H.R. 2763 (104th): To establish the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Dec 12, 1995 (104th Congress, 1995–1996)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gerry Studds [D-MA10]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on December 12, 1995, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Dec 12, 1995
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9 cosponsors (7D, 2R) (show)
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House Natural Resources

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Last updated Dec 12, 1995.
18 pages

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12/12/1995--Introduced.
Establishes: (1) the Boston Harbor Islands (BHI) National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System; (2) the BHI Partnership to coordinate the activities of Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for the Area; and (3) the BHI Advisory Council to represent various groups with interests in the Area and make recommendations to the Partnership on issues related to plan development and implementation. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) administration of the Area; and (2) powers of the Partnership. Directs the Partnership to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a management plan for the Area to be developed and implemented by the Partnership that includes: (1) a program providing for coordinated administration of the Area with proposed assignment of responsibilities to the appropriate governmental unit at the Federal, State, and local levels and nonprofit organizations; (2) specified policies and programs for conserving, protecting, and maintaining the scenic, historical, cultural, natural, and scientific values of the islands and for identifying potential sources of revenue from programs or activities carried out within the Area; and (3) a policy statement that recognizes existing economic activities within the Area. Sets forth procedures regarding plan development, approval, and an interim program. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth matching requirements.

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