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Introduced
02/28/2013
02/28/2013
In Committee
07/31/2013
07/31/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act - Amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984, with respect to certain lands in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the state of Washington designated as part of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, to specifically allow the operation and maintenance of Green Mountain Lookout. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), through the Forest Service, from moving the Lookout from its current location on Green Mountain in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest unless the Secretary determines that its move is necessary to preserve the Lookout or to ensure the safety of individuals on or around Green Mountain. Requires the Secretary, if such a determination is made, to move the Lookout to a location outside of the lands described in this Act, above.
AI Summary
This bill, the Green Mountain Lookout Heritage Protection Act, amends the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984 to clarify that the designation of certain lands within the Glacier Peak Wilderness, located in Washington's Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests, does not prevent the operation and maintenance of the Green Mountain Lookout. The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, is prohibited from relocating the Lookout from its current site on Green Mountain unless it's deemed necessary for the Lookout's preservation or for public safety, in which case it must be moved to a location outside of the designated wilderness area.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 244. (on 01/23/2014)
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