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HEARING SUBJECT
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WITNESS(ES)
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Thurs., 9/25
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Tribal Restoration and Recognition Bills
Full Committee hearing on
S. 514(Nelson), A bill to extend Federal recognition to the Muscogee Nation of Florida
S. 724(Tester), A bill to extend the Federal recognition to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, and for other purposes
S. 1058(Levin), A bill to expedite review of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians of Michigan to secure a timely and just determination of whether the Bands are entitled to recognition as a Federal Indian tribe so that the Bands may receive eligible funds before the funds are no longer available
H.R. 1294(Moran), To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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R. Lee Fleming, Director, Office of Federal Acknowledgment
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Thurs., 9/25
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Indian Water Projects; Reclamation Project Transfer
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 883 (Sandlin), To enhance and provide to the Oglala Sioux Tribe and Angostura Irrigation Project certain benefits of the Pick-Sloan Missouri River basin program
H.R. 6754 (Pastor), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, engineering, and designing a certain water system project
H.R. 6768 (Udall), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos
H.R. 6992 (McMorris Rodgers), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a program to facilitate the transfer to non-Federal ownership of appropriate reclamation projects or facilities, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Kris Polly, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
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Tues., 9/23
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Labor Needs and Guam Military Build-up
Subcommittee oversight hearing on "Identifying Labor Solutions for the Guam Military Build-Up"
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Douglas Domenech, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 9/18
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Federal Court Options for American Samoa
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Federal Court Options for American Samoa”
House Natural Resource S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Stephen Sander, Acting Director, Office of Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 9/18
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Report of Misconduct Involving Oil and Gas Royalty Collections
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Recent Interior Department Inspector General Investigations on Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Collections”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary, Department of Interior
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Thurs., 9/18
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Declination to Prosecute Crime in Indian Country
Full Committee hearing on Federal declinations to prosecute crimes in Indian Country
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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William Patrick Ragsdale, Director, Office of Justice Services, Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 9/11
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Indian Water Rights
Full Committee hearing on
S. 3128(Kyl), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to provide a loan to the White Mountain Apache Tribe for use in planning, engineering, and designing a certain water system project
S. 3355(Tester), A bill to authorize the Crow Tribe of Indians water rights settlement, and for other purposes
S. 3381(Domenici), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to develop water infrastructure in the Rio Grande Basin, and to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Pueblos of Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Tesuque, and Taos
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Kris Polly, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
(S. 3128 and S. 3355)
Michael Bogert, Chairman of the Working Group on Indian Water Settlements
(S. 3381)
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Thurs., 9/11
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Land Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 3114(Slaughter), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National Historical Park to link properties that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage, and for other purposes
H.R. 6156(McKeon), To designate certain land as wilderness in the State of California, and for other purposes
H.R. 6233(Jones), To reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, pending the issuance of a final rule for off-road vehicle use by the National Park Service
H.R. 6291(DeFazio), To adjust the boundary of Oregon Caves National Monument, to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments in Oregon as wild or scenic rivers, and for other purposes
H.R. 6470(Dingell), To provide for the designation of certain sites in Monroe County and Wayne County, Michigan, relating to the Battles of the River Raisin during the War of 1812 as a unit of the National Park System
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Wed., 9/10
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San FranciscoBayNational Wildlife Refuge Complex
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 6479(Stark), To provide for the establishment of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Eric Alvarez, Realty Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 9/9
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District of Columbia’s Gun Laws
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 6691(Childers), To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (Waxman)
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Kevin C. Hay, Deputy Chief, United States Park Police, National Park Service
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Tues., 9/9
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Improving Bureau of Indian Education Schools
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Challenges Facing Bureau of Indian Education Schools in Improving Student Achievement”
House Education and Labor S/C on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education (Kildee)
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Stanley Holder, Chief, Division of Performance and Accountability, Bureau of Indian Education
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Thurs., 8/28
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Fuel Prices in Rural Alaska
Full Committee oversight field hearing on the effects of high fuel prices in rural Alaska and explore sustainable energy solutions that include conventional and renewable energy investments, as well as energy efficiency and conservation
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Dr. Robert W. Middleton, Director, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Mon., 8/4
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Operation Dakota Peacekeeper
Full Committee oversight field hearing on Operation Dakota Peacekeeper
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Pat Ragsdale, Director, Office of Justice Services – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 7/30
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1816(Clinton), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish a commemorative trail in connection with the Women's Rights National HistoricalPark to link properties that are historically and thematically associated with the struggle for women's suffrage, and for other purposes
S. 2093 (Leahy), A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
S. 2535(Clinton), A bill to revise the boundary of the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site, and for other purposes
S. 2561(Reid), A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a theme study to identify sites and resources to commemorate and interpret the Cold War
S. 3011(Cornyn), A bill to amend the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1991 to expand the boundaries of the historic site, and for other purposes
S. 3113(Dole), A bill to reinstate the Interim Management Strategy governing off-road vehicle use in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, pending the issuance of a final rule for off-road vehicle use by the National Park Service
S. 3148(Wyden), A bill to modify the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument, and forother purposes
S. 3158(Kennedy), A bill to extend the authority for the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
S. 3226(Bunning), A bill to rename the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in the State of Kentucky as the "Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park"
S. 3247(Levin), A bill to provide for the designation of the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in the State of Michigan
H.R. 5137 (Rahall), To ensure that hunting remains a purpose of the New River Gorge National River
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/24
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Carbon Sequestration
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Carbon Sequestration: Risks, Opportunities, and Protection of Drinking Water”
House Energy and Commerce S/C on Environment and Hazardous Materials (Green)
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Dr. Robert C. Burruss, Research Geologist, Energy Resources Team, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 7/24
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Expanding Access to Federal Lands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Expanding Access to Federal Lands for People with Disabilities”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Steve Whitesell, Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands, National Park Service
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Mon., 7/21
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Federal Response to California Drought
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the "Federal Response to the California Drought Emergency"
Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Don Glaser, Mid-Pacific Regional Director, Bureau of Reclamation
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Mon., 7/21
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Biodiversity at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory of all species within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The hearing will address: (1) How much has been learned up to this point and at what cost? (2) What is left to be done and what is the estimated time and cost to complete the inventory? (3) How has the data been used and are there other ways to use it? (4) What changes, if any, should be made in the program and (5) Should the program be expanded to include other National Parks?
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Dale Ditmanson, Superintendent, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/17
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Interagency Group on Insular Affairs
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Successes and Challenges of the Interagency Group on Insular Affairs
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Douglas Domenech, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Tues., 7/15
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Parks and Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2299 (Heller), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the City of Henderson, Nevada, certain Federal land located in the City, and for other purposes
H.R. 5335(Wamp), To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the inclusion of new trail segments, land components, and campgrounds associated with the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, and for other purposes
H.R. 5853(Tsongas), To expand the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to include Barrett's Farm, and for other purposes
H.R. 6176 (Rodriguez), To authorize the expansion of the Fort Davis National Historic Site in Fort Davis, Texas, and for other purposes
H.R. 6305(Pelosi), To clarify the authorization for the use of certain National Park Service properties within Golden Gate National Parks and San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Daniel Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/10
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Land Conveyance and Acquisition Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 160(Holt), To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to establish a battlefield acquisition grant program for the acquisition and protection of nationally significant battlefields and associated sites of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and for other purposes
H.R. 1847(Udall), To amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails in the System, and for other purposes
H.R. 2933(Miller), To amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for that Act, and for other purposes
H.R. 3336(Lamborn), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to carry out a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing a historic district to the Camp Hale on parcels of land in the State of Colorado
H.R. 5263(Grijalva), To encourage the collaborative, science-based ecosystem restoration of priority forest landscapes on Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service through a joint Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program, and for other purposes
H.R. 5751(Pastor), To direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of certain land adjacent to the Walnut Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes
H.R. 6177(Rodriguez ), To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to modify the boundary of the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Stephen E. Whitesell, Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/10
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Decline in Bird Populations
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Going, Going, Gone? An Assessment of the Global Decline in Bird Populations
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Paul Schmidt, Assistant Director for Migratory Birds and State Programs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Wed., 7/9
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Public Lands Bills
Full Committee hearing on
S. 2443 and H.R. 2246 (Ensign), A bill to provide for the release of any revisionary interest of the United States in and to certain lands in Reno, Nevada
S. 2779(Bingaman), A bill to amend the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 to clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have the authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects
S. 2875(Tester), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to designated States and tribes to carry out programs to reduce the risk of livestock loss due to predation by gray wolves and other predator species or to compensate landowners for livestock loss due to predation
S. 2898 andH.R. 816(Reid), A bill to provide for the release of certain land from the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area in the State of Nevada
S. 3088(Wyden), A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, and for other purposes
S. 3089(Wyden), A bill to designate certain land in the State of Oregon as wilderness, to provide for the exchange of certain Federal land and non-Federal land, and for other purposes
S. 3157 (Bingaman), to provide for the exchange and conveyance of certain National Forest System land and other land in Southeast Arizona, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Michael Nedd, Assistant Director for Minerals and Realty Management, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 7/8
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Water Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 2842(Reid), to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out annual inspections of canals, levees, tunnels, dikes, pumping plants, dams, and reservoirs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, and for other purposes
S. 2974(Allard),to provide for the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado
S. 3189(Bingaman), to amend Public Law 106–392 to require the Administrator of the Western Area Power Administration and the Commissioner of Reclamation to maintain sufficient revenues in the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund, and for other purposes
H.R. 3323(Capps), to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert W. Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 6/26
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Non-Native Wildlife Act
