Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act

Bill: 113-hr-1157
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2013-03-14
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Land use and conservation

Monuments and memorials

Roads and highways

Travel and tourism

Washington State

Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Latest action: action_date: 2013-06-12
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-03-14
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument in the state of Washington for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes. </p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for guided tours, including motorized tours, and to maintain the access road to the summit. </p>

action_date: 2013-06-06
action_desc: Reported to House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p> Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument in the state of Washington for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes. </p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for guided tours, including motorized tours, and to maintain the access road to the summit. </p>

action_date: 2013-06-11
action_desc: Passed House without amendment
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p> Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument in the state of Washington for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes. </p> <p>Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain for guided tours, including motorized tours, and to maintain the access road to the summit. </p>

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hanford Reach National Monument is public land that belongs to the American people. (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Monument restricts public access to large portions of the Monument, including the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. (3) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain is important for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural purposes. (4) Rattlesnake Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,660 feet above sea level—the highest elevation of the Monument, and provides unparalleled scenic views over the Monument, the Hanford Site, and the Columbia River. (5) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain will increase tourism interest in the Monument and will provide economic benefits to local governments. 3. Ensuring public access to the summit of rattlesnake mountain in the hanford reach national monument (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including— (1) motor vehicle access; and (2) pedestrian and other nonmotorized access. (b) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain— (1) with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and (2) with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain.

tv_txt: IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1157 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hanford Reach National Monument is public land that belongs to the American people. (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Monument restricts public access to large portions of the Monument, including the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. (3) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain is important for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural purposes. (4) Rattlesnake Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,660 feet above sea level—the highest elevation of the Monument, and provides unparalleled scenic views over the Monument, the Hanford Site, and the Columbia River. (5) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain will increase tourism interest in the Monument and will provide economic benefits to local governments. 3. Ensuring public access to the summit of rattlesnake mountain in the hanford reach national monument (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including— (1) motor vehicle access; and (2) pedestrian and other nonmotorized access. (b) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain— (1) with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and (2) with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 69 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1157 [Report No. 113–99] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2013 Mr. Hastings of Washington introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources June 6, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hanford Reach National Monument is public land that belongs to the American people. (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Monument restricts public access to large portions of the Monument, including the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. (3) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain is important for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural purposes. (4) Rattlesnake Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,660 feet above sea level—the highest elevation of the Monument, and provides unparalleled scenic views over the Monument, the Hanford Site, and the Columbia River. (5) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain will increase tourism interest in the Monument and will provide economic benefits to local governments. 3. Ensuring public access to the summit of rattlesnake mountain in the hanford reach national monument (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including— (1) motor vehicle access; and (2) pedestrian and other nonmotorized access. (b) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain— (1) with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and (2) with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain.

June 6, 2013 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1157 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 12, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources AN ACT To ensure public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Rattlesnake Mountain Public Access Act . 2. Findings Congress finds the following: (1) The Hanford Reach National Monument is public land that belongs to the American people. (2) The United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Monument restricts public access to large portions of the Monument, including the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain. (3) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain is important for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, and cultural purposes. (4) Rattlesnake Mountain reaches an elevation of 3,660 feet above sea level—the highest elevation of the Monument, and provides unparalleled scenic views over the Monument, the Hanford Site, and the Columbia River. (5) Public access to Rattlesnake Mountain will increase tourism interest in the Monument and will provide economic benefits to local governments. 3. Ensuring public access to the summit of rattlesnake mountain in the hanford reach national monument (a) In general The Secretary of the Interior shall provide public access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain in the Hanford Reach National Monument for educational, recreational, historical, scientific, cultural, and other purposes, including— (1) motor vehicle access; and (2) pedestrian and other nonmotorized access. (b) Cooperative agreements The Secretary of the Interior may enter into cooperative agreements to facilitate access to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain— (1) with the Secretary of Energy, the State of Washington, or any local government agency or other interested persons, for guided tours, including guided motorized tours to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain; and (2) with the Secretary of Energy, and with the State of Washington or any local government agency or other interested persons, to maintain the access road to the summit of Rattlesnake Mountain.

Passed the House of Representatives June 11, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk