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Bill111th CongressFiled Jul 7, 2009Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 3113

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Mar 2, 2010)

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

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area.

Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.

What just happenedMar 2, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 306.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3](D-WV)Sponsor
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Reported to Senate without amendmentMar 2, 201080

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

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area.

Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.

Passed House without amendmentSep 22, 200981

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

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area.

Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 21, 200979

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

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress. Requires the report to include an analysis of the potential impact of the designation on private lands within a five-mile segment of the Elk River or abutting that area.

Specifies this Act's effect on: (1) access for recreational activities, including hunting, fishing, and trapping; and (2) state authority to regulate fish and wildlife under state law or regulations.

Introduced in HouseJul 7, 200900

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate a specified segment of the Elk River in West Virginia from the confluence of the Old Field Fork and the Big Spring Fork in Pocahontas County to the Pocahontas and Randolph County line for study as a potential addition to the Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete the study of such segment within a specified time period and report results to Congress.

Upper Elk River Wild and Scenic Study Act — Informed