To amend Public Law 89-366 to allow for an adjustment in the number of free roaming horses permitted in Cape Lookout National Seashore.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 109-117.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) Increases from 100 to a minimum of 110 the number of free roaming horses the Secretary of the Interior is required to permit in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina, with a target population of between 120 and 130. Prohibits the Secretary from removing, assisting in, or permitting the removal of any free roaming horses from Federal lands, within the boundaries of the seashore unless removal is carried out as part of a plan to maintain the viability of the herd. Prohibits anything in such law from being construed to require the Secretary to replace horses or otherwise increase the number of horses within such boundaries where the herd numbers fall below 110 (currently, 100) as a result of natural causes, including, but not limited to, disease or natural disasters.
GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill amends an existing law to increase the minimum number of free roaming horses allowed in Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina, from 100 to 110, with a target population between 120 and 130. It restricts the Secretary of the Interior from removing horses from the seashore unless it is part of a herd viability plan and clarifies that the Secretary is not required to replace horses lost due to natural causes.
The bill adjusts the permitted population of free roaming horses in Cape Lookout National Seashore and sets conditions for their removal to maintain herd viability.
- Increases the minimum number of free roaming horses permitted from 100 to 110.
- Establishes a target population range of 120 to 130 horses.
- Prohibits removal of horses from the seashore except as part of a herd viability plan and does not require replacement of horses lost naturally.
The bill primarily affects the management of free roaming horses in Cape Lookout National Seashore and may benefit wildlife managers, conservationists, and local stakeholders interested in the preservation and management of the horse population within the seashore.
Potential concerns include the challenges of managing a larger horse population within a protected area, possible impacts on the local ecosystem, and the need for effective herd viability plans. The bill does not provide details on funding or specific management strategies, which could affect implementation.
This bill, originating in the House during the 109th Congress and now enacted as Public Law No: 109-117, falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. It reflects legislative action to amend existing law concerning wildlife management on federal lands.
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Adjusting the horse population limits and removal policies may affect ecosystem dynamics, resource allocation for herd management, and local tourism or cultural interests related to the horses.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions. Citizens may want to review how herd viability plans are developed and funded, as well as any ecological assessments related to increasing the horse population.
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