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Bill113th CongressFiled Jan 23, 2013Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 361

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Dec 22, 2014)

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act - (Sec. 2) Designates certain land in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in the state of Washington, which shall be considered to become a part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Declares that this Act shall have no effect on overflights of military aircraft or the authority to carry out wildfire prevention activities.

(Sec. 3) Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River as wild and scenic rivers and the entirety of the Pratt River as a wild river. Prohibits acquisition by condemnation of any land or interest in land within the boundaries of such river segments and excludes private or non-federal public property unless the owner of the property has consented in writing to having it included.

(Sec. 4) Prohibits anything in this Act from: (1) establishing a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the boundaries of the wild and scenic river segments or wilderness designated by this Act, or (2) restricting an activity from being conducted outside such boundaries.

What just happenedDec 22, 2014

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8](R-WA)Sponsor
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  • Reported in HouseDec 22, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013
  1. Dec 22, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 517.

  2. Dec 22, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-686.

  3. Dec 22, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-686.

  4. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  5. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  6. Jul 30, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  7. Jul 23, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  8. Feb 12, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  9. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  10. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Jan 23, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Dec 22, 201417

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act - (Sec. 2) Designates certain land in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in the state of Washington, which shall be considered to become a part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Declares that this Act shall have no effect on overflights of military aircraft or the authority to carry out wildfire prevention activities.

(Sec. 3) Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River as wild and scenic rivers and the entirety of the Pratt River as a wild river. Prohibits acquisition by condemnation of any land or interest in land within the boundaries of such river segments and excludes private or non-federal public property unless the owner of the property has consented in writing to having it included.

(Sec. 4) Prohibits anything in this Act from: (1) establishing a protective perimeter or buffer zone around the boundaries of the wild and scenic river segments or wilderness designated by this Act, or (2) restricting an activity from being conducted outside such boundaries.

Introduced in HouseJan 23, 2013

Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act - Designates certain land in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in the state of Washington, which shall be considered to become a part of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River as wild and scenic rivers and the entirety of the Pratt River as a wild river.