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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 16, 1994
Bull Run and Little Sandy Watershed Protection Act - Establishes the Bull Run Watershed Protection Unit in the Mt. Hood National Forest in Oregon. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire and include additional lands based upon a required expansion study. Directs the Secretary to protect the Unit as a drinking water supply watershed of the National Forest System. Restricts Unit access. Provides for related cooperation between the Secretary and Portland, Oregon, including establishment of an arbitration board. Directs the Secretary to establish a citizen advisory committee to monitor compliance with this Act. Provides for civil penalties and citizen suits for violations of this Act. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] · D–OR
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E452)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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