S. 2907 (111th): Federal Land Avalanche Protection Act of 2010

Introduced:
Dec 18, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 21, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 18, 2009
Referred to Committee Dec 18, 2009
Reported by Committee Jun 21, 2010
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to establish a coordinated avalanche protection program, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 18, 2009.
10 pages

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8/5/2010--Reported to Senate amended.
Federal Land Avalanche Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to establish an avalanche protection program to provide information and assistance to users of avalanche-prone National Forest System lands.
Includes as objectives of the program:
(1) informing and educating the public about the risks posed by avalanches;
(2) providing avalanche forecasts for avalanche-prone areas of the National Forest System that are frequented by recreational or other users;
(3) providing oversight of activities relating to the prevention and control of avalanches by ski area and other special use permit holders on National Forest System land, including the procurement, control, and use of artillery; and
(4) facilitating research on the program's objectives, including research on the development of alternatives to military artillery.
Requires the Secretary to:
(1) use the resources of the Forest Service's National Avalanche Center and other partners; and
(2) work with the Avalanche Artillery Users of North America Committee and other partners to improve coordination among the users of artillery used to prevent and control avalanches.
Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to further the program's objectives and requires giving priority to grants that enhance public safety.
Authorizes appropriations.

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