This is great news!
SandBox Nanny especially likes this 'streamlined voting procedure used to pass nonvontroversial bills that have bipartisan support'.
Thank you, Colorado Senator Mark Udall (D).
"SUMMIT COUNTY — A measure that could help Colorado ski areas win approval for new on-mountain activities passed the House this week under a streamlined voting procedure used to pass noncontroversial bills that have bipartisan support.
The Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 (H.R.765) amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to clarify what additional uses can be authorized by the U.S. Forest Service. Agency chief Tom Tidwell testified earlier this summer that the Forest Service is already starting to write a set of rules to implement the law if and when it passes. Read more here …
As resort-based recreation evolves, more ski areas have proposed activities that aren’t clearly covered by current Forest Service rules, including mountain roller coasters, zip lines and ropes courses. Some Forest Service rangers who administer ski area permits have asked for additional clarity on the rules..."
(Bob Berwyn)
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So, this was a sure easy winner to clear house and senate.
The warning it was coming came up months ago.
So what has Sunlight been planning to boost up our summer tourism rev's on the mountain, Tom?
Paula, Jim?
Steamboat, Copper, Vail and Breck are already breaking ground on trails and getting ready.
Pray tell, what do we get?
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