Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2008

3.0.0 1011 2023-01-11T20:03:13Z 2023-01-11T20:26:49Z House H HR 2007-02-13 110 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Standing sseg03 Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee Hearings by 2008-04-15T20:39:09Z Referred to 2007-10-24T17:46:36Z hsag00 Agriculture Committee House Standing hsag22 Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee Referred to 2007-03-02T21:26:53Z Discharged from 2007-10-05T19:50:18Z Referred to 2007-02-13T14:03:30Z hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee Discharged from 2007-06-28T18:00:23Z Hearings by 2007-05-10T13:58:47Z Referred to 2007-02-21T19:56:01Z Reported by 2007-09-04T19:47:24Z Markup by 2007-06-28T21:40:38Z Referred to 2007-02-13T14:03:25Z H. Rept. 110-315 Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2008 110 570 S 2008-06-16 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 781. Identical bill CRS Related bill House Text similarities House Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas, and for other purposes. 110 763 HRES 2007-10-23 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 16:41:08 Procedurally-related House 2008-04-15 sseg03 Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. Committee 2007-10-24 sseg00 Energy and Natural Resources Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. IntroReferral 2007-10-23 18:09:06 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 18:08:37 On passage Passed by voice vote. Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 18:08:37 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote. Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 18:06:49 On motion to recommit with instructions Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 994). Floor H36110 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 994 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2007/roll994.xml House 110 2007-10-23T22:06:49Z 1 2007-10-23 17:39:25 The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H11907) Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:33:10 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lamborn motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment inserting a new subsection to motorize access in emergencies. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:32:48 Mr. Lamborn moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11907-11908; text: CR H11907) Floor H36100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2007-10-23 17:22:10 DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Goodlatte amendment. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:07:17 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1011. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:07:05 Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:07:00 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 763. (consideration: CR H11900-11908; text of measure as introduced: CR H11900-11902; text of measure as reported in House: CR H11902-11903) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 16:40:38 Rule H. Res. 763 passed House. Floor H1L220 2 House floor actions 2007-10-22 18:59:10 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 763 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2007-10-05 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00224 2007-10-05 Committee on Agriculture discharged. Discharge H12300 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2007-10-05 Committee on Agriculture discharged. Committee 5500 9 Library of Congress hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2007-09-04 House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2007. IntroReferral H11210 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2007-09-04 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-315, Part I. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2007-09-04 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 110-315, Part I. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2007-06-28 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2007-06-28 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged. Committee 2007-06-28 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. Committee 2007-05-10 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Subcommittee Hearings Held. Committee 2007-03-02 hsag22 Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry. Committee 2007-02-21 hsii10 Federal Lands Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands. Committee 2007-02-13 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsag00 Agriculture Committee 2007-02-13 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100-A 9 Library of Congress 2007-02-13 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2007-02-13 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2007-02-13 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress B000657 Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] RICK BOUCHER D VA 9 N W000672 Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] FRANK WOLF R VA R. 10 2007-02-13 True M000933 Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] JAMES MORAN D VA P. 8 2007-02-13 True S000185 Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] Robert Scott D VA C. "Bobby" 3 2007-02-13 True D000597 Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1] JO ANN DAVIS R VA 1 2007-02-13 True D000136 Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11] THOMAS DAVIS R VA M. 11 2007-02-13 True N000179 Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-38] GRACE NAPOLITANO D CA F. 38 2007-05-03 False 2007-07-30T04:00:00Z H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/19022 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007</p> 2007-07-30T04:00:00Z H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/19022 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007 Public Lands and Natural Resources Animals Congressional reporting requirements Environmental Protection Government Operations and Politics Habitat conservation Land use Landscape protection Maps Motor vehicles National forests National scenic areas Nature conservation Old growth forests Outdoor recreation Planning Restoration ecology Sports and Recreation Trails Transportation and Public Works Virginia Water pollution control Water quality Wilderness areas Wildlife conservation Public Lands and Natural Resources

00 2007-02-13 Introduced in House 2007-03-15T16:09:16Z Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness.

Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration.

Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

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18 2007-09-04 Reported to House amended, Part I 2008-01-02T22:35:13Z Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness.

Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area"; and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Specifies that the Potential Wilderness Area be designated as wilderness and included in Kimberling Creek Wilderness on the earlier of: (1) the date on which the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in such Area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act have been removed; or (2) five years after enactment of this Act.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Instructs the Secretary to establish the trail plan in consultation with interested parties. Requires the Secretary to report on the implementation of such plan, including the identification of priority trails for development.

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

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36 2007-10-23 Passed House amended 2008-01-16T19:04:58Z Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness.

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail along the southern boundary of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness connecting to forest development road 49352 in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, mining, mineral and geothermal leasing.

Permits motorized access to lands designated as wilderness or a wilderness study area by this Act when required in connection with an emergency involving the health and safety of persons, including search and rescue efforts or a response to an Amber Alert.

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Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 Official Title as Introduced To designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, to designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, to establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, to provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas, and for other purposes. Introduced in House IH Display Title Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 Short Titles as Introduced Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 Short Titles as Reported to House Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 H House Short Titles as Passed House Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 H House 861 110 HAMDT At the end of section 2, add the following new subsection: (e) MOTERIZED ACCESS IN EMERGENCIES.--. 2022-02-03T05:23:13Z 2007-10-23 On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 18:07:35 R000011 Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3] NICK RAHALL D WV J. 3 2007-10-23T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 1011 Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 2023-01-11T20:26:49Z 7 2007-10-23 18:07:35 On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H34111 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 18:07:01 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Rahall. (consideration: CR H11908; text: CR H11908) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 18:07:01 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Rahall.(consideration: CR H11908; text: CR H11908) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 18:07:35 Amendment agreed to by House: On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. NotUsed 79000 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 18:07:35 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rahall amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 860 110 HAMDT Amendment changes the boundary of the Brush Mountain East wilderness area, removing 26 acres which contain a power line; changes the boundaries of the Seng Mountain Scenic Area, removing 1,263 acres from the area to allow continued use of the Barton Gap Motorized trail and wildlife habitat management in key areas; changes trail language for the Raccon Branch area, removing specific requirements to locate the trail along Rt. 650 and changing the connection road to Forest Development road 49352. An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 110-403 to change the boundary of the Brush Mountain East wilderness area, removing 26 acres which contain a power line; changes the boundaries of the Seng Mountain Scenic Area, removing 1,263 acres from the area to allow continued use of the Barton Gap Motorized trail and wildlife habitat management in key areas; changes trail language for the Raccon Branch area, removing specific requirements to locate the trail along Rt. 650 and changing the connection road to Forest Development road 49352. 2022-02-03T05:23:13Z 2007-10-23 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:32:00 G000289 Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6] ROBERT GOODLATTE R VA W. 6 2007-10-23T04:00:00Z House of Representatives 110 HR House H 1011 Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 2023-01-11T20:26:49Z House Report 110-403 https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/110th-congress/house-report/403 7 2007-10-23 17:32:00 On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H34111 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:22:03 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte. (consideration: CR H11905-11907; text: CR H11905) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2007-10-23 17:22:03 House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Goodlatte.(consideration: CR H11905-11907; text: CR H11905) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 17:32:00 Amendment agreed to by House: On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. NotUsed 79000 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 17:32:00 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Goodlatte amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2007-10-23 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2007-10-24T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr1011rfs/xml/BILLS-110hr1011rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2007-10-23T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr1011eh/xml/BILLS-110hr1011eh.xml Reported in House 2007-10-05T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr1011rh/xml/BILLS-110hr1011rh.xml Introduced in House 2007-02-13T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-110hr1011ih/xml/BILLS-110hr1011ih.xml 2008-04-15 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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