PUBLIC LAW 100-605—NOV. 4, 1988
102 STAT. 3043
Public Law 100-605 100th Congress An Act To authorize a study of the Hanford Reach of the Columbia River, and for other purposes.
Nov. 4, 1988 [H.R. 3614]
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. COMPREHENSIVE RIVER CONSERVATION STUDY.
The Secretary of the Interior ("Secretary"), in consultation with Washington. the Secretary of Energy, shall prepare a comprehensive river conservation study for that segment of the Columbia River extending from one mile below Priest Rapids Dam downstream approximately fifty-one miles to the McNary Pool north of Richland, Washington, as generally depicted on the map entitled "Proposed Columbia River Wild and Scenic River Boundary" dated May 17, 1988, hereinafter referred to as the "study area" which is on file with the United States Department of the Interior. The study shall identify and evaluate the outstanding features of the study area and its immediate environment, including fish and wildlife, geologic, scenic, recreational, natural, historical, and cultural values, and examine alternatives for their preservation. In examining alternatives means for the preservation of such values, the Secretary shall, among other things, consider the potential addition of all or a portion of the study area to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and recommend a preferred alternative for the protection and preservation of the values identified. The Secretary shall cooperate and consult State and local with the State and political subdivisions thereof, local, and tribal governments, governments, and other interested entities in preparation of such a study and provide for public comment. The study shall be completed and presented to Congress within three years after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 2. INTERIM PROTECTION.
(a) For a period of eight years after the enactment of this Act, within the study area identified in section 1 of this Act: (1) No Federal agency may construct any dam, channel, or navigation project. (2) All other new Federal and non-Federal projects and activities shall, to the greatest extent practicable: (A) be planned, designed, located and constructed to minimize direct and adverse effects on the values for which the river is under study; and (B) utilize existing structures and facilities including, but not limited to, pipes, pipelines, transmission towers, water conduits, powerhouses, and reservoirs to accomplish the purposes of the project or activity. (3) Federal and non-Federal entities planning new projects or activities in the study area shall consult and coordinate with the Secretary to minimize and provide mitigation for any direct
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