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R 6311 (Bordallo), To prevent the introduction and establishment of nonnative wildlife species that negatively impact the economy, environment, or human or animal species' health, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Gary Frazer, Assistant Director for Fisheries and Habitat Prevention Act
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Tues., 6/24
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Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife and Oceans; International Wildlife Conservation
Subcommittee oversight hearing on
Planning for a Changing Climate and its Impacts on Wildlife and Oceans: State and Federal Efforts and Needs
H.R. 4455(Young), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide international wildlife management and conservation programs through the Wildlife Without Borders Program in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Dan Ashe, Science Advisor to the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Dr. Kaush Arha, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary, Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
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Tues., 6/24
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Impact of Invasive Quagga Mussels
Subcommittee oversight hearing on "The Silent Invasion: Finding Solutions to Minimize the Impacts of Invasive Quagga Mussels on Water Rates, Water Infrastructure and the Environment"
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Karl Wirkus, Deputy Commissioner for Operations, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 6/19
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UtahNavajo Trust Fund
Full Committee oversight hearing on the Utah Navajo Trust Fund, which goes to the State of Utah to be used for Navajos living in Utah
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Ross Swimmer, Special Trustee for American Indians
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Thurs., 6/19
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Law and Order in Indian Country
Full Committee oversight hearing on a draft bill to address law and order in Indian country, immediately following the business meeting to consider pending legislative issues
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Pat Ragsdale, Director, Office of Justice Services, Indian Affairs
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Wed., 6/18
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Preparations for Wildlife Season
Full Committee oversight hearing on the preparedness of Federal land management agencies for the 2008 wildfire season
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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James Cason, Associate Deputy Secretary
Mark Rey, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Wed., 6/18
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Fees on Federal Lands
Full Committee oversight hearing on Paying to Play: Implementation of Fee Authority on Federal Lands
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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P. Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary;
Mark Rey, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Thurs., 6/12
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Hydropower
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Hydropower: Providing 75% of America’s Current Renewable Energy. Exploring its role as a continued source of Clean, Renewable Energy for the Future
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert W. Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 6/12
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Enhanced Oil Recovery
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Spinning Straw Into Black Gold: Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Carbon Dioxide”
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Tim Spisak, Division Chief, Fluid Minerals, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 6/12
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U.S. – Palau Compact of Free Association
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the implementation of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Republic of Palau
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Thomas Bussanich, Acting Director, Office of Insular Affairs
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Tues., 6/10
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U.S. – Micronesia Compact of Free Association
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the implementation of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 between the United States and the Federated States of Micronesia
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Thomas Bussanich, Acting Director, Office of Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 6/5
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Land and National Historic Site Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 573(Visclosky), To amend the Act entitled "An Act to provide for the establishment of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore," to clarify the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to accept donations of lands that are contiguous to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes
H.R. 3809(Kanjorski), To amend the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 regarding the local coordinating entityof the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, and for other purposes
H.R. 4199(Turner), To amend the Dayton Aviation Heritage Preservation Act of 1992 to add sites to the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, and for other purposes
H.R. 4828(Ortiz), To amend the Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site Act of 1991 to expand the boundaries of the historic site, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Katherine Stevenson, Assistant Director, Business Services, National Park Service
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Thurs., 6/5
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Native American Bills
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2306(Peterson), To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, et al., by the United States Court of Federal Claims in Docket Numbers 18 and 188, and for other purposes
H.R. 3699(Oberstar), To provide for the use and distribution of the funds awarded to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe in Minnesota Chippewa Tribe v. United States, Docket Nos. 19 and 188, United States Court of Federal Claims
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Jerry Gidner, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 6/5
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Off-Highway Vehicle Management On Public Lands
Full Committee oversight hearing on off-highway vehicle management on public lands
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 5/27
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Rural Water Supply Act
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation’s implementation of the Rural Water Supply Act of 2006, and the status of implementation of authorized rural water projects in the Great Plains Region
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Michael J. Ryan, Great Plains Regional Director, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 5/22
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Earthquake Hazards Program
Subcommittee oversight hearing on U.S. Geological Survey integrated multi-hazard demonstration project and earthquake hazards program products
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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David Applegate, Senior Science Advisor for Earthquake and Geologic Hazards, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 5/22
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Backlog at Interior Department
Full Committee oversight hearing on the Current Status of the Backlog
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 5/21
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Census Issues in the Territories
Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on "The Disparate Treatment of the U. S. Territories by the Census Bureau and the Unavailability of Current and Reliable Data of These Areas"
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen) and House Oversight and Government Reform S/C on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives (Clay)
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Nikolao Pula, Director, Office of Insular Affairs
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Wed., 5/21
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Endangered Species Act
Full Committee oversight hearing on the Administration’s endangered species policies, especially changes at the Fish and Wildlife service within the last year
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Lyle Laverty, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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Tues., 5/20
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Future of the National Mall
Subcommittee oversight hearing on The Future of the National Mall
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Margaret O’Dell, Superintendent, National Mall and Memorial Parks, National Park Service
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Thurs., 5/15
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Oil Shale Resources
Full Committee oversight hearing on the “Development of Oil Shale on Federal Lands in the Rocky Mountain West”
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 5/15
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Indian Affairs Issues
Full Committee hearing on
S. 531 (McCain), A bill to repeal section 10(f) of Public Law 93-531, commonly known as the "Bennett Freeze"
S. 1080 (Baucus), A bill to develop a program to acquire interests in land from eligible individuals within the CrowReservation in the State of Montana, and for other purposes
S. 2494 (Cantwell), A bill to provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes
H.R. 2120 (Stupak), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to proclaim as reservation for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians a parcel of land now held in trust by the United States for that Indian tribe
H.R. 2963 (Issa), To transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, and San Diego County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Jerry Gidner, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Tues., 5/13
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Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act
Full Committee oversight hearing to examine the successes and failures of Title IV of the Indian Self-Determination and Educational Act, as well as related implications of contract support costs
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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James Cason, Associate Deputy Secretary
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Tues., 5/13
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Climate Change and Energy Infrastructure in Coastal Areas
Full Committee oversight hearing on the impacts of climate change on the reliability, security, economics and design of critical energy infrastructure in coastal regions
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dr. Virginia Burkett, Chief Scientist for Global Change Research, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 5/8
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Water Legislation Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 155 (Herseth), To provide compensation to the Lower Brule and Crow Creek Sioux Tribes of South Dakota for damage to tribal land caused by Pick-Sloan projects along the Missouri River
H.R. 5511 (Lamborn), To direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to remedy problems caused by a collapsed drainage tunnel in Leadville, Colorado, and for other purposes
H.R. 5710 (Udall), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Quint, Director of Operations, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 5/1
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Impact of Military Build-up In Guam
Full Committee oversight hearing on the military build-up on Guam: impact on the civilian community, planning, and response
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Nikolao Pula, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 5/1
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Indian Energy Development
Full Committee oversight hearing on Indian Energy Development
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Robert W. Middleton, Director, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 4/30
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Interior and Energy Nominations
Full Committee oversight hearing to consider the nominations of
Kameran L. Onley, of Washington, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Interior
Jeffrey F. Kupfer, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Kameran L. Onley - Nominee
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Mon., 4/28
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Southern Border Wall Construction
Joint Subcommittee oversight field hearing on "Walls and Waivers: Expedited Construction of the Southern Border Wall and the Collateral Impacts on Communities and the Environment"
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva) and S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Rick Shultz, National Borderland Coordinator, U.S. Department of the Interior
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Thurs., 4/24
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Water Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 29 (Issa), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, military, and other uses from the Santa Margarita River, California, and for otherpurposes
H.R. 123 (Dreier), To authorize appropriations for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund
H.R. 1803 (Hunter), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study to design and construct a four reservoir intertie system for the purposes of improving the water storage opportunities, water supply reliability, and water yield of San Vicente, El Capitan, Murray, and Loveland Reservoirs in San Diego County, California in consultation and cooperation with the City of San Diego and the Sweetwater Authority, and for other purposes
S. 2680 (Salazar), A bill to amend the Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of the Interior to take certain actions to address environmental problems associated with the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes; Unintroduced bill on the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project; and Unintroduced bill on the Rio Grande Pueblo Indian Infrastructure Project
S. 2805 (Bingaman), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to assess the irrigation infrastructure of the Rio Grande Pueblos in the State of New Mexico and provide grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements with, the Rio Grande Pueblos to repair, rehabilitate, or reconstruct existing infrastructure, and for other purposes
S. 2814(Bingaman), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Authority for the planning, design, and construction of the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 4/24
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Research and Land Exchange Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 3639 (Farr), To establish a program of research and other activities to provide for the recovery of the southern sea otter
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Ken McDermond, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 4/24
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Fish and Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 859(Salazar), To establish the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes
H.R. 3227(Hastings), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
H.R. 3667(Welch), To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a segment of the Missisquoi and Trout Rivers in the State of Vermont for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
H.R. 3930(Pearce), To provide for a land exchange involving State land and Bureau of Land Management land in Chavez and Dona Ana Counties, New Mexico, and to establish the Lesser Prairie Chicken National Habitat Preservation Area, and for other purposes
H.R. 3981(Miller), To authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other purposes
H.R. 5540(Sarbanes), To amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Mitchell Butler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Thurs., 4/24
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Federal Acknowledgment Process
Full Committee oversight hearing onRecommendations for Improving the Federal Acknowledgment Process
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 4/23
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 662(Snowe), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to evaluate resources at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Brunswick, Maine, to determine the suitability and feasibility of establishing the site as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
