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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 25, 1994
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Idaho Wilderness Title II: Idaho Forest Management Title III: Release to Multiple Use and Water Rights Title IV: Idaho Rural Economic Development Idaho Wilderness, Sustainable Forests and Communities Act of 1994 - Title I: Idaho Wilderness - Designates specified lands in the following Idaho national forests as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Panhandle National Forest; (2) Clearwater National Forest; (3) Nez Perce National Forest; (4) Payette National Forest; and (5) Boise National Forest. Allows private owners of land adjacent to areas so designated to file with the Secretary of Agriculture a claim for compensation for any reduction in their property's value due to such designation. Amends the Endangered American Wilderness Act of 1978 to revise the boundary of the Gospel-Hump Planning Unit. Title II: Idaho Forest Management - Designates specified lands in the same Idaho national forests as management areas, wildlife corridors, a historic area, and a recreation area. Outlines management directives and emphasis for such lands. Requires the Secretary of Commerce to prepare, and report to specified officials concerning, an economic impact analysis for Federal lands within Idaho's Kaniksu National Forest designated as grizzly bear habitat. Requires the Secretary to conduct a project on St. Joe National Forest and Kaniksu Forest within Boundary County to demonstrate the change in timber volume resulting from investing in good sites on lands already roaded. Leaves the Jackson Bar Airstrip (known as the Wilson Bar Airstrip) open for use by recreation aviators. Directs the Secretary to modify the existing land and resource management plans for the national forests affected by this Act. Sets forth provisions concerning water quality on the Panhandle National Forest and monitoring of the areas and corridors designated by this Act. Title III: Release to Multiple Use and Water Rights - Releases those National Forest System lands in Idaho which were not designated as wilderness, management areas, wildlife corridors, or historic or recreation areas from certain management provisions relating to wilderness study areas to allow them to be managed for multiple use and not necessarily for the purpose of protecting their suitability for wilderness designation. Title IV: Idaho Rural Economic Development - Requires the Secretary to promote ecosystem restoration, rehabilitation programs, and projects through technical assistance, grants, and cooperative agreements with Idaho agencies, local governments, private corporations, and landowners. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. LaRocco, Larry [D-ID-1] · D–ID
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources and by the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development and by the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources Discharged.
Joint Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Held by the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources and by the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development Discharged.
Joint Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Held by the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development and by the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1140)
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Credit and Rural Development.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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