(10) Rights of way over public lands for underground energy-related transportation. (11) Cooperative efforts to encourage, enhance and improve international programs for the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resources otherwise within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee. (12) General and continuing oversight and investigative authority over activities, policies and programs within the jurisdiction of the Subcommittee. (b) Full Committee.--The Full Committee shall have the following jurisdiction and responsibilities: (1) Environmental and habitat measures and matters of general applicability. (2) Measures relating to the welfare of Native Americans, including management of Indian lands in general and special measures relating to claims which are paid out of Indian funds. (3) All matters regarding the relations of the United States with Native Americans and Native American tribes, including special oversight functions under Rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives. (4) All matters regarding Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiians. (5) All matters related to the Federal trust responsibility to Native Americans and the sovereignty of Native Americans. (6) All matters regarding insular areas of the United States. (7) All measures of matters regarding the Freely Associated States and Antarctica. (8) Cooperative efforts to encourage, enhance and improve international programs for the protection of the environment and the conservation of natural resources otherwise within the jurisdiction of the Full Committee under this paragraph. (9) All measures and matters retained by the Full Committee under Committee rule 6(e). (10) General and continuing oversight and investigative authority over activities, policies and programs within the jurisdiction of the Committee under House Rule X. APPENDIX 3: EXAMPLES OF INTER-COMMITTEE CORRESPONDENCE ABOUT JURISDICTION ISSUES, 107TH CONGRESS CONCERNS ABOUT DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION BILL U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, Washington, DC, August 31, 2001. Chairman, Committee on the Armed Services, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN. Thank you for an opportunity to review the text of H.R. 2586, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2002, for provisions which are within the jurisdiction of the Committee on Resources. Among these provisions are those dealing with benefits for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Corps, environmental review, public lands, and territories of the United States. Because of the continued cooperation and consideration you have afforded me and my staff in developing these provisions, I will not seek a sequential referral of H.R. 2586 based on their inclusion in the bill. Of course, this waiver is not intended to prejudice any future jurisdictional claims over these provisions or similar language. I also reserve the right to seek to have conferees named from the Committee on Resources on these provisions, should such a conference become necessary. Once again, I appreciate working with you and your staff on these matters, and look forward to urging my colleagues to support and pass H.R. 2586. Sincerely, James V. Hansen, 38 Congressional Record (daily edition), vol. 147, Sept. 20, 2001, p. H5783. CONCERNS ABOUT ENERGY SECURITY ACT COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES, Washington, DC, July 20, 2001. Hon. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT, Chairman, Committee on Science, Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC. DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: On July 17, 2001, the Committee on Resources ordered favorably reported H.R. 2436, the Energy Security Act. The bill was referred primarily to the Committee on Resources, with an additional referral to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R. 2436 is a critical part of the President's energy policy initiative. The Leadership plans on scheduling an energy legislative package for consideration by the full House of Representatives as early as next week. Therefore, I ask you to not to seek a sequential referral of the bill. Of course, by allowing this to occur, the Committee on Science does not waive its jurisdiction over H.R. 2436 or any other similar matter. If a conference on H.R. 2436 or a similar energy legislative package becomes necessary, I would support the Committee on Science's request to be named to the conference. Finally, this action should not be seen as precedent for any Committee on Resources bills which affect the Committee on Science's jurisdiction. I would be pleased to place this letter and your response in the report on the bill to document this agreement. Thank you for your consideration of my request. I look forward to working with you again on the Floor. Sincerely, James V. Hansen, 39 Congressional Record (daily edition), vol. 147, Aug. 1, 2001, p. H5149. FEDERAL AGENCIES THAT OVERSEE PROGRAMS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT Council on Environmental Quality Established in 1969 as a part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) P.L. 91-190 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et. seq.) The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) was created within the Executive Office of the President with additional responsibilities provided by the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4371 et. seq.) CEQ evaluates, coordinates, and mediates federal activities and provides Congress with an annual report on environmental quality. Office of Science and Technology Policy Established in 1976 by the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 PL. 94-282, (42 U.S.C. 6611). The Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) was created to provide the President with timely policy advice and to coordinate the science and technology investment. OSTP serves as a scientific, engineering, and technical sources to advise the President on major policies, plans and programs. Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Established in 1962 by the Trade Expansion Act of Initially named the Office of the Special Trade Representative, this Agency was authorized to negotiate all trade agreements programs under the Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. As part of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2171), Congress established the Office as a Cabinet-level Agency within the Executive Office of the President. The Committee on Resources maintains oversight over areas relating to trade in fish and wildlife. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Department of Agriculture works to enhance the environment and to maintain production capacity by helping landowners protect the soil, water, forests, and other natural resources. Rural development, credit, and conservation programs are key resources for carrying out national growth policies. Department research findings directly or indirectly benefit all Americans. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) was created by act of May 15, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 2201). Natural Resources and Environment The Natural Resources and Environment Under Secretary is responsible for |