S. 827(Kerry), A bill to establish the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in the States of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and for other purposes
S. 923 (Kerry) andH.R. 1528(Olver), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes
S. 956(Durbin), A bill to establish the Land Between the Rivers National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes
S. 2073(McCaskill), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act relating to the statute of limitations that applies to certain claims
S. 2513(Kennedy), A bill to modify the boundary of the Minute Man National Historical Park, and for other purposes
S. 2604(Mikulski), A bill to establish the Baltimore National Heritage Area in the State of Maryland, and for other purposes
S. 2804(Nelson), A bill to adjust the boundary of the Everglades National Park, and for other purposes
H.R. 53(Christensen), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term lease with the Government of the United States Virgin Islands to provide land on the island of Saint John, Virgin Islands, for the establishment of a school, and for other purposes
H.R. 1483 (Regula), To amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to extend the authorization for certain national heritage areas, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Tues., 4/22
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Public Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 2833(Crapo), To provide for the management of certain public land in Owyhee County, Idaho, and for other purposes
S. 2834(Bennett), To establish wilderness areas, promote conservation, and improve public land in Washington, County, Utah, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Julie Jacobson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
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Fri., 4/18
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Great Lakes Water Levels
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the Lake Levels in the Great Lakes
House Transportation and Infrastructure S/C on Water Resources and Environment (Johnson)
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U.S. Geological Survey Statement for the Record
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Thurs., 4/17
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Aging Water Resource Infrastructure
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the increasing number of issues associated with aging water resource infrastructure that is operated and maintained, or owned, by the United States Bureau of Reclamation
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 4/17
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Maintaining Public Lands for Hunting, Fishing, Ranching & Small Business
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Maintaining Public Lands for Hunting, Fishing, Ranching & Small Business”
House Small Business Committee (Velazquez)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
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Wed., 4/16
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Indian Water Settlements
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Indian Water Rights Settlements
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Michael Bogert, Chairman of the Working Group on Indian Water Settlements
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Tues., 4/15
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Pharmaceuticals in Water
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Pharmaceuticals in the Nation’s Water: Assessing Potential Risks and Actions to Address the Issue
Senate Environment and Public Works S/C on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security, and Water Quality (Lautenberg)
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Dr. Robert M. Hirsh, Associate Director for Water, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 4/15
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Public Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 758 (Ensign) andH.R. 1311 (Berkley), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Alta-Hualapai Site to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, for the development of a cancer treatment facility
S. 1680 (Murkowski), A bill to provide for the inclusion of certain non-Federal land in the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Alaska, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Henri Bisson, Acting Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Alaska Affairs (S. 1680)
Elena Daly, Director, National Landscape Conservation System, Bureau of Land Management (S. 758 and H.R. 1311)
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Tues., 4/15
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Impact of Energy Corridor Site Selection in the Western States
Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on “The West-side Energy Corridor Process: State and Community Impacts”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva) and the S/C on Energy and Minerals Resources (Costa)
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Luke Johnson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
Joel Holtrop, Deputy Chief, National Forest Systems, U.S. Forest Service, USDA
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Sat., 4/12
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Clean Energy for the Insular Affairs
Joint Subcommittee oversight field hearing on “Charting a Clean Energy Future for the Insular Areas”
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen) and S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Nikolao I. Pula, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Wed., 4/9
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Native American and Tribal Bills
Full Committee hearing on
S. 2457 (Lieberman), A bill to provide for extensions of leases of certain land by Mashantucket Pequot (Western) Tribe
H.R. 3490 (Radanovich), To transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from the Bureau of Land Management to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, to take such lands into trust for Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians of the Tuolumne Rancheria, and for other purposes
H.R. 3522 (Udall), To ratify a conveyance of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation to Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, pursuant to the settlement of litigation between the Jicarilla Apache Nation and Rio Arriba County, State of New Mexico, to authorize issuance of a patent for said lands, and to change the exterior boundary of the Jicarilla Apache Reservation accordingly, and for other purposes
H.R. 5608 (Rahall), To establish regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal implications, to strengthen the United States government-to-government relationships with Indian tribes, and to reduce the imposition of unfunded mandates upon Indian tribes
H.R. 5680 (Grijalva), To amend certain laws relating to Native Americans, and for others purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Jerry Gidner, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
(H.R. 3522, H.R. 3490, S. 2457, and H.R. 5680)
James Cason, Associate Deputy Secretary
(H.R. 5608)
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Wed., 4/9
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1633 (Byrd), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the battlefield and related sites of theBattle of Shepherdstown in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, as part of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park or Antietam National Battlefield, and for other purposes
S. 1993(Brown)andH.R. 2197 (Space), A bill to modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the State of Ohio, and for other purposes
S. 2207 (Alexander), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating Green McAdoo School in Clinton, Tennessee, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
S. 2254 (Cochran), A bill to establish the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes
S. 2262 (Domenici), A bill to authorize the Preserve America Program and Save America's Treasures Program, and for other purposes
S. 2329(Menendez) andH.R. 2627 (Payne), A bill to establish the Thomas Edison National Historical Park in the State of New Jersey as the successor to the Edison National Historic Site
S. 2502(Akaka)andH.R. 3332 (Hirono), A bill to provide for the establishment of a memorial within Kalaupapa National Historical Park located on the island of Molokai, in the State ofHawaii, to honor and perpetuate the memory of those individuals who were forcibly relocated to the Kalaupapa Peninsula from 1866 to 1969, and for other purposes
S. 2512 (Cochran), A bill to establish the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes
H.R. 3998 (Grijalva), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources studies of certain lands and structures to determine the appropriate means for preservation, use, and management of the resources associated with such lands and structures
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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P. Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary
Kate Stevenson, Acting Assistant Director, Business Services, National Park Service
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Tues., 4/8
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Water and Power Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 31 (Issa), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wildomar Service Area Recycled Water Distribution Facilities and Alberhill Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Projects
H.R. 716 (Woolsey), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Santa Rosa Urban Water Reuse Plan
H.R. 786 (Sanchez), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Los Angeles County Water Supply Augmentation Demonstration Project, and for other purposes
H.R. 813 (Miller), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Prado Basin Natural Treatment System Project, to authorize the Secretary to carry out a program to assist agencies in projects to construct regional brine lines in California, to authorize the Secretary to participate in the Lower Chino Dairy Area desalination demonstration and reclamation project, and for other purposes
H.R. 1140 (Calvert), To authorize the Secretary, in cooperation with the City of San Juan Capistrano, California, to participate in the design, planning, and construction of an advanced water treatment plant facility andrecycled water system, and for other purposes
H.R. 1503 (Grijalva), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project
H.R. 1725 (Bono Mack), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Rancho California Water District Southern Riverside County Recycled/Non-Potable Distribution Facilities and Demineralization/Desalination Recycled Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility Project
H.R. 1737 (Capps), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of permanent facilities for the GREAT project to reclaim, reuse, and treat impaired waters in the area of Oxnard, California
H.R. 2614 (Calvert), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in certain water projects in California
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Kris Polly, Deputy Commissioner for External and Intergovernmental Affairs, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 4/1
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ForestRestoration
Full Committee hearing on
S. 2593 (Bingaman), a bill to establish a program at the Forest Service and the Department of the Interior, to carry out collaborative ecological restoration treatments for priority forest landscapes on public land, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Fri., 3/28
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Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on The Impacts of Proposed Uranium Mining Near Grand Canyon National Park
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Stephen P. Martin, Superintendent, Grand Canyon National Park, National Park Service
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Wed., 3/26
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Large-Scale Carbon Capture
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the challenges associated with rapid deployment of large-scale carbon capture and storage technologies
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Energy (Dorgan)
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Tim Spisak, Division Chief, Fluid Minerals, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 3/25
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Drought on Georgia ’s Economy
Full Committee oversight field hearing on “The Impact of the 2006-2007 Drought on Georgia ’s Economy”
House Small Business Committee (Velazquez)
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Sam Hamilton, Regional Director, Southeast Region, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Mon., 3/17
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Law and Order in Indian Country
Full Committee oversight field hearing on Law and Order in Indian Country
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Fri., 3/14
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NativeAmerican LandClaims
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2176 (Stupak), to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community
H.R. 4115 (Dingell), to provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
House Judiciary Committee (Conyers, Jr.)
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Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 3/13
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Water Rights and Construction Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 317 (Salazar), To authorize the construction of the Arkansas Valley Conduit in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes
H.R. 4841 (Bono Mack), To approve, ratify, and confirm the settlement agreement entered into to resolve claims by the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians relating to alleged interences with the water resources of the Tribe, to authorize and direct the Secretary of the Interior to execute and perform the Settlement Agreement and related waivers, and for other purposes
H.R. 5293 (Heller), To approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the settlement, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Majel Russell, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs (H.R. 4841 and H.R. 5293)
Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation (H.R. 317)
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Thurs., 3/13
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Old-GrowthForest Management in the Pacific Northwest
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Old-Growth Forest Management in the Pacific Northwest
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Jim Caswell, Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 3/13
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Off-Highway Vehicle Use on Federal Lands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Off-Highway Vehicle Use on Federal Lands”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 3/12
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Abandoned Mine Lands and Uranium Mining
Full Committee oversight hearing on Hardrock Mining: Issues Relating to Abandoned Mine Lands and Uranium Mining
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 3/11
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Animal Protection Bills
House Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 5534 (Grijalva), To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to extend its protections to bears illegally harvested for their viscera in the same manner as with respect to prohibited wildlife species, and for other purposes
H.R. 2964 (Johnson), To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to treat nonhuman primates as prohibited wildlife species under that Act, to make corrections in the provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses under that Act, and for other purposes
House Natural Resource S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Benito Perez, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 3/11
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Federal Oil and Gas Royalty System
Subcommittee oversight hearing on "Getting Royalties Right: Recent Recommendations for Improving the Federal Oil & Gas Royalty System." The Subcommittee will review recommendations from policy experts, the Government Accountability Office and the Inspector General's office for improving the Federal oil and gas royalty system in light of the recent report to the Minerals Management Service's Royalty Policy Committee entitled "Mineral Revenue Collection from Federal and Indian Lands and the Outer Continental Shelf."
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management (Slides)
Randall Luthi, Director, Minerals Management Service
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Tues., 3/11
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Drought in Southeastern U.S.
