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H.R. 765: Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

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H.R. 765: Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

112th Congress · introduced 2011-02-17 · Public Lands and Natural Resources · Latest: Became Public Law No: 112-46.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2011-02-17 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: House roll call 743 (2011): On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, HR765 (2011-10-03), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Became Public Law No: 112-46. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act.

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Official text

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Public Law)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1] · 11 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Diana DeGette (D-CO), Peter Welch (D-VT), Tom McClintock (R-CA)

Recorded votes

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A law that creates or continues a government program and says what it may do, often with a suggested spending ceiling. An authorization alone does not provide money; a separate appropriation does.
Rulemaking
The process agencies use to write regulations that carry out laws passed by Congress or a legislature. Usually an agency publishes a proposed rule, takes public comments, then publishes a final rule.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-hr765 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112