A bill to provide for the establishment of the New River Gorge National River in the state of WV and for other purposes.

Summary

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish the New River Gorge National River, in West Virginia, to be composed of a designated segment of the New River. Provides for the acquisition and administration of lands by the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to submit to designated committees of Congress a detailed plan covering land acquisition. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with local officials in developing zoning laws to enhance the development and use of the New River Gorge National River. Prohibits surface mining within the national river area and restricts subsurface mining. Provides for the compensation of owners of mineral rights effected. Directs the Secretary to regulate hunting and fishing within the national river area. Restricts hydroelectric and other water resources projects that would have an adverse effect on the national river segment. Directs the Secretary to submit to Congress, within a specified time, a general management plan concerning the full development of the national river. Directs the Secretary to consult with the Secretary of the Army concerning water requirements of the national river.

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Timeline

1. 11 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 April 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 April 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 April 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Staggers, Harley O. [D-WV-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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