S 2159 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Big Sur National Forest Scenic Area Act

Introduced 1986-03-07· Sponsored by Sen. Wilson, Pete [R-CA]· 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: Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water. Hearings held.(1986-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Big Sur National Forest Scenic Area Act - Designates the Big Sur coastal area within and adjacent to the Los Padres National Forest, California, as the Big Sur National Forest Scenic Area. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, to administer all Federal lands within such Area as a separate unit within the Los Padres National Forest as part of the National Forest System. Requires the Secretary to provide recreational and interpretive facilities within such Area. Permits other uses not incompatible with scenic designation, including grazing and the collecting of wood for home use. Requires the Secretary to report, within three years, to the appropriate congressional committees a comprehensive management plan for such Area. Establishes the Scenic Area Advisory Board to advise the Secretary on the administration of such Area. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands within the Scenic Area, as specified. Permits current owners to retain limited rights in such property when conveyed. Directs the Secretary to convey to the County of Monterey, California, all Area lands not within the Los Padres National Forest boundary, except as specified. Establi…

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1 Democrat