HR 3213 · 107th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act of 2001

Introduced 2001-11-01· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Acevedo-Vila, Anibal [D-PR-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from USDA.(2001-11-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire land in or immediately adjacent to the Karst Region of Puerto Rico for the purpose of protecting and managing the geological and ecological values of the region, with particular emphasis on the maintenance of biodiversity within a tropical forest ecosystem and protection of the aquifers. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) carry out such land acquisition using amounts in the Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Fund established by this Act, amounts appropriated for the Forest Legacy Program, and amounts in the Land and Water Conservation Fund; and (2) make grants to and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, other Federal agencies, organizations, and corporations for the acquisition, protection, and management of Federal and non-Federal land in such region. Makes all lands in such region eligible for inclusion in the Forest Legacy Program.…

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

Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats