COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Transportation
House Natural Resources Committee
225-4472
(Chairman Miller, D-Calif.) will meet to dis-
cuss pending business.
Post Office &
ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
9:45am 1324 Longworth Bldg. May 12, 19,
Investigations and Oversight Subcommit-
26
Civil Service
lee (Chairman Borski, D-Pa.) will continue
Agenda:
hearings on reorganizing the Army Corps of
May 19 To be announced
225-4054
Engineers.
May 26 To be announced
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP
1:30pm 2253 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
May 12 To be announced
House Post Office and Civil Service Com-
(tentative)
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House continued
Subcommittee (Chairman Valentine, D-N.C.)
Agenda:
of House Science, Space and Technology Com-
HR To comply with budget reconciliation
CLEAN WATER ACT
mittee will mark up pending authorization bills
instructions
Water Resources and Environment Sub-
for FY94.
committee (Chairman Applegate, D-Ohio) of
May 19
House Public Works and Transportation Com-
Agenda:
VA SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
HR 1994 A bill to authorize appropriations for
Housing and Memorial Affairs Subcommit-
mittee will hold a series of hearings on reautho-
environmental research, development, and dem-
tee (Chairman Sangmeister, D-III.) of House
rization of the Clean Water Act.
onstration for fiscal years 1994. and for other
Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold an over-
10am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
porposes.
sight hearing on the Department of Veterans
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
FY94 authorization for National Aeronautics and
Affairs' small business loan program.
Space Administration (NASA) Aeronautics pro-
grams (draft legislation)
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 13
AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
Aviation Subcommittee (Chairman Ober-
star, D-Minn.) of House Public Works and
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE
VA USE OF OUTSIDE
Transportation Committee will hold a hearing
REPAIR MISSION
MEDICAL SERVICES
on legislation to reauthorize the Airport Im-
Space Subcommittee (Chairman Hall, D-
Oversight and Investigations Subcommit-
Texas) of House Science, Space and Technol-
tee (Chairman Evans, D-III.) of House Veter-
provement Program.
9:30am 2167 Rayburn Bldg. May 19
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on the
ans' Affairs Committee will hold an oversight
planning process of the scheduled December
hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs
1993 shuttle mission to repair the Hubble
(VA) use of outside services to provide patients
Space Telescope.
with rare medical specialists.
Science, Space &
time TBA 2325 Rayburn Bldg. date TBA
8:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 19
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
March 16.
Technology
VA VOCATIONAL
REHABILITATION PROGRAM
225-6371
Education, Training and Employment Sub-
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Lloyd, D-
Small Business
committee (Chairman Montgomery, D-Miss.)
of House Veterans' Affairs Committee will hold
Tenn:) of House Science, Space and Technol-
225-5821
an oversight hearing on the Department of
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on the status
Veterans Affairs' (VA) vocational rehabilita-
of electric vehicle developments in the U.S.
CLINTON ADMINISTRATION
tion program.
The hearing will focus on vehicle technologies.
AND SMALL BUSINESS
9:30am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 20
vehicle components and efforts:to develop the
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
infrastructure systems necessary to support
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
electric vehicles.
the Clinton administration's general economic
1:30pm 2325 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
policy and its impact on small businesses.
Ways & Means
10am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
Witnesses scheduled:
225-3625
HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
Laura D'Andrea Tyson chair, Council on Eco-
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
Science Subcommittee (Chairman Boucher,
nomic Advisors
RECONCILIATION
D-Va.) of House Science, Space and Technol-
House Ways and Means Committee (Chair-
ogy Committee will hold hearings on legislation
that would promote development of applica-
REGIONAL BUSINESS CONCERNS
man Rostenkowski, D-III.) will mark up draft
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
proposals making reductions in programs un-
tions of research on high-performance comput-
ing and high-speed computer networking.
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a "roundtable"
der the committee's jurisdiction in order to
9am 2318 Rayburn Bldg. May 11
discussion with a number of small business
bring overall expenditures in line with the
Agenda:
owners about the difficulties facing small busi-
hudget resolution passed earlier by Congress.
HR 1757 A bill to provide for a coordinated federal
nesses in various regions around the country.
