Wayne Allard: “today I am introducing the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Technical Amendments Act of 2001. When former Senator Hank…”

“today I am introducing the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Technical Amendments Act of 2001. When former Senator Hank Brown and I decided to sponsor the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Act, Public Law 104-323, it was only after we held numerous meetings with the affected individuals, groups and governmental entities to determine how best to protect the area. The result was a delicate compromise bill to which all parties agreed. The purpose of the Act was to designate the Cache La Poudre Corridor within the Cache La Poudre River Basin for special use. It is to provide for an educational and inspirational benefit to both present and future generations, as well as provide unique and significant contributions to our national heritage of cultural and historical lands, waterways, and structures within the Corridor. The Act also established the Cache La Poudre Corridor Commission to consult with public officials and conduct public hearings on how to administer the corridor consistent with the purpose of the Act. The make-up of the Commission was to represent the affected counties and interested parties. However, due to drafting errors and conflicting interpretations of the appointment process for the Commission, local communities and the Department of the Interior have been unable to proceed with implementing the Act. To correct these errors, my colleague Congressman Bob Schaffer and I are introducing the Cache La Poudre River Corridor Technical Amendments Act of 2001.”