NATIONAL FORESTS

Articles and editorials

Skelton—New Areas Need Protection, S4748 [9JN]

To Protect and To Preserve, S4748 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions

Arizona: prohibit withdrawal of certain public lands from location and entry under the Mining Law (see H.R. 5665), H5500 [1JY]

Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see S. 3822), S7352 [22SE] (see H.R. 6209), H6989 [23SE]

Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire a parcel of land for inclusion (see H.R. 4658), H754 [23FE]

———designate as wilderness certain public lands (see S. 3470), S4744 [9JN]

Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 5388), H3822 [25MY]

Coconino National Forest: convey a small parcel of land (see H.R. 4824), H1357 [11MR]

———convey land to correct erroneous survey (see H.R. 5985), H6567 [30JY]

———establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area (see H.R. 4823), H1357 [11MR]

Conservation of natural resources: commemorate anniversary of the Weeks Law, recognize its significance to history of conservation, and acknowledge benefits of the White Mountain National Forest (see S. Res. 675), S7899 [15NO] (see S. Res. 679), S7968 [17NO]

———recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (see H. Res. 1348), H3310 [11MY]

Coronado National Forest: expand Pajarita Wilderness and designate Tumacacori Highlands Wilderness (see H.R. 6155), H6803 [16SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain tracts of the Big Springs Environmental Study Area of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to the Blue Ridge Unified School District (see H.R. 5212), H3200 [5MY]

———expeditiously issue special use permits regarding use of houseboats on Laurel Lake in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky (see S. 4002), S8396 [2DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations on the management, use, and protection of public lands (see S. 2999), S482 [4FE] (see H.R. 4589), H555 [3FE]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (see H.R. 5523), H4505 [15JN]

Florida: release Federal reversionary interests retained on certain lands, authorize interchange of National Forest System land and State land, and authorize a certain additional conveyance (see S. 3070), S1018 [3MR]

Forests: combat pine beetle infestations, conduct restoration activities, remove dead and dying trees, and make permanent Forest Service stewardship contracting authorities (see H.R. 5192), H3078 [29AP]

Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel of land (see H.R. 5414), H3870 [26MY]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (see S. 2966), S340 [28JA] (see H.R. 4474), H265 [20JA]

———authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consideration (see H. Res. 1038), H386 [26JA]

———establish certain wilderness areas and authorize various land conveyances involving National Forest System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see S. 3294), S3006 [30AP] (see H.R. 5205), H3123 [4MY]

Monongahela National Forest: designate additional lands as wilderness (see S. 3863), S7618 [28SE] (see H.R. 5965), H6404 (see H.R. 5965), H6456 [29JY]

Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (see S. 4049), S10693 [18DE]

———withdraw Federal land on North Fork watershed located in the vicinity of Flathead National Forest from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (see S. 3075), S1169 [4MR]

Oregon: designate certain lands as wilderness and provide for the exchange of certain Federal and non-Federal lands (see S. 2963), S340 [28JA]

Public lands: require hunting activities be a land use in management plans for compatible Federal lands (see H.R. 5673), H5501 [1JY]

Letters

Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act: Representative Peterson, Committee on Agriculture (House), H1547 [17MR]

———Representative Rahall, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H1547 [17MR]

Remarks in House

Cherokee National Forest: convey a small parcel of land and use proceeds from conveyance to acquire a parcel of land for inclusion (H.R. 4658), H6259, H6260 [28JY]

Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (H.R. 5388), H3749 [25MY]

Coconino National Forest: establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area (H.R. 4823), H4088 [28MY], H6824, H6825 [22SE]

Colorado: provide for exchange of certain lands in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests with the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District (H.R. 3923), H5506, H5507 [13JY]

Conservation of natural resources: recognize John W. Weeks' contributions to the conservation of forests and water supply (H. Res. 1348), E808 [11MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), H6445, H6446 [29JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: designate certain wilderness areas, wild and scenic rivers, trails, and national heritage areas, and authorize certain programs and activities, H7492 [16NO]

Firearms: protect the right of individuals to bear arms on Federal lands administered by the Forest Service and the BLM (H.R. 5523), H4440 [15JN]

Florida: release Federal reversionary interests retained on certain lands, authorize interchange of National Forest System land and State land, and authorize a certain additional conveyance (H.R. 3954), H1546-H1548 [17MR]

