Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act of 1998
Latest action (30 Oct 1998): Signed by President.
What this bill does
H.R. 4326, the Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act of 1998, makes a series of adjustments to federal land management in Oregon. It transfers thousands of acres between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) around Rogue River National Forest, restoring some parcels to "revested railroad grant" status and adjusting forest boundaries. It also establishes a "no-net-loss" policy requiring the BLM to maintain existing acreage levels of certain railroad grant and public domain lands available for timber harvesting over rolling 10-year periods. Additionally, it shifts jurisdiction over roughly 20,000 acres near Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge between the BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service, expands the boundary of Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge from 300 to 1,000 acres, authorizes limited federal cost-sharing (up to 25%) for a wastewater treatment project in Salem, and allows the sale of about 544 acres of BLM land to Deschutes County to support water protection and community planning goals.
The bill primarily affects federal land managers (the Forest Service, BLM, and Fish and Wildlife Service), along with local governments and communities in Oregon—including Deschutes County and the city of Salem—that gain new authority or land access. It also affects wildlife refuge management and timber-related land use planning in western Oregon.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 24, 1998, by Rep. Robert F. Smith of Oregon, and it completed the full legislative process, passing both chambers of the 105th Congress. It was signed into law by the President on October 30, 1998, and its provisions are now in effect.
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Official summary
This bill was enacted after being signed by the President on October 30, 1998.
Timeline
30 Oct 1998
Signed by President.
14 Oct 1998
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
12 Oct 1998
On passage Passed without objection.
29 Jul 1998
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4326 do?
- H.R. 4326, the Oregon Public Lands Transfer and Protection Act of 1998, makes a series of adjustments to federal land management in Oregon. It transfers thousands of acres between the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) around Rogue River National Forest, restoring some parcels to "revested railroad grant" status and adjusting forest boundaries. It also establishes a "no-net-loss" policy requiring the BLM to maintain existing acreage levels of certain railroad grant and public domain lands available for timber harvesting over rolling 10-year periods. Additionally, it shifts jurisdiction over roughly 20,000 acres near Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge between the BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service, expands the boundary of Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge from 300 to 1,000 acres, authorizes limited federal cost-sharing (up to 25%) for a wastewater treatment project in Salem, and allows the sale of about 544 acres of BLM land to Deschutes County to support water protection and community planning goals. The bill primarily affects federal land managers (the Forest Service, BLM, and Fish and Wildlife Service), along with local governments and communities in Oregon—including Deschutes County and the city of Salem—that gain new authority or land access. It also affects wildlife refuge management and timber-related land use planning in western Oregon. The bill was introduced in the House on July 24, 1998, by Rep. Robert F. Smith of Oregon, and it completed the full legislative process, passing both chambers of the 105th Congress. It was signed into law by the President on October 30, 1998, and its provisions are now in effect.
- Has H.R. 4326 become law?
- Yes. H.R. 4326 has been enacted. Status last updated 30 Oct 1998.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4326?
- H.R. 4326 was sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman Smith [R-OR2, 1997-1998] (Republican-OR), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4326?
- Signed by President. (30 Oct 1998).
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