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House Calendar No. 235 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1473 
[Report No. 111–593] 
Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 24, 2010 
Mr. REHBERG (for himself, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BOYD, Mr. SIMPSON, and Mr. 
MINNICK) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Additional sponsors: Mr. GRAVES of Missouri, Mr. OLSON, Mr. CHAFFETZ, 
Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. BRIGHT, and Mr. PETERSON 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
to be printed 
[Strike out the preamble and insert the part printed in italic] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational aviation. 
Whereas recreational aviation represents a significant portion 
of the Nation’s aviation activity; 
Whereas recreational aviators utilize backcountry airstrips as 
access points for a variety of activities; 
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Whereas backcountry airstrips provide multiple benefits to 
the general public, including search and rescue, fire man-
agement, research, disaster relief, and wildlife manage-
ment; 
Whereas recreational aviation helps State economies by pro-
viding efficient access for visitors seeking recreational ac-
tivities; 
Whereas backcountry airstrips serve as emergency landing 
sites in the event of mechanical problems or inclement 
weather; 
Whereas backcountry airstrips provide access for those who 
do not have the physical ability to access backcountry 
areas by other means; and 
Whereas recreational airstrips have a small footprint on the 
landscape, provide for dispersed recreational activity, and 
act as internal trailheads within backcountry areas: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Whereas recreational aviation represents a significant portion 
of the Nation’s aviation activity; 
Whereas recreational aviators utilize backcountry airstrips as 
access points for a variety of activities; 
Whereas backcountry airstrips provide multiple benefits to the 
general public, including search and rescue, fire manage-
ment, research, disaster relief, and wildlife management 
benefits; 
Whereas recreational aviation helps State economies by pro-
viding efficient access to recreational activities for visitors; 
Whereas backcountry airstrips serve as emergency landing sites 
for aircraft in the event of mechanical problems or inclem-
ent weather; and 
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Whereas backcountry airstrips provide for dispersed rec-
reational activity and act as internal trailheads within 
backcountry areas: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the value of recreational aviation and backcountry 
airstrips located on the Nation’s public lands and com-
mends aviators and the various private organizations that 
maintain these airstrips for public use. 
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House Calendar No. 235 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1473 
[Report No. 111–593] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting backcountry airstrips and recreational 
aviation. 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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