George Radanovich

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 752) expressing continued support for the construction of the Victims of Communism Memorial.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 752 introduced by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Shimkus) would express the continued support of the House of Representatives for the construction for the Victims of Communism Memorial in the Nation's capital. I urge adoption of the resolution. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5016) to extend the water service contract for the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Nebraska.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 5106, authored by the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Osborne), authorizes the extension of water service contracts between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Ainsworth Irrigation District for up to 4 years. The district has requested the transfer of project facilities from Federal ownership to the district. The 4-year extension would allow the district ample time to complete the necessary actions for finalizing the facility transfer. The contract extension would provide for continued water service during the title transfer process under current terms and conditions. Madam Speaker, I urge the adoption of the bill. Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4606) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation and in coordination with other Federal, State, and local government agencies, to participate in the funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 4606, authored by the gentleman from California (Mr. Baca), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the funding and implementation of a balanced, long-term groundwater remediation program in California. H.R. 4606 establishes the Southern California Basins Groundwater Remediation Fund within the U.S. Treasury to provide Federal cost-share monies to remediate groundwater supplies in the Santa Ana watershed. I urge adoption of this measure. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

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Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3954) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to resolve boundary discrepancies in San Diego County, California, arising from an erroneous survey conducted by a Government contractor in 1881 that resulted in overlapping boundaries for certain lands, and for other purposes, as amended.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3954, introduced by the gentleman from California (Mr. Hunter) and amended by the Committee on Resources, would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to resolve boundary discrepancies in San Diego County, California, arising from an 1881 erroneous survey conducted by a government contractor. The survey resulted in overlapping boundaries for certain lands. In addition, section 3 of the bill incorporates the text of H.R. 417, which revokes a portion of a public land order affecting the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. H.R. 417 passed the House unanimously on March 19, 2003. I urge adoption of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2941) to correct the south boundary of the Colorado River Indian Reservation in Arizona, and for other purposes, as amended.

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Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this legislation, introduced by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), would rename the Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area as the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. Later this year, our colleague, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. McInnis), will retire after over 22 years of public service. Throughout that time, Scott McInnis has achieved a great deal on behalf of the people of Colorado. The Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area is 122,000 acres of pristine and rugged canyon lands located just outside the Grand Junction home of the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. McInnis). Four years ago, the gentleman from Colorado was the driving force behind the legislation that led to the preservation of these Colorado canyons. Mr. Speaker, as the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. McInnis) returns home to the State and the people he adores, I can think of no more fitting tribute. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3210) to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a water resource feasibility study for the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins in Oregon, as amended.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 3210, authored by the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a water management feasibility study and environmental impact statement to evaluate integrated water resource management and supply needs in the Little Butte/Bear Creek Subbasins near Medford, Oregon. The underlying water management effort is a collaborative Federal/ State/local partnership to improve the health of the subbasins and increase the water-use efficiency of the three local irrigation districts. The studies will be completed in accordance with a memorandum of agreement between the bureau and the city of Medford. Today, Congress has the opportunity to make this collaborative effort come true for these Oregon watersheds. I urge adoption of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 5009) to extend water contracts between the United States and specific irrigation districts and the City of Helena in Montana, and for other purposes.

Mr. RADANOVICH

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3597, authored by the gentleman from California (Mr. Doolittle), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on constructing a water storage project on Alder Creek in El Dorado County in California. The goal of the storage project is to provide water supplies during dry and critically dry years. Like many areas in the western United States, El Dorado County faces constant water supply shortages. In light of drought and growing environment and human needs, many believe more traditional storage is needed. Supporters believe this project, in conjunction with water conservation measures, will augment the local water district's water supply, increase downstream habitat flows, and add hydropower resources. This project is an excellent example of a local agency working to secure safe and dependable water supplies for future generations. I urge adoption of the bill. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the Senate bill (S. 2180) to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to exchange certain lands in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in the State of Colorado.

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Beauprez).

Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.