H.R. 4145 (104th): Act to Save America’s Forests

Introduced:
Sep 24, 1996 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Bryant [D-TX5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 24, 1996, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 24, 1996
Cosponsors
43 cosponsors (38D, 5R) (show)
Committees

House Agriculture

House Armed Services

House Natural Resources

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Full Title

To amend the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 and related laws to strengthen the protection of native biodiversity and ban clearcutting on Federal lands, and to designate certain Federal lands as Northwest Ancient Forests, roadless areas, and special areas where logging and other intrusive activities are prohibited.

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Last updated Sep 24, 1996.
80 pages

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9/24/1996--Introduced.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Title I - Amendments to Existing Land Management Laws Title II: Protection for Northwest Ancient Forests, Roadless Areas, and Special Areas Act to Save America's Forests
Title I - Amendments to Existing Land Management Laws
Amends the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974 (National Forest System), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (public lands), the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (National Wildlife Refuge System), the National Indian Forest Resources Management Act (Indian lands), and Federal law relating to forest management on military lands to: (1) provide for native biodiversity conservation; and (2) restrict and prohibit certain logging practices.
Title II - Protection for Northwest Ancient Forests, Roadless Areas, and Special Areas
Designates specified Special Areas which shall be subject to restrictions on road construction and logging in the following States: (1) Alabama; (2) Alaska; (3) Arizona; (4) Arkansas; (5) California; (6) Colorado; (7) Georgia; (8) Idaho; (9) Illinois; (10) Minnesota; (11) Montana; (12) New Mexico; (13) North Carolina; (14) Oregon; (15) South Carolina; (16) South Dakota; (17) Tennessee; (18) Texas; (19) Vermont; and (20) Wyoming. Restricts road construction and logging in Northwest Ancient Forests, Special Areas, and roadless areas on Federal lands.

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  • 109 Stat. 240

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