HR 2621 · 112th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(2012-05-17)
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Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act - Designates the Chimney Rock National Monument in Colorado to preserve, protect, and restore the cultural, historic, natural, educational, and scenic resources of Chimney Rock and adjacent land and to provide for public interpretation and recreation consistent with the protection of such resources. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make minor adjustments to the boundaries of the Monument to reflect the inclusion of significant archaeological resources discovered on adjacent National Forest System land. Permits only such uses of the Monument that would further the purposes specified above. Allows for continued use of the Monument by Indian tribes for traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional plants and materials. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out vegetation management treatments within the Monument, except that timber harvesting shall only be used when necessary for ecosystem restoration or the control of fire, insects, or diseases. Permits volunteers and scientific researchers to work within the Monument. Requires the Secretary to develop a management plan for the Monument.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 2621, Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act
May 8, 2012As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on April 25, 2012
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Cosponsors (4)
1 Democrat3 Republicans