HR 3482 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Hurricane Hugo Forestry Restoration Act

Introduced 1989-10-17· Sponsored by Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(1990-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Hugo Forestry Restoration Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to assist private timber producers who suffered 1989 losses from Hurricane Hugo to reestablish their timber stands. Limits assistance to disaster-designated counties in South Carolina, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. Requires producers to: (1) develop forest management plans to qualify for such assistance; and (2) request assistance by December 31, 1995. Authorizes cost-sharing where appropriate. Limits assistance to: (1) 75 percent of costs for producers with 1,000 or fewer acres of timber; and (2) 50 percent for producers with more than 1,000 acres of timber. Authorizes appropriations.…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans