S 1677 in Congressional Session 105

Bill Number : S 1677

Title : A bill to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the Partnerships for Wildlife Act.

SUMMARY AS OF:
10/10/1998--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) Wetlands and Wildlife Enhancement Act of 1998 - Amends the North American Wetlands Conservation Act and the Partnerships for Wildlife Act to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out such Acts through FY 2003.

(Sec. 4)

Revises the composition of the North American Wetlands Conservation Council during FY 1999 through 2002 to include: (1) the Group Manager for Conservation Programs of Ducks Unlimited, Inc.; and (2) two (currently, three) individuals appointed by the Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) who represent charitable and nonprofit organizations participating in wetlands conservation projects. Requires the Secretary to publish a policy in the Federal Register for making appointments to the Council from such organizations.

(Sec. 5)

Amends the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (the Act) to make it unlawful for persons to: (1) take migratory birds by the aid of baiting, or on or over any baited area, if such persons know or should know that the area is a baited area; or (2) place or direct the placement of bait on or adjacent to an area for purposes of causing, inducing, or allowing any person to take or attempt to take any migratory bird by the aid of baiting on or over the baited area. Increases monetary penalties for violations of the Act. Provides criminal penalties for violations of (2) above. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the Congress on the effect of the amendments regarding baiting made by this section on migratory bird conservation and law enforcement efforts under the Act.

(Sec. 6)

Amends the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994 to prohibit the sale, importation, and exportation of products intended for human consumption or application containing, or labeled or advertised as containing, any substance derived from any species of rhinoceros or tiger. Sets forth both criminal and civil penalties. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement an educational outreach program in the United States for the conservation of rhinoceros and tiger species. Authorizes appropriations through FY 2002.

(Sec. 7)

Transfers to the Corps of Engineers, without reimbursement, certain land of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge in Minnesota.

(Sec. 8)

Terminates the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over: (1) the Killcohook Coordination Area in New Jersey and Delaware; and (2) Lake Elsie National Wildlife Refuge in Richland County, North Dakota.

(Sec. 10)

Renames the Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge as the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.

(Sec. 11)

Amends the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1996 to specify the periods of imprisonment for knowing violations of the Act (not more than one year) and for other violations (not more than 180 days). Authorizes fines for such violations as well.

(Sec. 12)

Amends the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 to: (1) prohibit the Secretaries of Commerce and the Interior from selling any species of fish, wildlife, plants, or derivatives the sale of which is prohibited by other Federal law; and (2) authorize the Secretaries to use the proceeds from sales of abandoned items derived from fish, wildlife, and plants to cover costs incurred in such items' shipping, storage, and disposal, including processing and shipping of eagles and migratory birds or parts of migratory birds for Native American religious purposes.

Sen Abraham, Spencer [MI] - 3/30/1998

Sen Allard, Wayne [CO] - 2/25/1998

Sen Baucus, Max [MT] - 2/25/1998

Sen Bennett, Robert F. [UT] - 4/21/1998

Sen Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [DE] - 5/14/1998

Sen Bingaman, Jeff [NM] - 4/30/1998

Sen Bond, Christopher S. [MO] - 2/25/1998

Sen Boxer, Barbara [CA] - 2/25/1998

Sen Breaux, John B. [LA] - 2/25/1998

Sen Bryan, Richard H. [NV] - 3/5/1998

Sen Bumpers, Dale [AR] - 3/23/1998

Sen Cochran, Thad [MS] - 2/25/1998

Sen Collins, Susan M. [ME] - 3/5/1998

Sen Coverdell, Paul [GA] - 4/28/1998

Sen D'Amato, Alfonse [NY] - 3/2/1998

Sen Daschle, Thomas A. [SD] - 3/24/1998

Sen DeWine, Mike [OH] - 3/5/1998

Sen Dodd, Christopher J. [CT] - 3/31/1998

Sen Durbin, Richard [IL] - 5/4/1998

Sen Faircloth, Lauch [NC] - 2/25/1998

Sen Feinstein, Dianne [CA] - 4/27/1998

Sen Frist, William H. [TN] - 3/25/1998

Sen Graham, Bob [FL] - 2/25/1998

Sen Grams, Rod [MN] - 4/30/1998

Sen Grassley, Chuck [IA] - 4/28/1998

Sen Gregg, Judd [NH] - 3/19/1998

Sen Hagel, Chuck [NE] - 5/18/1998

Sen Hatch, Orrin G. [UT] - 3/30/1998

Sen Hollings, Ernest F. [SC] - 3/9/1998

Sen Hutchinson, Tim [AR] - 2/25/1998

Sen Inhofe, James M. [OK] - 2/27/1998

Sen Jeffords, James M. [VT] - 2/25/1998

Sen Johnson, Tim [SD] - 4/21/1998

Sen Kempthorne, Dirk [ID] - 2/25/1998

Sen Kerry, John F. [MA] - 5/20/1998

Sen Lautenberg, Frank R. [NJ] - 2/25/1998

Sen Leahy, Patrick J. [VT] - 4/21/1998

Sen Lieberman, Joseph I. [CT] - 2/25/1998

Sen Lott, Trent [MS] - 3/16/1998

Sen Lugar, Richard G. [IN] - 4/27/1998

Sen Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [NY] - 2/25/1998

Sen Murkowski, Frank H. [AK] - 3/9/1998

Sen Murray, Patty [WA] - 4/20/1998

Sen Reed, Jack [RI] - 2/25/1998

Sen Reid, Harry [NV] - 2/25/1998

Sen Roberts, Pat [KS] - 4/28/1998

Sen Santorum, Rick [PA] - 3/19/1998

Sen Sessions, Jeff [AL] - 2/25/1998

Sen Smith, Bob [NH] - 2/25/1998

Sen Smith, Gordon H. [OR] - 2/27/1998

Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 4/21/1998

Sen Specter, Arlen [PA] - 4/27/1998

Sen Stevens, Ted [AK] - 2/25/1998

Sen Thomas, Craig [WY] - 2/25/1998

Sen Thompson, Fred [TN] - 5/11/1998

Sen Thurmond, Strom [SC] - 4/28/1998

Sen Warner, John [VA] - 2/25/1998

Sen Wyden, Ron [OR] - 2/25/1998