The deadline for committee action is May 14.
program to accelerate development and dissemi-
9:30am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. May 12
time TBA 1100 Longworth Bldg. date TBA
nation of applications of high-performance com-
tentative week of May 10
puting and high-speed networking, and for other
Note: The markup schedule is uncertain, it may
purposes.
reconvene on very short notice
TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE
Witnesses scheduled:
Donald Lindberg director, National Coordinating
House Small Business Committee (Chair-
Office for High Performance Computing and
man LaFalce, D-N.Y.) will hold a hearing on
FAILURE TO FILE
director, National Library of Medicine; Malvin H.
Clinton administration proposals to shift the
INCOME TAX RETURNS
Kalos director, Cornell Theory Center; Jeff Kalb
emphasis on research and development from
president and CEO, MasPar Computer Corpora-
Oversight Subcommittee (Chairman Pickle,
defense to commercial use, fund new projects in
tion; Edward Masi president, Supercomputer
D-Texas) of House Ways and Means Commit-
manufacturing for emerging technologies and
System Division, Intel Corporation; Represen-
tee will hold a hearing on taxpayers who fail to
establish technology extension service centers.
tative TBA Computing Research Association;
file federal tax returns.
Representative TBA Grand Challenge Consortia
10:30am 2359 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
time TBA room TBA date TBA
Witnesses scheduled:
John H. Gibbons assitant to the President, Science
Note: This hearing was originally scheduled for
April 15.
and Technology
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
AND RENEWABLES
Energy Subcommittee (Chairman Lloyd, D-
INTEGRATION OF CORPORATE
Tenn.) of House Science, Space and Technol-
Veterans' Affairs
& INDIVIDUAL TAX SYSTEMS
ogy Committee will hold a hearing on energy
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
efficiency and renewable energy technologies,
225-3527
(Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
and the role of the Department of Energy in
and Means Committee will hold a hearing on
expediting these technologies.
FULL COMMITTEE MARKUP:
issues related to the integration of the corpo-
1:30pm 2318 Rayburn Bldg. May 13
BUDGET RECONCILIATION
rate and individual tax systems.
House Veterans' Affairs Committee (Chair-
Time TBA room TBA date TBA
man Montgomery, D-Miss.) will mark up draft
SUBCOMMITTEE MARKUP:
legislation to comply with budget reconcilia-
FY94 AUTHORIZATIONS
tion instructions.
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Technology, Environment and Aviation
9am 334 Cannon Bldg. May 11
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
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House continued
VALUE-ADDED TAX
Other continued.
Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee
(Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
(Chairman Rangel, D-N.Y.) of House Ways
and Means Committee will hold a hearing on
and Means Committee will hold hearings on
the Western Senate Coalition (Sens. DeCon-
how current tax laws apply to limited liability
issues relating to a value-added tax (VAT). The
cini, D-Ariz., Hatch, R-Utah, Reid, D-Nev. and
companies. Limited liability companies are
first session will focus on effects of a VAT on
Stevens, R-Alaska) will hold a news briefing to
entities that have recently been allowed under
working Americans. The second hearing will
discuss their view that public lands in the West
many state laws. They are businesses that
look at the international trade implications of a
should remain open to multiple uses.
appear to enjoy the corporate benefit of limited
VAT.
10:30am EF-100 Capitol Bldg. May 10
liability for their owners under state law as well
Time TBA room TBA date TBA
Contact: Peter Soh at 202-828-8889
as the favorable pass-through tax treatment
Note: The second hearing will be a joint hearing
reserved for partnerships under federal income
with the Trade Subcommittee.
tax law.
BANKRUPTCY ISSUES
time TBA room TBA date TBA
American Bankruptcy Institute will spon-
sor a conference on the economic impact of
bankruptcy.
10am to 2:30pm J.W. Marriott Hotel May 10
Joint Committees Future Listings
Contact: 202-543-1234
Note: There is a $50 charge for this event (which
includes lunch), for reservations call the number
listed above.
10am SC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 27
Joint Organization
Witnesses scheduled:
U.S. TRADE POLICY
May 11
of Congress
2pm: committee chairman and ranking Republican
Economic Strategy Institute and the Pacific
TBA
Basin Economic Council will sponsor a lun-
226-0650
cheon meeting to hear Rep. Richard A. Gep-
hardt, D-Mo., discuss U.S. Trade Policy At the
CONGRESSIONAL REORGANIZATION
Crossroads.
