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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to designate additions to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness of the George Washington National Forest, and for other purposes. This bill adds specified additional lands in the George Washington National Forest (a part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests in Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky) to the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the Rich Hole Addition until it is incorporated into the Rich Hole Wilderness in order to enhance natural ecosystems by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage, as described in the Forest Service document entitled "Decision Notice for the Lower Cowpasture Restoration and Management Project" and dated December 2015. In carrying out such water quality and aquatic passage improvement activities, USDA must use the minimum tool or administrative practice that has the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources.
AI Summary
This bill, the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act of 2019, designates additional lands in the George Washington National Forest (part of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests) to be included in the Rough Mountain Wilderness and the Rich Hole Wilderness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the Rich Hole Addition area until it is incorporated into the Rich Hole Wilderness, in order to implement activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage, as described in a Forest Service document. When carrying out these water quality and aquatic passage improvement activities, the USDA must use the minimum tool or administrative practice that has the least adverse impact on the wilderness character and resources.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S700-701) (on 01/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/247/all-info | 01/29/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s247/BILLS-116s247is.pdf | 02/07/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s247/BILLS-116s247is.pdf.pdf | 02/07/2019 |
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