Oil Region National Heritage Area Act

Summary

Oil Region National Heritage Area Act - Designates the Oil Region National Heritage Area in Pennsylvania if, within 180 days, the Oil Heritage Region Corporation submits, and the Secretary of the Interior approves, a Compact for the Area (signed by the Governor of Pennsylvania) that defines the Area, describes anticipated programs, and includes information about the objectives and management of the Area. (Sec. 5) Establishes the Oil Region National Heritage Advisory Commission to serve in an advisory capacity to the Oil Heritage Region, Inc., the locally based private, nonprofit management Corporation which will oversee the development of the Oil Region National Heritage Park. (Sec. 8) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) withdrawal of such designation; and (2) criteria for retention of such designation, including the presence of a cohesive assemblage of natural, historic, or cultural resources that represent distinctive aspects of American heritage worthy of conservation and that are best managed through public-private partnerships. (Sec. 10) Prohibits assistance or funding from being provided under this Act two years after the date of the Area's designation unless the Corporation submits a Management Plan to the Governor and the Secretary along with a certification of endorsement or disapproval by the Commission. (Sec. 11) Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to Pennsylvania, its political subdivisions, or the Corporation regarding Plan revisions and implementation. Makes the Area eligible for technical and grant assistance available to other National Heritage Areas under any National Heritage Areas Program or similar program established by the Congress. (Sec. 12) Sets forth provisions regarding limitations on inclusion of and access to private property with respect to such Area. (Sec. 13) Prohibits the Secretary, as a condition of approving the Compact or the determination of eligibility for technical assistance under this Act, from requiring: (1) enactment or modification of land use restrictions; or (2) limitations on fishing, hunting, or trapping. Provides that neither the Secretary nor other Federal agencies may condition the receipt of other forms of assistance in connection with the National Heritage Area status of the Area on such limitations.

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Timeline

1. 6 June 1996

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 6 June 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 June 1996

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 June 1996

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

   Source: Committee

5. 13 June 1996

   Referred

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

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 6 June 1996 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 6 June 1996

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-23] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsii00 · Standing

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