NATIONAL FORESTS

Amendments

Public lands: restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (H.R. 1526), H5733, H5748, H5749, H5750, H5752, H5754 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions

Alaska: establish a maximum amount for special use permit fees for cabins (see S. 736), S2683 [16AP]

——— exempt national forest lands from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (see S. 384), S871 [26FE]

BLM: convey parcels of national forest or public lands to private landowners, State, county, and local governments, or Indian tribes whose lands share a boundary with the national forest or public lands (see H.R. 1633), H2157 [18AP]

——— designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see S. 769), S2798 [18AP] (see H.R. 1630), H2157 [18AP]

Carson National Forest: adjust boundary (see S. 312), S708 [13FE] (see H.R. 663), H501 [13FE]

Cherokee National Forest: designate as wilderness certain public lands (see S. 1294), S5687 [15JY]

Cibola National Forest: add the Crest of Montezuma and transfer management from BLM to the Forest Service (see S. 1829), S8845 [16DE] (see H.R. 3748), H8108 [12DE]

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (see H.R. 862), H701 [27FE]

——— establish the Sedona-Red Rock National Scenic Area (see H.R. 3704), H7687 [11DE]

Columbine-Hondo Wilderness: establish (see S. 776), S2845 [22AP] (see H.R. 1683), H2246 [23AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey cemeteries located on National Forest System land in the Black Hills National Forest to local South Dakota communities maintaining such cemeteries (see S. 447), S1126 [5MR] (see H.R. 291), H170 [15JA]

——— establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 1294), H1718 [20MR]

——— use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on National Forest System lands to utilize the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services Program (see H.R. 1611), H2124 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area, designate certain lands as wilderness, and improve management of noxious weeds in Lewis and Clark National Forest (see S. 364), S773 [14FE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: authorize agreements with States and subdivisions providing for continued operation of public lands during a Government shutdown (see S. 1750), S8361 [20NO] (see H.R. 3661), H7566 [5DE]

——— expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 1345), H1822 [21MR]

——— sell certain Federal land and direct the proceeds from such sales to be applied to Federal budget deficit reduction (see H.R. 1017), H1320 [6MR]

Forest Service: accommodate individuals with mobility disabilities who need to use a power-driven mobility device for reasonable access to certain National Forest System lands (see H.R. 1989), H2653 [15MY]

——— convey certain parcels of land to Fruit Heights, UT (see S. 509), S1270 [7MR] (see H.R. 993), H1318 [6MR]

——— designate national forest acreage as disease and insect infestation treatment areas (see S. 745), S2749 [17AP]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 818), H627 [25FE]

——— expedite salvage timber sales as part of restoration and rehabilitation activities for lands in the Gila and Lincoln National Forests, and BLM lands impacted by fire in New Mexico (see H.R. 3432), H6953 [30OC]

——— expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California (see H.R. 3188), H5883 [26SE]

——— provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see S. 1875), S9052 [19DE]

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. 1430), S6206 [1AU] (see H.R. 876), H701 [27FE]

——— establish certain wilderness areas and authorize various land conveyances involving National Forest System and BLM lands in central Idaho (see H.R. 145), H32 [3JA]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (see S. 1888), S9105 [20DE] (see H.R. 1241), H1567 [18MR]

Jefferson National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to the Mullins and Sturgill Cemetery Association of Pound, VA (see H.R. 2331), H3356 [12JN]

Kisatchie National Forest: prohibit restrictions on the use of dogs in deer hunting activities (see H.R. 542), H411 [6FE]

Los Padres National Forest: convey certain lands (see H.R. 3008), H5397 [2AU]

Montana: sustain economic development and recreational use of National Forest System land and add certain land to the National Wilderness Preservation System (see S. 37), S43 [22JA]

——— 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. 255), S519 [7FE] (see H.R. 2259), H3215 [5JN]

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness (see S. 404), S1011 [28FE] (see H.R. 908), H815 [28FE]

National parks and recreation areas: make the America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass available at a discount to veterans (see H.R. 2743), H4725 [18JY]

Oregon: designate certain land as wilderness and make additional wild and scenic river designations (see S. 353), S773 [14FE]

——— designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (see S. 352), S773 [14FE] (see H.R. 2491), H4037 [25JN]

——— restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (see S. 1301), S5708 [16JY]

Public lands: designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 1187), H1426 [14MR]

