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H.R. 2763 (104th)

To establish the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

12 December 1995

Last action

28 September 1996 · Committee

Status

For Further Action See H.R.4236.

Sponsors

Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3]

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Summary

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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Timeline

  1. 12 December 1995

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 December 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 December 1995

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 December 1995

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 December 1995

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 September 1996

    Committee

    For Further Action See H.R.4236.

    Source: Committee

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