United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3781 (105th)
Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area Act of 1998
Introduced
30 April 1998
Last action
7 May 1998 · Referred
Status
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Sponsors
Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10]
Subjects
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Source updated
21 August 2025
Summary
Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area Act of 1998 - Establishes the Lackawanna Heritage Valley American Heritage Area, comprised of all or parts of four coal-producing counties in northeast Pennsylvania, to be managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a management compact with the Authority to determine Area goals and objectives. Directs the Authority to develop an Area management plan that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Requires the plan to be submitted to the Secretary for approval within three years after the enactment of this Act. Outlines related management duties. Prohibits the Authority from using Federal funds to acquire real property under this Act. Provides for: (1) technical and financial assistance from the Secretary to the Authority to develop and implement the plan; (2) approval or disapproval of compacts and management plans; and (3) termination on September 30, 2012, of the Secretary's authority to make a grant or provide assistance under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Prohibits Federal funding for the Area from exceeding 50 percent of total costs.
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Timeline
30 April 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
30 April 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 May 1998
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Source: Committee
7 May 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 30 April 1998 · Download file
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Sponsors
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/3781
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