Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act

Bill: 111-hr-3113
Sponsor: Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3]
Introduced: 2009-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Government studies and investigations
Lakes and rivers
West Virginia
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: 
Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
 
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area. 
Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

 
Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
 
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area. 
 
Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.

action_date: 2010-03-02
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

 

 
Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. 
 
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area. 
 
Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-156.
action_date: 2010-03-02
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 111-156.
action_date: 2009-12-16
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2009-11-04
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
action_date: 2009-09-23
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9755)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9755)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3113.
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9755-9756)
action_date: 2009-09-22
text: Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-262.
action_date: 2009-09-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-262.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2009-09-10
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2009-07-30
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2009-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1642-1643)
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2009-07-07
text: Introduced in House