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S. 974Became Law

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989

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What it doesSummary senate agreed to house amendment with amendment (Nov 20, 1989)

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act relating to reserved Federal water rights shall be construed as establishing precedent with regard to future designations.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Declares that nothing shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain, or Table Mountain Wilderness Areas.

What just happenedDec 5, 1989

Became Public Law No: 101-195.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 5, 1989PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 101-195.

  2. Dec 5, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 101-195.

  3. Dec 5, 1989PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 5, 1989BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 28, 1989FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 28, 1989President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 28, 1989Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

  8. Nov 21, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Nov 21, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Nov 21, 1989NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Nov 21, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Nov 21, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH41220

    Mrs. Vucanovich demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.

  13. Nov 21, 1989ResolvingDifferencesH40400

    Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments.

  14. Nov 21, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. Nov 20, 1989ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  16. Nov 20, 1989NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  17. Nov 20, 1989Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  18. Nov 17, 1989Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  19. Nov 17, 1989FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. Nov 17, 1989FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).

  21. Nov 17, 1989Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).

  22. Nov 17, 1989FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  23. Nov 17, 1989FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  24. Nov 17, 1989FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 974.

  25. Nov 17, 1989FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  26. Nov 17, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  27. Nov 17, 1989FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.

  28. Nov 17, 1989FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded to debate the Vucanovich amendment under the five-minute rule.

  29. Nov 17, 1989FloorH32050

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

  30. Nov 17, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  31. Nov 16, 1989FloorH32700

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.

  32. Nov 16, 1989FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  33. Nov 16, 1989FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Butler Derrick to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  34. Nov 16, 1989FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 289 and Rule XXIII.

  35. Nov 16, 1989FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.

  36. Nov 16, 1989FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 289.

  37. Nov 16, 1989FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 289 passed House.

  38. Nov 13, 1989FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 289 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to

  39. Nov 9, 1989CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  40. Nov 9, 1989Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  41. Nov 1, 1989CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  42. Nov 1, 1989CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Natural Resources Committee
  43. Oct 24, 1989CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  44. Oct 24, 1989CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  45. Oct 17, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  46. Oct 17, 1989CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  47. Oct 5, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.

    Forests, Family Farms, and Energy Subcommittee
  48. Oct 2, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  49. Oct 2, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Natural Resources Committee
  50. Sep 25, 1989FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  51. Sep 25, 1989FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  52. Sep 25, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  53. Sep 20, 1989Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  54. Sep 20, 1989Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  55. Sep 20, 1989Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

  56. Aug 30, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.

  57. Aug 30, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  58. Aug 30, 1989Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  59. Aug 2, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  60. Jul 24, 1989Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-232.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  61. Jul 11, 1989Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Agriculture and Office of Management and Budget.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  62. May 12, 1989Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  63. May 11, 1989IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  64. May 11, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Senate agreed to House amendment with amendmentNov 20, 198939

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act. Declares that nothing in this Act relating to reserved Federal water rights shall be construed as establishing precedent with regard to future designations.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Declares that nothing shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain, or Table Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Passed House amendedNov 17, 198936

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Declares that nothing shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain, or Table Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Reported to House amended, Part INov 9, 198918

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Declares that nothing shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain, or Table Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Passed Senate amendedSep 20, 198935

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Mike O'Callaghan-Paradise Peak Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Declares that nothing shall preclude future low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the establishment of flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain, or Table Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 30, 198901

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in, and deemed a part of, the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Reserves to the United States a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices.

Introduced in SenateMay 11, 198900

Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest.

Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size.

Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas.

Declares that the Mount Rose Wilderness shall be available for snowmobiles.

Requires that the United States reserve a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act.

Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests.

Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices, subject to conditions set by the Secretary.