October 3, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12359 (1) VOLUNTARY COOPERATION.—In carrying (7) deny, condition, or restrict the con- mary importance to the people of my out this title, the Commission and Secretary struction, repair, rehabilitation, or expan- great home State of Mississippi and to shall emphasize voluntary cooperation. sion of water facilities, including the people of this great Nation. Why do (2) RULES, REGULATIONS, STANDARDS, AND stormwater, water, and wastewater treat- I say this? Clearly, the thousands of PERMIT PROCESSES.—Nothing in this title ment facilities; or shall be considered to impose or form the (8) deny, condition, or restrict the exercise phone calls and letters that I have re- basis for imposition of any environmental, of water rights in accordance with the sub- ceived expressing the importance of occupational, safety, or other rule, regula- stantive and procedural requirements of the the many worthy projects and goals as tion, standard, or permit process that is dif- laws of the State. set forth in this bill—projects such as ferent from those that would be applicable (c) SAVINGS PROVISION.—Nothing in this the Corinth, MS, battlefield interpre- had the Corridor not been established. title shall diminish, enlarge, or modify a tive center and the Natchez National (3) ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY STANDARDS.— right of a Federal agency, State agency, or Historical Park visitor’s center—are Nothing in this title shall be considered to political subdivision of the State— evidence of the support these projects impose the application or administration of (1) to exercise civil and criminal jurisdic- any Federal or State environmental quality tion within the Corridor; or have received and of their importance. standard that is different from those that (2) to tax persons, corporations, franchises, The support in my home State has will be applicable had the Corridor not been or property, including minerals and other in- been overwhelming as many individ- established. terests in or on lands or waters within the uals and groups have worked tirelessly (4) WATER STANDARDS.—Nothing in this urban portions of the Corridor. to preserve and protect the heritage of title shall be considered to impose any Fed- (d) ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.—Noth- our great State as well as to provide eral or State water use designation or water ing in this title requires an owner of private the proper surroundings and facilities quality standard upon uses of, or discharges property to allow access to the property by for visitors to these cities from Mis- to, waters of the State or waters of the Unit- the public. ed States, within or adjacent to the Corridor, sissippi and from other States. SEC. 113. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. What could be a more worthy goal of that is more restrictive than those that (a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to would be applicable had the Corridor not be appropriated not to exceed $50,000 to the our efforts and what could provide our been established. Commission to carry out this Act for each of people with better examples of what is (5) PERMITTING OF FACILITIES.—Nothing in the first 5 fiscal years following the date of right with America? Our parks are a the establishment of the Corridor shall enactment of this Act. refuge from the tediousness of our abridge, restrict, or alter any applicable (b) MATCHING FUNDS.—Funds may be made daily work lives and from the sense of rule, regulation, standard, or review proce- available pursuant to this section only to frustration we feel as we watch the dure for permitting of facilities within or ad- the extent they are matched by equivalent world change around us. Our parks re- jacent to the Corridor. funds or in-kind contributions of services or assure us that this country will pre- (6) WATER FACILITIES.—Nothing in the es- materials from non-Federal sources. tablishment of the Corridor shall affect the The title was amended so as to read: serve the heritage that has made our continuing use and operation, repair, reha- country great. ‘‘A Bill To Establish the Cache La Poudre bilitation, expansion, or new construction of And where do these attitudes develop River Corridor’’. water supply facilities, water and from which we seek this refuge? Why, wastewater treatment facilities, stormwater f from the media’s constant highlighting facilities, public utilities, and common car- PRESIDIO PROPERTIES of the negative factors we face rather riers. ADMINISTRATION ACT from the hope and optimism that pro- (7) WATER AND WATER RIGHTS.—Nothing in the establishment of the Corridor shall be Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I duces change and improvement, of considered to authorize or imply the reserva- ask unanimous consent the Senate now course. tion or appropriation of water or water turn to the consideration of H.R. 4236. A famous American once remarked rights for any purpose. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The that he preferred death to a loss of lib- (b) RESTRICTIONS ON COMMISSION AND SEC- clerk will report. erty. Mr. President, I prefer the worthy RETARY.—Nothing in this title shall be con- The legislative clerk read as follows: goals envisioned in this legislation and strued to vest in the Commission or the Sec- the efforts to achieve those goals to retary the authority to— A bill (H.R. 4236) to provide for the admin- the negativism of the media—give me istration of certain Presidio properties at (1) require a Federal agency, State agency, the enjoyment, serenity, and edu- political subdivision of the State, or private minimal cost to the Federal taxpayer, and for other purposes. cational opportunities provided by our person (including an owner of private prop- parks and permit me to pass on the erty) to participate in a project or program The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there carried out by the Commission or the Sec- objection to the immediate consider- negativism provided by the Washington retary under the title; ation of the bill? Post. Mr. President, I want to take this op- (2) intervene as a party in an administra- There being no objection, the Senate portunity to commend the people of tive or judicial proceeding concerning the proceeded to consider the bill. application or enforcement of a regulatory the Corinth and Natchez areas of Mis- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today the authority of a Federal agency, State agency, sissippi for their dedication to the Senate is considering the Omnibus or political subdivision of the State, includ- goals that we achieve by the passage of Parks and Public Lands Management ing, but not limited to, authority relating this legislation today. To them I say, Act of 1996, H.R. 4236. I rise to speak in to— well done, good and faithful servants (A) land use regulation; support of this important legislation and protectors of the public interest. (B) environmental quality; and to urge my colleagues to render Mr. President, I would also like to (C) licensing; their support. take this opportunity to commend the (D) permitting; H.R. 4236 evidences a Herculean effort leadership and tenacity of my friend (E) easements; by the entire membership of this Con- (F) private land development; or and colleague, the Senator from Alas- gress as the provisions of the legisla- (G) other occupational or access issue; ka, the chairman of the Energy and tion will touch and affect the width (3) establish or modify a regulatory au- Natural Resources Committee, Senator thority of a Federal agency, State agency, or and breadth of our great Nation. The MURKOWSKI. He has represented his political subdivision of the State, including Washington Post noted in an editorial State well in this matter and has never authority relating to— today that lost sight of the best interests of the (A) land use regulation; [i]t’s amazing what a Congress finally (B) environmental quality; or country as a whole. comes down to. The members spend two Mr. President, I have concerns that (C) pipeline or utility crossings; years making speeches and otherwise taking (4) modify a policy of a Federal agency, positions on the great issues of the time, we have not adequately addressed pri- State agency, or political subdivision of the whatever those may be. Then it turns out vate property rights in this bill as we State; that what they really care about are not could and should have done. We could (5) attest in any manner the authority and those lofty issues at all but lesser items. . .. and should have done more to ade- jurisdiction of the State with respect to the this year’s case in point involves the parks quately address private property rights acquisition of lands or water, or interest in bill still before the Senate. lands or water; protection in every aspect as those (6) vest authority to reserve or appropriate Contrary to the cynical and negative rights are affected by Federal law. I water or water rights in any entity for any view of the Washington Post, I am of pledge my continued support to those purpose; the belief that this legislation is of pri- efforts in the next Congress. However, S12360 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 3, 1996 despite such failure, the worthiness of views of the Virginia delegation and I have remained committed to this this legislation and the good it will do raised significant objections to these effort because of the steadfast support for the people of Mississippi and the two provisions. While updating the and leadership by many local citizens, rest of the United States has convinced boundaries of the Shenandoah National property owners, preservationists, and me to strongly support this bill and to Park and expanding the boundaries of local