H.R. 1202 · 112th Congress
To restart jobs in the timber industry by providing for the protection of the Mexican Spotted Owl in sanctuaries.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Steve Pearce
- Introduced
- 2011-03-17
- Latest action
- 2011-04-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
Summary
Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to permit any applicant to carry out a timber activity on National Forest System (NFS) land unless the application proposes an unpermitted use of clearcutting.
Prohibits NFS clearcutting unless it complies with specified Renewable Resource Program guidelines in the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974.
Directs the Secretary to establish a program to preserve the Mexican Spotted Owl in a sanctuary.