To amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to establish the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument and to modify the boundary of the Río Grande del Norte National Monument.
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ReportedReported by Mr. Manchin, without amendment
Mr. Heinrich (for himself and Mr. Luján) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to add a third wilderness area, Cerro de la Olla, to the existing Cerro del Yuta and Río San Antonio wilderness designations in New Mexico.
Who Benefits and How
Conservation and wilderness advocates gain permanent protection for approximately 13,420 acres. Local outdoor recreation and tourism industries benefit from expanded wilderness designation in northern New Mexico.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Bureau of Land Management must manage additional wilderness area. Development interests lose access to newly protected lands. Mining and extraction activities prohibited in wilderness area.
Key Provisions
- Designates approximately 13,420 acres as Cerro de la Olla Wilderness
- Adds to existing Río Grande del Norte National Monument wilderness system
- Updates map references for wilderness boundaries
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Designates the Cerro de la Olla Wilderness within the Río Grande del Norte National Monument in New Mexico
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Expand wilderness protections in northern New Mexico monument"
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