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HR 2476 111th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Forests, forestry, trees Land use and conservation Licensing and registrations Outdoor recreation Sports and recreation facilities

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2010

Introduced: May 19, 2009 Introduced by: DeGette, Diana Democratic · Colorado See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 23 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 30, 2010
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.
Aug 2, 2010
Received in the Senate.
Jul 30, 2010
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 30, 2010
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6445)
Jul 30, 2010
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6445)
Jul 30, 2010
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2476.
Jul 30, 2010
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6445-6446)
Jul 30, 2010
Mr. Scott (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 13, 2010
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-533, Part I.
Jun 30, 2010
Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry Discharged.
Jun 30, 2010
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 30, 2010
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 30, 2010
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 22, 2010
Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Dec 16, 2009
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Dec 16, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 16, 2009
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
Nov 5, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 1, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
May 19, 2009
Referred to House Natural Resources
May 19, 2009
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 19, 2009
Referred to House Agriculture
May 19, 2009
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2010 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law.

Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and such other seasonal or year-round recreational activities associated with mountain resorts as the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) may authorize pursuant to this Act.

Requires any authorized activity, facility, or improvement other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature; (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located; (3) be located within the parts of the ski permit area that are developed to support skiing and other snow sports; and (4) be consistent with the applicable forest management plan and all other applicable laws.

Prohibits the Secretary from authorizing an activity, facility, or improvement under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing or any other snow-sport. Allows the Secretary to authorize such an activity, facility, or improvement only to the extent that the majority of the ski area's revenue is generated by the sale of lift tickets and related fees for skiing and other snow-sport activities.

Bars the Secretary from considering the need for activities other than skiing and snow-sports when determining the boundary of a ski area permit.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) promulgate new rules and regulations for the implementation of this Act; and (2) convert all ski area permits or leases on National Forest System lands into ski area permits which conform to the provisions of this Act.

What's happening now September 30, 2010

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 636.

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