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Comprehensive Watershed Management and Planning: Drought-related Issues in the Southeastern United States”
House Transportation and Infrastructure S/C on Water Resources and Environment (Johnson)
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Sam Hamilton, Regional Director, Southeast Region, Fish and Wildlife Service
Jess D. Weaver, Regional Executive, Southeast Area, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 3/6
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Condition of Local Indian Facilities
Full Committee oversight hearing on “The State of Facilities in Indian Country – jails, schools, and health facilities”
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Jack Rever, Director, Office of Facilities, Environmental, and Cultural Resources, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 3/6
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Land and Conservation Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H. Res. 807 (Ros-Lehtinen), Honoring the life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, champion of the Florida Everglades and founder of Florida's environmental movement
H.R. 877 (Delahunt), To amend the Adams National Historical Park Act of 1998 to include the Quincy Homestead within the boundary of the Adams National Historical Park, and for other purposes
H.R. 1423 (Visclosky), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease a portion of a visitor center to be constructed outside the boundary of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in Porter County, Indiana, and for other purposes
H.R. 1693 (Payne), To authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia at Constitution Gardens previously approved to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution
H.R. 3651 (Bishop), To require the conveyance of certain public land within the boundaries of Camp Williams, Utah, to support the training and readiness of the Utah National Guard
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Katherine H. Stevenson, Acting Assistant Director, Business Services, National Park Service
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Wed., 3/5
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Impacts of Illegal Wildlife Trade
Full Committee oversight hearing on the impact of illegal trade of wildlife on national security and natural resource conservation and the role of wildlife trafficking in inciting corruption, violence, and instability world wide, while simultaneously undermining American security
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Benito Perez, Chief, Office of Law Enforcement, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 2/28
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Water and Power Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 177(Inhofe)and H.R. 2085(Fallin), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the McGee Creek Authority certain facilities of the McGee Creek Project, Oklahoma, and for other purposes
S. 1473 (Feinstein) andH.R. 1855 (Radanovich), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Madera Irrigation District for purposes of supporting the Madera Water Supply Enhancement Project
S. 1474 (Feinstein) andH.R. 1139 (Calvert), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to plan, design and construct facilities to provide water for irrigation, municipal, domestic, and other uses from the Bunker Hill Groundwater Basin, Santa Ana River, California, and for other purposes
S. 1929 (Kyl), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study of water augmentation alternatives in the Sierra Vista Subwatershed
S. 2370 (Bingaman), A bill to clear title to certain real property in New Mexico associated with the Middle Rio Grande Project, and for other purposes
H.R. 2381 (Kind), To promote Department of the Interior efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrient loss in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert Quint, Director, of Operations, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 2/28
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Banning Asbestos in Products
Subcommittee oversight hearing on
S. 742 (Murray), An act to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to reduce the health risks posed by asbestos-containing materials and products having asbestos-containing material and Draft Legislation to Ban Asbestos in Products
House Energy and Commerce S/C on Environment and Hazardous Materials (Wynn)
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Gregory Meeker, Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 2/28
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FY 2009 Budget: Office of Insular Affairs
Subcommittee oversight hearing on FY 2009 budget request for the Department of Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Nikolao Pula, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 2/28
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FY 2009 Budget Request: Mineral-Related Agencies and Programs
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Minerals Management Service (MMS), Office of Surface Mining and Enforcement (OSMRE), the Minerals and Geology Program of the Forest Service and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), except for the activities and programs of the Water Resources Division
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Minerals Resources (Costa)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
Randall Luthi, Director, Minerals Management Service
Brent Wahlquist, Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Robert Doyle, Deputy Director, United States Geological Survey
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Thurs., 2/28
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Minimum Wage in U.S. Territories
Full Committee oversight hearing on the impact of increased minimum wages on the economies of American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Nikolao Pula, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Wed., 2/27
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Public Lands Bills
Full Committee hearing on
S. 832 (Hatch), A bill to provide for the sale of approximately 25 acres of public land to the Turnabout Ranch, Escalante, Utah, at fair market value
S. 2229 (Barrasso), A bill to withdraw certain Federal land in the Wyoming Range from leasing and provide an opportunity to retire certain leases in the Wyoming Range
S. 2379 (Smith), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to cancel certain grazing leases on land in Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument that are voluntarily waived by the lessees, to provide for the exchange of certain Monument land in exchange for private land, to designate certain Monument land as wilderness, and for other purposes
H.R.523 (Hastings), To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land located wholly orpartially within the boundaries of the Wells Hydroelectric Project of Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County, Washington, to the utility district
H.R. 838 (Bishop), To provide for the conveyance of the Bureau of Land Management parcels known as the White Acre and Gambel Oak properties and related real property to Park City, Utah, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Luke Johnson, Deputy Director for Programs and Policy, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 2/27
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FY 2009 Budget Request: National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the on the FY 2009 budget request for the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 2/27
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IndianTribe Land
Full Committee oversight hearing on the “Department of Interior’s recently released guidance on taking land into trust for Indian Tribes and its ramifications”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Tues., 2/26
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FY 2009 Budget Request: NOAA and FWS
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Kenneth Stansell, Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 2/26
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FY 2009 Budget Request: Water, Reclamation and Power Agencies
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for the Bureau of Reclamation, the Federal Power Marketing Administrations, and the Water Resources Division of the United States Geological Survey
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Fri., 2/22
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Effects of Minimum Wage Increases
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on “The Economic Effects of the Recently Increased Minimum Wage”
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Nikolao Pula, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 2/14
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FY 2009 Budget Request: Indian Affairs
Full Committee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for Tribal Programs
Senate Indian Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 2/14
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FY 2009 Budget Request: DOI
Full Committee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for the Department of the Interior
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary
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Wed., 2/13
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FY 2009 Budget Request: DOI
Full Committee oversight hearing on the FY 2009 budget request for the Department of the Interior
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary
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Wed., 2/6
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Indian Lands Bills
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2176 (Stupak), To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Bay Mills Indian Community
H.R. 4115 (Dingell), To provide for and approve the settlement of certain land claims of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Carl Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 1/31
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Carbon Capture, Transportation, and Sequestration
Full Committee hearing on the regulatory aspects of carbon capture, transportation, sequestration and two related bills:
S. 2323 (Kerry), A bill to provide for the conduct of carbon capture and storage technology research, development, and demonstration projects, and for other purposes
S. 2144 (Coleman), A bill to require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study of feasibility relating to the construction and operation of pipelines and carbon dioxide sequestration facilities, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Wed., 1/30
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Threats to Polar Bears
Full Committee oversight hearing on the “Examining Threats and Protections for the Polar Bear”
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (Boxer)
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Dale Hall, Director, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 1/29
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CaliforniaWater Issues
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “The Immediate Federal and State Role in Addressing Uncertain Water Deliveries for California and the Impacts on California Communities”
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert W. Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 1/24
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Mining Law Revision
Full Committee oversight hearing on Reform of the Mining Law of 1872
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
Deborah Gibbs Tschudy, Deputy Associate Director, Minerals Revenue, Management, Minerals Management Service
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Wed., 1/23
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Water Quality in the Great Lakes
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Progress Towards Improving Water Quality in the Great Lakes”
House Transportation and Infrastructure S/C on Water and Resources and Environment (Johnson)
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Charles Wooley, Acting Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 1/17/08
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On Thin Ice: The Future of the Polar Bear
Select Committee hearing on the future of the polar bear under the Endangered Species Act and the Department’s recent decision to open polar bear habitats off Alaska to new oil drilling
House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming (Markey)
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Dale Hall, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Randall Luthi, Director, Minerals Management Service
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2nd Session
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Thurs., 12/13
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Forest Restoration and Underbrush Clearing
Subcommittee oversight hearing on forest restoration and hazardous fuels reduction efforts in the forests of Oregon and Washington
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Jim Caswell, Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 12/12
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Commercial Filming in National Parks
Full Committee oversight hearing on "New Fees for Filming and Photography on Public Lands."
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Mitchell J. Butler, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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Tues., 12/11
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Water Management
Full Committee hearing on
S. 2156 (Bingaman), A bill to authorize and facilitate the improvement of water management by the Bureau of Reclamation, to require the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Energy to increase the acquisition and analysis of water resources for irrigation, hydroelectric power, municipal, and environmental uses, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
Robert M. Hirsch, Associate Director for Water, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 12/4
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New Madrid Seismic Zone
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “The New Madrid Seismic Zone: Whose Fault is it, Anyway?
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs S/C on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration (Pryor)
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David Applegate, Senior Science Advisor for Earthquake and Geologic Hazards, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 11/27
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Southern California Wildfires
Appropriations Subcommittee oversight field hearing on policy and budget issues raised by the catastrophic 2007 Southern California wildfires
Senate Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Feinstein)
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Dr. Jon E. Keeley, Western Ecological Research Center, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park, U.S. Geological Survey
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Wed., 11/14
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Alaska and Native American Bills
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2445 (Young), To amend that Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to recognize Alexander Creek as Native village, and for other purposes
H.R. 3350 (Young), To amend the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to provide for equitable allotment of landsto Alaska Native veterans
H.R. 3351 (Young), To adapt the lessons of foreign aid to underdeveloped economies to the provision of Federal economic development assistance to similarly situated remote Native American communities, and for other purposes
H.R. 3560 (Young), To provide for the completion of certain land selections under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Michael Nedd, Assistant Director, Minerals, Realty and Resource Protection, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 11/13
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Wilderness Legislation
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2334(Udall), To designate as wilderness certain land within the Rocky Mountain National Park and to adjust the boundaries of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the Arapaho National Recreation Area of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado
H.R. 2632(Udall), To establish the Sabinoso Wilderness Area in San Miguel County, New Mexico, and for other purposes
H.R. 3682(Bono), To designate certain Federal lands in Riverside County, California, as wilderness, to designate certain river segments in Riverside County as a wild, scenic, or recreational river, to adjust the boundary of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forest and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Elena Daly, Director, National Landscape Conservation System, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 11/13
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Surface Mining Policy
Full Committee oversight hearing on the “The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977: Policy Issues Thirty Years Later”
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Brent Wahlquist, Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
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Thurs., 11/8
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing
S. 1365 (Kerry), A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with any of the management partners of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes
S. 1449 (Salazar), A bill to establish the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center to assist in preserving the archeological, anthropological,paleontological, zoological, and geologic artifacts and archival documentation from the Rocky Mountain region through the construction of an on-site, secure collections facility for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Denver, Colorado
S. 1921 (Webb), A bill to amend the American Battlefield Protection Act of 1996 toextend the authorization for that Act, and for other purposes
S. 1941 (Lincoln), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House, located in Norfolk, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
S. 1961 (Sessions), A bill to expand the boundaries of the Little River Canyon National Preserve in the State of Alabama
S. 1991 (Bunning), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites associated with the preparation and return phases of the expedition, and for other purposes
S. 2098 (Dorgan), A bill to establish the Northern Plains Heritage Area in the State of North Dakota
H.R. 1191 (Renzi), To authorize the National Park Service to pay for services rendered by subcontractors under a General Services Administration Indefinite Deliver/Indefinite Quantity Contract issued for work to be completed at the Grand Canyon National Park
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Katherine H. Stevenson, Acting Assistant, Business Services, National Park Services
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Thurs., 11/8
