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H.R. 3227, To direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

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H.R. 3227 would direct the Secretary of the Interior to continue stocking fish in certain lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to authorize the stocking of fish in lakes in the North Cascades National Park, Ross Lake National Recreation Area, and Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.

Requires the Secretary to: (1) stock fish only with the concurrence of and in coordination with the State of Washington; and (2) only select lakes to be stocked from the 91 lakes that have historically had fish stocking. Instructs the Secretary to only stock fish that are native to the watershed or that are functionally sterile.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 7/14/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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Jeremy

July 2, 2008, 10:16am (report abuse)

Why is this 0 cost? Surely fish cost money!

No, fish are free!

July 2, 2008, 10:34am (report abuse)

Just kidding: According to the report (link above, "Read analysis of the bill"): "The expense
of stocking fish would be borne by the state or other nonfederal entities, as it has been since
the three park units were established." This bill just *allows* stocking of fish.

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