H.R. 1612

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To designate the Flatside-Bethune Wilderness in the Ouachita National Forest, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES · May 14, 2025 · Committee: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Table of contents

• H.R. 1612
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Additions to flatside wilderness
  • SEC. 3. Fire, insects, and diseases
  • SEC. 4. Designation of wilderness addition

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