Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act
Latest action · Jan 30, 2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Progress
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- IntroducedJan 30, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to establish a road corridor: (1) following 1 of the 2 routes identified as "Niblack Route 1" or "Niblack Route 2" on the map entitled "Road to Niblack Mine and Bokan Mountain Route Extension," numbered 1, and dated June 21, 2012; and (2) to the Bokan Mountain mine that branches off the Niblack Mine road corridor in order to connect the Prince of Wales Island road system in Alaska to the area of the Niblack and Bokan Mountain patented mineral claims on the southeast side of Prince of Wales Island.
Sets forth requirements for such road corridor.
Authorizes Alaska and the Prince of Wales Community Advisory Council to participate as cooperating agencies during the preparation of any environmental impact statement prepared with respect to the road corridor.
Expresses the intent of Congress that any federal permit required for such road construction be issued or denied within one year after the date of the permit application.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jan 30, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-AK | Mark Begich | Original | Jan 30, 2013 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 30, 2013Introduced in Senate
- Jan 30, 2013Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Jan 30, 2013Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S402-404)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 587 | Niblack and Bokan Mountain Mining Area Roads Authorization Act | Identical bill | Jul 19, 2013 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jan 30, 2013Introduced in Senate
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