Francis Marion National Forest: convey small parcel of land (H.R. 5414), H6444, H6445 [29JY]

Idaho: authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 3538), H154, H155 [19JA]

———authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), H403-H405 [27JA]

———authorize continued use of certain water diversions on National Forest System lands in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness (H.R. 4474), consideration (H. Res. 1038), H393-H400 [27JA]

Public lands: making emergency supplemental appropriations for rehabilitation, road projects, and job creation (H.R. 4291), H3084 [4MY]

Remarks in Senate

Cherokee National Forest: designate as wilderness certain public lands (S. 3470), S4747 [9JN]

Colorado: provide for exchange of certain lands in the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests with the Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District (S. 555), S10994 [22DE]

Conservation of natural resources: commemorate anniversary of the Weeks Law, recognize its significance to history of conservation, and acknowledge benefits of the White Mountain National Forest (S. Res. 679), S8250 [29NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), S10994 [22DE]

———clarify authority regarding additional recreational uses of National Forest System lands subject to ski area permits (H.R. 2476), unanimous-consent request, S10994 [22DE]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize BLM, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Forest Service to respond to violations of regulations on the management, use, and protection of public lands (S. 2999), S493 [4FE]

Monongahela National Forest: designate additional lands as wilderness (S. 3863), S7635 [28SE]

Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of public lands, add lands to wilderness areas, release wilderness study areas, and designate new areas for recreation, S10685, S10686 [18DE]

———withdraw Federal land on North Fork watershed located in the vicinity of Flathead National Forest from location, entry, and patent under mining laws (S. 3075), S1172 [4MR], S4741 [9JN], S5543 [29JN], S10509 [17DE]

Oregon: designate certain lands as wilderness and provide for the exchange of certain Federal and non-Federal lands (S. 2963), S343 [28JA]

Wayne National Forest: anniversary, S8122 [19NO]

Reports filed

Cibola National Forest Boundary Expansion: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 5388) (H. Rept. 111-601), H6802 [16SE]

Consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1038) (H. Rept. 111-401), H386 [26JA]

Deafy Glade Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 1043) (S. Rept. 111-273), S6882 [5AU]

Devil's Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1272) (S. Rept. 111-257), S6881 [5AU]

Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 4474) (S. Rept. 111-277), S6882 [5AU]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3538) (H. Rept. 111-398), H193 [19JA]

Los Padres National Forest Land Conveyance: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (H.R. 129) (S. Rept. 111-270), S6882 [5AU]

North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 553) (S. Rept. 111-252), S6881 [5AU]

North Fork Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 3075) (S. Rept. 111-316), S7507 [27SE]

Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 4823) (H. Rept. 111-599), H6802 [16SE]

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 607) (S. Rept. 111-304), S7506 [27SE]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2476) (H. Rept. 111-533), H5545 [13JY]

Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 555) (S. Rept. 111-131), S944 [2MR]

———Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3923) (H. Rept. 111-525), H5545 [13JY]

Tables

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 2476, Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act, H6452 [29JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 3954, Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act, H1593 [17MR]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 4658, Cherokee National Forest Land Consolidation Act, H6280 [28JY]

Pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 5414, Francis Marion National Forest small parcel of land conveyance, H6452 [29JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 1038, consideration of H.R. 3726, Castle Nugent National Historic Site Establishment Act and H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act, H393 [27JA]

H.R. 3538, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act, H154 [19JA]

H.R. 3923, Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District Land Exchange Act, H5506 [13JY]

H.R. 3954, Florida National Forest Land Adjustment Act, H1546 [17MR]

H.R. 4474, Idaho Wilderness Water Facilities Act, H403 [27JA]

H.R. 4658, Cherokee National Forest Land Consolidation Act, H6259 [28JY]

H.R. 4823, Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area Act, H6824 [22SE]

H.R. 5414, Francis Marion National Forest small parcel of land conveyance, H6444 [29JY]

S. 2963, Cathedral Rock and Horse Heaven Wilderness Act, S344 [28JA]

S. 3470, Tennessee Wilderness Act, S4748 [9JN]

S. Res. 675, commemorate anniversary of the Weeks Law, recognize its significance to history of conservation, and acknowledge benefits of the White Mountain National Forest, S7908 [15NO]

S. Res. 679, commemorate anniversary of the Weeks Law, recognize its significance to history of conservation, and acknowledge benefits of the White Mountain National Forest, S7978 [17NO], S8250 [29NO]