United States · Law · S
S. 974 (101st)
Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989
Introduced
11 May 1989
Last action
5 December 1989 · President
Status
Became Public Law No: 101-195.
Sponsors
Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989 - Designates the following lands in Nevada as components of the National Wilderness Preservation System: (1) the Alta Toquima Wilderness and the Arc Dome Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (2) the Boundary Peak Wilderness in the Inyo National Forest; (3) the Currant Mountain Wilderness and the East Humboldts Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (4) certain lands in the Humboldt National Forest which shall be incorporated in the Jarbidge Wilderness; (5) the Mount Rose Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; (6) the Quinn Canyon Wilderness and the Ruby Mountains Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest; (7) the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Table Mountain Wilderness in the Toiyabe National Forest; and (8) the Grant Range Wilderness, the Mount Moriah Wilderness, and the Santa Rosa Wilderness in the Humboldt National Forest. Provides that the RARE II (second roadless area review and evaluation) final environmental statement (dated January 1979) with respect to national forest system lands in Nevada shall not be subject to judicial review. Releases national forest system lands in Nevada which were reviewed in the RARE II program from further review by the Department of Agriculture, pending the revision of initial national forest management plans. Releases lands in Nevada reviewed in the RARE II program and not designated as wilderness from management as wilderness areas. Prohibits the Department of Agriculture from conducting any further statewide roadless area review and evaluation of national forest system lands in Nevada without express congressional authorization. States that the provisions above apply to national forest system roadless lands in Nevada which are less than 5,000 acres in size. Permits livestock grazing in such wilderness areas, subject to mandatory review by the Secretary of Agriculture. Requires the Secretary to report periodically to the Congress on livestock grazing in these wilderness areas. Declares that the Mount Rose Wilderness shall be available for snowmobiles. Requires that the United States reserve a quantity of water sufficient to fulfill the purposes of the wilderness areas created by this Act. Does not preempt State jurisdiction over wildlife and fish in the national forests. Permits the installation in wilderness areas of hydrologic, meteorologic, or climatological collection devices, subject to conditions set by the Secretary.
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Timeline
11 May 1989
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
11 May 1989
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
12 May 1989
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.
Source: Committee
11 July 1989
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from the Department of Agriculture and Office of Management and Budget.
Source: Committee
24 July 1989
Committee
Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 101-232.
Source: Committee
2 August 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
30 August 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.
Source: Committee
30 August 1989
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 213.
Source: Calendars
30 August 1989
Reported
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Johnston under the authority of the order of Aug 2, 89 with amendments. With written report No. 101-113.
Source: Committee
20 September 1989
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
20 September 1989
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
25 September 1989
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
25 September 1989
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
25 September 1989
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1989
Introduced
Referred jointly to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
5 October 1989
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests, Family Farms, and Energy.
Source: Committee
17 October 1989
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
17 October 1989
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
24 October 1989
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
24 October 1989
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
1 November 1989
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 November 1989
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
9 November 1989
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.
Source: Committee
9 November 1989
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. H. Rept. 101-339, Part I.
Source: Committee
13 November 1989
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 289 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of S. 974 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments.
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Butler Derrick to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 289 and Rule XXIII.
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 289.
Source: Floor
16 November 1989
Passed
Rule H. Res. 289 passed House.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Passed
The House adopted the amendments en gros as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report S. 974.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
Message on House action received in Senate and held at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Vote
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 323 - 75 (Roll No. 367).
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving S. 974 as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded to debate the Vucanovich amendment under the five-minute rule.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Source: Floor
17 November 1989
Floor
Considered as unfinished business.
Source: Floor
20 November 1989
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
20 November 1989
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
20 November 1989
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
21 November 1989
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 November 1989
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 November 1989
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: NotUsed
21 November 1989
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
21 November 1989
ResolvingDifferences
Mrs. Vucanovich demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules. Without objection a second was ordered.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 November 1989
ResolvingDifferences
Mr. Vento moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to Senate amendment to House amendments.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
21 November 1989
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
28 November 1989
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
28 November 1989
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
28 November 1989
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
5 December 1989
Became law
Became Public Law No: 101-195.
Source: President
5 December 1989
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
5 December 1989
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed Amendment House · — · Download file
- Engrossed Amendment Senate · — · Download file
- Enrolled Bill · — · Download file
- Engrossed in Senate · — · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · — · Download file
- Referred in House · — · Download file
- Reported in House · — · Download file
- Reported to Senate · — · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported in House (text)
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Referred in House (text)
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Introduced in Senate (text)
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Engrossed in Senate (text)
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Engrossed Amendment Senate (text)
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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 6 December 1989
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Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment
summary · EN · 20 November 1989
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 17 November 1989
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Reported to House amended, Part I
summary · EN · 9 November 1989
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Passed Senate amended
summary · EN · 20 September 1989
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 30 August 1989
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 11 May 1989
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Sponsors
- Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV] · D · Sponsor
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Related records
- related to → Nevada Wilderness Act of 1989
- related to → Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989
- related to → Nevada Wilderness Protection Act of 1989
- related to → Providing for the consideration of the bill (S. 974) to designate certain lands in the State of Nevada as wilderness, and for other purposes.
- amends ← Relating to low altitude flight activities of military aircraft in wilderness areas.
- amends ← Relating to reserved Federal water rights.
- amends ← To provide for a boundary modification in the Ruby Mountains Wilderness, and to redesignate the Santa Rosa Wilderness as the Mike O'Callaghan-Paradise Peak Wilderness.
- amends ← HAMDT 364
- amends ← Amendment was technical in nature.
- amends ← Amendment was technical in nature.
- amends ← An amendment to strike the bill's provisions establishing a federal reserved water right for the Nevada wilderness areas, and to state instead that there is no federal reserved water right at all for the specified wilderness areas.
- amends ← Page 11, strike line 22 and all that follows through page 12, line 11 and insert the following: \ SEC. 11. LOW ALTITUDE FLIGHT ACTIVITIES. \ Nothing in this Act shall preclude low level overflights of military aircraft, the designation of new units of special airspace, or the use or establishment of military flight training routes over the Alta Toquima, Arc Dome, Currant Mountain or Table Mountain Wilderness areas.
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