Number: RL32586
Title: Paleontological Resources Preservation Act: Proposals for the Management and Protection of Fossil Resources Located on Federal Lands
Authors: Douglas Reid Weimer, American Law Division 
Abstract: Legislation is currently pending in the 108th Congress which is intended to improve the protection and management of paleontological resources on federal lands. The proposed Paleontological Resources Preservation Act  S. 546  and H.R. 2416   addresses a number of significant protection and management issues. This report examines these issues and provides some background on current laws, regulations, and management practices. The report is limited to issues associated with the federal management of fossils located on federal land.
Pages: 12
Date: September 14, 2004