HR 1011 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007
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EnactedLatest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held.(2008-04-15)
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Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness. Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Directs the Secretary of Agricu…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007
Jul 30, 2007<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 1011, Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007
Jul 30, 2007Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 28, 2007
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (6)
3 Democrats3 Republicans