S 3349 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area Act

Introduced 1978-07-27· Sponsored by Sen. Haskell, Floyd K. [D-CO]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1978-07-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Indian Peaks Wilderness Area and Arapaho National Recreation Area Act - Establishes the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, in Colorado. Establishes the Arapaho National Recreation Area within the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and the Colorado Big Thompson project, in Colorado. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to administer the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. Directs the Secretary to administer the Arapaho National Recreation Area to promote public recreation and enjoyment while utilizing the natural resources of the of the area. Provides for the acquisition of lands for the Arapaho National Recreation Area. Directs the Secretary to regulate hunting and fishing within the recreation area. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with relevant governmental agencies and private groups in the issuance of permits for facilities and services within the recreation area. Stipulates that jurisdiction over waters within the recreation area shall be determined by existing law. Designates certain lands in the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon, as wilderness, to be included in the existing Oregon Islands Wilderness. Directs the Sec…

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1 Democrat