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Indian Self-Governance
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 3994 (Boren), To amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to provide further self-governance by Indian tribes, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Jim Cason, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Wed., 11/7
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Carbon Sequestration
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the research and development efforts to safely and efficiently sequester carbon dioxide
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation S/C on Science, Technology, and Innovation (Kerry)
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Dr. Robert C. Burruss, Research Geologist, Energy Resources Team, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 11/1
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Arizona Land Exchange
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 3301 (Pastor), To authorize and direct the exchange and conveyance of certain National Forest land and other land in southeast Arizona
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Luke Johnson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 10/31
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Oil and Gas Development
Full Committee oversight hearing on the applicability of federal requirements that protect public health and the environment to oil and gas development
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (Waxman)
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Robert Anderson, Deputy Assistant Director for Minerals, Realty and Resource Protection, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 10/31
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Alaska Land Bill
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2801 (Young), To provide for the inclusion of certain non-Federal land in the Izembek and Alaska Peninsula Wildlife Refuges and Wilderness in the State of Alaska and for the granting of a right-of-way for safe and reliable access for the Native Village of King Cove, Alaska, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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H. Dale Hall, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 10/30
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Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 415 (Frank), To amend the Wild and ScenicRivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
H.R. 1143 (Christensen), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to lease certain lands in Virgin Islands National Park, and for other purposes
H.R. 1286 (Hinchey), To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-RochambeauRevolutionary Route National Historic Trail
H.R. 1545 (Fortuno), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a boundary study to evaluate the significance of Fort San Geronimo and other related resources in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the suitability and feasibility of their inclusion in the National Park System as part of the San Juan National Historic Site, and for other purposes
H.R. 1836 (Shays), To amend the acquisition authority for land for the development of visitor and administrative facilities at Weir Farm National Historic Site in the State of Connecticut
H.R. 3022 (Costa), To designate the John Krebs Wilderness in the State of California, to add certain land to the Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park Wilderness, and for other purposes
H.R. 3120 (Wasserman), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Stranahan House in Broward County, Florida, and for other purposes
H.R. 3265 (Skelton), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of the Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, in Lamar, Missouri, and for other purposes
H.R. 3616 (Emerson), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determinethe suitability and feasibility of extending the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail to include additional sites associated with the preparation and return phases of the expedition, and for other purposes
H.R. 3821 (Rahall), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites and resources at Matewan, West Virginia, associated with the Battle of Matewan to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic areas as a unit of the National Park System
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Karen Taylor-Goodrich, Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection, National Park Service
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Wed., 10/24
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Water Projects and Systems
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 496 (Walden), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District WaterConservation Project in Deschutes County, Oregon
H.R. 3323 (Capps), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey a water distribution system to the Goleta Water District, and for other purposes
H.R. 3437 (Salazar), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Jackson Gulch rehabilitation project in the State of Colorado
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 10/23
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Environmental and Health Impact of Uranium Mining on Navajo Lands
Full Committee oversight hearing on the adversehealth and environmental impacts experienced by the Navajo people in the aftermath of decades of uranium mining and processing conducted in and around the Navajo reservation in order to meet the federal government’s need for nuclear weapons material
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee (Waxman)
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Jerry Gidner, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Tues., 10/23
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Public Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 816 (Porter), Toprovide for the release of certain land from the Sunrise Mountain Instant Study Area in the State of Nevada and to grant a right-of-way across the released land for the construction and maintenance of a flood control project
H.R. 1311 (Berkley), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Alta-Hualapai Site to the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, for the development of a cancer treatmentfacility
H.R. 1922 (Mahoney), To designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding Federal land in the State of Florida as an Outstanding Natural Area and as a unit of the National Landscape System, and for other purposes
H.R. 2246 (Heller), To validate certain conveyances made by the Union Pacific Railroad Company of lands located in Reno, Nevada, that were originally conveyed by the UnitedStates to facilitate construction of transcontinental railroads, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Michael Nedd, Assistant Director, Minerals, Realty and Resource Protection, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 10/18
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Parks and Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1975 (Maloney), To designate certain National Forest System lands and public lands under thejurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior in the States of Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness, wild and scenic rivers, wildland recovery areas, and biological connecting corridors, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 10/17
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Global Warming and Permanently Frozen Ground
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Disappearing Polar Bears and Permafrost: Is a Global Warming Tipping Point Embedded in the Ice?”
House Science and Technology S/C on Investigations and Oversight (Miller)
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Dr. Susan D. Haseline, Associate Director for Biology, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 10/11
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Environmental Threats to the Great Basin
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on the major environmental threats to the Great Basin in the 21st century
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Jayne Belnap, Research Ecologist, U.S. Geological Survey
Mike Pellant, Great Basin Restoration Initiative Coordinator, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 10/9
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National Wildlife Refuges
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the “Implementation of the National Wildlife Refuge Improvement Act: Has the Promise Been Fulfilled?”
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Dale Hall, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 10/4
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Interior Department Backlog of Indian Lands Issues
Full Committee oversight hearing on Backlogs at the Department of the Interior: Land in to Trust Applications; Environmental Impact Statements; Probate; Appraisals and Lease Approvals
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 10/3
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Indian Tribal Recognition
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2837(Falemavaega), To provide for administrative procedures to extend Federal recognition to certain Indian groups, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Fri., 9/28
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Pandemic Preparedness
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “The Role of Federal Executive Boards in Pandemic Preparedness”, to examine how Federal Executive Boards (FEBs), can play a greater role in the dissemination and coordination of information in the event of a pandemic or other emergency
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs S/C on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce and the District of Columbia (Akaka)
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Raymond Morris, Executive Director, Minnesota Federal Executive Board, National Business Center
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Thurs., 9/27
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Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 128 (Allard), A bill to amend the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act to designate a new management entity, make certain technical and conforming amendments, enhance private property protections, and for other purposes
S. 148 (Lautenberg), A bill to establish the Paterson Great Falls National Park in the State of New Jersey, and for other purposes
S. 189 (Levin), A bill to decrease the matching funds requirements and authorize additional appropriations for Keweenaw National Historical Park in the State of Michigan
S. 697 (Specter), A bill to establish the Steel Industry National Historic Site in the State of Pennsylvania
S. 867and H.R. 299 (Kennedy and Meehan), A bill to adjust the boundary of Lowell National Historical Park, and for other purposes
S. 1039 (Lautenberg), A bill to extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey
S. 1341 (Kyl), A bill to provide for the exchange of certain Bureau of Land Management land in Pima County, Arizona, and for other purposes
S. 1476 (Feinstein), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct special resources study of the Tule Lake Segregation Center in Modoc County, California, to determine suitability and feasibility of establishing a unit of the National Park System
S. 1709 and H.R. 1239 (BidenandHastings), A bill to amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act, and for other purposes
S. 1808 (Murkowski), A bill to authorize the exchange of certain land in Denali National Park in the State of Alaska
S. 1969 (Hatch), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating Estate Grange and other sites related to Alexander Hamilton's life on the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 9/27
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Aquatic Nuisance Species
Subcommittee oversight hearing on "Aquatic Nuisance Species and Activities of the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force"
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Dr. Mamie Parker, Assistant Director for Fisheries and Habitat Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 9/27
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Land and Memorial Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 830 (Young), To authorize the exchange of certain lands in Denali National Park in the State of Alaska
H.R. 2094 (Moore), To provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and for other purposes
H.R. 3111 (Miller), To provide for the administration of Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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William D. Shaddox, Acting Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands, National Park Service
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Wed., 9/26
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National Geothermal Initiative
Full Committee hearing on
S. 1543(Bingaman), A bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy from geothermal resources, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dr. Mark D. Myers, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 9/25
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Reclamation Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 123 (Dreier), To authorize appropriations for the San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund
H.R. 2498 (Costa), To provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water management plan that would address four general areas of regional water planning in both the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region and the Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region, inclusive of Kern, Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin Counties, California, and to provide that such plan be the guide by which those counties use as a mechanism to address and solve long-term water needs in a sustainable and equitable manner
H.R. 2535 (Nunes), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility and suitability of constructing a storage reservoir, outlet works, and a delivery system for the Tule River Indian Tribe of California to provide a water supply for domestic, municipal, industrial, and agricultural purposes, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Quint, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 9/25
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Marshall Islands Nuclear Testing Compensation
Full Committee hearing on
S. 1756(Bingaman), A bill to provide supplemental ex gratia compensation to the Republic of the Marshall Islands for impacts of the nuclear testing program of the United States, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Thomas Bussanich, Acting Director, Office of Insular Affairs
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Mon., 9/24
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Climate Change and Wildfires
Full Committee oversight hearing on the scientific assessments of the impacts of global climate change on wildfire activity in the United States
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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U.S. Geological Survey, Statement for the Record
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Thurs., 9/20
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Public Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1143 (Nelson), A bill to designate the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and the surrounding Federal land in the State of Florida as an Outstanding Natural Area and as a unit of the National Landscape System, and for other purposes
S. 1377 (Reid), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the City of Henderson, Nevada, certain Federal land located in the City, and for other purposes
S. 1433 (Murkowski), A bill to amend the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to provide competitive status to certain Federal employees in the State of Alaska
S. 1608 and H.R. 815 (Ensign), A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain land in Clark County, Nevada, for use by the Nevada National Guard
S. 1740 (Conrad), A bill to amend the Act of February 22, 1889, and the Act of July 2, 1862, to provide for the management of public land trust funds in the State of North Dakota
S. 1939, A bill to provide for the conveyance of certain land in the Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico
S. 1940, A bill to reauthorize the Rio Puerco Watershed Management Program, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Michael Nedd, Assistant Director for Mineral, Realty & Resource Protection, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 9/19
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Protecting the Everglades
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “The Everglades: Protecting Natural Treasures through International Organization”
Senate Foreign Relations S/C on International Operations and Organizations, Democracy and Human Rights (Nelson)
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Todd Willens, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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Wed., 9/19
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Diversifying Native Economics
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Diversifying Native Economies”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Dr. Robert W. Middleton, Director, Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Wed., 9/19
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Recognition of Indian Tribes
Full Committee oversight hearing on the process of federal recognition of Indian tribes
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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R. Lee Fleming, Director, Office of Federal Acknowledgement, Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Tues., 9/18
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Statue of Liberty National Monument
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the “Operation of the Statue of Liberty National Monument”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Tues., 9/18
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River Restoration and Pipeline Conveyance Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2085 (Fallin), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the McGee Creek Authority certain facilities of the McGee Creek Project, Oklahoma, and for other purposes
H.R. 2733 (Thompson), To establish the Trinity River Restoration Fund, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 9/11
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Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 127 (Allard), A bill to amend the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000 to explain the purpose and provide for the administration of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge
S. 327andH.R. 359 (McCain/Solis), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estrada Chavez and the farm labor movement
S. 868 (Kennedy), A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Taunton River in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
