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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 29, 2012
Los Padres Conservation and Recreation Act of 2012 - Designates specified National Forest System lands in California that are administered as part of the Los Padres National Forest as wilderness and as additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified creek segments in California as wild, scenic, or recreational rivers.
Establishes the Condor Ridge Scenic Area within the National Forest. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to develop a comprehensive management plan for such area.
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Designates within the National Forest: (1) specified roads and trails for certain off-highway vehicle use, and (2) specified areas as off-highway vehicle areas.
Directs the Secretary to study and report on the feasibility of and the public interest in the construction of specified new trails respecting the National Forest.
Los Padres National Forest Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary to convey specified National Forest System lands to the United Water Conservation District of California in exchange for the conveyance of specified non-federal lands to the Secretary.
Requires the Secretary to reserve easements for all trails and roads considered necessary for administrative purposes and to ensure public access.
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Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24] · R–CA
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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