National Landscape Conservation System Act

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Bill Number

HR 404

Introduced

Jan 9, 2009

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

California Forests, forestry, trees Historic sites and heritage areas Land use and conservation Monuments and memorials Oregon Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

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Summary

National Landscape Conservation System Act - Establishes in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) the National Landscape Conservation System (thus, enacting into law the National Landscape Conservation System [NLCS] created by BLM in 2000) in order to conserve, protect, and restore nationally significant landscapes that have outstanding cultural, ecological, and scientific values for the benefit of current and future generations.

Actions

Feb 4, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jan 9, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 9, 2009

Introduced in House

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