Joint Organization of Congress Committee
Joint Printing
noon Hotel Washington, 15th St. and Penn-
(Chairman Boren, D-Okla.) will continue hear-
sylvania Ave. N.W. May 11
224-5241
Contact: Karen Golembski at 202-728-0993
ings on proposals to revise and reorganize the
Note: There is a $40 charge for this event. For
operations of Congress.
GPO OVERSIGHT
reservations call the lumber listed above or send a
2pm HC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 11
Joint Printing Committee (Chairman Ford,
check, made payable to Economic Strategy Insti-
10am SC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 13
D-Ky.) will hold a hearing on the congressional
tute, to:
2pm HC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 18
printing and other activities of the Government
Economic Strategy Institute
10am SC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 20
1100 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Printing Office (GPO).
2pm HC-5 Capitol Bldg. May 25
Suite 1300
9:30am SR-301 Russell Bldg. May 11
Washington, D.C. 20036
Deadline is May 7
Conference Committees Listings
HEALTH-CARE
QUALITY MEASUREMENT
Johns Hopkins University School of Hy-
giene and Public Health and GLAXO will
NIH REAUTHORIZATION
sponsor a congressional and press briefing on
Calif.; and Bliley, R-Va.
Conferees will meet on legislation revising
measuring outcomes and quality of care.
As additional conferees from the Commit-
and expanding programs of the National Insti-
noon SH-902 Hart Bldg. May 11
tee on Education
tutes of Health.
Contact: Pam Jackson at 202-544-1880
& Labor, for consideration of section 2013 of
time TBA room TBA date TBA
Note: There is no charge for this event, but reserva-
the Senate bill, and modifications committed
tions are required. Call the number listed above
Senate Conferees: Kennedy, Simon, Metz-
to conference: Ford, D-Mich., Martinez, D-
for more information, Deadline for reservations is
enhaum, Kassebaum, Jeffords
Calif. and Goodling, R-Pa.
May 7
House Conferees:
As additional conferees from the Commit-
From the Committee on Energy & Com-
tee on the Judiciary, for consideration of sec-
merce, for consideration of the Senate bill, and
tion 2011 of the Senate bill, and modifications
MISSILE DEFENSE ISSUES
the House amendment, and modifications com-
committed to conference: Brooks, D-Texas;
Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis will
mitted to conference: Dingell, D-Mich.; Wax-
Mazzoli, D-Ky.; and McCollum, R-Fla.
sponsor a series of breakfast seminars on mis-
man. D-Calif.; Wyden, D-Ore.; Moorhead, R-
sile defense issues.
8am to 9am Capitol Hill Club May 11, 13,
June 10,15, 17, July 15
Contact: Peter Huessy at 202-463-7942
Other Events
Agenda & witnesses scheduled:
May 11 The Promise of Missile Defense Technol-
ogy Options for the U.S.
Industry representatives
May 13 Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruc-
Robert Healy. Only events related to Congress
tion and the U.S. Response
The Monitor has received notice of the
can be listed. Deadline is noon two days before
Dan Poneman National Security Council
following events scheduled to take place in
the date of issue (i.e. Monday noon for Wednes-
June 10 The Threat, Current Capabilities and
Washington. Associations, non-profit organiza-
day issue). The editors reserve the right to edit
emerging Missile Defense Possibilities
tions and public interest groups who wish to
or reject any submission. For further informa-
Rep. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz.
have events listed in the section should send
June 15 The Role of the U.S. Air Force in Missile
tion call 202-887-8686.
pertinent information to: The Congressional
Defense Policy
Gen Merrill McPeak
Monitor, Other Events Editor, 1414 22nd St.
June 17 Can a Congressional Consensus on Missile
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037. Notices must
WESTERN PUBLIC LANDS
Defense Policy be Forged
include a telephone number. Notices may be
USE POLICY
Rep. Dave McCurdy, D-Okla.
transmitted by facsimile to 202-728-1862, attn:
Western States Public Lands Coalition and
July 15 New Directons in Missile Defense Policy
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Revised listing
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Friday, May 7, 1993
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Other continued
a panel discussion for congressional staff mem-
Note: There is a charge for this event of $525 for
bers and other interested persons on bank-
business and $425 for educators/non-
Sen. Sam Nunn, D-Ga.
ruptcy act amendments (S 540) and on other
profit/government. For information and reserva-
pending legislation.
tions call the number listed above.
date TBA The Polities of Missile Defense
Sen. Trent Lott, R-Miss.
