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H.R. 4356 (98th)

Olmsted Heritage Landscapes Act of 1984

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Introduced

10 November 1983

Last action

8 August 1984 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Burton, Sala [D-CA-5], Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Perkins, Carl Dewey [D-KY-7], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Shannon, James M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Nowak, Henry [D-NY-33], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24]

Subjects

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Summary

Olmsted Historic Landscapes Act - Requires the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to prepare a State-by-State inventory of Olmsted historic landscapes. Provides that all properties on the inventory shall be part of an Olmsted historic landscape system. Requires that property identified in the inventory as nationally significant by a State historic preservation officer or by a State outdoor recreation liaison officer be studied by the Secretary for possible designation as a national landmark and, if internationally significant, for the World Heritage List. Requires that property on the inventory which meets the appropriate criteria be nominated for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Requires periodic updating of the inventory. Directs the Secretary to: (1) promulgate general standards for preservation of historic landscapes; (2) provide technical assistance to Federal agencies, State and local governments, private organizations, and other interested individuals on the identification, commemoration, and preservation of Olmsted historic landscapes; (3) conduct and submit to Congress a thematic study of historic landscapes to identify those landscapes which would qualify as national historic landscapes; (4) establish a program for the use of the Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Massachusetts as a center for research and establish an advisory committee for the site; and (5) develop appropriate international activities related to the Olmsted historic landscapes. Requires the Secretary to provide for the coordination of applications for grants for the preservation of Olmsted historic landscapes. Permits State and local governments to use Federal funds made available to them for the preservation of any inventoried Olmsted historic landscape. Requires the Secretary to assist and coordinate public and private cooperation in carrying out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Secretary to conduct appropriate activities during the decade of 1985 to 1995 to commemorate the Olmsted achievements and influence on American life. Establishes the Advisory Committee on Olmsted Historic Landscapes, which shall assist the Advisory Council on Historic preservation in carrying out those of its duties under the National Historic Preservation Act that relate to Olmsted historic landscapes. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 10 November 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 November 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 January 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands and National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  5. 9 January 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 June 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 June 1984

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Interior.

    Source: Committee

  8. 27 July 1984

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  9. 27 July 1984

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 1 August 1984

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  11. 1 August 1984

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 6 August 1984

    Passed

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 August 1984

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 August 1984

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 August 1984

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 542.

    Source: Calendars

  16. 6 August 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-958.

    Source: Committee

  17. 6 August 1984

    Reported

    Reported to House (Amended) by House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs. Report No: 98-958.

    Source: Committee

  18. 8 August 1984

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Passed House amended

    summary · EN · 6 August 1984

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  • Reported to House with amendment(s)

    summary · EN · 6 August 1984

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