S. 1774 · 112th Congress
Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Max Baucus
- Introduced
- 2011-11-01
- Latest action
- 2012-03-22 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-642.
Summary
Rocky Mountain Front Heritage Act of 2011- Establishes the Rocky Mountain Front Conservation Management Area in Montana.
Designates specified land within the Lewis and Clark National Forest in Montana as wilderness and as additions to existing components of the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS).
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to prepare a comprehensive management strategy for the prevention, control, and eradication of noxious weeds in the Rocky Mountain Ranger District of Lewis and Clark National Forest.
Authorizes such Secretary to conduct a study for improving nonmotorized recreation trail opportunities, including mountain bicycling, on land within the District that is not designated as wilderness.