Political Quotes

“H.R. 601 would provide for hunting on the Federal lands that were included within the Craters of the Moon National Monument when the monument was enlarged on November 9, 2000. The bill as introduced also provided for the disposition of grazing fees arising from the use of the expansion area. In hearings on this legislation before the Committee on Resources, the administration testified in support of allowing hunting in the 410,000-acre expansion area administered by the National Park Service, citing unique circumstances regarding shared management and problems with enforcement. The administration also recommended an amendment to provide authority for the Secretary to exercise jurisdiction over hunting consistent with what has been done in other areas. The administration further recommended deleting the grazing language, as it is unnecessary. On a bipartisan basis, the Committee on Resources developed and approved an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The changes made by the amendment address not only matters raised by the administration but also allow us to handle this issue in a manner consistent with long-standing park policies and procedures.”