San Juan Basin Wilderness Protection Act of 1983
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 1983)
San Juan Basin Wilderness Protection Act of 1983 - Designates the following lands in the Albuquerque District of the Bureau of Land Management in New Mexico as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Bisti Wilderness; (2) the De-na-zin Wilderness; and (3 ) the Ah-shi-sle-pah Wilderness.
Withdraws the area in the Albuquerque District of the Bureau of Land Management known as the Fossil Forest from appropriation under the mining laws and from disposition under the mineral leasing and geothermal leasing laws. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to administer the area so as to protect its natural, educational, and scientific research values.
Sets forth requirements for an exchange of Federal lands selected by New Mexico for State lands located within the wilderness areas designated by this Act. Requires the Secretary to exchange lands upon the request of an Indian whose lands are located within the De-na-zin Wilderness area.
What just happenedDec 6, 1983
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Who’s behind it
- Dec 6, 1983Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Aug 3, 1983IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Aug 3, 1983IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate