HR 7033 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to designate certain lands in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia, as the Cranberry Wilderness Area, to establish the Cranberry Glades National Botanical Area, to establish the Cranberry Back Country, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1980-04-02· Sponsored by Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-12-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates certain lands in the Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia, as the Cranberry Wilderness Area. Establishes the Cranberry Glades National Botanical Area within such wilderness to be administered and developed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Establishes the Cranberry Back Country within such wilderness to be administered, managed, and developed by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with a management plan which the Secretary shall complete within one year after the date of enactment of this Act. Allows the Secretary to acquire the privately owned mineral estate in such lands if the Secretary determines that the utilization and development of the estate would significantly impair public use and enjoyment of the Back Country.…

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