H.R. 1612
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 26, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Hill of Arkansas · Committee: Committee on Natural Resources
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
- This Act may be cited as the Flatside Wilderness Additions Act.
SEC. 2. Additions to flatside wilderness
- Section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (; 98 Stat. 2349) is amended by inserting Land Proposed for Wilderness Designation Flatside Wilderness, Proposed Addition Designation after . Public Law 98–508
SEC. 3. Fire, insects, and diseases
- Nothing in this Act or the amendment made by section 2 shall be construed to limit the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture under section 4(d)(1) of the Wilderness Act (), in accordance with existing laws (including regulations). 16 U.S.C. 1133(d)(1)
SEC. 4. Designation of wilderness addition
- The wilderness designated by section 3(d) of Arkansas Wilderness Act of 1984 (; 98 Stat. 2349), shall be known as the . Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to such portion of the Flatside Wilderness shall be deemed to be a reference to the
Flatside-Bethune Wilderness. Public Law 98–508