Safety: declare state of emergency and implement hazardous fuel reduction projects for extreme fire hazard and unsafe conditions caused by pine beetle infestations, drought, disease, or storm damage (see H.R. 1895), H2533 [8MY]

San Juan National Forest: designate certain Hermosa Creek watershed lands as wilderness (see S. 841), S3029 [25AP] (see H.R. 1839), H2436 [6MY]

Stanislaus National Forest: permit certain activities to be conducted on Federal land within the Emigrant Wilderness at the same level as before wilderness designation (see H.R. 3606), H7354 [21NO]

T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act: amend (see S. 611), S1950 [19MR] (see H.R. 3605), H7354 [21NO]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (see S. 28), S42 [22JA] (see H.R. 253), H168 [15JA]

——— designate certain lands as wilderness and facilitate a land exchange (see H.R. 2808), H5049 [24JY]

Letters

Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Andy Duyck, Washington County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5732 [19SE]

——— Anthony DeBone, Deschutes County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]

——— Craig Pope, Aaron Felton, Robert Wolfe, and Doug Schmidt, Polk County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]

——— David Itzen, Everett Dial, and John Bishop, Curry County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5724 [19SE]

——— Dennis Linthicum, Frank Skrah, and Greg Thede, Klamath County, OR, Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]

——— Doug Robertson, John Hanlin, Rick Wesenberg, and Susan Acree, Douglas County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5724 [19SE]

——— Henry Heimuller, Anthony Hyde, Earl Fisher, Jeff Dickerson, and Steve Atchinson, Columbia County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5726 [19SE]

——— Janet Carlson, Samuel A. Brentano, Patricia Milne, Jason Myers, Walt Beglau, and Tom Rohlfing, Marion County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]

——— John Ludlow, Jim Bernard, Paul Savas, Martha Schrader, and Tootie Smith, Clakamas County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]

——— John Rachor, Jackson County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5732 [19SE]

——— Mark E. Bennett, Baker County, OR, Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]

——— Mark Labhart, Bill Baertlein, and Tim Josi, Tillamook County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5727 [19SE]

——— Mike McCabe, Ken Fahlgren, and Seth Crawford, Crook County, OR, Court, H5725 [19SE]

——— Representative Doc Hastings, Committee on Natural Resources (House), H5733 [19SE]

——— Representative Lucas, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5732 [19SE]

——— Rod Runyon, Scott Hege, and Steve Kramer, Wasco County, OR, Board of County Commissioners, H5723 [19SE]

——— Simon G. Hair, Stephen Campbell, and Connie Roach, Josephine County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5726 [19SE]

——— Steve Shaffer, Gilliam County, OR, Court, H5723 [19SE]

Motions

Petitions and memorials

Harney County, OR, Court: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5732 [19SE]

Jefferson County, OR, County Commission: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]

Umatilla County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]

Union County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]

Wallowa County, OR, Board of Commissioners: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5730 [19SE]

Wheeler County, OR, Court: Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5732 [19SE]

Remarks in House

Coconino National Forest: convey land to correct erroneous survey (H.R. 862), H3664, H3665 [17JN]

Courts: waive judicial review on any timber salvage project resulting from a wildfire, H5750, H5751 [19SE]

——— establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach, H5731 [19SE]

——— implement moratorium on the use of prescribed fires in Mark Twain National Forest until report is submitted on current forest management practices, H5752 [19SE]

——— submit report specifying volume requirement in effect for each Forest Reserve Revenue Area for that fiscal year, H5749, H5750 [19SE]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: ensure firefighters are provided with the most advanced firefighting and personal safety equipment, H5790, H5791 [20SE]

——— expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development, H5728 [19SE]

Forest Service: convey certain parcels of land to Fruit Heights, UT (H.R. 993), H3265, H3266 [11JN]

——— streamline management of pine beetle infestation and clearing of infested trees to reduce forest fire risk, H3900 [19JN]

——— streamline post-wildfire efforts by including reforestation, site rehabilitation and salvage operations as a part of suppression efforts, H5754 [19SE]

Forests: expedite the salvage of fire-killed timber in Stanislaus National Forest, Yosemite National Park, and BLM lands impacted by the Rim Fire in California (H.R. 3188), H7002 [13NO]

——— restart jobs in the timber industry, H4095 [27JN]

