US HR984

Bill

US HR984

Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act of 2019

Introduced
02/05/2019

In Committee
02/25/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. This bill designates specified segments of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill excludes from such designation certain areas with respect to the Ice House and Pepperell hydroelectric projects and the Hollingsworth and Vose dam.

AI Summary

This bill designates specified segments of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill excludes certain areas with respect to the Ice House and Pepperell hydroelectric projects and the Hollingsworth and Vose dam from this designation. The bill requires the management of the designated river segments to be in accordance with the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Stewardship Plan, and allows the Secretary of the Interior to enter into cooperative agreements with the states, municipalities, and relevant organizations for the long-term protection, preservation, and enhancement of the river segments. The bill also limits the Secretary's land acquisition authority to only donations or acquisitions with the consent of the owner, and prohibits the use of condemnation.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Lori Trahan (D)*, Ann Kuster (D),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands. (on 02/25/2019)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/984/all-info

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/984/all-info
BillText	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr984/BILLS-116hr984ih.pdf
Bill	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr984/BILLS-116hr984ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HCRes21	Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 47.	Message on Senate action sent to the House.	Similar To
S339	Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Act	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.	Related
S47	John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act	Became Public Law No: 116-9. (TXT \| PDF)	Related

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