government officials in the val- urge my colleagues to give H.R. 4236 the Richmond National Park are very ley. They have given generously of their strong support. important to me and to those host their personal time to organize local Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise local governments and citizens, I un- meetings, testify before Congress, and in strong support of this legislation derstand the need to move forward work with the Park Service to advance which addresses the urgent needs of with this bill today. our proposal. It is clear that our efforts many national parks across our coun- Let me be clear, that I look forward today would not be possible without try. to bringing these two matters back be- their firm resolve and passion to pre- This bill is important to maintaining fore the Senate next year. I know that serve these battlefields. the historical integrity of Virginia’s with further discussions with the ad- According to the Park Service, the national parks and provides additional ministration, the Park Service will un- areas in the valley possess significant protections and recognition for 10 his- derstand our intent to respond to the historical integrity and remain in ex- torically significant Civil War battle- resource needs of these parks. cellent condition for preservation. fields in the Shenandoah Valley. Mr. President, despite these omis- The citizens of the valley are to be This legislation also includes a provi- sions, the matter before the Senate in- commended for their responsible stew- sion I have sponsored for many years cludes three provisions for Virginians ardship over the years to protect these authorizing a memorial to Dr. Martin that represent years of hard work, battlefields for future generations to Luther King, Jr., in the District of Co- dedication, and commitment by many enjoy and understand the tragedy of lumbia. The Alpha Phi Alpha frater- individuals at the local level. the Civil War in the valley. Today, this nity, the oldest predominately African- I am very pleased that this bill pro- bill ensures that they will no longer be American fraternity in the United vides for the expansion of the Colonial shouldering this effort alone. Today, States, will establish this memorial National Historic Park and the Cum- the National Park Service becomes a without cost to the Federal Govern- berland Gap National Park, and brings full partner in this task. ment. long overdue national recognition to The central feature of the historic Freestanding legislation sponsored the Civil War battlefields in the Shen- district designation is to encourage by Senator SARBANES and myself has andoah Valley. and promote an atmosphere of coopera- been favorably reported from the Com- The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields tion between the Federal Government, mittee on Rules and Administration National Historic District is the prod- State and local governments, property last year and in prior Congresses. This uct of an in-depth study by the Na- owners, and preservations groups. memorial will live as tangible recogni- tional Park Service which was author- We have been fortunate that the val- tion of Dr. King’s remarkable contribu- ized by the Congress in 1990. The Park ley’s predominately agricultural land tions to our Nation. It ensures that his Service conducted field surveys of fif- uses have provided protection for these message of nonviolence and freedom teen battlefields in the valley and con- battlefields. This rural landscape, how- for all must be passed from generation cluded in their analysis that ‘‘because ever, is rapidly changing. to generation. In accepting the Nobel Peace Prize in of their size and unprotected status, Now is the time for the Federal Gov- 1964, Dr. King said: the battlefields of the Shenandoah Val- ernment to become a full partner with ley were its most important most ne- local and private efforts to bring na- Nonviolence is the answer to crucial politi- cal and moral questions of our time; the need glected, and most threatened re- tional recognition and to develop a co- for man to overcome oppression and violence source.’’ ordinated preservation strategy for without resorting to oppression and violence. The legislation before the Senate these battlefields. Mr. President, I would be remiss not today provides for the preservation and As noted in the Study of Civil War to commend Chairman MURKOWSKI of visitor understanding of the significant Sites in the Shenandoah Valley of Vir- the Energy and Natural Resources battlefields of McDowell, Cross Keys, ginia ‘‘no single alternative is best Committee, and the ranking member, Port Republic, Second Winchester, New suited to these sites. A balance must be Senator JOHNSTON for their determina- Market, Fisher’s Hill, Tom’s Brook, achieved between preservation, the tion to forge a bipartisan package and Cedar Creek, Kernstown, and Opequon. Valley lifestyle, and economic for their continued attention to the The historic district also incorporates development * * *’’. protection of Virginia’s historic re- the historic transportation routes uti- In keeping with these recommenda- sources. lized by both Union and Confederate tions, I believe the historic district Throughout this Congress, the mem- troops during the pivotal valley cam- designation with specific duties for the bers of the Energy Committee have paigns of 1862 and 1864. Park Service and Commission provides worked with me to advance the protec- Mr. President, throughout my service the right balance for preserving these tions of the Civil War battlefields in in this body, I have been actively in- battlefields. the Shenandoah Valley and to provide volved in the preservation of Virginia’s With direct Federal assistance and for a modest expansion of both the Co- historic resources. One of my first ini- resources, a commission comprised of lonial National Historic Park and the tiatives in 1980 was to sponsor legisla- local representatives and historians to Cumberland Gap National Historical tion to expand the boundaries of the devise a plan for stewardship, the au- Park. Manassas National Battlefield Park by thority for the Secretary and the com- The conference report on the Omni- 1,522 acres. I am pleased that the Con- mission to enter into cooperative ar- bus Parks bill before the Senate last gress continues it’s recognition of Vir- rangements with local governments week included additional provisions re- ginia’s rich history and contributions and private landowners, we are achiev- lating to the management of the Rich- to our national heritage with the des- ing enormous protections for these na- mond National Battlefield Park and ignation of the valley’s battlefields as tional treasures and promoting com- the boundaries of the Shenandoah Na- a historic district. patible economic growth through herit- tional Park. Many citizens committed to fostering age tourism. Mr. President, these provisions had the protection of these battlefields Mr. President, the provision on the the bipartisan support of the Virginia have worked diligently since the Park Colonial National Historic Park passed delegation and permitted the Park Service study began in 1990 to craft a this body earlier this year and in prior Service to improve the management consensus proposal that recognizes the Congresses. It authorizes the Secretary and to expand the boundaries to in- limits of the Federal Government’s re- of the Interior to convey land and clude historically significant lands in sources to acquire substantial acreage sewer lines to the County of York and these parks. in the valley and balances the needs of authorizes the necessary funding to re- I am very disappointed that the ad- property owners and local governments habilitate the Moore House sewer sys- ministration did not concur with the to provide for their economic future. tem to meet current Federal standards. October 3, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12361 The necessity for this legislation is sistent level of scenic integrity along Medal of Honor for Valor. The sac- evident based on the growing needs of the entire parkway that will well-serve rifices of these soldiers were so notable the county and the limitations of the the purpose of the parkway for years to that they helped ensure passage of the National Park Service’s ability to con- come. 13th amendment, which abolished slav- tinue to provide sewer services to the Mr. ROBB. Mr. President, I rise ery. local community. today to speak about provisions in the In conclusion, Mr. President, I am In 1948 and 1956 Congress passed legis- omnibus parks bill that affect my proud to represent a State interested lation which directed the National State, Virginia. Our Commonwealth is in the protection of our natural, cul- Park Service to design and construct rich in historic and natural resources tural, and historic resources. And that sewer systems to serve Federal and and I am pleased to support a parks bill is why I stand in support of the Vir- non-Federal properties in the area of that establishes a national historic dis- ginia provisions in this bill. The pas- Yorktown, VA. In 1956, the National trict in the Shenandoah Valley and au- sage of this bill demonstrates our con- Park Service acquired easements from thorizes improvements to the Colonial cern and commitment to preserving the board of supervisors of York Coun- National Historical Park. our national parks. ty and the trustees of the town of Mr. President, establishing a na- Mr. BRADLEY. Mr. President, I am York. At that time, York County was a tional historic district in the Shen- extremely pleased that today the Sen- rural area with limited financing and andoah Valley will help preserve the ate is acting to ensure the preservation population. Now, York County has a legacy of the Civil War in the valley. of