10am to noon S-207 Capitol Bldg. May 17
date TBA Senate Perspectives on Missile Defense
Contact: Laura Hamm at 202-962-7360
Sen. James Exon, D-Neb.
PUBLIC POLICY LEADERSHIP
date TBA Post Cold War Defense Policy: The Role
TRAINING FOR WOMEN
of Missile Defense
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Women in Government Relations Institute
Vice President Al Gore
AT HOME
will sponsor a five-month public policy training
date TBA Expanding the Strategic Triad The
Environmental and Energy Study Confer-
and professional development program for
Role of Defense
Sen. Robert Smith, R-N.H.
ence will sponsor a series of briefings on what
women. The program will stress development
date TBA The Botton Up Review at DOD: New
consumers can do to save energy, curb pollu-
of critical thinking skills to plan a legislative
Directions in Missile Defense
tion and reduce exposure to environmental
strategy, the practice of decision-making and
John Deutch
health threats.
problem-solving skills as they relate to a politi-
date TBA Weapons of Mass Destruction and
noon EF-100 Capitol Bldg. May 17
cal issues, and ways to identify and mobilize
Threats to U.S. Security: Missile Defense Pos-
Contact: 202-226-3300
community resources to build constituent sup-
sibilities
Agenda:
port, how to take risks and develop initiative
Dick Cheney former secretaryof Defense
Biotechnology and food safety
and adapt to new situations and how to pro-
date TBA Beyond Cold War Realities: New Direc-
Samples of the "flavor saver" tomato will be pro-
duce an action-oriented proposal to solve a
tions in Missile Defense Policy
vided
Les Aspin secretary of Defense
public policy program.
Note: This series is for members of Congress and
Time TBA site TBA May 31 (this is the
their defense policy staff only. For information
deadline for applications)
and reservations call Peter Huessy at 202-463-
SMALL BUSINESS &
Contact: 202-347-5432
7942
THE LEGAL SYSTEM
Note: The deadline for applications is May 31.
National Federation of Independent Busi-
ness will sponsor a meeting on small business
EDUCATION, TRAINING &
owners and the American legal system, focus-
UNDERSTANDING CONGRESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ing on ending barriers to innovation and
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a ba-
Career College Association will sponsor a
competitiveness.
sic-level, introductory seminar on understand-
seminar on "Securing America's Future: Build-
9am National Press Club May 19
ing Congress.
ing a High Skills Economy." The session will
Contact: Kim Brandow at 202-554-0822
9am to 1pm 1414 22nd St. N.W. June 7
review the role that education and training will
Highlights:
Contact: 202-887-8620 (toll-free 1-800-432-
play in developing the economy.
9am: Welcome and opening
9:30am: Is a National Product Liability Law Worth
2250, ext. 620; fax 202-728-1863)
time TBA Renaissance Hotel May 11
Note: There is a $250 charge for this event. For
Having? 10:15am: What's Up in the States? A
Contact: Sandra Smith at 202-336-6750
reservations or information call the number listed
Conversation with State Supreme Court Justices
above.
11:15am: Small Business Owners and their Employ-
ees
TRADE POLICY IN 1993
12:30pm: Lunch Small Business Owners and Their
Association of Women in International
Regulators: Constitutional Trends and Prospects
RESEARCH WORKSHOP ON
Trade will sponsor a dinner meeting to hear a
1:45pm: Strategic Approaches to Tort and Civil
CONGRESSIONAL DOCUMENTS
Justice Reform
discussion on United States trade policy in
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a
2:45pm: Small BUsiness Owners and Their Neigh-
1993.
workshop on how to use congressional
bors
6:45pm Sheraton City Centre Hotel, 1143
documents.
Connecticut Ave. N.W. May 11
9am to 1pm Congressional Quarterly, 1414
Contact: Barbara Linney at 202-637-0312
22nd St. N.W. June 8
OUTLOOK FOR
Note: There is a charge for this event of $35 for
Contact: 202-887-8620 (toll-free 1-800-432-
CLINTON'S AGENDA
members and $45 for non-members. For reserva-
2250, ext. 620; fax 202-728-1863)
tions call the number listed above.
Congressional Quarterly and the Brookings
Note: There is a $250 charge for this event. For
Institution will sponsor a conference on "Be-
reservations or information call one of the num-
yond the First 100 Days the Outlook for
bers listed above.
HEALTH CARE ISSUES
Clinton's Agenda.
National Association of Manufacturers Will
9am to 4:30pm Washington Court Hotel, 525
sponsor a breakfast issues briefing with Ira
New Jersey Ave. N.W. May 19
CONGRESS & THE
Magaziner, who will discuss health-care issues.
Contact: Margaret Halstead at 202-797-6299 or
LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
8:30am Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St. N.W.
Alka Desai at 202-797-6172. FAX: 202-797-
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
May 12
6133.
inar on Congress and the legislative process.
Contact: Tiffany Adams at 202-637-3115
Highlights:
9am to 4pm Congressional Quarterly, 1414
9:15am: The Economic Agenda
Note: There is a charge for this event of $35 for
22nd St. N.W. June 9
10:45am: National Security and Foreign Policy
members and $50 for non-members. For reserva-
Contact: 202-887-8620 (toll-free 1-800-432-
tions send a check, made payable to NAM Issues
12:45pm: Relations Between the New Administra-
2250, ext. 620; fax 202-728-1863)
tion and the New Congress
Briefing Breakfast, to:
Note: There is a $325 charge for this event. For
1:45pm: The Domestic Agenda: A Jump Start for
NAM Issues Briefing Breakfast
reservations or information call one of the num-
Head Start and a New Welfare Path?
1331 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
bers listed above.
Suite 1500-North Lobby
3:15pm: Breakout sessions
Energy and the Environment
Attn: Bettty Williams
Reservations not used must be canceled 48 hours
Defense Spending
Health Care Revision
before the event to receive a refund.
Note: There is a $450 charge for this event, which
FOREST/CLIMATE RESEARCH
includes lunch.
UNDERSTANDING
Environmental and Energy Study Institute
CONGRESSIONAL BUDGETING
will sponsor a briefing on new research on
Congressional Quarterly will sponsor a sem-
opportunities to slow deforestation and climate
EDUCATION ISSUES
inar
on
understanding
congressional
change.
National Alliance of Businesses will hold a
budgeting.
2pm SR-253 Russell Bldg. May 14
forum to discuss education issues. The meet-
9am to 1pm 1414 22nd St. N.W. June 10
Contact: Hayes McCarthy at 202-628-1400
ings will focus on advancing public/private
Contact: 202-887-8620 (toll-free 1-800-432-
collaborations for education reform.
2250, ext. 620; fax 202-728-1863
time TBA Loews L'Enfant Plaza Hotel May
Note: There is a $250 charge for this event. For
BANKRUPTCY ACT AMENDMENTS
26,27,28
reservations or information call the number listed
National Bankruptcy Conference will hold
Contact: Mike Puzia at 202-289-2903
above.
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Revised listing
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Status Charts 1
Status of Appropriations - Fiscal 1994
Week of May 10
LABOR/HHS/EDUC
House: 225-3508; Senate: 224-7283
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7, 10, 11, 12, 13
FULL COMMITTEE
House subcmte markup scheduled:
House: 225-2771; Senate: 224-3471
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7, 12, 14
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7338
AGRICULTURE
House: 225-2638; Senate: 224-7240
House subcmte hearings completed:
February 3
Senate subcmte hearings completed:
February 26
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 22
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
House: 225-3047; Senate: 224-7255
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, STATE,
& THE JUDICIARY
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 29
House: 225-3351; Senate: 224-7277
TRANSPORTATION
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7, 11, 12, 14
House: 225-2141; Senate: 224-7245
House subcmte markup scheduled:
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7, 11, 12
DEFENSE
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 13
House: 225-2847; Senate: 224-7255
TREASURY/POSTALSERVICE
...
