HR 2502 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
To establish the Jemez National Recreation Area in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: By Senator Johnston from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 102-466.(1992-10-08)
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Establishes the Jemez National Recreation Area in New Mexico. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to prepare a transportation plan to provide a comprehensive trails system within the area that provides for dispersed recreation while minimizing impact on significant archaelogical and religious sites. Authorizes the Secretary to permit a utility corridor for high power electric transmission lines in such area, under certain conditions. Prohibits the issuance of any patents, after May 30, 1991, for any location or claim made in the area under U.S. mining laws. Permits any party who has been deprived of any property rights by enactment of this Act to file a claim against the United States in the U.S. Claims Court within one year seeking compensation for such property right. Grants jurisdiction to such court to render judgment upon the claim. Directs that the requirement imposed by the Secretary relating to certain mining activities within the recreation areas shall: (1) prevent any adverse effects on the resources or values of such area; and (2) assure complete reclamation of all disturbed lands to a condition visually and hydrologically indistinguishable from their premining conditi…
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