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Gallatin Range Consolidation and Protection Act of 1993

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Congressional Summary of S 489

Gallatin Range Consolidation and Protection Act of 1993 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire, by exchange and cash equalization, specified lands and interests along the Gallatin Range north of Yellowstone National Park, including lands: (1) in and adjacent to the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area, the Scapegoat Wilderness Area, and other land in the Gallatin National Forest from the Plum Creek Timber Company; and (2) in the Porcupine Area, the Taylor Fork Area, and other land within the Gallatin Range from Big Sky Lumber Company.

Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes the Secretary, pursuant to an agreement with Burlington Resources, Incorporated, to acquire mineral interests owned by Burlington underlying surface lands owned by the United States and located within the Gallatin Area. Requires such acquisition to be made through exchange to Burlington of other federally owned mining interests that the parties may agree to. Requires consultation with the Secretary of the Interior prior to such exchange.

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Current Status of Bill S 489

Bill S 489 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 1993. Bill S 489 was introduced during Congress 103 and was introduced to the Senate on March 3, 1993.  Bill S 489's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered favorably reported H.R. 873 in lieu of this measure. as of July 21, 1993

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 489

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 489

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

- Easements
- Land transfers
- Mineral reserves
- Montana
- National forests
- Wilderness areas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 489

Gallatin Range Consolidation and Protection Act of 1993
A bill entitled the "Gallatin Range Consolidation and Protection Act of 1993".
Gallatin Range Consolidation and Protection Act of 1993

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 489

Max Baucus
Max Baucus
MontanaDemocrat
Conrad R. Burns
Conrad R. Burns
MontanaIndependent

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