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H.R. 5271 · 98th Congress · enacted

A bill to extend the Wetlands Loan Act.

Became Public Law No: 98-548.

Latest official action 1984-10-26 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

(Measure passed Senate, amended) Title I: - Extends through FY 1986 the authorization of appropriations to promote the conservation of migratory waterfowl and to preserve important wetlands and other essential waterfowl habitat. Postpones until October 1, 1986, the beginning of repayment to the Treasury of advances made to the migratory bird conservation fund. Title II: To Establish the Connecticut Coastal National Wildlife Refuge - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Coastal National Wildlife Refuge in Connecticut. Directs the Secretary to administer the refuge. Authorizes appropriations to acquire lands for the refuge. Title III: To Establish the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge - Directs the Secretary to establish the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana. Directs the Secretary to: (1) administer the refuge; and (2) acquire lands, waters, or interests for the refuge with funds provided under the Second Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1984.

Congressional Research Service · 1984-10-04

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