S-342 : Still Just a Bill


Pine Forest Range Recreation Enhancement Act of 2013 - Designates specified federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Humboldt County, Nevada, and to be known as the Pine Forest Range Wilderness, as wilderness and as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to take necessary measures in such wilderness to control fire, insects, and diseases.

Releases BLM land in any part of the Blue Lakes and Alder Creek wilderness study areas not designated as wilderness by this Act from further study for wilderness designation.

Authorizes land exchanges involving identified federal and non-federal lands in Humboldt County.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2013-06-27CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.Senate
2013-06-27CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Wyden without amendment. With written report No. 113-59.Senate
2013-05-16CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2013-04-25CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 113-28.Senate
2013-02-14IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S776-778)Senate
2013-02-14IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Harry Reid [D] (NV)
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Policy Area :

Public Lands and Natural Resources
Related Subjects
  • Forests, forestry, trees
  • Land transfers
  • Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Related Geographic Entities
  • Nevada
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