(Updated September 25, 2006)
 

H.R. 3534
Piedras Blancas Historic Light Station Outstanding Natural Area Act of 2005            

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 3534, under suspension of the rules, on Tuesday, September 26, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.R. 3534 establishes the Piedras Blancas Historic Light Station Outstanding Natural Area (Outstanding Natural Area) in San Luis Obispo County, California. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to manage the Outstanding Natural Area as part of the National Landscape Conservation System and to complete a comprehensive management plan to provide long-term management guidance for the public lands within the Outstanding Natural Area.

The measure authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with Federal, State, and local agencies to implement the management plan in the Outstanding Natural Area and to continue partnerships with local communities and the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument. H.R. 3534 provides for the acquisition of State and privately held lands adjacent to the Outstanding Natural Area as additions to the Outstanding Natural Area.

The bill prohibits restrictions on overflights and law enforcement activities in the Outstanding Natural Area.

The measure directs the Secretary to ensure access to the Outstanding Natural Area by Indians and Indian tribes for cultural and religious purposes.

Legislative History

H.R. 3534 was introduced by Rep. Capps (CA) on July 28, 2006. The bill was ordered to be reported, by unanimous consent, on July 19, 2006. House Report 109-627 was filed on September 6, 2006. 

For additional information or questions, please contact Resources Committee  at 5-2761.