S. 1051 (Dodd), A bill to authorize National Mall Liberty Fund D.C. to establish a memorial on Federal land in the District of Columbia at Constitution Gardens previously approved to honor free persons and slaves who fought for independence, liberty, and justice for all during the American Revolution
S. 1184andH.R. 1021 (Kennedy), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study regarding the suitability and feasibility of designating certain historic buildings and areas in Taunton, Massachusetts, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
S. 1247 (Lieberman), A bill to amend the Weir Farm National Historic Site Establishment Act of 1990 to limit the development of any property acquired by the Secretary of the Interior for the development of visitor and administrative facilities for the Weir Farm National Historic Site, and for other purposes
S. 1304 (McCain), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Arizona National Scenic Trail
S. 1329 (Collins), A bill to extend the Acadia National Park Advisory Commission, to provide improved visitor services at the park, and for other purposes
H.R. 759 (Engel), To redesignate the Ellis Island Library on the third floor of the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, located on Ellis Island in New York Harbor, as the "Bob Hope Memorial Library"
H.R. 807 (Gohmert), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the feasibility and suitability of establishing a memorial to the Space Shuttle Columbia in the State of Texas and for its inclusion as a unit of the National Park System
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 9/6
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Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation Industry
Full Committee oversight hearing on An Examination of the Potential Human Health, Water Quality, and Other Impacts of the Confined Animal Feeding Operation Industry
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (Boxer)
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Robert M. Hirsch, Associate Director for Water U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 9/6
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Species Conservation Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1464(Udall), To assist in the conservation of rare felids and rare canids by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of rare felid and rare canid populations and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of rare felid and rare canid populations
H.R. 1771(Baldwin), To assist in the conservation of cranes by supporting and providing, through projects of persons and organizations with expertise in crane conservation, financial resources for the conservation programs of countries the activities of which directly or indirectly affect cranes and the ecosystems of cranes
H.R. 1913(Brown), To assist in the conservation of great cats by supporting and providing financial resources for the conservation programs of nations within the range of great cats and projects of persons with demonstrated expertise in the conservation of great cats
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Todd Willens, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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Thurs., 8/23
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ESA Impacts on Oil and Gas Industry
Full Committee oversight field hearing on “A Perspective on the Endangered Species Act’s Impacts on the Oil and Gas Industry”
Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (Boxer)
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Dr. Benjamin Tuggle, Regional Director, Southwest Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Wed., 8/15
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Covenant With Northern Mariana Islands
Subcommittee field hearing on
H.R. 3079(Christensen), To amend the Joint Resolution Approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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David B. Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs
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Tues., 8/14
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Rural Water Supply Act and New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project
Full Committee Oversight field hearing on the Bureau of Reclamation’s implementation of the Rural Water Program Act of 2006, and federal, state , and local efforts to plan and develop the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water Supply Project
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dave Sabo, Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region
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Mon., 8/13
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Military Build-up on Guam
Subcommittee Oversight field hearing on “ U.S. Military Buildup on Guam and Challenges Facing the Community”
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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David B. Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 8/2
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National Park Centennial Challenge
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1253(Bingaman), A bill to establish a fund for the National Park Centennial Challenge, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Mary Bomar, Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 8/2
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National Park Centennial Challenge
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2959(Bishop), To establish a fund for the National Park Centennial Challenge, and for other purposes
H.R. 3094(Grijalva), To establish in the Treasury of the United States a fund which shall be known as the National Park Centennial Fund, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Mary Bomar, Director, National Park Service
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Wed., 8/1
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Water Project Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1054andH.R. 122 (Feinstein), A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Inland Empire regional recycling project and in the Cucamonga Valley Water District recycling project
S. 1472 (Feinstein), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to create a Bureau of Reclamation partnership with the North Bay Water Reuse Authority and other regional partners to achieve objectives relating to water supply, water quality, and environmental restoration
S. 1475 (Feinstein), A bill to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes
H.R. 30 (Issa), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Eastern Municipal Water District Recycled Water System Pressurization and Expansion Project
H.R. 609 (Edwards), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Central Texas Water Recycling and Reuse Project, and for other purposes
H.R. 1175 (Sanchez), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to increase the ceiling on the Federal share of the costs of phase I of the Orange County, California, Regional Water Reclamation Project
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Larry Todd, Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 7/31
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Administration Influence on Science
Full Committee oversight hearing to examine the role that elected officials and political appointees within the Administration have played in the scientific decision making processes under the Endangered Species Act and other laws governing the conservation and management of our nation’s natural resources
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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H. Dale Hall, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 7/26
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Conservation and Restoration of Waterways and Dams
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 300 (Kyl), A bill to authorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in the States of Arizona, California, and Nevada, and for other purposes
S. 1258 (Cantwell), A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities
S. 1477 (Salazar), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the Jackson Gulch rehabilitation project in the State of Colorado
S. 1522 (Wyden), A bill to amend the Bonneville Power Administration portions of the Fisheries Restoration and Irrigation Mitigation Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2014, and for other purposes
H.R. 1025 (Moran), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of implementing a water supply and conservation project to improve water supply reliability, increase the capacity of water storage, and improve water management efficiency in the Republican River Basin between Harlan County Lake in Nebraska and Milford Lake in Kansas
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Larry Todd, Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Administration and Budget
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Thurs., 7/26
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Transition Payments to Rural Schools
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 3058 (DeFazio), To amend chapter 69 of title 31, United States Code, to provide full payments under such chapter to units of general local government in which entitlement land is located, to provide transitional payments during fiscal years 2008 through 2012 to those States and counties previously entitled to payments under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Julie Jacobson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 7/26
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Minerals on Public Lands
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2262 (Rahall), To modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 7/25
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Compact of Free Association with the Marshall Islands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands: Are Changes Needed?
House Foreign Affairs S/C on Asia, The Pacific, and The Global Environment (Faleomavaega)
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David Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Wed., 7/25
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Surface Mining and Reclamation
Full Committee oversight hearing on “The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977: A 30th Anniversary Review”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Earl Brandy, Chief, Applicant Violator System Office, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
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Tues., 7/24
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Water Project, Species Conservation Bill
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1970 (Udall), To amend the Colorado River Storage Project Act and Public Law 87-483 to authorize the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure in Northwestern New Mexico, to authorize the use of the reclamation fund to fund the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund, to authorize the conveyance of certain Reclamation land and infrastructure, to authorize the Commissioner of Reclamation to provide for the delivery of water, and for other purposes
H.R. 2515 (Heller), To authorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program in the States of Arizona, California, and Nevada, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
W. Patrick Ragsdale, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
(H.R. 1970)
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Tues., 7/24
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Compact of Free Association with the Marshall Islands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Implementation of the Compact of Free Association between the United States and the Republic of the Marshall Islands .”
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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David Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 7/19
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Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 783 (Salazar), To modify the boundary of Mesa Verde National Park, and for other purposes
H.R. 1266 (Boozman), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a resource study along the "Ox-Bow Route" of the Butterfield Overland Trail in the States of Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, and for other purposes
H.R. 1674 (Spratt), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the site of the Battle of Camden in South Carolina, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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William D. Shaddox, Acting Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities, and Lands, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/19
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Covenant with Northern Mariana Islands
Full Committee hearing on
S. 1634(Akaka), A bill to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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David Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 7/12
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National Parks, Memorials and Other Protected Areas Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 488andH.R. 1100 (Dole), A bill to revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes
S. 617 (Smith), A bill to make the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass available at a discount to certain veterans
S. 824andH.R. 995 (Thune), A bill to amend Public Law 106-348 to extend the authorization for establishing a memorial in the District of Columbia or its environs to honor veterans who became disabled while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States
S. 955 (Durbin), A bill to establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes
S. 1148 (Clinton), A bill to establish the Champlain Quadricentennial Commemoration Commission and the Hudson-Fulton 400th Commemoration Commission, and for other purposes
S. 1182 (Dodd), A bill to amend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to increase the authorization of appropriations and modify the date on which the authority of the Secretary of the Interior terminates under the Act
S. 1380 (Salazar), A bill to designate as wilderness certain land within the Rocky Mountain National Park and to adjust the boundaries of the Indian Peaks Wilderness and the Arapaho National Recreation Area of the Arapaho National Forest in the State of Colorado
S. 1728 (Akaka), To amend the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to reauthorize the Na Hoa Pili O Kaloko-Honokohau Advisory Commission Reauthorization Act of 2007
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Katherine H. Stevenson, Assistant Director, Business Services, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/12
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Parks and Water Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 105 (Davis), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Northern Neck National Heritage Area in Virginia, and for other purposes
H.R. 1083 (English), To amend the Act establishing the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area in order to include Butler County, Pennsylvania, within the boundaries of that heritage area
H.R. 1145 (Cramer), To establish the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area in the State of Alabama, and for other purposes
H.R. 1297 (Olver), To establish the Freedom's Way National Heritage Area in the States of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and for other purposes
H.R. 1815 (LoBiondo), To extend the authorization for the Coastal Heritage Trail in the State of New Jersey
H.R. 1885 (Grijalva), To establish the Santa Cruz Valley National Heritage Area in the State of Arizona, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Janet Snyder Matthews, Associate Director, Cultural Resources, National Park Service
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Thurs., 7/12
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Transportation Issues in Indian Country
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Transportation Issues in Indian Country”
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Jerry Gidner, Deputy Director, Office of Indian Services
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Thurs., 7/12
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Energy and Interior Department Nominations
Full Committee hearing is to consider the nominations of
Clarence H. Albright, of South Carolina, to be Under Secretary of Energy
Lisa E. Epifani, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Energy for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs
James L. Caswell, of Idaho, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management
Brent T. Wahlquist of Pennsylvania, to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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James L. Caswell – Nominee
Brent T. Wahlquist - Nominee
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Wed., 7/11
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American Indian Bills
Full Committee hearing on
S. 375(Smith), A bill to waive application of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to a specific parcel of real property transferred by the United States to 2 Indian tribes in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes
H.R. 1696(Reyes), To amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that Tribe
H.R. 2863 (DeFazio), To authorize the Coquille Indian Tribe of the State of Oregon to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe
H.R. __(Kildee), To authorize the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe of Indians of the State of Michigan to convey land and interests in land owned by the Tribe
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Micheal R. Smith, Deputy Bureau Director, Field Operations, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Mon., 7/9
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Virgin Islands Long Term Lease
Subcommittee field hearing on
H.R. 53(Christensen), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a long-term lease with the Government of the United States Virgin Islands to provide land on the island of Saint John, Virgin islands, for the establishment of a school, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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Martha Bogle, Acting Superintendent, Virgin Islands National Park, National Park Service
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Mon., 7/2
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The Bay-Delta Crisis and California Water Management
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on “Extinction is not a Sustainable Water Policy: The Bay-Delta Crisis and the Implications for California Water Management”
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Steve Thompson, Manager of the California / Nevada Operations Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 6/28
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Oil and Gas Leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf
