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HR 7329 117th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources California Federal-Indian relations Forests, forestry, trees Geography and mapping Lakes and rivers Land transfers Land use and conservation Oregon Parks, recreation areas, trails Wetlands Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

Introduced: March 31, 2022 Introduced by: Huffman, Jared Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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May 11, 2022
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Apr 29, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
Mar 31, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 31, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Smith River National Recreation Area Expansion Act

This bill expands the Smith River National Recreation Area in California into Oregon and designates specified segments of the North Fork Smith River as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (NWSRS).

The management emphasis for any portion of the recreation area in Oregon shall be on roadless backcountry and white-water recreation.

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall study the additions to the recreation area, including inventories and assessments of water features (e.g., streams and lakes). USDA shall modify any applicable management plan to protect the resources inventoried.

USDA shall seek to enter into a memorandum of understanding with applicable Indian tribes to (1) provide them with access to the portions of the recreation area in Oregon to conduct historical and cultural activities; and (2) develop interpretive information to be provided to the public on the history of, and use of the area by, those tribes.

On the adoption of a resolution by the State Land Board of Oregon, USDA shall acquire the 555 acres of land known as the Cedar Creek Parcel in Oregon.

A streamside protection zone in which timber harvesting is prohibited (with exceptions) shall be established for each of the designated North Fork Smith River segments.

What's happening now May 11, 2022

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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