A bill to authorize the establishment of the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 5, 1981)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Nevada.
States that lands, waters, and interests owned by the State of Nevada, or any local government, may be acquired only with the consent of such owner.
Abolishes the Devil's Hole portion of Death Valley National Monument upon establishment of such refuge, and makes its lands, waters, and interests a part of the Desert Pupfish National Wildlife Refuge. Makes any funds available for the Devil's Hole portion of Death Valley National Monument available for the purposes of such refuge.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.
What just happenedJan 5, 1981
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Jan 5, 1981IntroReferral
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 5, 1981IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate