HR 6728 · 97th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to establish a wilderness area in the Hoosier National Forest area, Indiana.

Introduced 1982-07-01· Sponsored by Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Favorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.(1982-08-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates certain lands in the Hoosier National Forest in Indiana as the Charles C. Deam Wilderness. Requires that the right of public access to the Terril Cemetery and the right of adequate access to privately owned lands within the areas designated as wilderness by this Act be protected. Prohibits the condemnation of private property pursuant to this Act without the owner's consent. States that the second roadless area review and evaluation (RARE II) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) shall not be subject to judicial review with respect to national forest system lands in Indiana. Provides that: (1) the RARE II Study of national forest system lands in Indiana shall be considered an adequate consideration of the suitability of such lands for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (2) the Department of Agriculture shall not be required to review the wilderness option before the revision of the initial land management plans, required for such lands by the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. Requires that areas in Indiana reviewed in the RARE II final environmental statement and not designated as wilderness by this Act…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (10)

5 Democrats5 Republicans