Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

Bill: 112-hr-765
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2011-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Licensing and registrations
Outdoor recreation
Sports and recreation facilities

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: 
Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. 
 
Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. 

action_date: 2011-07-20
text: 

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

 
Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. 

Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. 
 
Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. 
 
Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. 
 
Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. 
 
Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act. 

action_date: 2011-10-03
text: 

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

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. 
Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. 
 
Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. 
 
Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. 
 
Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. 
 
Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act. 

action_date: 2011-10-18
text: 

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

 
Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. 
 
Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. 
 
Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. 
 
Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. 
 
Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. 
 
Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act.

action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 

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

 
Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. 
 
Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. 
 
Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. 
 
Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. 
 
Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. 
 
Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. 
 
Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Became Public Law No: 112-46.
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Became Public Law No: 112-46.
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2011-11-07
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2011-10-31
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2011-10-31
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2011-10-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6692)
action_date: 2011-10-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6692)
action_date: 2011-10-04
text: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743). (text: CR H6471-6472)
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743).(text: CR H6471-6472)
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6486-6487)
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 765.
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6471-6473)
action_date: 2011-10-03
text: Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-164, Part I.
action_date: 2011-07-20
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-164, Part I.
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2011-06-15
text: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2011-05-04
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
action_date: 2011-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2011-02-17
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 112-46