To amend the Tongass Timber Reform Act to ensure the proper stewardship of publicly owned assets in the Tongass National Forest in the State of Alaska, a fair return to the United States for public timber in the Tongass, and a proper balance among multiple use interests in the Tongass to enhance forest health, sustainable harvest, and the general economic health and growth in southeast Alaska and the United States.
Environmental Improvement Timber Contract Extension Act of 1996 - Amends the Tongass Timber Reform Act to extend and modify the timber contract between the United States and the Ketchikan Pulp Company with regard to the Tongass National Forest, Alaska.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1084-1085)
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
Joint Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry and by the Committee on Resources.
Joint Hearings Held by the Committee on Resources and by the Subcommittee on Resource Conservation, Research and Forestry.
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