HR 987 · 101th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Tongass Timber Reform Act

Introduced 1989-02-09· Sponsored by Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 101-626.(1990-11-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Tongass Timber Reform Act - Title I: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act Amendments - Repeals specified provisions of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (the Act) relating to: (1) the authorization of appropriations for the maintenance of the timber supply from the Tongass National Forest in Alaska to dependent industry; (2) the identification of Forest lands unsuitable for timber production; and (3) a specified report to certain congressional committees by the Secretary of Agriculture on the timber supply and demand in southeastern Alaska. Amends the Act to include in a specified report to the Congress the impact of timber management on subsistence resources, wildlife, and fisheries habitats in the Forest. Requires the Secretary to terminate, not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act, specified timber sale contracts between the United States and the Alaska Pulp Corporation and the Ketchikan Pulp Company, respectively. Title II: Wilderness - Amends the Act to designate the following lands within the Tongass National Forest as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) Anan Creek Wilderness; (2) Berners Bay Wilderness; (3) Ca…

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats3 Republicans