To authorize and direct land ownership consolidation in the Cedar River Watershed, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Washington.
Cedar River Watershed Land Exchange Act of 1992 - Provides for the conveyance of Federal lands in the Cedar River Watershed, Washington, to the City of Seattle, Washington, in exchange for City lands of equal value conveyed to the Secretary of Agriculture for inclusion in the National Forest System.
Requires Seattle to bear all land appraisal costs.
Directs the Secretary, during the interim period, to manage the Federal lands within the hydrographic boundaries of the watershed to: (1) prohibit public access except for Federal and city employees or their agents; and (2) maintain or improve existing characteristics of the watershed, including prohibiting timber sales approved after October 1, 1992.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 102-937, Part I.
Mr. English moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 102-453.
Became Public Law No: 102-453.
Enacted as Public Law 102-453
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