Steven Holt: “H.R. 5041 would establish the boundaries and classification for a segment of the Missouri River in Montana that was…”

“H.R. 5041 would establish the boundaries and classification for a segment of the Missouri River in Montana that was designated under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act in 1976. This legislation was introduced by our colleague, the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Hill). Madam Speaker, this legislation was introduced in late July, and while the bill was never considered by the Committee on Resources, we at least have the views of the administration on this matter. In a letter dated October 3 of this year, the Department of the Interior indicated their support for H.R. 5041. Evidently, in the late 1970s, several procedural steps were not followed in establishing the river's boundaries and providing for its classification. By adopting the river's boundaries and classification by statute, H.R. 5041 would remove any doubt that may exist on this matter. Madam Speaker, we have no objection to this legislation, which we view as a technical housekeeping matter. We urge its passage.”