On the recordMarch 12, 1998
I agree with the Senator. Our legislation addresses the fact that the federal government is the biggest property owner in the Basin. As such, there is a need for federal involvement in both the planning and program implementation of transportation projects at Lake Tahoe. Our amendment gives the Basin access to both planning and program implementation funds for programs of federal land management agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service. President Clinton made it clear last summer that the U.S. federal government must fulfill its obligations within the Tahoe Basin. Although this amendment does not include a seat on the MPO for the U.S. Department of Transportation, this provision would provide a role for U.S. DOT to assist in fulfilling these obligations by assisting the federal land management agencies in preparation of transportation plans.
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