The 1994 authorization level has been reduced by about $2 million that was appropriated for the NFWF for that year. The costs of this bill fall within budget function 300. Basis of estimate: For the purposes of this estimate, CBO has assumed that the full amounts authorized will be appropriated for each fiscal year. In addition to the $25 million per year specified for the NFWF, the gross authorization levels include amounts specified in the bill for the Brownsville center: $5 million for 1994 and $4 million each for 1995 and 1996. For 1997, the estimated authorization for the center is equal to the 1996 amount adjusted for inflation. Outlays for NFWF payments have been estimated on the basis of historical spending patterns for similar programs. CBO has assumed that the Brownsville Wetlands Policy Center would be established and lease agreements would be completed within a few months of the bill's enactment. Other provisions, which would amend the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Establishment Act, would have no impact on federal spending. 6. Estimated cost to State and local governments: None. 7. Estimate comparison: None. 8. Previous CBO estimate: None. 9. Estimate prepared by: Deborah Reis. 10. Estimate approved by: C.G. Nuckols, Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW In the opinion of the Committee, it is necessary to dispense with the requirements of subsection (4) of rule XXIX of the Standing Rules of the Senate in order to expedite the business of the Senate. 103D CONGRESS 2d Session REPORT SENATE 103-226 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONCESSIONS POLICY REFORM ACT OF 1994 FEBRUARY 11 (legislative day, JANUARY 25), 1994.-Ordered to be printed Mr. JOHNSTON, from the Committee on Energy and Natural REPORT together with MINORITY VIEWS [To accompany S. 208] The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, to which was referred the bill (S. 208) to reform the concessions policies of the National Park Service, and for other purposes, having considered the same, reports favorably thereon with an amendment and recommends that the bill, as amended, do pass. The amendment is as follows: Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the "National Park Service Concessions Policy Reform Act of 1994". SEC. 2. FINDINGS AND POLICY. (a) FINDINGS.-In furtherance of the Act of August 25, 1916 (39 Stat. 535), as amended, (16 U.S.C.1, 2-4), which directs the Secretary of the Interior to administer areas of the National Park System in accordance with the fundamental purpose of preserving their scenery, wildlife, natural and historic objects, and providing for their enjoyment in a manner that will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations, the Congress finds that the preservation and conservation of park resources and values requires that such public accommodations, facilities, and services as the Secretary determines are necessary and appropriate in accordance with this Act (1) should be provided only under carefully controlled safeguards against unregulated and indiscriminate use so that visitation will not unduly impair these values; and |