Subcommittee Oversight hearing on “The Minerals Management Service’s Proposed 2007-2012 Program for Oil and Gas Leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf”
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Walter D. Cruickshank, Acting Director, Minerals Management Service
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Wed., 6/27
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New Mexico Water Rights and Infrastructure Bill
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 1171(Bingaman), A bill to amend the Colorado River Storage Project Act and Public Law 87-483 to authorize the construction and rehabilitation of water infrastructure in Northwestern New Mexico, to authorize the use of the reclamation fund to fund the Reclamation Water Settlements Fund, to authorize the conveyance of certain Reclamation land and infrastructure, to authorize the Commissioner of Reclamation to provide for the delivery of water, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 6/26
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Importance of Bee Pollinators
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Pollinators and What is Happening to them and Impacts to Agriculture, Wildlife and People”
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Dr. Mamie Parker, Assistant Director for Fisheries and habitat Conservation
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Tues., 6/26
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Preparedness for Wildfire Season
Full Committee hearing on the preparedness of Federal land management agencies for the 2007 Wildfire season and to consider recent reports on the agencies’ efforts to contain the costs of wildfire management activities
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 6/21
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Fish Habitat Protection
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 767 (Kind), To protect, conserve, and restore native fish, wildlife, and their natural habitats at national wildlife refuges through cooperative, incentive-based grants to control, mitigate, and eradicate harmful nonnative species, and for other purposes
House Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Geoff Haskett, Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S Fish and Wildlife Service
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Tues., 6/19
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Wildfire Prevention
Subcommittee Oversight hearing on “Wildfire Preparedness: An Ounce of Prevention in Worth a Pound of Cure”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 6/14
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 442 (Berry), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Wolf House, located in Norfolk, Arkansas, as a unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
H.R. 761 (Fortenberry), To authorize the Secretary of Interior to convey to The Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Trail and Visitor Center Foundation, Inc. certain Federal land associated with the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail in Nebraska, to be used as an historical interpretive site along the trail
H.R. 1625 (LaHood), To establish the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, and for other purposes
H.R. 1835 (Schiff), To provide for a resource study of the area known as the Rim of the Valley Corridor in the State of California to evaluate alternatives for protecting resources of the corridor, and for other purposes
H.R. 2197 (Space), To modify the boundary of the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in the State of Ohio, and for other purpose
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests & Public Lands (Grijalva)
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William D. Shaddox, Acting Associate Director, Park Planning, Facilities and Lands, National Park Service
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Wed., 6/13
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American Indian Bills
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 673(Grijalva), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to take lands in Yuma County, Arizona, into trust as part of the reservation of the Cocopah Indian Tribe, and for other purposes
H.R. 1575(Stupak), To reaffirm and clarify the Federal relationship of the Burt Lake Band as a distinct federally recognized Indian Tribe, and for other purposes
H.R. 2120 (Stupak), To direct the Secretary of the Interior to proclaim as reservation for the benefit of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians a parcel of land now held in trust by the United States for that Indian tribe
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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George T. Skibine, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 6/7
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National Landscape Conservation
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 2016 (Grijalva), To establish the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Elena Daly, Director, National Landscape Conservation System, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 6/7
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Alternative Energy – Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf
Full Committee oversight hearing on Alternative Energy – Related Uses on the Outer Continental Shelf: Opportunities, Issues and Implementation of Section 388 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Wed., 6/6
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Impact of Climate Change on Water Supply
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the impacts of climate change on water supply and availability in the Unites States, and related issues from a water use perspective
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water an Power (Johnson)
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Terry Fulp, Area Manager, Boulder Canyon Operations Office, Bureau of Reclamation
Christopher Milly, Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey
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Fri., 6/1
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Tribal Law Enforcement
Full Committee oversight field hearing on “The Needs and Challenges of Tribal Law Enforcement on Indian Reservations”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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W. Patrick Ragsdale, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Fri., 6/1
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Sustainable Water Project
Subcommittee oversight field hearing on “The Fryingpan-Arkansas Project at 45: Sustainable Water for the 21st Century”
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Mike Ryan, Great Plains Regional Director, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 5/24
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California Water Projects
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 31 (Issa), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District Wildomar Service Area Recycled Water Distribution Facilities and Alberhill Wasterwater Treatment and Reclamation Facility Projects
H.R .1526 (Miller), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Quint, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 5/24
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Reconnecting Kids with the Outdoors
Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on “No Child Left Inside: Reconnecting Kids with the Outdoors”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva), and the S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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James Cason, Associate Deputy Secretary
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Wed., 5/23
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Energy Policy Legislation
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 2337(Rahall), To promote energy policy reforms and public accountability, alternative energy and efficiency, and carbon capture and climate change mitigation, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
Walter Cruickshank, Deputy Director, Minerals Management Service
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Thurs., 5/17
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Law Enforcement in Indian Country
Full Committee oversight hearing on law enforcement in Indian Country
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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W. Patrick Ragsdale, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 5/17
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Water and Power Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 236 (Thompson), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to create a Bureau of Reclamation partnership with the North Bay Water Reuse Authority and other regional partners to achieve objectives relating to water supply, water quality, and environmental restoration
H.R. 716 (Woolsey), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Santa Rosa Urban Water Reuse Plan
H.R. 1503 (Grijalva), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Avra/Black Wash Reclamation and Riparian Restoration Project
H.R. 1725 (Bono), To amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the Rancho California Water District Southern Riverside County Recycled/Non-Potable Distribution Facilities and Demineralization/Desalination Recycled Water Treatment and Reclamation Facility Project
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert Quint, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 5/15
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Parks and Trails Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1239 (Hastings), To amend the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998 to provide additional staff and oversight of funds to carry out the Act, and for other purposes
H.R. 1388 (Sarbanes), To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Star-Spangled Banner Trail in the States of Maryland and Virginia and the District of Columbia as a National Historic Trail
H.R. 1483 (Regula), To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes
H.R. 1528 (Olver), To amend the National Trails System Act to designate the New England National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Christopher K. Jarvi, Associate Director, Partnerships and Visitor Experience, National Park Service
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Tues., 5/15
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National Parks and Protected Areas Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 553 (Dodd), A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes
S. 800 (Schumer), A bill to establish the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes
S. 916 (Craig), A bill to modify the boundary of the Minidoka Internment National Monument, to establish the Minidoka National Historic Site, to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain land and improvements of the Gooding Division of the Minidoka Project, Idaho, and for other purposes
S. 1209 (Feinstein), A bill to provide for the continued administration of Santa Rosa Island, Channel Islands National Park, in accordance with the laws (including regulations) and policies of the National Park Service, and for other purposes
S. 1281 (Thomas), A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain rivers and streams of the headwaters of the Snake River System as additions to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
H.R. 161 (Inslee), To adjust the boundary of the Minidoka Internment National Monument to include the Nidoto Nai Yoni Memorial in Bainbridge Island, Washington, and for other purposes
H.R. 376 (Blunt), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study to determine the suitability and feasibility of including the battlefields and related sites of the First and Second Battles of Newtonia, Missouri, during the Civil War as part of Wilson's Creek National Battlefield or designating the battlefields and related sites as a separate unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 5/10
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Land and Wilderness Bill
Subcommittee hearing on H.R. 523 (Hastings), To require the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain public land located wholly or partially within the boundaries of the Wells Hydroelectric Project of Public Utility District No. 1 of Douglas County, Washington, to the utility district
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Mike Ferguson, Assistant Director, Business and Fiscal Resources, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 5/10
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Interior Department, ERC Nominations
Full Committee hearing to consider the nominations of Joseph Timothy Kelliher, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’ and R. Lyle Laverty, of Colorado, to be Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of Interior
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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R. Lyle Laverty- Nominee
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Thurs., 5/9
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Endangered Species Act Implementation
Full Committee oversight hearing on “Endangered Species Act Implementation: Science or Politics?”
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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P. Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary
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Tues., 5/8
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Veterans Cemeteries
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Veterans’ Cemeteries: Honoring Those Who Served”
House Veterans’ Affairs S/C on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (Hall)
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Fred Boyles, Superintendent, Andersonville National Historic Site and Cemetery, National Park Service
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Thurs., 5/3
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Public Land Use Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 205(Stevens) and H.R. 865 (Young), A bill to grant rights-of-way for electric transmission lines over certain Native allotments in the State of Alaska
S. 390 (Bennett), A bill to direct the exchange of certain land in Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties, Utah, and for other purposes
S. 1139 (Bingaman), A bill to establish the National Landscape Conservation System
H.R. 276 (Capps), To designate the Piedras Blancas Light Station and the surrounding public land as an Outstanding Natural Area to be administered as a part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Jim Hughes, Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 5/3
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Endangered Species Treaty Meeting
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) as a precursor to the 14th meeting of the CITES parties which will take place in June. Hearing will focus on the wide range of proposals that will be considered at that CITES meeting, including many proposals to amend Appendices I and II and working documents submitted by Parties ranging from “CITES and Livelihoods” to Compliance and Enforcement”
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Todd Willens, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks
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Wed., 5/3
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San Joaquin River
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 27(Feinstein), a bill to authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Mark Limbaugh, Assistant Secretary, Water and Science
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Tues., 5/1
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Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
Subcommittee Oversight hearing on “The Future of Fossil Fuels: Geological and Terrestrial Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide”
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Dr. P. Patrick Leahy, Associate Director for Geology, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 5/1
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Impacts of Wind Turbines
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Gone with the Wind: Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats”. Hearing will focus on the growth of wind energy as a part of our national energy sector and the potential for significant negative consequences on migratory birds and bats that an expansion of this technology could inflict without adequate oversight and regulation of the industry
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Dale Hall, Director, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Thurs., 4/26
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Platte River Recovery
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1462(Udall),To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Species in the Central and Lower Platte River Basin and to modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Jason Peltier, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science, Bureau of Reclamation
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Thurs., 4/26
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Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing
Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Land-Use Issues Associated with Onshore Oil and Gas Leasing and Development”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva) and S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Henri Bisson, Deputy Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Thurs., 4/26
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Parks and Trails Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 169 (Allard), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to clarify Federal authority relating to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of the trails in the System, and for other purposes
S. 312 and H.R. 497(Graham), A bill to authorize the Marion Park Project and Committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion
S. 580 (Hatch), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to update the feasibility and suitability studies of four national historic trails, and for other purposes
S. 686 (Lieberman), A bill to amend the National Trails System Act to designate the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historical Trail
S. 722 (McCain), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture to jointly conduct a study of certain land adjacent to the Walnut Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona
S. 783 (Landrieu), A bill to adjust the boundary of the Barataria Preserve Unit of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve in the State of Louisiana, and for other purposes
S. 890 (Inouye), A bill to provide for certain administrative and support services for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial Commission, and for other purposes
H.R. 1047 (Clay), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the Soldiers' Memorial Military Museum located in St. Louis, Missouri, as a unit of the National Park System.
