United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2961 (103rd)
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate the Walter B. Jones Center for the Sounds at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
Introduced
6 August 1993
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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Summary
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to construct and operate the Walter B. Jones Center for the Sounds at the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Tyrrell County, North Carolina, to: (1) provide public opportunities, facilities, and resources to study the natural history and natural resources of northeastern North Carolina; (2) offer a variety of environmental educational programs and interpretive exhibits; (3) foster an awareness and understanding of the interactions among wildlife, estuarine and wetland ecosystems, and human activities; and (4) provide office space and facilities for refuge administration, research, education, and related activities. Directs the Secretary to ensure that the design, size, and location of a facility constructed under this Act are consistent with the cultural and natural history of the area with which the facility will be concerned. Authorizes the Secretary to accept contributions of funds from non-Federal sources to pay the costs of operating and maintaining the facility authorized under this Act. Directs the Secretary to take appropriate steps to obtain such contributions. Sets forth reporting requirements.
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7 official files
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 22 September 1993
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 22 September 1993
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 September 1993
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 21 September 1993
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1993
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 6 August 1993
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 6 August 1993
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/house-bill/2961
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/103/hr/2961