House
Aug 4, 1988Tongass Timber Reform Act
Summary
Official
Tongass Timber Reform Act - Amends the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to repeal the ongoing appropriations for timber utilization in the Tongass National Forest, Alaska. Repeals the requirement for identifying lands unsuitable for timber production in such forest. Repeals the reporting requirement on the adequacy of timber supply from such forest lands. Requires the biennial report on such Forest to include the impact of timber management on subsistence resources, wildlife, and fisheries habitats.
Bill Progress
Passed House, sent to Senate
Introduced(3/10/87)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
RM
Mr. MRAZEK
(D) NY – 3
Cosponsors (20)
Topics
Latest Action
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 864.
Aug 4, 1988