HR 2499 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to modify the boundary of the Uinta National Forest, Utah, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1985-05-14· Sponsored by Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water.(1986-09-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Modifies the exterior boundary of the Uinta National Forest, Utah. Adds to the Uinta National Forest all Federal lands within the modified boundary. Requires such lands to be administered as part of the National Forest. States that such boundary modification shall not affect valid existing Federal or non-Federal rights or interests in existing land use authorizations. Treats the modified boundary of the National Forest as if it were the boundary as of January 1, 1965. Provides that funds may continue to be appropriated or otherwise made available to the Bureau of Reclamation for recreational purposes in accordance with existing plans. Specifies that appropriated funds, with respect to lands added to the National Forest by this Act, may be spent in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Reclamation and the Forest Service. Continues the operational authority of the Bureau of Reclamation with respect to the Bonneville Unit, Central Utah Water Reclamation Project.…

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