Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2004
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 108-436.
Official Summary
Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System parcels in Idaho, and use the proceeds for acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of: (1) a new ranger station in the Silver Valley portion of the Panhandle National Forest; or (2) other facilities in such Forest.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™The Idaho Panhandle National Forest Improvement Act of 2004 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to sell certain parcels of National Forest System land in Idaho. The proceeds from these sales are designated for the acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation of facilities within the Panhandle National Forest, specifically including a new ranger station in the Silver Valley area or other forest facilities. This law aims to improve infrastructure within the forest by leveraging land sales to fund these improvements.
This law enables the sale of specific National Forest lands in Idaho to fund improvements and new construction of forest facilities, including a ranger station in the Silver Valley area.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain National Forest System parcels located in Idaho.
- Proceeds from land sales are to be used for acquiring, constructing, or rehabilitating facilities within the Panhandle National Forest.
- Specifically mentions funding a new ranger station in the Silver Valley portion of the forest as a priority.
['U.S. Forest Service as the managing agency of the Panhandle National Forest', 'Visitors and users of the Panhandle National Forest who may benefit from improved facilities', 'Local communities near the Silver Valley area through enhanced forest infrastructure']
['Implementation requires effective management of land conveyance and proceeds to ensure funds are used as authorized.', 'Potential tradeoffs in selling public forest land which may affect long-term land conservation goals.', 'Oversight mechanisms for ensuring proceeds are properly allocated to authorized projects are not detailed in the summary.']
The bill was introduced and passed by the 108th Congress and signed into law on December 3, 2004. It reflects a legislative approach to improving National Forest infrastructure through authorized land sales and reinvestment of proceeds, consistent with public lands management policies of the early 2000s.
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['Improved forest facilities may enhance visitor experience and forest management effectiveness.', 'Sale of forest land parcels could reduce total public land holdings, potentially impacting conservation or future land use options.', 'Local economies near the Panhandle National Forest might experience changes due to infrastructure improvements.']
The bill authorizes land conveyance and earmarks proceeds for forest facility improvements but does not provide detailed provisions on oversight or accountability for the use of funds. Transparency in the management of land sales and reinvestment of proceeds will be important to monitor to ensure compliance with the law's objectives.
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