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel N. Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 4/26
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Global Climate Change
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on Global Climate Change
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Lynn Scarlett, Deputy Secretary
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Thurs., 4/26
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Indian Water Rights in Nevada
Full Committee hearing on
S. 462(Reid), A bill to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation in Nevada, to require the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the settlement, and for other purposes
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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W. Patrick Ragsdale, Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Wed., 4/25
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Water Project Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 175 (Inhofe), A bill to provide for a feasibility study of alternatives to augment the water supplies of the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District and cities served by the District
S. 324 (Domenici), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources in the State of New Mexico
S. 542 (Craig), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility studies to address certain water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes
S. 752 (Nelson), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the implementation of the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program for Endangered Species in the Central and Lower Platte River Basin and to modify the Pathfinder Dam and Reservoir
S. 1037 (Smith), A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to assist in the planning, design, and construction of the Tumalo Irrigation District Water Conservation Project in Deschutes County, Oregon
S. 1116andH.R. 902 (Udall), To facilitate the use for irrigation and other purposes of water produced in connection with development of energy resources
H.R. 235 (Thompson), A bill to allow for the renegotiation of the payment schedule of contracts between the Secretary of the Interior and the Redwood Valley County Water District, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Johnson)
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Robert Johnson, Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 4/24
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Outer Continental Shelf Renewable Energy Options
Joint Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on the Outer Continental Shelf”
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa) and House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Mike Olsen, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 4/19
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Northern Mariana Islands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Current Economic, Social and Security Conditions of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands”
House Natural Resources S/C on Insular Affairs (Christensen)
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David Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 4/19
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Geothermal Energy and EPAct
Subcommittee oversight hearing on “Renewable Energy Opportunities and Issues on Federal Lands: Reviews of Title II, Subtitle B – Geothermal Energy of EPAct”
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Minerals (Costa)
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Jim Hughes, Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Wed., 4/18
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Indian Tribal Recognition Bills
Full Committee hearing on
H.R. 65(McIntyre), to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, and for other purposes
H.R. 1294(Moran), To extend Federal recognition to the Chickahominy Indian Tribe, the Chickahominy Indian Tribe-Eastern Division, the Upper Mattaponi Tribe, the Rappahannock Tribe, Inc., the Monacan Indian Nation, and the Nansemond Indian Tribe
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Tues., 4/17
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Climate Change
State of Climate Change Science 2007: The Findings of the Fourth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), Working Group II: Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
House Science and Technology Committee (Gordon)
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Dr. Virginia Burkett, Chief Scientist for Global Change Research, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 4/17
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Energy Policy Act of 2005 Oversight
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the Implementation of Title III of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Mineral Resources (Costa)
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Abraham E. Haspel, Assistant Deputy Secretary
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Tues., 4/17
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National Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 554 (McGovern), To provide for the protection of paleontological resources on Federal lands, and for other purposes
H.R. 986 (Courtney), To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments of the Eightmile River in the State of Connecticut as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes
H.R. 1100 (Shuler), To revise the boundary of the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in the State of North Carolina, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Sue Masica, Chief of Staff, National Park Service
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Mon., 4/16
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Carbon Sequestration to Help Limit Global Climate Change
Full Committee hearing on
S. 731 (Salazar), A bill to develop a methodology for, and complete, a national assessment of geological storage capacity for carbon dioxide, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dr. Mark D. Myers, Director, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 4/12
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Tribal Colleges and Universities
Full Committee oversight hearing on Tribal Colleges and Universities
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl J. Artman, Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs
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Thurs., 3/29
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FY 2008 Budget Request: BIA
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of the Special Trustee
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Jim Cason, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Ross Swimmer, Special Trustee for American Indians
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Thurs., 3/29
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Indian Trust Fund Litigation
Full Committee oversight hearing on Indian Trust Fund Litigation
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary
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Thurs., 3/29
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Parks Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 189(Pascrell), To establish the Paterson Great Falls National Park in the State of New Jersey
H.R. 359(Solis), To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study of sites associated with the life of Cesar Estarada Chavez and the farm labor movement
H.R. 1080(Cubin), To modify the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park to include certain land within the GT Park Subdivision, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Daniel Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Wed., 3/28
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FY 2008 Budget Request: FWS
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for the Fish and Wildlife Service
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Dale Hall, Director, Fish and Wildlife Service
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Wed., 3/28
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Royalties at Risk
Full Committee oversight hearing will focus on the Minerals Management Service and the implementation of its core programs. The Committee will conduct the oversight hearing to examine in depth the management issues exposed in recent investigations of the Inspector General and the General Accountability Office, including audit, compliance, royalty-in-kind, and state and tribal issues
House Natural Resources Committee (Rahall)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Tues., 3/27
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: NPS
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for the National Park Service
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Mary Bomar, Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 3/22
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FY 2008 Budget: MMS and OSM
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for Minerals Management Service and the Office of Surface Mining
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Johnnie Burton, Director, Minerals Management Service
Brent Wahlquist, Acting Director, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
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Tues., 3/20
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Climate Change and Public Lands
Subcommittee oversight hearing on Toward a Clean Energy Future: Energy Policy and Climate Change on Public Lands
House Natural Resources S/C on Energy and Minerals Resources (Costa)
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Mark Myers, Director, U.S. Geological Survey
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Tues., 3/20
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Yellowstone National Park Bison
Subcommittee oversight hearing on the “Yellowstone National Park Bison”
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands
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Michael Soukup, Associate Director, Natural Resource Stewardship and Science, National Park Service
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Tues., 3/20
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Park and Lands Bills
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 126(Allard),A bill to modify the boundary of Mesa Verde National Park, and for other purposes
S. 257(Smith), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing the Columbia-Pacific National Heritage Area in the States of Washington and Oregon, and for other purposes
S. 443(Salazar), A bill to establish the Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes
S. 444(Salazar), A bill to establish the South Park National Heritage Area in the State of Colorado, and for other purposes
S. 500 (Salazar) and H.R. 512(Becerra), A bill to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of the National Museum of the American Latino to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, DC, and for other purposes
S. 637(Sessions), A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of establishing the Chattahoochee Trace National Heritage Corridor in Alabama and Georgia, and for other purposes
S. 817(Voinovich), A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide additional authorizations for certain National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on National Parks (Akaka)
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Daniel Wenk, Deputy Director, National Park Service
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Thurs., 3/15
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Heritage Areas, Wildlife Art Museum
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 713(Slaughter), to establish the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area in the State of New York, and for other purposes
H.R. 754(Cubin), To designate the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located at 2820 Rungius Road, Jackson, Wyoming, as the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States
H.R. 929(Costello), To establish the Land Between the Rivers National Heritage Area in the State of Illinois, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Grijalva)
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Janet Snyder Matthews, Associate Director for Cultural Resources, National Park Service
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Wed., 3/14
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: BLM
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 Budget Request for the Bureau of Land Management
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Jim Hughes, Acting Director, Bureau of Land Management
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Tues., 3/13
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Elephant, Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 50(Young), to reauthorize the African Elephant Conservation Act and the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
H.R. 465(Saxton), to reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act of 1997
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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Kenneth Stansell, Acting Deputy Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Fri., 3/9
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: USGS
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for the U.S. Geological Survey
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Mark Myers, Director, U.S. Geological Survey
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Thurs., 3/8
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: DOI
Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on FY 2008 budget request for the Department of Interior
House Appropriations S/C on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies (Dicks)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary
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Thurs., 3/8
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: WBR
Subcommittee oversight hearing on FY 2008 Budget Request for the Bureau of Reclamation
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Robert W. Johnson, Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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Tues., 3/6
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Coral Reef Conservation Act
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 1205(Faleomavaega), To reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes
House Natural Resources S/C on Fisheries, Wildlife and Oceans (Bordallo)
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David B. Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 3/1
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Secure Rural Schools
Subcommittee hearing on
S. 380(Wyden), a bill to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, and for other purposes
Senate Energy and Natural Resources S/C on Public Lands and Forests (Wyden)
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Julie Jacobson, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 3/1
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San Joaquin River Restoration
Subcommittee hearing on
H.R. 24(Radanovich), to authorize the implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement
House Natural Resources S/C on Water and Power (Napolitano)
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Jason Peltier, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Water and Science
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Thurs., 2/15
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: Indian Programs
Full Committee oversight hearing on the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request for Tribal Programs
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Jim Cason, Associate Deputy Secretary of the Interior
Ross Swimmer, Special Trustee for American Indians
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Thurs., 2/15
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FY 2008 Budget Hearing: DOI
Full Committee oversight hearing to consider the President’s Proposed Budget For FY 2008 for the Department of Interior
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Dirk Kempthorne, Secretary
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Thurs., 2/8
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Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Full Committee oversight hearing on issues relating to labor, immigration, law enforcement, and economic conditions in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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David B. Cohen, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Insular Affairs
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Thurs., 2/1
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Interior Department Nomination
Full Committee confirmation hearing on the President’s nomination of Mr. Carl Joseph Artman to be Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of Interior
Senate Indian Affairs Committee (Dorgan)
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Carl J. Artman– Nominee, Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs
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Tues., 1/30
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Wildfire Suppression
Full Committee oversight hearing to consider the status of Federal land management agencies’ efforts to contain the costs of their wildfire suppression activities and to consider recent independent reviews of and recommendations for those efforts
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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Mark Rey, Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nina Hatfield, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Business Management and Wildland Fire
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Thurs., 1/25
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Oil and Gas Resources on the Outer Continental Shelf
Full Committee oversight hearing on oil and gas resources on the Outer Continental Shelf and areas available for leasing in the Gulf of Mexico
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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Thurs., 1/18/07
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Oil and Gas Royalty
Full Committee oversight hearing on issues relating to oil and gas royalty management at the Department of the Interior
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Bingaman)
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C. Stephen Allred, Assistant Secretary, Land and Minerals Management
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