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S. 371: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act
- Introduced:
- Feb 14, 2013 (113th Congress, 2013–2015)
- Sponsor:
- Sen. John “Jack” Reed [D-RI]
- Status:
- Reported by Committee
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- Full Title
A bill to establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, to dedicate the Park to John H. Chafee, and for other purposes.
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Last updated Feb 14, 2013.
14 pages
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Library of Congress Summary
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2/14/2013--Introduced.
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park Establishment Act - Establishes the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park in Massachussets and Rhode Island as a unit of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire up to 10 acres in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, for the development of administrative, curatorial, or visitor facilities for the Park. Requires the Secretary to prepare a general management plan for the Park. Dedicates the Park to former U.S. Senator John H. Chafee from Rhode Island in recognition of:
(1) his role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley and the heritage corridor that bears his name, and
(2) the decades of his service to the people of Rhode Island and the United States. Requires a memorial to be displayed at a location in the Park that recognizes Senator Chafee's role in the preservation of the resources of the Blackstone River Valley for the people of the United States. Adjusts the boundary of the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. Designates the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Inc., as the local coordinating entity for the Corridor.
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United States Code
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- Title 16: CONSERVATION
- Chapter 1: NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES
- Subchapter I: NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
- Section 1: Service created; director; other employees
- Section 1a-7: National Park System development program
- Chapter 1A: HISTORIC SITES, BUILDINGS, OBJECTS, AND ANTIQUITIES
- Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Section 461: Declaration of national policy
Statutes at Large
The United States Statutes at Large is the compilation of all laws enacted by Congress.
- 100 Stat. 3625
- 104 Stat. 1018
- 110 Stat. 4202
- 120 Stat. 1858
- 125 Stat. 155
Other Citations
- 31 U.S.C. Chapter 63