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Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

USA117th CongressHR-9029| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act This bill requires the identification and development of campsites and related facilities in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall (1) identify areas within Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; (2) review each area identified; and (3) from the areas identified, select and establish campsites and related facilities within the recreation area for public use. USDA must ensure (1) that at least 54 campsites are available, of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and (2) that each campsite and related facility identified or established is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, USDA shall open each campsite within the recreation area that (1) exists on the enactment of this bill, and (2) is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • September 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

ArkansasForests, forestry, treesOutdoor recreationSports and recreation facilities

Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act

USA117th CongressHR-9029| House 
| Updated: 9/29/2022
Ouachita National Forest Overnight Camping Act This bill requires the identification and development of campsites and related facilities in the Ouachita National Forest in Arkansas. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) shall (1) identify areas within Albert Pike Recreation Area that may be suitable for overnight camping; (2) review each area identified; and (3) from the areas identified, select and establish campsites and related facilities within the recreation area for public use. USDA must ensure (1) that at least 54 campsites are available, of which not less than 8 shall have electric and water hookups; and (2) that each campsite and related facility identified or established is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation. Not later than 30 days after the enactment of this bill, USDA shall open each campsite within the recreation area that (1) exists on the enactment of this bill, and (2) is located outside of the 1% annual exceedance probability flood elevation.
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Timeline
Sep 29, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 29, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • September 29, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 29, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Natural Resources Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
ArkansasForests, forestry, treesOutdoor recreationSports and recreation facilities