Sterling Forest, a nationally signifi- fully functioning Department of Envi- We worked with people at the grass- cant tract of land in the Highlands ronmental Services which operates roots level to balance the interests of area of New York State on the New sewer systems throughout York Coun- property owners, local and State gov- Jersey border. This bill authorizes $17.5 ty. ernment officials, and historic pres- million for establishment of a Sterling Negotiations to transfer the York- ervationists while providing a Federal Forest Reserve and designates the Pali- town and Moore House systems have presence to protect the battlefields sades Interstate Park Commission been ongoing since the 1970’s. This pro- from development. This new designa- [PIPC] to manage the new entity. The vision fulfills the commitments made tion means the historic district will over 15,000 acres of Sterling Forest we between the Park Service and York have the national recognition and re- protect today is the last link needed to County to provide for the full transfer sources of a national park unit, but it form an unbroken chain of 100,000 acres of ownership to York County. will enjoy complete local control. of parks and protected lands in the Equally important, is another ele- This legislation also establishes a New York-New Jersey region—one of ment of the Colonial provision which commission made up of landowners, the biggest parcels of protected land permits the acquisition of a small par- preservationists, and local and State east of the Mississippi River. cel of land along the Colonial Parkway government officials to work coopera- Not only do these lands contain a near Jamestown. This 20-acre parcel is tively with the Park Service to pre- wide variety of wildlife and plants, but critical to protect the scenic integrity serve the battlefields. The Commission they also protect one-fourth of the of the parkway. This area has the nar- will have the power to administer and drinking water for New Jersey and pro- rowest right-of-way of any portion of manage the park, while the Park Serv- vide needed open space for about 20 the parkway. ice will help with technical assistance million people in the New York-New The acquisition includes one row of and land acquisition. Jersey metropolitan region. lots adjoining the parkway in a rapidly Mr. President, we have also been The land will be purchased from will- developing residential neighborhood working for years to make improve- ing sellers through a unique partner- known as Page Landing. Development ments at the Colonial National Histori- ship of State, Federal, and private in- of those lots would have a severe im- cal Park, and this bill finally permits terests and will be managed by the pact on the scenic qualities of the two actions that will improve the PIPC, a New York-New Jersey parks parkway. In order to prevent any dis- park’s management. The parks bill au- management body. Since the PIPC cur- turbances to this land, the conserva- thorizes a boundary adjustment to per- rently manages 23 other parks, visited tion fund responded quickly to pur- mit the Park Service to acquire prop- by over 8 million people each year, we chase this parcel. The Park Service erty adjacent to the Colonial Parkway, can be assured that the reserve will be identified this property as a high prior- the scenic 23-mile road connecting well cared for. ity and the conservation fund intends Jamestown Island, Williamsburg, and The Federal contribution authorized to transfer title to the land to the Park Yorktown. by this bill amounts to only a small Service. The Colonial provision also allows portion of the total needed, but it is The Colonial Parkway was author- the Park Service to transfer a sewage the crucial piece that makes the rest of ized by Congress as part of the Colonial system to the appropriate service au- the plan come together. Enactment of National Historic Park in the 1930’s to thority, York County. Managing the this bill also frees up $9 million for connect Jamestown, Williamsburg, and sewer system does not fall under the Sterling Forest land acquisition, con- Yorktown with a scenic limited access responsibilities of the Park Service and tained in the recently-enacted Con- motor road. According to the 1938 act the transfer should have been com- tinuing resolution. of Congress, the parkway corridor is to pleted years ago. Although located entirely in New be an average of 500 feet in width. In Mr. President, work remains on re- York State, the area affected by the most areas, the roadway was built in solving boundary concerns for Shen- bill represents some of the most criti- the middle of the corridor. In the area andoah National Park and the Rich- cal New Jersey watershed still left un- between Mill Creek and Neak O’Land mond Battlefields Park, and I am hope- developed and in private hands. It also road, however, the parkway was built ful that the Virginia congressional del- contains the largest unbroken tract of closer to the northern boundary to egation will work to achieve a solution forest land still remaining along the avoid wetlands, placing the roadway in the 105th Congress. The progress New York-New Jersey border. This 20- very close to the adjoining private we’ve made will provide a framework square-mile parcel represents a com- property. for the next Congress so we may finally plete range of wildlife habitat, hills This segment is the only area along address the concerns of private land- and wetlands, and is home to a large the parkway where the National Park owners, local governments, and pres- number of threatened and endangered Service owns only 100 feet back from ervationists. species. the centerline of the road. The Park In addition, Congress should move The forest is crossed in the north by Service owns 250 feet or more from the forward next year and pass legislation the Appalachian Trail, a unit of the center line in all other areas of the 23- that highlights the special historical National Park System, which is used mile parkway in James City County significance of the New Market Heights heavily for hiking. Even better, this and York County. battlefield. Preservation of this area is area provides a taste of the outdoors Mr. President, this bill ensures that important, for it marks the area where for a region where such experiences are the Colonial Parkway provides a con- 14 black Federal soldiers won the Army at a premium. In fact, 1 in every 12 S12362 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 3, 1996 Americans lives within a 2-hour drive cellent recreational and scenic oppor- sea. It will also include the Ernestina, of its boundaries. tunities and is habitat to hundreds of the restored, century-old vessel that is Most important for New Jersey, animal species. The developer of this the oldest Grand Banks schooner in ex- though, are the billions of gallons of land, a Swiss company, had plans to de- istence and is now moored in New Bed- fresh, clean drinking water that flow velop thousands of residential units ford’s port. from within its boundaries. The and millions of square feet of commer- Another important feature of the Monkville/Wanaque reservoirs, which cial space. This legislation will ensure park is the Old Dartmouth Historical draw from the Sterling Forest water- that these plans do not go forward. The Society’s Whaling Museum, which shed, serve one in four New Jerseyites Sterling Forest Corp. agreed to sell the houses the world’s premier whaling ar- and many New Yorkers as well. To property for $55 million. The Federal chives and art collection. The muse- threaten this watershed is to threaten contribution will complement a com- um’s library contains thousands of ship the health and livelihood of millions of mitment of $20 million from the gov- logs, charts, maps, photos and other Americans or force taxpayers to pay ernments of New York and New Jersey, records documenting the history of many times the cost of this land for ex- and several million dollars from nu- whaling in America. pensive water treatment facilities. merous private contributions. Another important feature and dem- Mr. LEAHY. Mr President, it gives Mr. President, my colleague from onstration of the strong private sector me great satisfaction to rise today in New Jersey, Senator BRADLEY, and I commitment to this park is the Visitor support of HR 4236, the Omnibus Parks sponsored legislation to protect the Center, located in an historic building bill. Although this bill became entan- Sterling Forest and I am pleased to see that was donated last year by the Fleet gled in several battles on other issues, it included in the package before us Bank. I think everyone will agree that pas- today. I’m also pleased that the park will sage of this legislation in its final con- Mr. President, I am also pleased that encourage cooperation with a North figuration represents the Senate’s com- the bill before us contains another im- Slope Cultural Center being developed mitment to passing small, yet locally portant piece of legislation that Sen- in Barrow, AK where whaling is still a very important legislation that other- ator BRADLEY and I introduced—S. 188, way of life. wise could have gotten lost in the shuf- to designate the Great Falls Historic The New Bedford National Whaling fle. In particular, I am pleased to see District in Paterson, NJ. Mr. Presi- Historical Park will provide a signifi- one provision that will reform the For- dent, the Great Falls area of Paterson cant boost to the economy of the re- est Service’s fee structure for ski area is known as the birthplace of the indus- gion, as more and more visitors come permits on Forest Service land. Last trial revolution. In 1791, Alexander to New Bedford to learn about its ex- year, Senator MURKOWSKI and I intro- Hamilton, as Secretary of the Treas- traordinary history. duced this