Sterling Forest Protection Act of 1995
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 1995)
Sterling Forest Protection Act of 1995 - Establishes the Sterling Forest Reserve, New York, upon certification by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission to the Secretary of the Interior that the Commission has acquired sufficient lands or interests therein to constitute a manageable unit.
Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) Reserve boundaries; (2) the transfer of funds to the Commission for land acquisition; and (3) conditions of funding (including provision for specified conservation easements and that funds may be transferred to the Commission only to the extent that they are matched from funds contributed by non-Federal sources).
Directs the Commission to: (1) manage the lands acquired within the Reserve in a manner consistent with the Commission's authorities and the protection of significant watershed, wildlife, and recreational resources within the New York-New Jersey highlands region; and (2) prepare a general management plan for the Reserve, to be submitted to the Secretary for approval.
Authorizes appropriations. Limits the amount that may be transferred to the Commission for the acquisition of lands and interests in land within the Reserve.
What just happenedMay 9, 1995
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of the Interior.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateApr 7, 1995
- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 1995
- May 9, 1995Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of the Interior.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Apr 7, 1995Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 58.
- Apr 7, 1995Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-35.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Apr 7, 1995Committee14000
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-35.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 15, 1995Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 15, 1995Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Measure incorporated into measure S. 719 ordered to be reported.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 13, 1995Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
National Parks Subcommittee - Jan 12, 1995IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 12, 1995IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S911)
- Jan 12, 1995IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate