National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act

Summary

National Wildlife Refuge System Organic Act - Title I: National Wildlife Refuge System - Defines the terms used in this Act. States the findings and policy of Congress with regard to maintaining for the American people an enduring wildlife heritage. Establishes a National Wildlife Refuge System and classifies component units into the following areas: (1) National Wildlife Refuge; (2) National Wildlife Area; (3) National Wildland; (4) National Waterfowl Production Area; (5) National Marine and Estuarine area; and (6) National Urban Wildlife Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to undertake a continuing review of all estuaries and coastal and marine waters and lands which should be recommended to Congress for inclusion within the System; and (2) to review every roadless area of 5,000 or more contiguous acres for possible preservation as wilderness areas. Provides for the establishment of 30 specified national wildlife refuges and wildlands in the State of Alaska. Provides for the administration of the System, empowering the Secretary to acquire lands, accept donations, and enter into contracts. Enumerates additional powers and responsibilities of the Secretary under this Act. Sets restrictions on the disposal of lands within the System and enumerates the procedures for any such disposal. Requires the Secretary to implement a systematic program for the development and maintenance of plans to guide the administration and management of the System. Imposes penalties for violations of this Act. Title II: Administrative and Temporary Provisions - Makes technical and conforming amendments to the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1965. Provides for a review of, and the making of recommendations regarding inclusion of, lands in the System.

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Timeline

1. 16 January 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 16 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 16 January 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 16 January 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Dingell, John D. [D-MI-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-12] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsmm00 · Standing

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