bill to simplify the process ury, founded the Society for the Estab- The omnibus parks legislation also of collecting fees from ski areas for use lishment of Useful Manufacturers at creates a Boston Harbor Islands Na- of Forest Service land. the Great Falls. He used the Great tional Recreation Area, which will pre- When I introduced the bill with Sen- Falls to supply power to various mills serve historic and cultural sites, ex- ator MURKOWSKI, I emphasized the im- and factories, thereby allowing pand recreational opportunities, and portance of this bill for ski areas Paterson to become one of the world’s improve public access to the 31 pictur- across the country, but also the envi- great industrial cities. esque islands that are found through- ronmental importance of this bill. Ski- This legislation allows the Secretary out Boston harbor. ing is one of the best uses that we have of the Interior to enter into coopera- Each of these islands bears an indel- today on our national forests. The ski tive agreements to preserve and inter- ible mark from past eras of the Na- industry brings millions of people to pret Paterson’s history. This historic tion’s history. Their names alone cap- the mountains to enjoy fresh air, sce- and cultural recognition would provide ture the imagination—Hangman Is- nery and the mountain environment. a great boost for jobs and economic de- land, Bumpkin Island, Moon Island, Few other national forest activities are velopment in Paterson and will com- Castle Island, Spectacle Island, Hog Is- able to host such intense public use plement an urban revitalization pro- land, Raccoon Island, Snake Island, with relatively minimal impact. gram under the leadership of Mayor Nut Island, World’s End Island, each By refining the structure of the fee William Pascrell. with its own story and tradition. structure, operators of ski areas will be I urge my colleagues to join in sup- During the past three centuries, the able to continue in this productive re- porting this important package. islands’ lighthouses and Revolutionary lationship with the Forest Service. The Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, this War-era fortifications have played a streamlined fee structure will also en- omnibus parks legislation is a tremen- strategic role in the defense of Boston able the Forest Service to move to- dous victory for the entire Nation. communities. Boston Light, which wards a fee system that is closer to fair This landmark bill will protect natu- began operation in 1716 and is now the market value. It also will save the For- ral and historic resources in 41 States, oldest continuously operating light- est Service and the ski industry consid- including four areas of particular im- house in the country, is located on Lit- erable time and money in collecting portance in Massachusetts. Senator tle Brewster Island. these fees. KERRY and I have worked closely on Today, the islands offer abundant op- It is my hope that through reforms these provisions with Senate Energy portunities for visitors to enjoy swim- such as this, the private sector and the and Natural Resources Committee ming, fishing, camping, digging clams, Federal agencies that manage our pub- Chairman FRANK MURKOWSKI and Sen- picking berries, catching butterflies, lic lands will continue to build a coop- ate Parks Subcommittee Chairman watching birds and whales, and hiking erative and productive relationship in BEN NIGHTHORSE CAMPBELL and the on well-maintained trails. All of the is- protecting and providing access to our ranking members of the committee and lands offer spectacular views of the public lands. subcommittee, Senators BENNETT modern Boston skyline and the Atlan- Mr. LAUTENBERG. Mr. President, I JOHNSTON and DALE BUMPERS. We com- tic Ocean. rise in support of the Omnibus Parks mend them and thank them for their The preservation of the Boston Har- package and I would like to note the great assistance and support. bor Islands has long-standing biparti- inclusion of two very important com- The omnibus legislation establishes a san support, and I am confident that ponents in this package for my State. new Whaling National Historical Park the Boston Harbor Islands National The first is authorization of $17.5 mil- in New Bedford, which will preserve Recreation Area will serve as a magnet lion for the Secretary of the Interior to and showcase dozens of historic build- to attract visitors to the many other purchase over 15,000 acres of the Ster- ings that will appear much as they did cultural attractions in the Boston ling Forest. This land, located in New in the whaling industry’s heyday. The area. York, is the source of drinking water park will include the Seamen’s Beth- The omnibus parks bill also creates for 25 percent of New Jersey house- el—the church in Moby Dick where the the Essex County Heritage District to holds. Located just 35 miles from New narrator heard Father Mapple offer protect the region’s natural resources York City, Sterling Forest contains ex- prayers for sailors before setting out to and emphasize its historic role in the October 3, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12363 Nation’s development. Essex County committee in the Senate, and it has The Lamprey is approximately 60 already includes 23 National Historic passed the House of Representatives miles in length and serves as the major Landmarks, nearly 80 historic dis- unanimously, the Democratic Party tributary for the great Bay, which is tricts, and wharfs, shipyards, meeting had objected to its passing in the Sen- part of the National Estuarine Re- house, textile mills, and numerous shoe ate simply on the basis of partisan pol- search Reserve System. The Great Bay factories that bear witness to the early itics. I think the people of New Hamp- Refuge is also nearby, which was estab- settlements of the United States, and shire deserve better than that. They lished several years ago following the the area’s emergence as a maritime deserve to have partisan politics put closure of Pease Air Force Base. The and industrial power. aside for the sake of our environment. preservation of the Lamprey is a sig- The region also has extensive natural On August 10, 1995, Senator GREGG nificant component to protecting this and scenic resources—marshlands, and I introduced S. 1174, the Lamprey entire ecosystem. beaches, harbors, rocky farmlands and Wild and Scenic River Act, to des- The 11.5-mile segment, as proposed islands—which amply demonstrate why ignate a segment of the Lamprey River by our legislation, has been the focus maritime pursuits and water-powered in New Hampshire as part of the Na- of local protection efforts for many industrial development first began tional Wild and Scenic Rivers System. years. The towns of Lee, Durham, and here. The National Heritage Area will Since introduction, a hearing was held Newmarket, local conservationists, the help ensure that visitors discover the on the legislation in the Energy and State government, as well as the con- many historic assets throughout Essex Natural Resources Committee, and gressional delegation have all come to- County. soon thereafter, the bill was reported gether in support of this legislation. I Finally, the omnibus parks legisla- unanimously out of the committee. believe the management philosophy tion enables the Blackstone River Na- The history of this legislation goes adopted by the advisory committee tional Heritage Corridor to continue to back almost 5 years when Senator Rud- best articulates our goals for this legis- ensure that this region’s unique herit- man and I introduced the Lamprey lation: ‘‘* * * management of the river age as the cradle of America’s Indus- River study bill in February 1991, must strike a balance among desires to trial Revolution is preserved for gen- which was subsequently signed into protect the river as an ecosystem, erations to come. It adds five more law by President Bush later that year. maintain the river for legitimate com- communities to the Corridor—Worces- Once the National Park Service deter- munity use, and protect the interests ter and Leicester in Massachusetts and mined the Lamprey River’s eligibility and property rights of those who own Burrillville, Glocester, and Smithfield for the National Wild and Scenic Riv- its shorelands.’’ in Rhode Island. In addition, the bill ers System, a local advisory committee In conclusion, Mr. President, I want extends the life of the Commission was formed to work with local commu- to congratulate the Senate majority overseeing the Corridor for an addi- nities, landowners, the National Park leader LOTT, Senator MURKOWSKI, and tional 10 years, through 2006. The Service and New Hampshire’s environ- others in negotiating an agreement on Blackstone Valley program has been a ment department in preparing a com- this comprehensive legislation. In addi- remarkable success and deserves this prehensive management plan. This tion, I want to especially commend two vote of confidence by Congress to con- management plan was completed in members of the Lamprey River Advi- tinue this important work. January 1995. sory Committee—Judith Spang of Dur- The Nation will benefit immeas- The Lamprey River Management ham, NH, and Richard Wellington of urably from the important parks provi- Plan was subsequently endorsed by the Lee, NH—who have worked very hard sions in this legislation. The omnibus advisory committee as well as the local on the Lamprey River legislation and parks bill is a significant investment governments affected by this designa- have traveled to Washington to testify in our Nation’s natural and historical tion. The primary criteria for my spon- on its behalf. I am very pleased that, at resources, and I commend my col- sorship of this legislation was the sup- last, the fruits of their labor will be re- leagues on both sides of the aisle for port of the local communities. If the warded with the adoption of the omni- their skillful work in developing this affected towns did not vote in favor of bus parks bill. I urge the President to impressive bipartisan legislation. I designation, it would not have received sign this important environmental leg- urge the Senate to approve it. my enthusiastic support. islation as the 104th Congress adjourns. Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent Mr. SMITH. Mr. President, I rise to In fact, the town of Epping had ex- the bill be advanced to third reading speak in support of the omnibus parks pressed some reservation about des- and passed and the motion to recon- and public lands legislation which is ignating the segment of the Lamprey sider be laid upon the table, all without expected to pass the Senate today, which runs through the town and, out of respect for their concerns, the bill further action or debate. clearing the way for the President’s The bill (H.R. 4236) was deemed read excludes that segment of the river. signature. This legislation contains nu- a third time and passed. merous important provisions to pre- However, that segment was studied and The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without serve and protect our Nation’s scenic found to be eligible, so we have in- objection, it is so ordered. rivers and historic land areas. I am cluded a section in our bill that would Mr. MURKOWSKI. I ask unanimous pleased that, after many days of nego- allow the town of Epping to be involved consent to have printed in the RECORD tiations, we have reached agreement on in the implementation of the manage- a letter from the Chief of Staff of the this important environmental legisla- ment plan and, upon the town’s re- President, Mr. Leon Panetta, addressed tion. quest, be considered for future designa- to me as chairman of the Committee Included in this comprehensive pack- tion. on Energy and Natural Resources, and age is a bill to designate the Lamprey The Lamprey River is well deserving a letter from the Secretary of Agri- River in New Hampshire as part of the of this designation for a number of rea- culture, Mr. Dan Glickman to Mr. National Wild and Scenic Rivers Sys- sons. Not only is the river listed on the Mark Suwyn, president of the Louisi- tem. Recognizing the window of oppor- 1982 National Park Service’s inventory ana-Pacific Corp. tunity was closing, I recently fought to of outstanding rivers, but it has also There being no objection, the mate- bring the Lamprey bill to a vote in the been recognized by the State of New rial was ordered to be printed in the Senate, but unfortunately, I was Hampshire as the ‘‘most important RECORD, as follows: blocked by the Democratic leader on coastal river for anadromous fish in October 3, 1996. two separate occasions. I continue to the State.’’ Herring, shad and salmon Hon. FRANK H. MURKOWSKI, express my disappointment with the are among the anadromous species Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Clinton administration and Senate found in the river. In fact, New Hamp- Resources, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Democrats for holding up legislation shire fishing maps describe the Lam- DEAR CHAIRMAN MURKOWSKI: The Adminis- prey as ‘‘a truly exeptional river offer- tration is aware of your deep concerns re- that is so important to New Hampshire garding the problems of the Ketchikan Pulp and many other States around the ing a vast variety of fishing. It con- Company (KPC). Given your interest in these country. tains every type of stream and river matters, we propose that the government Even though the Lamprey River bill fish you could expect to find in New begin discussions on these issues imme- received unanimous support out of England.’’ diately. Those discussions must take place in S12364 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 3, 1996 the context of the Administration’s long- the contract. The agreement would define owned by the conservation organiza- standing policies, namely: we will not con- the respective litigation rights of the parties tion the National Park Trust. It pro- sider an extension of the KPC’s contract regarding related contract claims. vides for cooperative agreements to be until the Tongass Land Management Plan In view of your proposal to close the pulp reached between the private property (TLMP) is complete; we cannot accept condi- facility, I intend to begin immediately to de- tions reversing any part of the Tongass Tim- termine steps the Department can take, uni- owner and the Federal Government to ber Reform Act; and, we will accept nothing laterally and with the State of Alaska, to give the American public an oppor- less than full compliance with all environ- mitigate the effects of the closure on the af- tunity to bike across and enjoy vast mental laws. fected workers, their families, ancillary in- undeveloped stretches of virgin You have stated the company is consider- dustries, and the communities of southeast tallgrass prairie. ing closing the pulp facility, which we would Alaska. We understand the importance of When I leave the Senate in a few consider a material breach of the contract. these issues to southeast Alaska. We are pre- weeks, I plan to return to my farm We understand that the company has a dif- pared to begin discussions immediately so about 20 miles from this preserve. The ferent view. Based on our previous discus- that we may resolve these issues, while pro- topography of my ranch is much like sions we will agree to an immediate mutual viding strong and meaningful support for the cancellation of the contract and give KPC all that of this preserve, and I often find it people and communities of southeast Alaska. difficult to explain to my colleagues of the timber and logs released under con- Sincerely, what this part of the country is like tract to them. This should equal nearly 300 DAN GLICKMAN, million board feet of timber. If there is no Secretary. and why I love it. William Least Heat- mutual agreement on contract cancellation, Mr. DASCHLE. It is my understand- Moon in his best-selling book about timber sales will be made available on a ing that the statement in the second this area titled ‘‘PrairyErth’’ claims the competitive basis in Southeast Alaska in a beauty of this land is contained in its sufficient supply to operate the two sawmills paragraph of the Panetta letter to Sen- ator MURKOWSKI and the Glickman let- subtlety and vast expanses—sometimes for 24 months, and in accordance with appli- easily overlooked by outsiders who cable law. ter to Mark Suwyn, president of Lou- The parties would cancel the contract isiana-Pacific Corp.—October 3, 1996— quickly pass. based on their mutual desire to avoid litiga- regarding the provision of timber to When the wind blows, as it almost al- ways does in this part of the country, tion over whether the government is provid- southeast Alaska for 24 months will one can look out from the top of the re- ing sufficient timber and over whether clo- only apply if, due to a breach of con- gion’s gentle rolling hills and watch a sure of the pulp mill is a breach. The agree- tract, timber is no longer available to ment would define the respective litigation sea of grass bending and waving across KPC under the contract and there is no rights of the parties regarding contract one’s entire line of sight. Ungrazed, mutual agreement on contract can- claims. this grass can stretch ten feet high. We understand the importance of these is- cellation. For grazing, one can find no nutrition- sues to Southeast Alaska. The Administra- Mr. LOTT. Yes, that is my under- ally richer land in the country. It will tion is committed to working with the Gov- standing also. add more than 2 pounds a day to steers ernor, the Alaska Congressional delegation, Mr. MURKOWSKI. Yes, that is my left to graze on its rich mixture of and all interested parties to ensure sustain- understanding also. grasses. able and diversified opportunities for the Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Mr. President, workers, families, industries, and commu- It is not difficult to let the mind Congress today has given its final ap- nities of Southeast Alaska. We look forward wander when standing alone and look- to effective joint coordination of our State proval to legislation I have worked to ing out across the prairie, absorbing its and Federal resources through the auspices enact for much of my Senate career. It shades of greens in the spring and sum- of the State of Alaska and the U.S. Depart- will, for the first time in the history of mer and its browns through the fall ment of Agriculture. our Nation, establish a unit of the na- Sincerely, and winter. It is not difficult to get a tional park system that is devoted to sense of what the Native Americans LEON PANETTA, teaching about and preserving the Chief of Staff. must have felt hundreds of years ago tallgrass prairie ecosystem. when they crossed this land hunting This legislation is not sweeping, In OCTOBER 3, 1996. for the great buffalo herds. One can MARK SUWYN, fact, it allows the Federal Government also appreciate how the pioneers must President: Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Portland, to acquire by donation only 180 acres of have felt when they crossed this same OR. prairie. Certainly, this is nowhere near land a century ago, carrying their DEAR MARK: I appreciate your coming to as vast and expansive as other units in Washington to meet with me, the Governor, dreams and possessions in covered wag- out national park system. It is, how- ons. Walt Whitman aptly called this and Alaska’s congressional delegation and ever, an important milestone. For for the proposal you conveyed in your Sep- prairie ‘‘our characteristic landscape, tember 19 letter. Let me preface my reply by about 50 years, Kansans have argued the center of our national identity.’’ It affirming the long-standing policy of the Ad- about the need for and size of a is appropriate that we Americans set ministration within which further discus- tallgrass prairie park. Debate over past aside at least a portion of it for perpet- sions must take place. We will not consider legislative proposals, some attempting ual use and protection by the American an extension of Ketchikan Pulp Company’s to establish a park through the use of people. This legislation will finally do (KPC) contract until the Tongass Land Man- eminent domain, tore apart Kansas that. agement Plan (TLMP) is complete; we can- communities. I remember when this The passage of the Tallgrass Prairie not accept conditions reversing any part of was a topic one avoided in conversation the Tongass Timber Reform Act; and we will National Preserve Act would not have accept nothing less than full compliance for fear of angering a friend or neigh- been possible without the countless in- with all environmental laws. bor. dividuals who have worked over the You have stated you are considering clos- I am pleased that those days are be- years to see this idea become a reality. ing the pulp facility, which we would con- hind us. By bringing an array of inter- Former Kansas Congressman and cur- sider a material breach of the contract. We ests to the table and initiating face-to- rent Secretary of Agriculture Dan understand that you have a different view. face discussions, the Kansas congres- Glickman has attempted for more than Based on our conversations, we will agree to sional delegation has over the past 5 a decade to create this Federal pre- an immediate mutual cancellation of the years hammered out a proposal to es- contract and give KPC all of the timber and serve. It was his persistence and will- logs released under the contract to them. tablish a national preserve that pleases ingness to bring opposing conservation This should equal nearly 300 million board nearly everyone. The legislation is and agriculture interests together to feet of timber. If there is no mutual agree- unique for the National Park Service work out their differences that built ment on contract cancellation timber sales in that it provides the Federal Govern- the foundation from which this current will be available in southeast Alaska on a ment with a core area that it will own legislation evolved. Similar and stead- competitive basis in a sufficient supply to and use to educate the American peo- fast support also came from Senator operate the two sawmills for twenty-four ple about the tallgrass ecosystem and Bob Dole, Representative JAN MEYERS, months and in accordance with applicable grazing that began with buffalo and is law. The parties would cancel the contract and former Representative Jim Slat- based on their mutual desire to avoid litiga- now used to raise some of the finest tery. Controversy over a tallgrass prai- tion over whether closure of the pulp mill by beef cattle in the world. The bill keeps rie park stymied many previous Con- KPC is a breach and over whether the gov- more than 10,000 acres within the pre- gresses, and it was through the com- ernment is providing sufficient timber under serve’s boundaries in private hands, mitment and unique talents of each of October 3, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12365 these members that we were able to tional Parks and Conservation Associa- sure you that it will be well worth your make meaningful and lasting progress tion and Peggy O’Brien Marsh of the time, and I will be happy to show you on this legislation. National Park Trust for the time they around. I would also like to thank Governor spent assisting me and my staff on this Mr. President, I ask unanimous con- Bill Graves and former Governor Mike legislation. sent that language agreed to by the Hayden, both of whom publicly lent Officials at the Department of the In- Kansas delegation for inclusion in a their support to this effort and helped terior spent hours helping my office committee report on this bill be print- shape public opinion in Kansas and be- fine tune this proposal Ed Cohen, dep- ed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. This yond in favor of creating this preserve. uty solicitor at the Department of the language, agreed to by the delegation, Representative PAT ROBERTS, in Interior, Denis Galvin, associate direc- the owner of the Spring Hill Ranch, its whose district this preserve will be lo- tor, professional services at the Na- leasee, and reviewed by the National cated, deserves special accolades. For tional Park Service, Mike Tiernan, at- Park Service, is our attempt to give the past 4 years, PAT has worked tire- torney at the National Park Service, the National Park Service direction on lessly to reassure skeptics that this and Linda Potter, legislative affairs future grazing policy. This legislation unique approach to create the preserve specialist at the National Park Serv- will become law without a committee would work. No one should underesti- ice, all lent their help, patience, and report, and I want the CONGRESSIONAL mate how much his word meant to expertise to this effort. Equally helpful RECORD to reflect the delegation’s many in the agriculture community. have been the support of Don views. His sponsorship of this bill in the Castleberry, former regional director There being no objection, the mate- House further added to the credibility of the National Park Service’s Midwest rial was ordered to be printed in the necessary to get this bill passed by the Region, David Given, deputy field di- RECORD, as follows: House of Representatives. rector of the Midwest Field Area, and The conference agreement includes lan- There are too many Kansans who Steve Miller, superintendent of the guage to create a tallgrass prairie national have worked diligently to see this bill Fort Scott National Historic Site. preserve in the Flint Hills of Kansas. The enacted to name each, but a few should In 1990, the Kansas congressional del- preserve will be created through a unique private/public partnership between the fed- be noted. Ron Klataske of the National egation directed the National Park eral government and a private conservation Audubon Society was the first cham- Service to conduct a study on the fea- group. The partnership is the culmination of pion of creating the preserve on land sibility of making this area a unit of decades of discussions between agriculture known as the Z-Bar or Spring Hill the national park system. Randall and conservation interests who, until now, Ranch. He and members of the Flint Baynes, superintendent of the Home- have disagreed over issues such as federal Hills National Monument Committee, stead National Monument in Beatrice, ownership and cattle grazing as part of a led by Lee Fowler, Charles Rayl, Ken NE, was assigned to undertake this tallgrass prairie preserve in Kansas. The lan- guage drafted in this legislation is the result Harder, and Larry Bayer, were early task. Randy did this job professionally, of consensus building and compromise be- and consistent supporters of this effort. but he unfortunately felt the angry tween these various groups. Five years ago, another group of wrath of some who opposed creating a While the conference agreement only pro- thoughtful Kansans came together in preserve. He handled the furor with vides for federal ownership, by donation, of an effort to find common ground be- dignity and grace. Randy died unex- 180 acres of land on the preserve, it is hoped tween agriculture and conservation in- pectedly in 1993, and I want his wife, that the National Park Service, through the cooperative agreement language contained terests and look for ways to privately Judy, and his children, Melissa and in this bill, will be able to work with the pri- acquire and preserve the ranch. Led Keith, to know how much I appreciate vate land owners (and its leasee) of the rest first by Ross Beach and then by Jan the contribution he made to this effort. of the 10,894-acre ranch to provide interpre- Lyons, this commission helped bring Creation of this preserve is an appro- tive and recreation opportunities within the thoughtful, reasoned deliberations to priate legacy to Randy’s love of the boundaries of the preserve, but beyond the this issue, and for that I am indebted. prairie and his belief that this preserve federally owned core. When the idea of creating a tallgrass should be created. The stated purposes of this bill remain preserve faded from the front pages of Finally, I would like to acknowledge broad to give the National Park Service maximum flexibility in determining land use Kansas newspapers, I could always de- the hard work of several congressional practices within the preserve through the pend on the editorial writers from al- staffers including: Mike Horak of my general management planning process, with most every Kansas newspaper to lend staff, Brian Sweatland, Heidi Cashman, input from an advisory committee created their support to this legislation. Lead- and Tom Hemmer with Representative by this bill. We believe a public planning ing the charge was always the editorial PAT ROBERTS; Keith Yehle with Rep- process, with input from all Kansans, includ- staff of the Wichita Eagle, who time resentative JAN MEYERS; Mike Torrey ing local citizens and adjacent landowners, and time again, both in their editorial and Keira Franz with Senators Bob will enable the National Park Service to identify the best use for the 180 federally columns and in their sometimes biting Dole and SHEILA FRAHM; and Sherry owned acres and provide guidance for pos- cartoons, remind Kansans why creating Ruffing with former Representative sible cooperative agreements between the a tallgrass prairie preserves is so im- Dan Glickman. I would also