Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2017)
Imperial Valley Desert Conservation and Recreation Act
This bill directs the Department of the Interior to convey to the state of California approximately 934 acres of specified public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in San Diego County, upon termination of all mining claims to such lands, to be managed in accordance with the provisions of the California Wilderness Act.
On the submission of an application by Imperial County, California, the Department of Transportation shall seek a conveyance from Interior of approximately 3,500 acres of BLM-administered land adjacent to the Imperial County Holtville Airport in Imperial County, California, for purposes of airport expansion.
The bill establishes the Vinagre Wash Special Management Area in California to conserve, protect, and enhance its plant and wildlife values and nationally significant resources. The area shall consist of approximately 81,880 acres of certain public lands in Imperial County. Interior shall manage specified lands in the management area to preserve their character for eventual inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.
What just happenedFeb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 2, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Feb 2, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 2, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 2, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House