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US HR426

US HR426
Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act


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Introduced
01/10/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To withdraw certain National Forest System land in the Emigrant Crevice area located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Park County, Montana, from the mining and mineral leasing laws of the United States, and for other purposes. This bill withdraws specified National Forest System land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana, identified on the map titled "Emigrant Crevice Proposed Withdrawal Area," dated November 10, 2016, from (1) location, entry, and patent under mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Any land within the withdrawal area that is acquired by the federal government after enactment of this bill must be immediately withdrawn in accordance with this bill.

AI Summary

This bill, the Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act, withdraws specified National Forest System land in the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Park County, Montana from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, as well as disposition under mineral and geothermal leasing laws. The withdrawal area is identified on a map dated November 10, 2016, and any land acquired by the federal government within this area after the enactment of the bill will also be immediately withdrawn. The bill also outlines the process for submitting and making the map publicly available, and clarifies that the bill does not affect any authorized recreational uses, such as hunting or fishing, within the withdrawal area.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 02/05/2019)

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