Government regulations: protect forest reserve projects from delay by precluding court-issued injunctions based on alleged violations of procedural requirements, H5748 [19SE]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (H.R. 1241), H7423 [3DE]

Montana: withdraw Federal land on North Fork watershed located in the vicinity of Flathead National Forest from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, H3025 [4JN]

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: preserve the Green Mountain Lookout in Glacier Peak Wilderness (H.R. 908), E222 [28FE]

Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (H.R. 1630), E496 [18AP]

——— designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (H.R. 1187), E301 [14MR]

——— improve land management, H1979 [12AP]

——— restore employment and educational opportunities in, and economic stability of, counties with Federal forest land, while reducing management costs and providing revenue sources from such land (H.R. 1526), H5460–H5467 [10SE], H5530 [12SE], H5721–H5755 [19SE], H5788–H5792 [20SE], H5820 [25SE], E1353, E1356, E1357, E1358 [20SE], E1389 [27SE]

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest: convey a small parcel of land to Brigham Young University (H.R. 253), H3661–H3663 [17JN]

Remarks in Senate

BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (S. 769), S2800 [18AP]

Cherokee National Forest: designate as wilderness certain public lands (S. 1294), S5923 [24JY], S6061 [30JY]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (S. 1875), S9063 [19DE]

Inyo National Forest: facilitate a land exchange involving certain non-Federal lands (S. 1888), S9106 [20DE]

Oregon: designate certain land as wilderness and make additional wild and scenic river designations (S. 353), S780–S782 [14FE]

——— designate Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Area and segments of Wasson and Franklin Creeks as wild or recreational rivers (S. 352), S780–S782 [14FE], S4717 [19JN]

——— restore forest landscapes, protect old growth forests, and manage national forests in the eastside forests (S. 1301), S5711 [16JY], S6639 [19SE]

White Mountain National Forest: impact of Government shutdown, S7178 [4OC]

Reports filed

Alaska Subsistence Structure Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 736) (S. Rept. 113–67), S5498 [27JN]

Black Hills Cemetery Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 447) (S. Rept. 113–63), S5498 [27JN]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 291) (H. Rept. 113–26), H1855 [9AP]

Carson National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 312) (S. Rept. 113–58), S5497 [27JN]

Coconino National Forest Land Conveyance To Correct Erroneous Survey: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 862) (H. Rept. 113–75), H2773 [17MY]

Consideration of H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 351) (H. Rept. 113–215), H5653 [18SE]

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 352) (S. Rept. 113–28), S2844 [22AP]

Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 993) (H. Rept. 113–65), H2773 [17MY]

Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 876) (H. Rept. 113–76), H2773 [17MY]

Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Facilitation Involving Certain Non-Federal Lands: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1241) (H. Rept. 113–281), H7394 [2DE]

Los Padres National Forest Land Conveyance: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 3008) (H. Rept. 113–295), H8117 [16DE]

North Fork Watershed Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 255) (S. Rept. 113–95), S6327 [10SE]

Oregon Treasures Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 353) (S. Rept. 113–100), S6327 [10SE]

Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1526) (H. Rept. 113–210), H5587 [17SE]

Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 28) (S. Rept. 113–92), S6327 [10SE]

——— Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 253) (H. Rept. 113–98), H3250 [6JN]

Resolutions by organizations

Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act: Ken Kestner and Dan Shoun, Lake County, OR, Board of Commissioners, H5725 [19SE]

——— Scott W. Meyers, Chris B. Labhart, and Boyd Britton, Grant County, OR, County Court, H5723 [19SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 351, consideration of H.R. 687, Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation Act, H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, and H.R. 3102, Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act, H5669 [19SE]

H.R. 253, Y Mountain Access Enhancement Act, H3661 [17JN]

H.R. 291, Black Hills Cemetery Act, H2410 [6MY]

H.R. 862, Coconino National Forest land conveyance to correct erroneous survey, H3664 [17JN]

H.R. 876, Idaho Wilderness Water Resources Protection Act, H3659 [17JN]

H.R. 993, Fruit Heights Land Conveyance Act, H3265 [11JN]

H.R. 1241, Inyo National Forest land exchange facilitation involving certain non-Federal lands, H7423 [3DE]

H.R. 1526, Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act, H5733–H5747 [19SE]

S. 352, Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Act, S4721 [19JN]

S. 769, America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act, S2800–S2804 [18AP]

S. 1888, Inyo National Forest Land Exchange Act, S9107 [20DE]