Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 9, 1999)
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act - Establishes the Lake Tahoe National Scenic Forest and Recreation Area (as a National Forest System unit) to replace the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to develop an Area environmental restoration project priority list. Authorizes appropriations.
Amends Federal law to permit Area payments to be used for: (1) wetlands restoration; (2) native vegetation and fish and wildlife enhancement; and (3) soil conservation. Authorizes additional appropriations and requires that each of the Lake Tahoe Basin political jurisdictions receives at least ten percent of appropriations.
Requires the Secretary to coordinate with State, local, and organizational entities in carrying out urban fire risk reduction activities in the Basin.
Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedJun 9, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 9, 1999
- Jun 9, 1999IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 9, 1999IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6795-6796)
- Jun 9, 1999IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate