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002711 26 outstanding scenic values, and this area has also been inventoried for potential historic J1'ecognition because the two volcanic peaks (easternmost eJrtensions of the Rocky Mountains) served as a land- mark to Borne of Colorado's em"ly settlers. In fact, the trail between Bent's Old Fort and Taos, New Mexico, passes within sight of Spanish Peaks. Although some private inholdings currently exist within the area, the Forest Service has been working to acquire them through exchanges. Section 11 would rename the existing Bureau of Reclamation Granby pumping plant (part of the Colorado-Big Thompson project) as the "Farr Pumping Plant". OTHER AREAS The Committee notes that there are a number of roadless areas within Colorado's National Forests and public lands omitted from wilderness or whose management is not addressed by the bill as re- ported, including but not limited to the Chama Basin (adjacent to the South San Juan Wilderness), Kannah Creek, Kebler Pass, Pole Creek, San Miguel Peak, Troublesome, Ute Creek, and lands in the vicinity of Tobin Creek in the Sangre de Cristo Range, and further notes that these areas have significant values associated with their undeveloped, roadless condition. Even in those cases where such areas are not subject to specific management requirements under applicable existing law, the Committee intends that the Forest Service and the BLM continue to be mindful of those values in the course of planning and when making decisions regarding specific proposed uses of these lands. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION On June 8, 1993, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands held a hearing on H.R. 631 and on June 17 adopted amendments and ordered the bill as amended favorably re- ported to the Full Committee. On June 30, 1993, the Committee on Natural Resources adopted amendments and ordered the bill as amended favorably reported to the House by a voice vote. OVERSIGHT STATEMENT The Committee on Natural Resources will have continuing re- sponsibility for oversight of the implementation of H.R. 631 after its enactment. No reports or recommendations were received pursu- ant to Rule X, clause 2(bX2) of the Rules of the House. INFLATIONARY IMPACT; COST; AND BUDGET ACT COMPLIANCE in the opinion of the Committee, enactment of n.R. 631 will have no inflationary impact on the national economy and will involve _1_. -0-4.-- J...l~_A. a-- r-a-r_-:""I-1..1.... .:- .-=....M_. .....1:' 4.1....-.. t......_....~6..... ..J....-:.............:I ""1......... u~J.ij 'l,,; at..a &".11(1'" .Ie: It:: !':tv.lJ.a:!J.1C ,11.1 "I.lCW v.1. ~.&~c; U!CJ.!C.i..."b U'C.l.LV'CU. ;1.UV estimate arch" Congressional Budget .office follows: