HR 3196 · 102th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Non-Federal Landowners Protection and Resource Enhancement Act of 1991

Introduced 1991-08-01· Sponsored by Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.(1991-08-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Non-Federal Landowners Protection and Resource Enhancement Act of 1991 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to assist and encourage each of the Governors of the States of Washington, Oregon, and California (the three States) to develop State habitat conservation standards and guidelines to be submitted to the Secretary for review. Requires that the Governors be encouraged to provide an opportunity for public comment and to consult with an advisory committee. Makes such standards and guidelines applicable to: (1) those areas of non-Federal lands within which northern spotted owls are located; and (2) areas designated as critical habitat under specified provisions of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Requires such standards and guidelines to: (1) minimize the taking, and contribute to the conservation, of the northern spotted owl and other appropriate threatened species and endangered species; (2) require the use of specified New Forestry practices; and (3) seek to minimize economic impacts to non-Federal landowners and maximize landowners' flexibility to manage lands using their best professional judgment. Sets forth provisions for the Secretary's review and approval of such st…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat