To amend the National Trails System Act to revise the route of the North Country National Scenic Trail in northeastern Minnesota to include existing hiking trails along Lake Superior's north shore and in Superior National Forest and Chippewa National Forest, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 5980

Introduced

Jun 20, 2012

Latest Action

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

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Forests, forestry, trees Lakes and rivers Minnesota Outdoor recreation Parks, recreation areas, trails Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Summary

Amends the National Trails System Act to revise the route of the North Country National Scenic Trail to be the one contained in the Department of the Interior description "North Country National Scenic Trail, Authorized Route," dated February 16, 2005, and numbered 649/80,002.

Actions

Jun 26, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jun 20, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jun 20, 2012

Introduced in House

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