WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 1011, The Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007

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H.R. 1011 would designate additional National Forest System lands in the State of Virginia as wilderness or a wilderness study area, it would designate the Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness, it would establish the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas, and it would provide for the development of trail plans for the wilderness areas and scenic areas.

Detailed Summary

Virginia Ridge and Valley Act of 2007 - Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest, Virginia (Brush Mountain and Brush Mountain East, Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, Stone Mountain, Hunting Camp Creek and Garden Mountain, Mountain Lake Additions, Lewis Fork Addition and Little Wilson Creek Additions, Shawvers Run Additions, Peters Mountain Addition, and Kimberling Creek Additions) as wilderness.

Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area"; and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration. Specifies that the Potential Wilderness Area be designated as wilderness and included in Kimberling Creek Wilderness on the earlier of: (1) the date on which the Secretary of Agriculture publishes in the Federal Register notice that the conditions in such Area that are incompatible with the Wilderness Act have been removed; or (2) five years after enactment of this Act.

Designates Seng Mountain and Raccoon Branch, and Bear Creek, as National Scenic Areas (Scenic Areas). Establishes such Areas for purposes of: (1) ensuring the protection and preservation of scenic quality, water quality, natural characteristics, and water resources; (2) protecting wildlife and fish habitat; (3) protecting areas that may develop characteristics of old-growth forests; and (4) providing a variety of recreation opportunities. Authorizes the Secretary to only allow such uses of the Scenic Areas as will further the purposes for which they are established.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Instructs the Secretary to establish the trail plan in consultation with interested parties. Requires the Secretary to report on the implementation of such plan, including the identification of priority trails for development.

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail along the southern boundary of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness connecting to forest development road 49352 in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, mining, mineral and geothermal leasing.

Permits motorized access to lands designated as wilderness or a wilderness study area by this Act when required in connection with an emergency involving the health and safety of persons, including search and rescue efforts or a response to an Amber Alert.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 4/15/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.

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Status as of April 15, 2008

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

4/15/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests . Hearings held.

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Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail along the southern boundary of the Raccoon Branch Wilderness connecting to forest development road 49352 in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, mining, mineral and geothermal leasing.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Detailed Summary

Directs the Secretary to develop a specified sustainable trail in Smyth County.

Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Comment by jessica (December 11, 2007, 01:00:00)

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

we should stop poluting the waters of the world then we wouldn't kill so many....

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Detailed Summary

Designates certain lands in the Jefferson National Forest as: (1) the "Lynn Camp Creek Wilderness Study Area ;" and (2) the "Kimberling Creek Potential Wilderness Area" for eventual incorporation in the Kimberling Creek Wilderness. Sets forth requirements regarding ecological restoration.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to: (1) develop a management plan for such Scenic Areas; and (2) establish a trail plan for National Forest System (NFS) lands in order to develop hiking and equestrian trails on the lands in Jefferson National Forest designated as wilderness by this Act and non-motorized recreation trails within the Seng Mountain and Bear Creek Scenic Areas. Sets forth provisions regarding roads, vegetation management, motorized travel, fire, insects and disease, water, and mining and geothermal leasing.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Points in Favor

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Revision by webmaster (October 24, 2007, 01:00:00)

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/23/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by voice vote.

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Status as of October 24, 2007

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/24/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/22/2007: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 763 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

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Status as of October 23, 2007

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/23/2007: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On passage Passed by voice vote.

Status as of October 22, 2007

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/22/2007: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 763 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1011 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.

Revision by webmaster (October 10, 2007, 01:00:00)

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 10/5/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.

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Status as of October 5, 2007

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

10/5/2007: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 224.

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/4/2007: House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2007.

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Status as of September 4, 2007

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT

9/4/2007: House Committee on Agriculture Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than Oct. 5, 2007.

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 5/10/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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Revision by webmaster (June 29, 2007, 01:00:00)

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Detailed Summary

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Status as of June 28, 2007

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT

6/28/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Status as of May 10, 2007

Thu, 10 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT

5/10/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Subcommittee Hearings Held.