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Federal Land Avalanche Protection Act of 2010

Introduced: December 18, 2009 Introduced by: Murkowski, Lisa Republican · Alaska See on congress.gov
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Introduced
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 5, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
Aug 5, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 111-266.
Jun 21, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Mar 10, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 111-565.
Dec 18, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 18, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S13459-13460)
Dec 18, 2009
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Federal Land Avalanche Protection Act of 2010 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA), acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to establish an avalanche protection program to provide information and assistance to users of avalanche-prone National Forest System lands.

Includes as objectives of the program: (1) informing and educating the public about the risks posed by avalanches; (2) providing avalanche forecasts for avalanche-prone areas of the National Forest System that are frequented by recreational or other users; (3) providing oversight of activities relating to the prevention and control of avalanches by ski area and other special use permit holders on National Forest System land, including the procurement, control, and use of artillery; and (4) facilitating research on the program's objectives, including research on the development of alternatives to military artillery.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) use the resources of the Forest Service's National Avalanche Center and other partners; and (2) work with the Avalanche Artillery Users of North America Committee and other partners to improve coordination among the users of artillery used to prevent and control avalanches.

Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to further the program's objectives and requires giving priority to grants that enhance public safety.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now August 5, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.

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