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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 7, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 255

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 10, 2013)

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

What just happenedSep 10, 2013

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 173.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  • Reported to SenateSep 10, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2013
  1. Sep 10, 2013Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 173.

  2. Sep 10, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-95.

  3. Sep 10, 2013Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden with an amendment. With written report No. 113-95.

  4. Jun 18, 2013Committee

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

  5. Apr 25, 2013Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.

  6. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral

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

  7. Feb 7, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 10, 20131

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

Provides that nothing in this Act prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from taking any action necessary to complete any requirement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or the Endangered Species Act of 1973 concerning surface-disturbing activity that occurs on any lease issued before this Act's enactment.

Introduced in SenateFeb 7, 2013

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 - Withdraws federally owned land or interest in land within the North Fork Lands Withdrawal Area in Montana from: (1) all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws; and (2) disposition under all laws relating to mineral and geothermal leasing.

North Fork Watershed Protection Act of 2013 — Informed