118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7754
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the
Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 20, 2024
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the
Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion
Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Sarvis creek wilderness addition.--The term ``Sarvis
Creek Wilderness Addition'' means the land added to the Sarvis
Wilderness by the amendment made by section 3(a).
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF SARVIS CREEK WILDERNESS ADDITION.
(a) Designation.--Section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act
of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) is amended by striking
``1993,'' and inserting ``1993, and certain land within the Routt
National Forest that comprises approximately 6,817 acres, as generally
depicted as `Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal' on the map
entitled `Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal' and dated February
26, 2024,''.
(b) Applicable Law.--The reference in section 4(d)(4) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) to the effective date of that Act
shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this
Act for purposes of administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) Tribal Rights and Use.--
(1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act affects the treaty
rights of any Indian Tribe.
(2) Traditional tribal uses.--The Secretary may, in
accordance with applicable law, permit Indian Tribes access to,
and use of, the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for
traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
(b) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may
carry out any activity in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition that the
Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects,
and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate.
Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act
118th Congress: House Bill No. 7754
Introduced on March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024 Referred to a Committee
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7754
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the
Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 20, 2024
Mr. Neguse introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
A BILL
To amend the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 to add certain land to the
Sarvis Creek Wilderness, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion
Act''.
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.
In this Act:
(1) Sarvis creek wilderness addition.--The term ``Sarvis
Creek Wilderness Addition'' means the land added to the Sarvis
Wilderness by the amendment made by section 3(a).
(2) Secretary.--The term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Agriculture.
SEC. 3. DESIGNATION OF SARVIS CREEK WILDERNESS ADDITION.
(a) Designation.--Section 2(a)(11) of the Colorado Wilderness Act
of 1993 (16 U.S.C. 1132 note; Public Law 103-77) is amended by striking
``1993,'' and inserting ``1993, and certain land within the Routt
National Forest that comprises approximately 6,817 acres, as generally
depicted as `Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal' on the map
entitled `Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition Proposal' and dated February
26, 2024,''.
(b) Applicable Law.--The reference in section 4(d)(4) of the
Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(4)) to the effective date of that Act
shall be considered to be a reference to the date of enactment of this
Act for purposes of administering the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition.
SEC. 4. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
(a) Tribal Rights and Use.--
(1) Treaty rights.--Nothing in this Act affects the treaty
rights of any Indian Tribe.
(2) Traditional tribal uses.--The Secretary may, in
accordance with applicable law, permit Indian Tribes access to,
and use of, the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition for
traditional, religious, and cultural purposes.
(b) Fire, Insects, and Diseases.--In accordance with section
4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)), the Secretary may
carry out any activity in the Sarvis Creek Wilderness Addition that the
Secretary determines to be necessary for the control of fire, insects,
and diseases, subject to such terms and conditions as the Secretary
determines to be appropriate.
Timeline
March 20, 2024HouseIntroduced
March 20, 2024HouseReferred to a Committee