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Bill98th CongressFiled Mar 21, 1984Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 2457

Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (May 18, 1984)

(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 98-464)

Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Wilderness Designation - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes.

Designates the following lands in Idaho as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Selkirks-Canyon Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (2) the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (3) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (4) the Mallard Larkins Wilderness in the Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests; (5) the Kelly Creek-Hoodoo Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (6) the Secesh Wilderness in the Payette National Forest; (7) the White Clouds Wilderness in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area; (8) the Worm Creek Wilderness in the Caribou National Forest; and (9) the Borah Peak Wilderness in the Challis National Forest.

Title II: Release of Lands for Multiple Use Management - Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Idaho shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Idaho which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Idaho reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness area. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Idaho without express congressional authorization. Provides that such provisions shall also apply to: (1) national forest system roadless areas in Idaho which were evaluated in any unit plan or which are being managed pursuant to a multiple use plan; and (2) national forest system roadless lands in Idaho which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth requirements with respect to livestock grazing policies, State water allocation authority, buffer zones, mineral resources assessment, and aircraft landing.

Specifies procedures for the disposition of existing mining claims in the White Clouds Wilderness designated by this Act.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an inventory of, and report to Congress on, the structures which exist within the wilderness areas designated by this Act.

What just happenedMay 18, 1984

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 897.

Who’s behind it

Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
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  1. May 18, 1984Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 897.

  2. May 18, 1984Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 98-464.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. May 18, 1984Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator McClure with amendments. With written report No. 98-464.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. May 15, 1984Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Favorable.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. May 2, 1984Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Apr 3, 1984Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-769.

    Public Lands, Reserved Water and Resource Conservation Subcommittee
  7. Mar 22, 1984Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Agriculture Department, Interior Department, OMB.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Mar 21, 1984IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Mar 21, 1984IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)May 18, 198401
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 98-464)

Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Wilderness Designation - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes.

Designates the following lands in Idaho as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Selkirks-Canyon Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (2) the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (3) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (4) the Mallard Larkins Wilderness in the Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests; (5) the Kelly Creek-Hoodoo Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (6) the Secesh Wilderness in the Payette National Forest; (7) the White Clouds Wilderness in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area; (8) the Worm Creek Wilderness in the Caribou National Forest; and (9) the Borah Peak Wilderness in the Challis National Forest.

Title II: Release of Lands for Multiple Use Management - Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Idaho shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Idaho which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Idaho reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness area. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Idaho without express congressional authorization. Provides that such provisions shall also apply to: (1) national forest system roadless areas in Idaho which were evaluated in any unit plan or which are being managed pursuant to a multiple use plan; and (2) national forest system roadless lands in Idaho which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth requirements with respect to livestock grazing policies, State water allocation authority, buffer zones, mineral resources assessment, and aircraft landing.

Specifies procedures for the disposition of existing mining claims in the White Clouds Wilderness designated by this Act.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an inventory of, and report to Congress on, the structures which exist within the wilderness areas designated by this Act.

Introduced in SenateMar 21, 198400

Idaho Forest Management Act of 1984 - Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Wilderness Designation - Sets forth congressional findings and purposes.

Designates the following lands in Idaho as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Selkirks-Canyon Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (2) the Salmo Priest Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (3) the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness in the Panhandle National Forest; (4) the Mallard Larkins Wilderness in the Panhandle and Clearwater National Forests; (5) the Kelly Creek-Hoodoo Wilderness in the Clearwater National Forest; (6) the North Lick Creek Wilderness in the Payette National Forest; (7) the White Clouds Wilderness in the Sawtooth National Forest; (8) the Worm Creek Wilderness in the Caribou National Forest; and (9) the Borah Peak Wilderness in the Challis National Forest.

Title II: Release of Lands for Multiple Use Management - Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental impact statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Idaho shall not be subject to judicial review. Provides that national forest system lands in Idaho which have not been designated as additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System by this Act or which have not been previously designated as wilderness by an Act of Congress shall be managed for multiple uses other than wilderness. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Idaho without express congressional authorization.

Title III: Miscellaneous Provisions - Sets forth requirements with respect to livestock grazing policies, State water allocation authority, buffer zones, mineral resources assessment, and aircraft landing.

Specifies procedures for the disposition of existing mining claims in the White Clouds Wilderness designated by this Act.

Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct an inventory of, and report to Congress on, the structures which exist within the wilderness areas designated by this Act.