H.R. 5319 (112th): Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA5]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.R. 412 on Jan 23, 2013. See H.R. 412 for current action on this subject.

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Status

This bill was introduced on August 1, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 2012
Reported by Committee Aug 01, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1D) (show)
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Full Title

To amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate segments of the mainstem of the Nashua River and its tributaries in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Sep 10, 2012.
6 pages

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9/10/2012--Reported to House amended.
Nashua River Wild and Scenic River Study Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain segments concerning the Nashua River and its tributaries in Massachusetts for study for potential addition to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to complete a study of the Nashua River in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and to report to Congress. Instructs that the report:
(1) include a discussion on the effect of the designation of the area to be studied on existing commercial and recreational activities, the construction, operation, or improvement of energy production and transmission, and the authority of state and local governments to manage all such activities; and
(2) identify authorities that will influence local land use decisions or place restrictions on non-federal land if the study area is designated, identify authorities that may be used to condemn property if the study area is designated, and identify all private property located in the study area.

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