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Whereas, The study concluded that the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority generates air tour industry expenditures of $49.8 million each year; and
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Whereas, The study determined that more than 142,000 foreign visitors, which constitutes 32.4 percent of all foreign visitors, and more than 9,000 visitors from the United States, which constitutes 23.7 percent of all visitors from within the United States, would forego visits to Southern Nevada if the Grand Canyon air tours were unavailable; and
Whereas, Recent economic downturns in Asia have adversely impacted tourism in Southern Nevada; and
Whereas, The air tour industry provides visual access to back country of the Grand Canyon including many of its most spectacular sights, and without air tours, only a small minority of visitors who have the time and physical ability to hike in the canyon would be afforded the opportunity to appreciate these magnificent sights; and
Whereas, Air tours do not cause a permanent negative impact on the fragile environment of the Grand Canyon as do some other activities; and
Whereas, In 1988, Special Federal Aviation Regulation 50-2 was enacted establishing routes, altitudes and reporting requirements and as a result of this legislation, noise complaints have been dramatically reduced and there has been a substantial restoration of natural quiet to the Grand Canyon; and
Whereas, Since the enactment of the requirements of this regulation, 92 percent of visitors to the park have reported that they were not adversely affected by aircraft sounds, and visitors to the back country have reported seeing or hearing only one or two aircraft a day; and
Whereas, The United States Forest Service concluded in 1992 that there were ``few adverse impacts to wilderness users'' from aircraft tours and that the flights did not impair the overall enjoyment of the wilderness or reduce the likelihood of repeat visits; and
Whereas, A hearing held on September 2, 1998, by the House National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee disclosed that the National Park Service noise analysis failed to undergo scientific modeling or peer review; and
Whereas, The National Park Service disclosed on February 2, 1999, its intention to redefine the threshold for substantial restoration of natural quiet in the air tour air space of Grand Canyon National Park at a noticeability level of 8 decibels below natural ambient air sound; and
Whereas, Air tour operators and acoustical experts conclude that this higher threshold proposed by the National Park Service would virtually shut down air tours in the east end air space of the Grand Canyon National Park; and
Whereas, The Federal Aviation Administration now proposes to conduct an environmental assessment of air routes from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon based solely on sound that could lead to further restriction or capping of flights; and
Whereas, The Nevada Congressional Delegation, the Nevada Commission on Tourism, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport repeatedly have supported maintaining a viable Southern Nevada air tour industry and continued air access to and from Las Vegas; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and Assembly of the State of Nevada (jointly), That the Nevada Legislature expresses its concern regarding any proposal to redefine the space in which aircraft may be flown over the Grand Canyon and urges the Congress of the United States to effect an outcome for the Southern Nevada air tour industry that will protect, support and sustain the viability of this significant contributor to the tourism economy of the State of Nevada and the enjoyment of visitors and sightseers; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate prepare and transmit a copy of this resolution to the Vice President of the United States as presiding officer of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, each member of the Nevada Congressional Delegation, the Grand Canyon Air Tour Council and the United States Air Tour Association; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution becomes effective upon passage and approval.
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POM-224. A resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to the ``Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1999''; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
House Resolution No. 40
Whereas, Enactment of H.R. 45, the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1999, would allow movement of spent nuclear fuel from 78 individual locations in 35 states to a single location. A permanent underground repository is needed to provide safe and secure long-term disposal of this spent fuel and waste; and
Whereas, The deadline for acceptance of spent fuel and waste by the Department of Energy was one year ago. H.R. 45 would accelerate acceptance of spent fuel and waste by the Department of Energy by authorizing an interim storage facility at Yucca Mountain; and
Whereas, Michigan residents deserve protection of the $323.8 million investment they have made toward the construction of a permanent site. They have every right to demand that the federal government honor its commitment to the nation in a timely and cost-effective manner. There can be no further delay in carrying out the provisions of the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. Michigan residents are entitled to the safety and economic benefit to be gained by permanent disposal; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1999; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
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POM-225. A concurrent resolution adopted by the Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to the ``World War II Memorial Completion Act''; to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
House Concurrent Resolution No. 35
Whereas, Public Law 103-32, signed in 1993, authorized the establishment of a memorial to the valor of World War veterans. The men and women who fought and who died during the century's darkest hours to secure the freedoms we enjoy today command our lasting gratitude. Their supreme sacrifies continue to touch every American. The World War II Memorial is a small but important step in repaying the immeasurable debt we owe these individuals. Many of these men and women have continued serving their country in community service organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. This legislation set in motion a long process of securing support, establishing a site and design, and working with the American Battle Monuments Commission and the National Park Service to bring this project to completion; and
Whereas, in an effort to expedite the establishment of this memorial and to ensure adequate funding for its repair and maintenance in perpetuity, Congress has before it H.R. 1247, the World War II Memorial Completion Act. This bill addresses a variety of issues, especially refining powers and purposes of the fund created to handle the collection and disbursement of money, including the authority to borrow, as well as the protection of intellectual property and licensing rights related to the memorial; and
Whereas, The World War II Memorial, which is to be located in the National Mall in Washington, is an important expression of the nation's debt to a remarkable generation. The World War II Memorial Completion Act will play a vital role in ensuring the success of this venture to perpetuate for future generations the memory of valor and sacrifices that must never be forgotten, now, therefore, be it;
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the World War II Memorial Completion Act. We urge all parties involved to work cooperatively toward the completion of this important piece of our country's history; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and the members of the Michigan congressional delegation.
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POM-226. A resolution adopted by the House of the Legislature of the State of Michigan relative to the ``World War II Memorial Completion Act''; to the Committee on Veteran's Affairs.
House Resolution No. 101
Whereas, Public Law 103-32, signed in 1993, authorized the establishment of a memorial to the valor of World War II veterans. The men and women who fought and who died during the century's darkest hours to secure the freedoms we enjoy today command our lasting gratitude. Their supreme sacrifices continue to touch every American. The World War II Memorial is a small but important step in repaying the immeasurable debt we owe these individuals. Many of these men and women have continued serving their country in community service organizations, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. This legislation set in motion a long process of securing support, establishing a site and design, and working with the American Battle Monuments Commission and the National Park Service to bring this project to completion; and
Whereas, in an effort to expedite the establishment of this memorial and to ensure adequate funding for its repair and maintenance in perpetuity, Congress has before it H.R. 1247, the World War II Memorial Completion Act. This bill addresses a variety of issues, especially refining powers and purposes of the fund created to handle the collection and disbursement of money, including the authority to borrow, as well as the protection of intellectual property and licensing rights related to the memorial; and
Whereas, The World War II Memorial, which is to be located on the National Mall in Washington, is an important expression of the nation's debt to a remarkable generation. The World War II Memorial Completion Act will play a vital role in ensuring the success of this venture to perpetuate for future generations the memory of valor and sacrifices that must never be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we memorialize the Congress of the United States to enact the World War II Memorial Completion Act. We urge all parties involved to work cooperatively toward the completion of this important piece of our country's history; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United
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