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H.R. 3781 (105th)

Lackawanna Valley Heritage Area Act of 1998

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

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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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

  1. 30 April 1998

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 1998

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 May 1998

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  5. 7 May 1998

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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