like to ex- federal government and the private owner portant to the state. press my gratitude to Jim O’Toole, and its leasee. Efforts to embrace a public/private John Piltzecker, and Julia Gustafson The conferees note that the Kansas con- partnership to create this national of the Senate Energy and Natural Re- gressional delegation is united in its belief tallgrass prairie preserve may have re- sources Committee for their help in that a strong emphasis of the preserve mained nothing but an idea if it had should include the management of range getting this bill through the Senate. lands through historic and contemporary not been for the involvement of the Na- Mr. President, passage of this legisla- ranching practices. While the conferees are tional Park Trust, who in 1994 pur- tion will be the last piece of legislation unwilling to include language in the act that chased the property that will become to become law during my 18-year ca- would require any predetermined use of pri- the preserve. They immediately ap- reer in the Senate. It is an accomplish- vate property mentioned within this bill, the proached the Kansas congressional del- ment that I am quite proud of. Let me conferees agree with the Kansas congres- egation and said they were ready to assure my colleagues that as private sional delegation that current cattle ranch- work with us to make preservation ef- citizen KASSEBAUM, I will work to en- ing activities, consistent with the eco- forts a success. Paul Pritchard, presi- sure that this preserve meets your high logically sound and sustainable management of this property, should continue after the dent of the National Parks and Con- expectation. I have joked for some preserve is created. Cattle ranching, as prac- servation Association, and NPCA board time that I plan to spend my retire- ticed under the current grazing lease, is con- members Gordon Beaham, Eugene ment volunteering as a docent at this sistent with the interpretation of the history Brown, Dolph Simons Jr., and Bill Wat- preserve, so I encourage my colleagues and culture of the Flint Hills region of the son, all played an important role in to stop by if they ever find themselves tallgrass prairie. this effort. The same is true for Paul driving through the beautiful rolling Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, in the Duffendack, a board member for the prairie of east-central Kansas. Come closing minutes of the 104th Congress, I National Park Trust. I extend a special and see one of the Nation’s newest just want to express my deep apprecia- thanks to Laura Loomis of the Na- units of the national park system. I as- tion for all of those who worked so S12366 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 3, 1996 hard to pass the parks bill. As everyone have been very much a part of this ef- In the early 1970’s, the Blackstone knows, that omnibus parks bill con- fort. Senator BUMPERS and Senator River, like so many rivers and lakes tains the Presidio trust legislation FEINSTEIN also have been very helpful; throughout our Nation, was in deep which I sponsored in the Senate, and Senator NICKLES and a number of Sen- trouble. It was apparent that many which is so important to my State of ators on both sides of the aisle have years of pollution had wiped out much California, to the city of San Fran- been committed to this bill. of the river’s wildlife. The once pol- cisco, and to so many people who care So this is an achievement of some luted river has been cleaned up. A about the preservation of the Presidio magnitude affecting, as the Senator beautiful greenway for bicyclists and of San Francisco. has indicated, perhaps 136 projects in 41 hikers is underway. Historic mills have If I may, I would like to thank the States. It is long overdue. This has been restored. National Park rangers majority leader at this time, and the been an effort that has been underway and volunteers are giving tours and minority leader. I thank my colleagues now for a long period of time. educating visitors about the valley’s and friends relative to the effort that Let me also thank and congratulate rich history. The Blackstone Valley has been put in here. the administration for their efforts area is one of Rhode Island’s environ- This is a major environmental bill. It over the last couple of days. As he mental and historical jewels. With its has approximately 136 titles that affect tends to do in these moments of crisis, restoration, this area’s strong sense of a broad area of America’s public lands, Leon Panetta, in particular, has made price and community spirit has been and it is very, very important. this work. He deserves special com- revitalized. I am sorry that Senator BOXER can’t mendation, along with a number of All this is being done with relatively be here. Senator FEINSTEIN worked other members of the administration little money from the Federal Govern- very hard. The merits of the Presidio staff. ment, because every Federal dollar speak for themselves. So we are very appreciative of the co- that goes into the corridor is leveraged Senator BRADLEY has been a cham- operation and the effort made. At long many times over. pion representing the interests of the last we have passed a parks bill of I introduced S. 1374, which estab- Sterling Forest in both New Jersey and great magnitude and great importance. lished the corridor, on June 27, 1985, New York, BOB BENNETT, of Utah, and And I appreciate the work done on all and on November 10, 1986, the bill be- ORRIN HATCH, on Snowbasin. sides. came law. Since then, the Rhode Island And I thank my staff, Gregg Renkes, I yield the floor. congressional delegation, and the Mas- Mark Rey, Gary Ellsworth, Andrew EXPANDING THE BLACKSTONE RIVER VALLEY sachusetts delegation, have worked to- Lundquist, and Alex Polinksy. NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR gether each year to strengthen the cor- And, particularly the majority leader Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, it seems ridor. Today, the corridor stretches 46 again for accommodating the extraor- to me that protecting and preserving miles along the Blackstone River, from dinary hard work, effort, and time to our Nation’s special places, like the Worcester, MA to Providence, RI. The resolve it. Blackstone Valley, is one of the Fed- corridor encompasses 20 cities and This is a very meaningful piece of eral Government’s most important towns over a 250,000-acre area. Efforts legislation. functions. That is why I am so de- to interpret and preserve the valley’s I want to congratulate all of you who lighted that my bill to reauthorize and historical and scenic resources are co- have been a party to it. expand the Blackstone River Valley ordinated by the Blackstone Corridor I want to pay tribute to Senator National Heritage Corridor was in- Commission and the National Park JOHNSTON, my good friend who is de- cluded in the omnibus parks bill that Service works closely with the com- parting. And I look forward next year was agreed to today. mission, providing invaluable technical to working with the Senator from Ar- There are few other areas in the assistance and guidance. kansas, Senator BUMPERS, as we pursue country that have had as rich and di- Last year, I introduced S. 601 to reau- our obligations on the Energy and Nat- verse a history as the Blackstone Val- thorize the commission and expand the ural Resources Committee, with the ley. For centuries, the Blackstone corridor with Senators PELL, KENNEDY, presumption of continued chairman- River has been the center of life in the and KERRY. This bill extends the life of ship and his position in the ranking po- valley. The Native Americans who first the Blackstone Corridor Commission— sition. inhabited these shores enjoyed abun- which, under current law, would expire Thank you, Mr. Leader. dant fishing and hunting along the in November—for another 10 years. In Again, let me thank Senator BRAD- river. Settlers came in search of farm- addition, it adds to the corridor five LEY and Senator BOXER. land and instead found that the river new communities—three in Rhode Is- I, of course, thank the whip. provided a powerful new source of en- land and two in Massachusetts—which Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I will ergy. By the late 1700’s, bustling towns are culturally and historically tied to be very brief because Senator LOTT and appeared up and down the river. They the existing corridor and contain the I do have some other business to tend were joined by sawmills, and in 1793, headwaters of the Blackstone River. to, and then to call the President at 5 Slater’s Mill, the river’s first textile This logical expansion will allow the o’clock. mill, opened, signalling the birth of the commission to interpret and protect Mr. President, I wanted to take just Industrial Revolution. the region’s resources in a comprehen- a moment to congratulate Senator When the Blackstone Corridor was sive and unified fashion. Finally, my MURKOWSKI for his efforts on the omni- created in 1986, it represented an en- legislation increases the commission’s bus parks bill just passed. As he has in- tirely new approach for the National annual authorization from $350,000 to dicated, this has been one of the most Park Service. The corridor is not at all $650,000, in recognition of its tremen- difficult and contentious and com- like the typical national park, where dous success and new responsibilities. plicated sets of negotiations I think we the Federal Government owns and The Senate Energy Committee held have had in the whole 104th Congress. manages the land. Its boundaries span hearings on my bill, and it was re- That success we now have is only pos- two States; it contains whole cities, ported out of the Commission on April sible as a result of the extraordinary towns, and villages; half a million peo- 