H.R. 490 — To modify the boundaries of Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico, to transfer certain Bureau of Land Management land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, and for other purposes.

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Expands the boundaries of the Cibola National Forest in New Mexico to include the Manzano Wilderness Study Area.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to transfer administrative jurisdiction over any such land under the Secretary's jurisdiction to the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) and makes such land subject to the laws and regulations that pertain to the National Forest System.

Requires the Manzano Wilderness Study Area to be designated as wilderness and added to the Manzano Mountain Wilderness.

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2011-01-26
Introduced in House
2011-01-26
Introduced in House
2011-01-26
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
2011-02-04
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-10-25
Subcommittee Hearings Held.

To modify the boundaries of Cibola National Forest in the State of New Mexico, to transfer certain Bureau of Land Management land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness, and for other purposes.

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