A bill to revise the boundary of Crater Lake National Park in the State of Oregon, and for other purposes.
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(Measure passed Senate, amended) Revises the boundaries of Crater Lake National Park in the State of Oregon. Exlcudes any lands, waters, and interest therein within the boundary of such park which were within any national forest from the national forest. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to acquire any or all of specified lands in the State of Washington to make possible more effective protection of the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and more comprehensive and effective management of the management unit within the Alpine Lakes Area. Specifies that such lands may be acquired by donation or exchange for national forest lands or other lands administered by the Forest Service in the same State having a value approximately equal to the value of the lands so acquired, as determined by the Secretary. Permits the Secretary to accept cash or pay cash to the grantor in such an exchange in order to equalize minor differences in the values of the properties exchange. Makes any lands so acquired, upon acceptance of title, a part of the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington.
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Public Law 96-553.
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MARK HATFIELD (R-OR) introduced it on February 20, 1980. No cosponsors are recorded.
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It was introduced on February 20, 1980, 17004 days ago. The most recent recorded action was 16701 days ago, on December 19, 1980.
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Vote history
- SenatePublic Law 96-553.
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