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S. 313 (103rd)

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Expansion and Fossil Forest Protection Act

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Introduced

4 February 1993

Last action

25 May 1994 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

Sponsors

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM]

Subjects

Environment, Energy, Education

Source updated

24 March 2026

Environment · Energy · Education

Summary

Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness Expansion and Fossil Forest Protection Act - Amends the San Juan Wilderness Protection Act of 1984 to incorporate additional lands in New Mexico into the Bisti/De-Na-Zin Wilderness. Withdraws such lands from all forms of appropriation under the mining laws and from disposition under laws pertaining to mineral and geothermal leasing and mineral material sales. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to follow specified coal lease exchange procedures under the Code of Federal Regulations on any coal preference right lease application on such lands if the applicant demonstrates that coal exists in commercial quantities on such lands. Provides for the exchange of State and Navajo Indian lands located in the wilderness for other lands. Establishes the Fossil Forest Research Natural Area within New Mexico. Makes such area subject to the same withdrawal requirements and coal preference rights as the wilderness area designated under this Act. Prohibits livestock grazing in the Area. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management, to develop a baseline inventory of all categories of fossil resources and to conduct monitoring surveys. Requires the Secretary to submit a management plan for the Area to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs to include: (1) a plan for the implementation of a cooperative program with other agencies for laboratory and field interpretation and public education; (2) provisions for vehicle management; (3) procedures for the excavation and collection of fossil remains; and (4) mitigation and reclamation standards for activities that disturb the surface to the detriment of scenic and environmental values.

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1391-1393)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 5 February 1993

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 March 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

    Source: Committee

  6. 16 June 1993

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings concluded. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-221.

    Source: Committee

  7. 2 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Source: Committee

  8. 25 February 1994

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 374.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 25 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-230.

    Source: Committee

  10. 25 February 1994

    Reported

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston with amendments. With written report No. 103-230.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 March 1994

    Passed

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2554)

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 March 1994

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2554)

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 March 1994

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 9 March 1994

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 March 1994

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 27 April 1994

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

  17. 25 May 1994

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

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  • Referred in House (text)

    Referred in House · EN · 9 March 1994

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    Referred in House · EN · 9 March 1994

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  • Engrossed in Senate (text)

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  • Passed Senate amended

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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