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Bill99th CongressFiled Nov 5, 1985Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3684

A bill to designate the El Malpais lava flow and adjacent public lands as a national monument to be managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jul 28, 1986)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Establishes the El Malpais National Monument to protect the unique resources of the El Malpais lava flow and adjacent public lands. Specifies lands in New Mexico which shall comprise the Monument.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Monument in a manner which: (1) protects its resources and values; (2) provides for its recreational use; and (3) permits its use for scientific study and research. Withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the Monument from disposal under public land laws and all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Directs the Secretary to permit hunting within the Monument in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. Prohibits commercial wood gathering within the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Monument within six months of this Act's enactment which includes: (1) implementation plans for public education about the area; (2) Monument resources preservation measures; and (3) a schedule for the prompt completion of a detailed archaeological and cultural resources management plan which meets specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to take the steps necessary to secure the expertise of the Park Service in developing and implementing a cultural resource management plan

Authorizes the Secretary to construct a visitors center in the Monument for the provision of information concerning, and the effective management of, the Monument's resources. Authorizes appropriations beginning in FY 1987 for purposes of this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, with the consent of current owners, to acquire all lands and rights within or adjacent to the boundary of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) insure nonexclusive access to Monument lands by Indians for traditional, cultural, and religious uses; and (2) define such Indian uses in formulating the cultural resources management plan.

Designates certain lands within the Monument as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Directs the Secretary to file a map and legal description of such wilderness areas with specified congressional committees.

Permits the grazing of livestock to continue, where established prior to enactment of this Act, within the designated wilderness areas.

Directs the Secretary to identify public lands or interests in lands which New Mexico may select in exchange for State lands or interests within the Monument.

What just happenedJul 30, 1986

Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3](D-NM)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 30, 1986Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  2. Jul 30, 1986IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jul 28, 1986FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  4. Jul 28, 1986Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  5. Jul 28, 1986FloorH30000

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

  6. Jul 23, 1986CalendarsH12410

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 421.

  7. Jul 23, 1986CommitteeH12200

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-708.

    Natural Resources Committee
  8. Jul 23, 1986Committee5000

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 99-708.

    Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jun 18, 1986CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jun 18, 1986CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  11. May 22, 1986CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  12. May 22, 1986CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  13. May 6, 1986CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  14. Mar 26, 1986CommitteeH21000

    Field Hearings Held in Grants, New Mexico.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  15. Nov 18, 1985CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Nov 14, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands.

    National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
  17. Nov 5, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Nov 5, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Nov 5, 1985IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJul 28, 198636
(Measure passed House, amended)

Establishes the El Malpais National Monument to protect the unique resources of the El Malpais lava flow and adjacent public lands. Specifies lands in New Mexico which shall comprise the Monument.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Monument in a manner which: (1) protects its resources and values; (2) provides for its recreational use; and (3) permits its use for scientific study and research. Withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the Monument from disposal under public land laws and all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Directs the Secretary to permit hunting within the Monument in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. Prohibits commercial wood gathering within the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Monument within six months of this Act's enactment which includes: (1) implementation plans for public education about the area; (2) Monument resources preservation measures; and (3) a schedule for the prompt completion of a detailed archaeological and cultural resources management plan which meets specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to take the steps necessary to secure the expertise of the Park Service in developing and implementing a cultural resource management plan

Authorizes the Secretary to construct a visitors center in the Monument for the provision of information concerning, and the effective management of, the Monument's resources. Authorizes appropriations beginning in FY 1987 for purposes of this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, with the consent of current owners, to acquire all lands and rights within or adjacent to the boundary of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) insure nonexclusive access to Monument lands by Indians for traditional, cultural, and religious uses; and (2) define such Indian uses in formulating the cultural resources management plan.

Designates certain lands within the Monument as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Directs the Secretary to file a map and legal description of such wilderness areas with specified congressional committees.

Permits the grazing of livestock to continue, where established prior to enactment of this Act, within the designated wilderness areas.

Directs the Secretary to identify public lands or interests in lands which New Mexico may select in exchange for State lands or interests within the Monument.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 23, 198617
(Reported to House from the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 99-708)

Establishes the El Malpais National Monument to protect the unique resources of the El Malpais lava flow and adjacent public lands. Specifies lands in New Mexico which shall comprise the Monument.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Monument in a manner which: (1) protects its resources and values; (2) provides for its recreational use; and (3) permits its use for scientific study and research. Withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the Monument from disposal under public land laws and all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Directs the Secretary to permit hunting within the Monument in accordance with applicable Federal and State law. Prohibits commercial wood gathering within the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Monument within six months of this Act's enactment which includes: (1) implementation plans for public education about the area; (2) Monument resources preservation measures; and (3) a schedule for the prompt completion of a detailed archaeological and cultural resources management plan which meets specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to take the steps necessary to secure the expertise of the Park Service in developing and implementing a cultural resource management plan

Authorizes the Secretary to construct a visitors center in the Monument for the provision of information concerning, and the effective management of, the Monument's resources. Authorizes appropriations beginning in FY 1987 for purposes of this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, with the consent of current owners, to acquire all lands and rights within or adjacent to the boundary of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) insure nonexclusive access to Monument lands by Indians for traditional, cultural, and religious uses; and (2) define such Indian uses in formulating the cultural resources management plan.

Designates certain lands within the Monument as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Directs the Secretary to file a map and legal description of such wilderness areas with specified congressional committees.

Permits the grazing of livestock to continue, where established prior to enactment of this Act, within the designated wilderness areas.

Directs the Secretary to identify public lands or interests in lands which New Mexico may select in exchange for State lands or interests within the Monument.

Introduced in HouseNov 5, 198500

Establishes the El Malpais National Monument to protect the unique resources of the El Malpais lava flow and adjacent public lands. Specifies lands in New Mexico which shall comprise the Monument.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the monument in a manner which: (1) protects its resources and values; (2) provides for its recreational use; and (3) permits its use for scientific study and research. Withdraws, subject to valid existing rights, all Federal lands within the Monument from disposal under public land laws and all laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing. Directs the Secretary to permit hunting within the monument in accordance with applicable Federal and State law.

Directs the Secretary to complete a management plan for the Monument within six months of this Act's enactment which includes: (1) implementation plans for public education about the area; (2) Monument resources preservation measures; and (3) a schedule for the prompt completion of a detailed archaeological and cultural resources management plan which meets specified requirements. Directs the Secretary to take the steps necessary to secure the expertise of the Park Service in developing and implementing a cultural resource management plan.

Authorizes the Secretary to construct a visitors center in the Monument for the provision of information concerning, and the effective management of, the Monument's resources. Authorizes appropriations beginning in FY 1987 for purposes of this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary, with the consent of current owners, to acquire all lands and rights with the boundary of the Monument.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) insure nonexclusive access to Monument lands by Indians for traditional, cultural, and religious uses; and (2) define such Indian uses in formulating the cultural resources management plan.

Designates certain lands within the Monument as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Directs the Secretary to file a map and legal description of such wilderness area with specified congressional committees.

Permits the grazing of livestock to continue, where established prior to enactment of this Act, within the designated wilderness areas.