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Bill103th CongressFiled Aug 4, 1993Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2866

Headwaters Forest Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 21, 1994)

Headwaters Forest Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to modify the boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest, California, to include certain lands acquired under this Act and referred to as the Six Rivers National Forest Addition.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land, with the owner's consent, within the boundaries of the Addition by donation, by purchase, or by exchange for other excess or surplus lands under the jurisdiction of any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (subject to the advance approval of the transfer of such lands by law to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary if the Secretary identifies the lands as suitable for use in making an exchange). Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring such lands by condemnation. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a land acquisition plan giving priority to the acquisition of lands within the boundaries of the Addition. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Secretary's authority to acquire lands under this Act after the end of the ten-year period beginning on the enactment of this Act.

Designates acquired lands in California which are within the Headwaters Forest Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan for the acquired lands detailing measures for the preservation of the existing old growth redwood ecosystems, including: (1) a prohibition on timber sales from lands within the old growth redwood groves in the Addition; and (2) measures to restore lands affected by previous timber harvests to mitigate watershed degradation and impairment of habitat for the marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, native salmon stocks, and other old-growth forest dependent species.

Sets forth provisions regarding payments to local governments in lieu of taxes for lands acquired under this Act.

Directs the Secretary to analyze an area's potential to be added to the Addition, to identify the area's natural resources, to study the watershed management of the area and the cost of acquiring the land, and to report the results to specified congressional committees.

Provides that until the lands in the Addition are acquired under this Act, the owners of the lands shall be entitled to full and lawful use and enjoyment of the lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed: (1) to impose any limitations upon any otherwise lawful use of the lands by the owners; (2) as authority to defer the submission, review, approval, or implementation of any timber harvest or similar plan with respect to any portion of the lands; or (3) to grant a cause of action against the owner of the lands. Allows the owners of such lands to agree of their own accord to defer some or all lawful enjoyment and use of the land for a certain period of time.

Permits mechanical transport anywhere within the boundaries of the Forest with respect to any health or safety emergency.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that only American-made equipment and products should be purchased with funds made available under this Act. Requires the Secretary to notify entities of this congressional statement when providing payments under this Act.

What just happenedSep 23, 1994

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hamburg, Dan [D-CA-1](D-CA)Sponsor
142 cosponsors133 D9 R1 I
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  1. Sep 23, 1994IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 22, 1994IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Sep 21, 1994FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 21, 1994FloorH38900

    The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2866.

  5. Sep 21, 1994FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 288 - 133 (Roll no. 433).

  6. Sep 21, 1994Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 288 - 133 (Roll no. 433).

  7. Sep 21, 1994FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  8. Sep 21, 1994FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  9. Sep 21, 1994FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2866.

  10. Sep 21, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 536, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Pombo amendment.

  11. Sep 21, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provision of H. Res. 536, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Doolittle amendment.

  12. Sep 21, 1994FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 536, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the de la Garza en bloc amendments.

  13. Sep 21, 1994FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  14. Sep 21, 1994FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable H. Martin Lancaster to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  15. Sep 21, 1994FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 536 and Rule XXIII.

  16. Sep 21, 1994FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2866 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against provisions of the bill for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. Except as provided in sec. 2 of this resolution, no amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, to be offered in the order and manner specified. All points of order against the amendments shall be waived. Sec. 2 makes it in order for the Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report or germane modifications of any such amendment. Amendments en bloc shall be debatable for 10 minutes, shall not be subject to amendment, nor

  17. Sep 21, 1994FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 536. (consideration: CR H9394-9414)

  18. Sep 21, 1994FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 536 passed House.

  19. Sep 20, 1994FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 536 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2866 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Points of order against provisions of the bill for failure to comply with clause 5(a) of rule XXI shall be waived. Measure will be read by section. Specified amendments are in order. Except as provided ins sec. 2 of this resolution, no amendment shall be in order except those printed in the report accompanying this resolution, to be offered in the order and manner specified. All points of order against the amendments shall be waived. Sec. 2 makes it in order for the Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report or germane modifications of any such amendment. Amendments en bloc shall be debatable for 10 minutes, shall not be subject to amendment, nor subje...

  20. Aug 16, 1994CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 387.

  21. Aug 16, 1994DischargeH12300

    Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  22. Aug 16, 1994Committee5500

    Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries discharged.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  23. Aug 16, 1994IntroReferralH11200

    Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries for a period ending not later than Aug. 16, 1994 for consideration of such provisions contained in the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(m), rule X.

    Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
  24. Aug 16, 1994CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 103-667, Part II.

    Agriculture Committee
  25. Aug 16, 1994Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 103-667, Part II.

    Agriculture Committee
  26. Aug 16, 1994CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Natural Resources.

    Environment and Natural Resources Subcommittee
  27. Aug 4, 1994CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-667, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Aug 4, 1994Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 103-667, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Jul 13, 1994CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Agriculture Committee
  30. Jul 13, 1994CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Agriculture Committee
  31. May 11, 1994CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. May 11, 1994CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  33. Mar 24, 1994CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 8.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  34. Mar 24, 1994CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  35. Nov 22, 1993CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Risk Management and Specialty Crops Subcommittee
  36. Nov 22, 1993CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Risk Management and Specialty Crops Subcommittee
  37. Oct 13, 1993CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Risk Management and Specialty Crops Subcommittee
  38. Oct 12, 1993CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  39. Sep 30, 1993CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Sep 16, 1993CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  41. Aug 24, 1993CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.

    Risk Management and Specialty Crops Subcommittee
  42. Aug 4, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  43. Aug 4, 1993IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  44. Aug 4, 1993IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1967-1968)

  45. Aug 4, 1993IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  46. Aug 4, 1993IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 21, 199436

Headwaters Forest Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to modify the boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest, California, to include certain lands acquired under this Act and referred to as the Six Rivers National Forest Addition.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land, with the owner's consent, within the boundaries of the Addition by donation, by purchase, or by exchange for other excess or surplus lands under the jurisdiction of any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (subject to the advance approval of the transfer of such lands by law to the administrative jurisdiction of the Secretary if the Secretary identifies the lands as suitable for use in making an exchange). Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring such lands by condemnation. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a land acquisition plan giving priority to the acquisition of lands within the boundaries of the Addition. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Secretary's authority to acquire lands under this Act after the end of the ten-year period beginning on the enactment of this Act.

Designates acquired lands in California which are within the Headwaters Forest Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan for the acquired lands detailing measures for the preservation of the existing old growth redwood ecosystems, including: (1) a prohibition on timber sales from lands within the old growth redwood groves in the Addition; and (2) measures to restore lands affected by previous timber harvests to mitigate watershed degradation and impairment of habitat for the marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, native salmon stocks, and other old-growth forest dependent species.

Sets forth provisions regarding payments to local governments in lieu of taxes for lands acquired under this Act.

Directs the Secretary to analyze an area's potential to be added to the Addition, to identify the area's natural resources, to study the watershed management of the area and the cost of acquiring the land, and to report the results to specified congressional committees.

Provides that until the lands in the Addition are acquired under this Act, the owners of the lands shall be entitled to full and lawful use and enjoyment of the lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed: (1) to impose any limitations upon any otherwise lawful use of the lands by the owners; (2) as authority to defer the submission, review, approval, or implementation of any timber harvest or similar plan with respect to any portion of the lands; or (3) to grant a cause of action against the owner of the lands. Allows the owners of such lands to agree of their own accord to defer some or all lawful enjoyment and use of the land for a certain period of time.

Permits mechanical transport anywhere within the boundaries of the Forest with respect to any health or safety emergency.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that only American-made equipment and products should be purchased with funds made available under this Act. Requires the Secretary to notify entities of this congressional statement when providing payments under this Act.

Reported to House amended, Part IIAug 16, 199419

Headwaters Forest Act - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to modify the boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest, California, to include certain lands acquired under this Act and referred to as the Six Rivers National Forest Addition.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land, with the owner's consent, within the boundaries of the Addition by donation, by purchase, or by exchange for other excess or surplus lands under the jurisdiction of any other department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States (subject to the advance approval of the transfer of such lands by law to the administrative jursidiction of the Secretary if the Secretary identifies the lands as suitable for use in making an exchange). Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a land acquisition plan giving priority to the acquisition of lands within the boundaries of the Addition. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Secretary's authority to acquire lands under this Act after the end of the ten-year period beginning on the enactment of this Act.

Designates the Headwaters Forest Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan for the acquired lands detailing measures for the preservation of the existing old growth redwood ecosystems, including: (1) a prohibition on timber sales from lands within the old growth redwood groves in the Addition; and (2) measures to restore lands affected by previous timber harvests to mitigate watershed degradation and impairment of habitat for the marbled murrelet, northern spotted owl, native salmon stocks, and other old-growth forest dependent species.

Sets forth provisions regarding payments to local governments in lieu of taxes for lands acquired under this Act.

Directs the Secretary to analyze an area's potential to be added to the Addition, to identify the area's natural resources, to study the watershed management of the area and the cost of acquiring the land, and to report the results to specified congressional committees.

Provides that until the lands in the Addition are acquired under this Act, the owners of the lands shall be entitled to full and lawful use and enjoyment of the lands. Declares that nothing in this Act shall be construed: (1) to impose any limitations upon any otherwise lawful use of the lands by the owners; (2) as authority to defer the submission, review, approval, or implementation of any timber harvest or similar plan with respect to any portion of the lands; or (3) to grant a cause of action against the owner of the lands. Allows the owners of such lands to agree of their own accord to defer some or all lawful enjoyment and use of the land for a certain period of time.

Reported to House amended, Part IAug 4, 199418

Headwaters Forest Act - Extends the boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest, California, to include certain lands to be referred to as the Six Rivers National Forest Addition.

Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire land within the boundaries of the Addition by donation, by purchase, or by exchange for other excess or surplus lands owned by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States, subject to advance approval by the Congress. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement a land acquisition plan giving priority to the acquisition of lands within the boundaries of the Headwaters Forest Wilderness. Authorizes appropriations.

Designates the Headwaters Forest Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan detailing measures for the preservation of the existing old growth redwood ecosystems in the Addition, including: (1) a prohibition on timber sales from lands within the old growth redwood groves; and (2) measures to restore lands affected by previous timber harvests to mitigate watershed degradation and impairment of habitat for the marbled murrelet, spotted owl, native salmon stocks, and other old-growth forest dependent species.

Sets forth provisions regarding payments to local governments in lieu of taxes for lands acquired under this Act.

Directs the Secretary to study specified lands in the Addition, analyzing the area's potential for addition to the Headwaters Forest and identifying the area's natural resources.

Introduced in HouseAug 4, 199300

Headwaters Forest Act - Extends the boundaries of the Six Rivers National Forest, California, to include certain lands to be referred to as the Six Rivers National Forest Addition.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) acquire land within the boundaries of the Addition by donation, by purchase, or by exchange for other lands owned by any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States; and (2) develop and implement a land acquisition plan giving priority to the acquisition of lands within the boundaries of the Headwaters Forest Wilderness. Authorizes appropriations.

Designates the Headwaters Forest Wilderness as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the Secretary to develop a comprehensive management plan detailing measures for the preservation of the existing old growth redwood ecosystems in the Addition, including: (1) a prohibition on timber sales from lands within the old growth redwood groves; and (2) measures to restore lands affected by previous timber harvests to mitigate watershed degradation and impairment of habitat for the marbled murrelet, spotted owl, native salmon stocks, and other old-growth forest dependent species.

Sets forth provisions regarding payments to local governments in lieu of taxes for lands acquired under this Act.

Directs the Secretary to study specified lands in the Addition, analyzing the area's potential for addition to the Headwaters Forest and identifying the area's natural resources.

Headwaters Forest Act — Informed