An amendment to increase the amount of designated wilderness by providing 3.4 million acres as wilderness. This amendment does not authorize any new wilderness study areas or special management areas, nor does it alter the water rights language contained in the bill.

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Amendment Number
885
Description
An amendment to increase the amount of designated wilderness by providing 3.4 million acres as wilderness. This amendment does not authorize any new wilderness study areas or special management areas, nor does it alter the water rights language contained in the bill.
Purpose
Amendment in the nature of a substitute sought to designate 3.4 million acres in Montana as wilderness; provide for 154 miles of wild and scenic river designations; establish the Wild Lands Recovery Program; protect Federal water rights; require a study of the Glacier View Ranger District for possible addition to the National Park System; and require a study of the northern Rockies ecosystem.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Oct 2, 1992
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Kostmayer amendment (A002) Failed by voice vote.
Latest Action Time
17:23:02
Submitted Date
Oct 2, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 885 — Informed