Establishes a National Commission on the 1987 Natural Resources Disaster to study the effects of the fires in two western States and make recommendations concerning a smooth transition from the loss of natural resources. Directs the Commission to study the effects of the fires on: (1) the economic stability of the affected communities; (2) the availability of sufficient timber supplies to meet future industry needs; (3) fish and wildlife habitats; (4) recreation in the affected areas; (5) the ecosystems in the areas; and (6) management plans of the affected National Forest System lands. Requires a report to the Secretary of Agriculture by December 1, 1988.
Authorizes the Commission to accept contributions of money and services in carrying out its duties. Authorizes the Secretary, if contributions are insufficient, to transfer to the Commission funds available to the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Terminates the Commission 90 days after submission of its report to the Secretary.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Forest, Family Farms, and Energy.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Referred to Subcommittee on Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment.
Referred to Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior, USDA.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
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Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From USDA.
See H.R.4936.