HR 672 · 110th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act

Introduced 2007-01-24· Sponsored by Resident Commissioner Fortuno, Luis G. [R-PR-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.(2007-02-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants, enter contracts, and exercise specified authorities to acquire, protect, and manage land and forest resources in and adjacent to the Karst Region of Puerto Rico for the purpose of protecting and conserving the water quality and aquifers and the geological, ecological, fish and wildlife, and other natural values of the Region. Establishes the Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Fund which shall be available to the Secretary for purposes of this Act. Makes all lands in the Region eligible for inclusion in the Forest Legacy Program.…

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