HR 3715 · 115th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Scenic Columbia Gorge Restoration Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-09-08· Sponsored by Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.(2017-09-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Scenic Columbia Gorge Restoration Act of 2017 This bill directs the Forest Service to begin proposing, within 30 days of a catastrophic event, response (salvage operations or reforestation) activities for lands within a national scenic area that have been adversely impacted by the event. The bill provides a process for expedited environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, including a categorical exclusion not exceeding 10,000 acres for a response activity.…

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