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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Mar 22, 2000
Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area Act of 2000 - Establishes the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area in Nevada to conserve, protect, and enhance the historical, cultural, paleontological, scenic, scientific, biological, educational, wildlife, riparian, wilderness, endangered species, and recreational values and resources associated with the Applegate-Lassen and Nobles Trails corridors and surrounding areas.Designates specified lands in Black Rock Desert, Pahute Peak, North Black Rock Range, East Fork High Rock Canyon, High Rock Lake, Yellow Rock Canyon, Little High Rock Canyon, High Rock Canyon, Calico Mountains, South Jackson Mountains, and North Jackson Mountains Wilderness Study Areas in Nevada as wilderness, for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
People & committees
Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] · D–NV
Legislative record
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Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10004-10007; text as passed Senate: CR S10006-10007)
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-661.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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