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Introduced
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
In Committee
02/05/2019
02/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. This bill designates specified river segments in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed in Rhode Island and Connecticut as scenic, recreational, or wild rivers and as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
AI Summary
This bill designates specified river segments in the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed in Rhode Island and Connecticut as scenic, recreational, or wild rivers and as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to manage the river segments in accordance with the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Plan, which takes a watershed approach to resource preservation and enhancement. The bill also allows the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with state and local governments, the Wood-Pawcatuck Wild and Scenic Rivers Stewardship Council, and nonprofit organizations to provide for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments. Additionally, the bill limits the Secretary's authority to acquire land within the designated river segments.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 02/05/2019)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/319/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr319/BILLS-116hr319ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr319/BILLS-116hr319ih.pdf.pdf |
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