Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1998
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Oct 1998): Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4850, would designate approximately 249,562 acres within Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado as wilderness. This area would become part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, managed to protect its natural character, wildlife, and resources. However, certain existing activities related to the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and its facilities, as of June 1, 1998, would be allowed to continue within the designated wilderness.
The bill affects the management of a specific portion of Rocky Mountain National Park. It also allows for future emergency activities related to the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and the Windy Gap Project within the wilderness, provided these do not permanently reduce the water supply capability and are subject to restrictions protecting wilderness values. The designation specifically excludes the Grand Ditch and lands owned by the St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District.
H.R. 4850 was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Resources. Its current status is "Introduced."
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Official summary
Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Act of 1998 - Designates certain lands in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System, which shall be known as the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness. Provides that activities on, under, or affecting the lands designated as wilderness by this Act relating to the monitoring, operating, maintenance, repair, replacement, or use of the Colorado- Big Thompson Project (Project) and its facilities which were allowed as of June 1, 1998, shall be allowed to continue, and shall not be affected by the designation of such lands as wilderness. Allows any other activities necessary to respond to catastrophic events or emergencies and affecting continued use of such Project and its facilities, subject to reasonable restrictions established by the Secretary of the Interior to protect the wilderness values of such lands that will not permanently reduce the water supply capability of the Project or the Windy Gap Project.
Timeline
16 Oct 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4850 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4850, would designate approximately 249,562 acres within Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado as wilderness. This area would become part of the National Wilderness Preservation System, managed to protect its natural character, wildlife, and resources. However, certain existing activities related to the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and its facilities, as of June 1, 1998, would be allowed to continue within the designated wilderness. The bill affects the management of a specific portion of Rocky Mountain National Park. It also allows for future emergency activities related to the Colorado-Big Thompson Project and the Windy Gap Project within the wilderness, provided these do not permanently reduce the water supply capability and are subject to restrictions protecting wilderness values. The designation specifically excludes the Grand Ditch and lands owned by the St. Vrain & Left Hand Water Conservancy District. H.R. 4850 was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 1998 and referred to the Committee on Resources. Its current status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 4850 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4850. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4850?
- H.R. 4850 was sponsored by Rep. Skaggs, David E. [D-CO-2] (D-CO), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4850?
- Referred to the House Committee on Resources. (16 Oct 1998).
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