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11, 12, 13
House: 225-5834; Senate: 224-6280
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11, 12, 13
House subcmte hearings completed:
April 29
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
House subcmte markup scheduled:
House: 225-5338; Senate: 224-7236
VA, HUD & INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11, 12, 13
House: 225-3241; Senate: 224-7211
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11, 13
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7
ENERGY & WATER DEVELOPMENT
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 13
House: 225-3421; Senate: 224-7260
FOREIGN OPERATIONS
FY93 SUPPLEMENTAL
House: 225-2041; Senate: 224-7209
Bill No.:
HR 1335
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 12
House full cmte markup completed:
March 9
Passed House:
March 18
INTERIOR
Senate full cmte markup completed:
March 23
House: 225-3081; Senate: 224-7233
Passed Senate:
April 21
The Senate amended HR 1335 to delete everything except funds to
House subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 7, 10, 11, 12, 13
pay for extended unemployment benefits. On April 22 the House
Senate subcmte hearings scheduled:
May 11, 12
concurred in the Senate amendment clearing the measure for the
White House
Congressional Monitor
Friday, May 7, 1993
Status Charts 2
House Floor Action
Week of May 3
Rule. H Res 163, agreed to by yea-nay vote:
253-168
Conference report considered in the House
LIVINGSTON, R-La., motion to recommit
Monday, May 3:
the conference report to the Committtee of
Conference with instructions to report it back
No legislative business scheduled
forthwith containing the provisions of section 13
of the Senate amendment requiring documenta-
tion relating to citizenship for voter registration
Tuesday, May 4:
applications, rejected by yea-nay vote: 170-253
Under suspension of the rules
Conference report agreed to in House by
HR 995
A bill to amend title 38, U.S. Code, to improve
yea-nay vote: 259-164
reemployment rights and benefits of veter-
Conference Report on measure now cleared
ans and other benefits of employment of
for Senate action.
certain members of the uniformed services,
HR 820
National Competitiveness Act of 1993
and for other purposes passed by voice
Rule, H Res 164, agreed to by voice vote
HR 578
A bill to provide for recovery of costs of
House completed all general debate on the
supervision and regulation of investment ad-
measure but came to no resolution thereon;
visers and their activities, and for other pur-
consideration of amendments will begin on
poses passed by voice
Thursday, May 6, 1993
HR 616
A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act
[Continued May 6]
of 1934 to permit members of national se-
curities exchanges to effect certain transac-
tions with respect to accounts for which such
Thursday, May 6:
members exercise investment discretion
Convenes at noon
passed by voice
HR 820
A bill to amend the Stevenson-Wydler Tech-
HR 682
A bill to authorize the American Battle Mon-
nology Act of 1980 to enhance manufacturing
uments Commission to establish a memorial,
in the District of Columbia or its environs, to
technology development and transfer, to au-
honor members of the armed forces who
thorize appropriations for the Technology
Administration of the Department of Com-
served in World War II, and to commemorate
merce, including the National Institute of
the participation of the United States in that
Standards and Technology, and for other
war passed by voice
HConRes 71
Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
purposes continue consideration
the Capitol grounds for the 12th annual Na-
tional Peace Officers' Memorial Service
passed by voice
Friday, May 7:
HConRes 82
Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of
No legislative business scheduled
the Capitol grounds for the Greater Washing-
ton Soap Box Derby passed by voice
HConRes 81
Concurrent resolution authorizing the 1993
Special Olympics Torch Relay to be run
through the Capital Grounds passed by voice
Week of May 10
HR 1345
A bill to designate the federal building lo-
cated at 280 South First Street in San Jose,
Calif., as the "Robert F. Peckham United
Monday, May 10:
States Courthouse and the Federal Building."
passed by voice
Convenes at noon
HR 1346
A bill to redesignate the federal building
No legislative business scheduled
located on St. Croix, Virgin Islands, as the
"Almeric L. Christian Federal Building."
passed by voice
Tuesday, May 11:
HR 791
A bill to name the U.S. courthouse in Benton,
III, the "James L. Foreman Courthouse."
