Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 108-95.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act - Adjusts the boundary of the Mount Naomi Wilderness to: (1) exclude the approximately 31 acres of land depicted on the Map as "Land Excluded"; and (2) include the approximately 31 acres of land depicted on the Map as "Land Added."
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Mount Naomi Wilderness Boundary Adjustment Act modifies the official boundaries of the Mount Naomi Wilderness area by removing approximately 31 acres of land and adding a different 31 acres, as depicted on an official map. This adjustment is intended to realign the wilderness boundary without changing the overall acreage significantly. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2003, and was enacted into law on October 3, 2003.
This law adjusts the boundaries of the Mount Naomi Wilderness by exchanging roughly equal parcels of land, maintaining the overall size of the wilderness area.
- The bill excludes about 31 acres of land from the Mount Naomi Wilderness boundary.
- It simultaneously adds about 31 acres of land to the wilderness boundary.
- The boundary changes are based on a specific map referenced in the legislation.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate and became Public Law No: 108-95 in 2003.
- The policy area addressed is Public Lands and Natural Resources.
['U.S. Forest Service and other federal land management agencies responsible for the Mount Naomi Wilderness', 'Local communities and stakeholders interested in land management and conservation in the Mount Naomi area', 'Environmental organizations focused on wilderness preservation']
['Implementation requires accurate mapping and coordination to ensure boundary changes are properly reflected in land management plans.', 'Potential administrative costs related to updating maps, signage, and management practices.', 'Oversight is needed to confirm that the boundary adjustment does not inadvertently affect land use rights or access.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 108th Congress and signed into law in 2003. It reflects a legislative process focused on fine-tuning federal wilderness boundaries to address specific land management needs. The bill did not undergo amendments after introduction, indicating a straightforward legislative path.
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['Potential changes in land management practices due to boundary realignment.', 'Possible shifts in recreational access or restrictions depending on the status of the excluded and added lands.', 'Administrative updates required for maps, signage, and legal descriptions of the wilderness area.']
The bill summary does not include the full text or detailed maps, which limits transparency regarding the exact location and characteristics of the lands affected. Oversight should ensure that the boundary adjustments are implemented accurately and that any impacts on land use or access are monitored. The straightforward nature of the bill and its passage into law suggest limited controversy or complexity.
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