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George R. Nethercutt, Jr.
1527 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C.
20515
(202) 225-2006 FAX: (202)
225-3392
george.nethercutt-pub@mail.house.gov
Proudly representing Eastern Washington in the United
States House of Representatives.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Tom McArthur
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Nethercutt Comments on the Roadless Area Conservation Rule
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November 13, 2000
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Representative George Nethercutt (R-WA) expressed opposition to the
Roadless Area Conservation Preferred Alternative issued today by the U.S.
Forest Service.
Rep. Nethercutt stated, "This policy ignores the expertise of local
forest managers who best understand the needs of the forests under their
supervision and the surrounding communities. I do not support this type of
one-size-fits-all management policy for our public lands." Nethercutt also
questioned the timing of this politically motivated initiative by stating
that, "It is outrageous for the Forest Service to force this policy
through during the waning days of the Clinton Administration. The current
Administration should wait for the new Administration to take office
before issuing the Record of Decision."
A Record of Decision on the rule will be released in about 30 days and
the Forest Service expects the Administration to implement the policy 60
days following the release of the Record of Decision. If the Office of
Management and Budget determines that this policy is a major rule, defined
as costing over $100 million per year, Congress will have 60 days
beginning on the 15th day of the next legislative session to disapprove
the rule.
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