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Introduced
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
In Committee
04/10/2019
04/10/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to designate certain Federal land in the State of California as wilderness, and for other purposes. This bill designates specified land within the Bakersfield Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management and in the Los Padres National Forest in California as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and as the Black Mountain Scenic Area. The bill designates certain land in the Los Padres National Forest as the Machesna Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the Machesna Mountain Wilderness Area; the Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Area, to be incorporated into the San Rafael Wilderness; the Condor Ridge Scenic Area; and the Condor National Scenic Trail. The bill also designates specified segments of the Indian, Mono, Matilija, Sespe, and Piru Creeks and Sisquoc River in California as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System and requires studies of new trails for recreation opportunities in California. Indian tribes shall be assured access to the wilderness areas, scenic areas, and potential wilderness areas designated by this bill for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
AI Summary
This bill designates certain federal land in California as wilderness, potential wilderness, scenic areas, and wild and scenic rivers. Key provisions include:
- Designating over 200,000 acres of land in the Bakersfield Field Office and Los Padres National Forest as new wilderness areas or additions to existing wilderness areas.
- Creating the Machesna Mountain and Fox Mountain Potential Wilderness Areas, which would be designated as wilderness once certain trail work is completed.
- Establishing the Condor Ridge and Black Mountain Scenic Areas to conserve and protect the natural resources in those areas.
- Adding segments of Indian Creek, Mono Creek, Matilija Creek, Sespe Creek, Sisquoc River, and Piru Creek to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
- Requiring studies on new recreation trails and opportunities in the Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Mt. Pinos ranger districts.
- Ensuring access for Indian tribes to the designated wilderness, scenic, and potential wilderness areas for traditional cultural and religious purposes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 04/10/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1111/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1111/BILLS-116s1111is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1111/BILLS-116s1111is.pdf.pdf |
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