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US HR994

US HR994
Chetco River Protection Act of 2019


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Introduced
02/06/2019
In Committee
02/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to make technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon. This bill modifies segment designations for the Chetco River, Oregon. Federal lands within the boundaries of the modified river segments are withdrawn from (1) entry, appropriation, or disposal under the public land laws; (2) location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (3) disposition under all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing or mineral materials.

AI Summary

This bill makes technical corrections to the segment designations for the Chetco River in Oregon, which is protected under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. The bill modifies the boundaries of three river segments, changing their lengths and starting and ending points. It also withdraws the federal lands within the modified river segments from entry, mining, and mineral leasing activities, subject to valid existing rights.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. (on 02/22/2019)

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