Under suspension of the rules:
passed by voice
HR 1040
A bill to amend title 10, U.S. Code, to revise
HR 1513
A bill to designate the U.S. courthouse located
and standardize the provisions of law relat-
at 10th and Main Streets in Richmond, Va,, as
ing to appointment, promotion and separation
the "Lewis F. Powell, Jr. United States Court-
of commissioned officers of the reserve com-
house." passed by voice
ponents of the armed forces, to consolidate in
HR 1303
A bill to designate the Federal Building and
a new subtitle the provisions of law relating
U.S. Courthouse located at 402 East State
to the reserve components, and for other
Street in Trenton, N.J., as the "Clarkson S.
purposes begin consideration
Fisher Federal Building and United States
HR 1378
A bill to amend title 10, U.S. Code, with
Courthouse." passed by voice
respect to applicability of qualification re-
quirements for certain acquisition positions
in the Department of Defense begin consider-
ation
Wednesday, May 5:
HR 194
A bill to withdraw and reserve certain public
HR 2
National Voter Registration Act of 1993
lands and minerals within the state of Colo-
Congressional Monitor
Friday, May 7, 1993
Status Charts 3
House Floor continued
Wednesday, May 12 &
Thursday, May 13:
Convenes at 2pm Wednesday
rado for military uses, and for other purposes
Convenes at 11am Thursday
begin consideration
HR 820
A bill to amend the Stevenson-Wydler Tech-
HR 843
A bill to withdraw certain lands located in
nology Act of 1980 to enhance manufacturing
the Coronado National Forest from the min-
technology development and transfer, to au-
ing and mineral leasing laws of the United
thorize appropriations for the Technology
States, and for other purposes begin consider-
Administration of the Department of Com-
ation
merce, including the National Institute of
HR 240
A bill to provide for the protection of the
Standards and Technology, and for other
Bodie Bowl area of the state of California,
purposes continue consideration
and for other purposes begin consideration
Friday, May 14:
Senate Floor Action
Week of May 3
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of
1971 to ban activities of political action commit-
tees in federal elections, pending at recess
[Continued May 5]
Monday, May 3:
HConRes 34
Concurrent resolution calling for a continued
Not in session
U.S. policy- opposition to the resumption of
commercial whaling, and otherwise express-
ing the sense of the Congress with respect to
conserving and protecting the world's whale,
Tuesday, May 4:
dolphin, and porpoise populations agreed to by
S 171
Department of the Environment Act of 1993
unanimous consent
[Continued from April 29]
Measure has now cleared both chambers.
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMIT-
S 884
A bill to make technical amendments to the
TEE substitute amendment, as amended,
Higher Education Act of 1965 and the Carl D.
agreed to by unanimous consent, under previous
Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology
order
Act passed by unanimous consent
BOND, R-Mo., amendment no. 340, to the
above GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COM-
MITTEE substitute amendment, to provide
Wednesday, May 5:
that a single federal agency shall be responsible
S 349
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1993
for making technical determinations with re-
[Continued from May 4]
spect to wetland or converted wetland on agri-
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMIT-
cultural lands, as amended, agreed to by voice
TEE amendments pending. (Subsequently, the
vote
reported GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COM-
BAUCUS, D-Mont., substitute amendment
MITTEE amendments were withdrawn)
no. 341, to the above BOND, R-Mo., amend-
PRESSLER, R-S.D., amendment no. 342,
ment no. 340, agreed to by voice vote
to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of
Earlier, the Senate failed to table the
1971 to ban activities of political action commit-
BAUCUS, D-Mont., amendment no. 341, by
tees in federal elections. (Pursuant to the Senate
yea-nay vote: 40-54
agreement to a MITCHELL, D-Maine, unani-
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous consent
mous-consent request that the GOVERN-
request providing for further consideration of
MENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE amend-
the bill and amendments; for a vote on adoption
ments, including the PRESSLER, amendment
of the above GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
no. 342, be laid aside and that no call for the
COMMITTEE substitute amendment, to be fol-
regular order with respect to these amendments
lowed by the third reading and a vote on passage
be in order, except one made by the majority
of the bill; and that immediately upon passage
leader, after consultation with the Republican
of the bill, the managers' title amendment be
leader; subsequently, the majority leader after
agreed to, with the preceding all occurring with-
consultation with the Republican leader called
out any intervening action or debate, agreed to
for the regular order in accordance with the
by unanimous consent
earlier agreement, and with the authority of the
S 171, as amended, passed Senate by yea-
majority of the full committee, the reported
nay vote: 79-15
S 349
committee amendments were withdrawn, and
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1993
the PRESSLER, amendment no. 342, thus fell
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMIT-
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous consent
TEE amendment, pending at recess
request that the committee amendments, in-
PRESSLER, R-S.D., amendment no. 342,
cluding the PRESSLER, R-S.D., amendment
Congressional Monitor
Friday, May 7, 1993
Status Charts 4
Senate Floor continued
the majority leader in accordance with the ear-
lier consent agreement; and further that there
be one hour remaining on the LAUTENBERG,
amendment no. 347, equally divided between
no. 342, be laid aside and that no call for the
STEVENS and LEVIN, with the
regular order with respect to these amendments
LAUTENBERG amendment no. 347 laid aside
be in order, except one made by the majority
to recur upon the disposition of the STEVENS
leader, after consultation with the Republican
amendments, if offered, to 1 p.m., whichever is
leader, agreed to by unanimous consent
later: that when the Senate resumes consider-
LEVIN, D-Mich., and COHEN, R-Maine,
ation of S 349 at 10 a.m., on Thursday, May 6,
amendment no. 343, to clarify certain disclosure
1993, STEVENS, be recognized to offer one of
requirements, and to make technical correc-
his amendments; that except where otherwise
tions, agreed to by voice vote
stated, these amendments all be first-degree
LEVIN, D-Mich., amendment no. 344, to
amendments only; that STEVENS be permitted
clarify certain disclosure requirements, and
to modify his disclosure amendment after it is
make technical corrections, agreed to by voice
offered, providing the modification is relevant
vote
to the subject matter of the original amend-
WELLSTONE. D-Minn., amendment no.
ment; that no motions to recommit be in order,
345, to require the reporting of certain financial
and when these amendments are disposed of,
benefits provided by lobbyists to covered offi-
the Senate proceed to third reading and final
cials, as amended, agreed to by voice vote
passage of the bill, without any intervening
LEVIN, D-Mich. (for WELLSTONE, D-
action or debate, agreed to by unanimous con-
Minn.), perfecting amendment no. 346, to the
sent
WELLSTONE, amendment no. 345, agreed to
Pursuant to the previous order relating to
by voice vote
the bill, the majority leader, having consulted
LAUTENBERG, D-N.J., amendment no.
with the Republican leader, called for the regu-
347, to express the sense of the Senate that the
lar order in accordance with the earlier agree-
Senate should limit the acceptance of gifts,
ment, and with the authority of the majority of
meals and travel by members and staff, pending
the full committee, the two committee amend-
at recess
ments were withdrawn, and the pending
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous-consent
PRESSLER, R-S.D., amendment no. 342. thus
fell
time-agreement was reached providing for fur-
ther consideration of the bill, the pending
[Continued May 6}
LAUTENBERG, D-N.J., amendment no. 347,
proposed thereto, and certain additional amend-
ments to be proposed on Thursday, May 6, 1993
MITCHELL, D-Maine, unanimous-consent
request that the following be the only amend-
Thursday, May 6:
ments remaining in order to S 349, and that
they be considered under the following time
S 349
A bill to provide for the disclosure of lobbying
limitations, equally divided in the usual form:
activities to influence the federal govern-
STEVENS, R-Alaska, amendment regarding fil-
ment, and for other purposes passed 95-2
ing with the House and Senate, 30 minutes;
HR 2
CONFERENCE REPORT: Motor Voter began
STEVENS, amendment, requiring disclosure of
consideration
$1,000 or more annually, 2 hours; GRAMM, R-
Texas, amendment, relevant to the bill requir-
ing disclosure, to which relevant second-degree
amendments be in order, no time limitation;
SIMON, D-III., amendment regarding lobbying
of government-sponsored enterprises, 60 min-
Friday, May 7:
utes; LEVIN, D-Mich., and COHEN. R-Maine,
Convenes at 9am
amendment in lieu of the committee amend-
HR 2
CONFERENCE REPORT: Motor Voter con-
ments, which LEVIN will be eligible to with-
tinue consideration
draw upon the call for the regular order made by
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