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Giant Sequoia Preservation Act of 1993

Introduced: May 19, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 11, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)
Mar 9, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 15, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
May 25, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
May 25, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
May 19, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 19, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
May 19, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1299-1300)
May 19, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Giant Sequoia Preservation Act of 1993 - Designate certain federally owned lands within the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests, California, as the Giant Sequoia National Forest Preserve.

Prohibits activities within the Preserve that are inconsistent with the following: (1) resource protection and restoration; (2) protection of the Giant Sequoia groves and contiguous forests and restoration of the forest ecosystem to a natural state; (3) providing the optimum habitat for all naturally occurring species; (4) providing opportunities for recreation, interpretation, and scientific study; and (5) providing optimum water, air, and scenic quality.

Establishes the Giant Sequoia Scientific Advisory Board.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) administer the Preserve as a separate unit within the National Forest System; (2) make yearly recommendations on other areas to be designated National Forest Preserves; and (3) publish a comprehensive management plan for the Preserve. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) recreation and interpretation; (2) regeneration of cut-over giant Sequoia Groves; (3) scientific study and research; (4) fire management; (5) hunting and fishing; (6) timber cutting; (7) mineral and geothermal leasing; (8) water rights; (9) grazing rights; and (10) public safety.

Directs the Secretary to make annual payments in lieu of taxes to the local government of each political subdivision within the boundaries of which are lands indicated under this Act for inclusion in the Preserve.

Requires the Secretary to establish a community assistance task force. Permits any local community in the region that is affected by loss of Federal timber sales and any worker who is displaced from a job in the timber industry as a result of this Act to request assistance from the task force.

Directs the task force to encourage and develop employment opportunities in forest ecosystem restoration, recreation, and other forms of employment compatible with the purposes and provisions of this Act.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now March 11, 1994

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E418-419)

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1