Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act

Summary

Chimney Rock National Monument Establishment Act - Designates the Chimney Rock National Monument in Colorado to preserve, protect, and restore the cultural, historic, natural, educational, and scenic resources of Chimney Rock and adjacent land and to provide for public interpretation and recreation consistent with the protection of such resources. Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to make minor adjustments to the boundaries of the Monument to reflect the inclusion of significant archaeological resources discovered on adjacent National Forest System land. Permits only such uses of the Monument that would further the purposes specified above. Allows for continued use of the Monument by Indian tribes for traditional ceremonies and as a source of traditional plants and other materials. Authorizes the Secretary to carry out vegetation management treatments within the Monument, with the exception of timber harvesting which shall only be used when necessary for ecosystem restoration or the control of fire, insects, or diseases. Authorizes the construction of an education and interpretive center to interpret the Monument's scientific and cultural resources for the public. Requires the Secretary to develop a management plan for the Monument.

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Timeline

1. 8 March 2011

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 8 March 2011

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 May 2011

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-124.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 8 March 2011 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 March 2011

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 8 March 2011

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 March 2011

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Sponsors

• Michael Bennet · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO] · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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