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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 163

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Feb 28, 2014)

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act - Designates specified land and inland water within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, to be known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the boundary of the Wilderness to be: (1) 100 feet from the centerline of adjacent county roads, and (2) 300 feet from the centerline of adjacent state highways.

Declares that nothing in this Act creates protective perimeters or buffer zones around any areas designated as wilderness.

Declares that this Act shall have no effect on: (1) the maintenance and improvement of roads located outside the boundary of the Wilderness; (2) Michigan's jurisdiction with respect to the management of fish and wildlife, including hunting and fishing, within the National Lakeshore; (3) overflights of military aircraft; or (4) any treaty rights or any existing valid private property rights.

What just happenedFeb 28, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 272.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1](R-MI)Sponsor
11 cosponsors4 D7 R
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  • Reported in HouseFeb 28, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2013
  1. Feb 28, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 272.

  2. Feb 28, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-366.

  3. Feb 28, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-366.

  4. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  5. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Jan 28, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  7. Jul 23, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  8. Jan 31, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  9. Jan 4, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Jan 4, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jan 4, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 28, 201417

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act - Designates specified land and inland water within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, to be known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Requires the boundary of the Wilderness to be: (1) 100 feet from the centerline of adjacent county roads, and (2) 300 feet from the centerline of adjacent state highways.

Declares that nothing in this Act creates protective perimeters or buffer zones around any areas designated as wilderness.

Declares that this Act shall have no effect on: (1) the maintenance and improvement of roads located outside the boundary of the Wilderness; (2) Michigan's jurisdiction with respect to the management of fish and wildlife, including hunting and fishing, within the National Lakeshore; (3) overflights of military aircraft; or (4) any treaty rights or any existing valid private property rights.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2013

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act - Designates specified land and inland water within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan, to be known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act — Informed