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Introduced
05/09/2019
05/09/2019
In Committee
12/05/2019
12/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To designate and expand wilderness areas in Olympic National Forest in the State of Washington, and to designate certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild and scenic rivers, and for other purposes. This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in the state of Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain other land, identified on the same map as such proposed areas, as potential wilderness. The bill designates as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers specified segments of the following rivers in the state of Washington Elwha River, Dungeness River, Big Quilcene River, Dosewallips River, Duckabush River, Hamma Hamma River, South Fork Skokomish River, Middle Fork Satsop River, West Fork Satsop River, Wynoochee River, East Fork Humptulips River, West Fork Humptulips River, Quinault River, Queets River, Hoh River, Bogachiel River, South Fork Calawah River, Sol Duc River, and Lyre River. The Department of Agriculture may take necessary measures to control fire, insects, and diseases in the wilderness areas designated by this bill.
AI Summary
This bill designates (1) certain federal land in the Olympic National Forest in Washington as wilderness and as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) certain rivers in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers. The bill also withdraws the designated federal land from mining, mineral leasing, and other development activities, while preserving existing rights and treaty rights of Indian tribes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 311. (on 02/04/2020)
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