To protect the critical aquifers and watersheds that serve as a principal water source for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to protect the tropical forests of the Karst Region of the Commonwealth, and for other purposes.

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1/24/2007--Introduced.<br/>Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants, enter contracts, and exercise specified authorities to acquire, protect, and manage land and forest resources in and adjacent to the Karst Region of Puerto Rico for the purpose of protecting and conserving the water quality and aquifers and the geological, ecological, fish and wildlife, and other natural values of the Region. Establishes the Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Fund which shall be available to the Secretary for purposes of this Act. Makes all lands in the Region eligible for inclusion in the Forest Legacy Program.<br/>

1170824400

2007-02-07

Thu Nov 06 18:45:53 -0600 2008

introduced

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To protect the critical aquifers and watersheds that serve as a principal water source for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, to protect the tropical forests of the Karst Region of the Commonwealth, and for other purposes.

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44994

Puerto Rico Karst Conservation Act

short

action

42340

1170824400 Wed Feb 07 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106709

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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G. Luis Fortuño

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action

42340

1170824400 Wed Feb 07 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106709

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

action

42340

1169614800 Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106706

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

action

42340

1169614800 Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106707

Referred to House Natural Resources

action

42340

1169614800 Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106708

Referred to House Ways and Means

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42340

1169614800 Wed Jan 24 00:00:00 -0600 2007 106705