S 9 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Sen. Jackson, Henry M. [D-WA]· 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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act - Title I: Purposes, Definitions, and Maps - Declares it the purpose of this Act to preserve for the benefit, use, education, and inspiration of present and future generations certain lands and waters in the State of Alaska that contain nationally significant natural, scenic, historic, archaeological, geological, scientific, wilderness, cultural, recreational, and wildlife values. States the intent of this Act to provide the opportunity for people engaged in a subsistence-oriented lifestyle to continue to do so, consistent with management of fish and wildlife in accordance with recognized scientific principles and the purposes for which each conservation system unit is established, designated, or expanded by or pursuant to this Act. Excludes land selections of the State of Alaska which have been tentatively approved under the Alaska Statehood Act, as well as certain other selections, from the definition of "public lands." Requires that the boundary maps described in titles II through VII of this Act be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the Secretary of the Interior, or the Secretary of Agriculture with regar…

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