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US S502
US S502A bill to modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
03/02/2017
03/02/2017
In Committee
03/30/2017
03/30/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to modify the boundary of Voyageurs National Park in the State of Minnesota, and for other purposes. (Sec. 1) This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. The bill transfers to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior administrative jurisdiction over: any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the boundaries of the park, and any additional public land identified by the BLM as appropriate for transfer within the boundaries of the park. Any land located within or adjacent to the boundaries of the park that is owned by Minnesota (or a political subdivision) may be acquired by Interior through donation or exchange only. Upon completion of any such acquisition from Minnesota, Interior shall revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the boundaries of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. It transfers administrative jurisdiction over any land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) within the park's boundaries to the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior. The bill also allows the Interior Department to acquire, through donation or exchange, any land located within or adjacent to the park's boundaries that is owned by the State of Minnesota or a political subdivision. Upon completing such an acquisition from the State, the Interior Department must revise the park's boundaries to reflect the acquisition.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82. (on 05/16/2017)
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