7, 1995. It was included in the omnibus efforts made by a number of people. ple live in the Blackstone Corridor. It parks bill and attached to the Presidio I want to cite, in particular, Senators truly represents a partnership between Management bill which, after some set- BRADLEY and BOXER for their remark- the Federal Government and State and backs, was unanimously approved by able efforts over the last couple of local governments and communities in the full Senate. days. They were instrumental in mak- Rhode Island and neighboring Massa- Since that time, Members of the Sen- ing this happen. Senator BOXER and chusetts. ate and the House of Representatives Senator BRADLEY worked with Senator Under the umbrella of the Corridor have been engaged in a lengthy and dif- MURKOWSKI and brought this about Commission, individuals from different ficult conference, attempting to work through cooperation and a tremendous communities, levels of government, out the differences between the propos- amount of persistence. and walks of life are working together als. Many highly controversial provi- But, as Senator MURKOWSKI has indi- toward a common vision—and with im- sions that would have led both to oppo- cated, there are others as well who pressive result. sition in the Senate and the possibility October 3, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S12367 of a veto by the President have been A resolution (S. Res. 313) relating to the The legislative clerk read as follows: dropped. retirement of Jeanie Bowles, Superintendent A resolution (S. Res. 314) authorizing the I commend Senate MURKOWSKI for his of Documents, United States Senate. President of the Senate, the President of the efforts to accommodate the interests of The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there Senate pro tempore, and the majority and so many colleagues and greatly appre- objection to the immediate consider- minority leaders, to make certain appoint- ciate his work to restore my version of ation of the resolution? ments after the sine die adjournment. the Blackstone Reauthorization bill. I There being no objection, the Senate The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there know the House fought hard to replace proceeded to consider the resolution. objection to the immediate consider- my bill with the House Resources Com- Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I want ation of the resolution? mittee proposal which would have au- to congratulate Jeanie Bowles, Super- There being no objection, the Senate thorized a lesser appropriation and intendent of Documents, upon her re- proceeded to consider the resolution. would have extended the life of the tirement and thank her for her 26 years Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent commission for 5 years only. This of service to the U.S. Senate. the resolution be agreed to, the motion would not have give the commission Jeanie Bowles has been a familiar, to reconsider be laid upon the table, enough time to complete its work. friendly face in the Senate, and we and any statements relating to the res- Mr. LOTT addressed the Chair. have all benefited from our association olution be printed in the RECORD. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ma- with her. As the resolution states, she has ‘‘discharged her responsibilities objection, it is so ordered. jority leader. The resolution (S. Res. 314) was with efficiency, devotion, and grace.’’ f agreed to, as follows: We will miss her and wish her well SALUTING THE SERVICE OF JOHN upon her retirement. Resolved, That notwithstanding the sine L. DONEY die adjournment of the present session of the Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent Congress, the President of the Senate, the Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the President of the Senate pro tempore, the Ma- that the Senate proceed to the imme- preamble be agreed to, the motion to jority Leader of the Senate, and the Minor- diate consideration of S. Res. 312, sub- reconsider be laid upon the table, and ity Leader of the Senate be, and they are mitted earlier today by myself. that any statements relating thereto hereby, authorized to make appointments to The PRESIDING OFFICER. The be printed in the RECORD at the appro- commissions, committee, boards, con- clerk will report. priate place. ferences, or interparliamentary conferences The legislative clerk read as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. A resolution (S. Res. 312) saluting the serv- objection, it is so ordered. f ice of John L. Doney. The resolution (S. Res. 313) was Whereas, John L. Doney has served the agreed to. NOTIFICATION TO THE PRESIDENT United States Senate since September 1980; The preamble was agreed to. CONCERNING THE PROPOSED AD- Whereas, Mr. Doney has during his Senate The resolution, with its preamble, is JOURNMENT OF THE SESSION career served in the capacities of staff assist- ant to Senator Bill Roth, Senate Post Office as follows: Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I send to clerk, Republican Cloakroom assistant, as- Whereas the Senate has been advised of the the desk a resolution and ask for its sistant secretary to the minority, culminat- retirement of its Superintendent of Docu- immediate consideration regarding a ing in his appointment as assistant secretary ments, Ms. Jeanie Bowles; committee to notify the President con- to the majority; Whereas Jeanie Bowles became an em- cerning the proposed adjournment of ployee of the Senate of the United States on Whereas, throughout his Senate career Mr. the session. Doney has been a reliable source of advice to January 3, 1971, and since that date has ably Senators and staff alike; and faithfully upheld the high standards and The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Whereas, Mr. Doney’s more than 16 years traditions of the staff of the Senate of the clerk will report. of service have been characterized by infinite United States for a period that included thir- The legislative clerk read as follows: patience, unfailing good humor, and a deep teen Congresses; A resolution (S. Res. 315) appointing a sense of respect for this institution; there- Whereas Jeanie Bowles has served with dis- committee to notify the President concern- fore be it Resolved, That the Senate salutes tinction as Assistant Editor in the Office of ing the proposed adjournment of the session. John L. Doney for his career of public serv- the Official Reporters, which position she The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there ice to the United States Senate and its Mem- was appointed to February 2, 1981; objection to the immediate consider- bers. Whereas Jeanie Bowles has served with dis- ation of the resolution? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there tinction as Superintendent of Documents, which position she has held since June 16, There being no objection, the Senate objection to the immediate consider- 1986; proceeded to consider the resolution. ation of the resolution? Whereas Jeanie Bowles has discharged her Mr. LOTT. I ask unanimous consent There being no objection, the Senate responsibilities with efficiency, devotion, the resolution be agreed to, the motion proceeded to consider the resolution. and grace, in particular dedicating her Sen- to reconsider be laid upon the table, Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- ate service to the advancement of young peo- and that any statements relating to imous consent that the resolution be ple: the resolution be printed in the agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, Now, therefore, be it RECORD. the motion to reconsider be laid upon Resolved, That the Senate of the United The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without States commends Jeanie Bowles for her ex- objection, it is so ordered. the table, and that any further state- emplary service to the Senate and the Na- ments relating to the resolution appear tion; wishes to express its deep gratitude and The resolution (S. Res. 315) was at the appropriate place in the RECORD. appreciation for her long, faithful, and out- agreed to, as follows: The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without standing service; and extends its best wishes Resolved, That a committee of two Sen- objection, it is so ordered. upon her retirement. ators be appointed by the Presiding Officer to join a similar committee of the House of SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall The resolution (S. Res. 312) was Representatives to notify the President of agreed to. transmit a copy of this resolution to Jeanie Bowles. the United States that the two Houses have The preamble was agreed to. completed their business of the session and f f are ready to adjourn unless he has some fur- ther communication to make to them. THE RETIREMENT OF JEANIE AUTHORITY TO MAKE CERTAIN The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant BOWLES, SUPERINTENDENT OF APPOINTMENTS AFTER SINE DIE to the resolution just adopted, the DOCUMENTS ADJOURNMENT Chair appoints the majority and minor- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unan- Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I send to ity leaders as members of the commit- imous consent the Senate proceed to the desk a resolution and ask for its tee to inform the President of the Unit- the immediate consideration of S. Res. immediate consideration authorizing ed States that the two Houses have 313 that I submitted earlier today. certain appointments to be made after completed their business of the session The PRESIDING OFFICER. The adjournment sine die. and are ready to adjourn unless he has clerk will report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The some further communication to make The legislative clerk read as follows: clerk will report. to them.