Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1997

Summary

Forest Recovery and Protection Act of 1997 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to begin a national program of U.S. forest land recovery and protection. Sets forth program provisions. (Sec. 5) Establishes a Scientific Advisory Panel to assist the Secretary. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to conduct an initial number of advance recovery projects. (Sec. 7) Establishes in the Treasury the Forest Recovery and Protection Fund. (Sec. 8) Amends the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1993 to make certain obligated funds available for projects under this Act. (Sec. 9) Requires fund reimbursement for failure to complete projects under this Act within the required time frame. (Sec. 10) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 11) Sets forth audit requirements.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 November 1997

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• Introduced in Senate

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