To establish the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in the State of Idaho, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 103-64.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 5, 1993
Establishes the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area, Idaho. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to finalize, and revise at least once every four years, the comprehensive management plan developed for the Conservation Area. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Bureau of Land Management, to establish a visitor center to interpret the history and geological, ecological, natural, cultural, and other resources of the Area and the biology of the raptors and their relationships to man. Authorizes the Secretary to permit visitor use of the public lands in the Conservation Area in a manner that is consistent with this Act. Permits continued use of the Conservation Area's Orchard Training Area by the Idaho National Guard. Authorizes the continued grazing of domestic livestock within such Area. Requires the Secretary to study, identify, and, where appropriate, initiate land exchanges to resolve ownership conflicts within the Area. Releases lands within the Snake River Birds of Prey National Area that have been found unsuitable for wilderness designation from further management pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976. Authorizes appropriations.
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