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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 15, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1777

A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to maintain or replace certain facilities and structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch in Idaho, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 6, 2016)

This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to state that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that:

  • are consistent with the management of a specified river segment of the main Salmon River pursuant to the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980; and
  • would reduce the impact of commercial recreation facilities or services on wilderness or wild and scenic river resources and values.

The USDA may also consider including as appropriate:

  • hydroelectric generators and associated electrical transmission facilities,
  • water pumps for fire suppression,
  • transitions from propane to electrical lighting,
  • solar energy systems,
  • 6-volt or 12-volt battery banks for power storage, and
  • other appropriate improvements or replacements which are consistent with this bill.

What just happenedSep 6, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 592.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Sep 6, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 592.

  2. Sep 6, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 114-319.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 6, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 114-319.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Jul 13, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Apr 21, 2016Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-500.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  6. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jul 15, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 6, 20161

This bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to state that the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to maintain or replace facilities or structures for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch may include improvements or replacements that:

  • are consistent with the management of a specified river segment of the main Salmon River pursuant to the Central Idaho Wilderness Act of 1980; and
  • would reduce the impact of commercial recreation facilities or services on wilderness or wild and scenic river resources and values.

The USDA may also consider including as appropriate:

  • hydroelectric generators and associated electrical transmission facilities,
  • water pumps for fire suppression,
  • transitions from propane to electrical lighting,
  • solar energy systems,
  • 6-volt or 12-volt battery banks for power storage, and
  • other appropriate improvements or replacements which are consistent with this bill.
Introduced in SenateJul 15, 2015

Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to direct the Department of the Interior, with respect to the Salmon River in Idaho, to authorize or continue to authorize maintenance or replacement of the facilities and structures listed in this Act for commercial recreation services at Smith Gulch.

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