H.R. 113 (112th): Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests Protection Act

Introduced:
Jan 05, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. David Dreier [R-CA26]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 5, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 05, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 05, 2011
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Full Title

To provide for additions to the Cucamonga and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests and the protection of existing property rights in such additions, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to take steps to prevent and prepare for wildfires in the Cucamonga, Sheep Mountain, and San Gabriel Wilderness Areas and address the backlog of maintenance in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 05, 2011.
14 pages

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1/5/2011--Introduced.
Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests Protection Act - Incorporates specified proposed wilderness additions into the Cucamonga and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests in California. Sets forth provisions regarding private property and water rights protections and permissible activities in such additions.
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to take such measures in the Cucamonga, Sheep Mountain, and San Gabriel Wilderness Areas that are necessary for the control of fire, insects, and diseases.
Directs the Secretary to assess a specified maintenance backlog in the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests. Requires completion of the studies regarding the potential addition of portions of the San Gabriel River, San Antonio Creek, and Middle Fork Lytle Creek in California to the national wild and scenic rivers system.

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