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Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2002

Introduced: June 17, 2002 Introduced by: Thompson, Mike Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Jun 28, 2002
Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.
Jun 28, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.
Jun 28, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Jun 17, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Jun 17, 2002
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act of 2002 - Designates specified National Forest System and Bureau of Land Management district lands in Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, and Napa Counties in California as wilderness and components of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Requires that such lands be administered by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture, whoever has current administrative jurisdiction.

Designates specified Bureau of Land Management district lands in California as potential wilderness areas. Requires that the Secretary of the Interior manage such lands as wilderness and carry out ecological restoration activities.

Designates specified segments of the Black Butte River in Mendocino County, California as a wild and scenic river. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a fire management plan and a report on the cultural and historic resources of Black Butte River.

Authorizes appropriations to the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture for: (1) the establishment of a program to provide grants for creating wilderness-related jobs and for developing visitors centers, brochures, and kiosks; (2) the development of trails and other facilities to promote wilderness recreation; (3) the support of law enforcement activities; and (4) the acquisition of inholdings.

What's happening now June 28, 2002

Executive Comment Requested from USDA, Interior.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 2