American Heritage Areas Act of 1994

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: American Heritage Areas Partnership Program Title II: Designation of American Heritage Areas Title III: Studies Regarding Potential American Heritage Areas Title IV: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments Title V: Bramwell National Historic District Title VI: Southwestern Pennsylvania American Heritage Area Amendments American Heritage Areas Act of 1994 - Title I: American Heritage Areas Partnership Program - American Heritage Areas Partnership Program Act of 1994 - Establishes the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program within the Department of the Interior, consisting of such Areas designated by this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) evaluate nominated Areas; (2) advise State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other appropriate entities as to suitable methods of recognizing and preserving thematically and geographically linked natural, historic, and cultural resources and recreational opportunities; and (3) consider any designated Heritage Area for nomination to the World Heritage List if the Area meets the nomination qualifications. Provides that an area may be designated as an American Heritage Area only by an Act of the Congress or by the means provided in title II. Conditions such designation on the Secretary of the Interior's approval of an Area feasibility study and compact. (Sec. 106) Sets forth provisions regarding compacts (relating to the objectives and management of Areas proposed for designation) and management plans (which shall present comprehensive recommendations for the conservation, funding, management, and development of such Areas). Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical and financial assistance for early actions that are important to the theme of an Area and that protect resources that would be in imminent danger of irreversible damage otherwise. (Sec. 107) Authorizes the management entities named in the compacts for American Heritage Areas to receive Federal funds in support of cooperative partnerships to prepare and implement the management plans and otherwise perform the functions contemplated in this title. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) withdrawal of the designation of an Area; (2) matching grants; (3) technical and other assistance; (4) spending Federal funds on non-federally owned property; (5) reporting requirements; (6) duties of Federal entities conducting Area activities; and (7) the lack of effect of this Act on other land use regulation. (Sec. 111) Authorizes appropriations. Specifies funding limitations. Title II: Designation of American Heritage Areas - Designates the following areas, subject to specified requirements, as part of the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program: (1) American Coal Heritage Area, West Virginia and Virginia; (2) Augusta Canal American Heritage Area, Georgia; (3) Cane River American Heritage Area, Louisiana; (4) Essex American Heritage Area, Massachusetts; (5) Hudson River Valley American Heritage Area, New York; (6) Ohio & Erie Canal American Heritage Area, Ohio; (7) Shenandoah Valley Battlefields American Heritage Area, Virginia; (8) Steel Industry American Heritage Area, Pennsylvania; (9) Vancouver American Heritage Area, Washington; and (10) Wheeling American Heritage Area, West Virginia. Title III: Studies Regarding Potential American Heritage Areas - Directs the Secretary to complete a study on the suitability and feasibility of designating the following as American Heritage Areas: (1) Ohio River corridor, from its headwaters in Pennsylvania to its confluence with the Mississippi River; (2) Fox and Lower Wisconsin River corridors, Wisconsin; (3) a corridor formed by Oconee and other specified counties, South Carolina; and (4) Tryon County, in the Mohawk Valley of New York State, and the Country of the Six Nations (Iroquois Confederacy). Title IV: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments - Amends the Act establishing the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Massachusetts and Rhode Island to make changes with respect to boundaries, membership and termination of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, and plan revision and implementation. Directs the Commission to revise the Cultural Heritage and Land Management Plan and submit the revised plan to the Secretary and the Governors of Massachusetts and Rhode Island for approval. Specifies that the revision shall address any change in the boundaries of the Corridor that occurs after submission of the plan and shall include a natural resource inventory of areas or features that should be protected, restored, or managed because of the natural and cultural significance of the areas or features. (Sec. 402) Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds for projects in the Corridor that exhibit national significance or provide a wide spectrum of historic, recreational, environmental, educational, or interpretive opportunities, without regard to whether the projects are in public or private ownership. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) application procedures; and (2) funding and funding limitations. Authorizes appropriations. Title V: Bramwell National Historic District - Designates the Bramwell National Historic District, West Virginia. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of West Virginia, or any political subdivision thereof, to further the purposes of the Historic District. Sets forth provisions regarding the ration of non-Federal funds and agreements regarding payments. Authorizes appropriations. Title VI: Southwestern Pennsylvania American Heritage Area Amendments - Southwestern Pennsylvania American Heritage Amendments Act - Amends the Act establishing in the Department of the Interior the Southwestern Pennsylvania Heritage Preservation Commission (the Act) to designate the Southwestern Pennsylvania American Heritage Area. Specifies that such Area shall not be considered an American Heritage Area for purposes of the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program Act of 1994 or the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program. (Sec. 604) Directs the Commission to revise: (1) the management plan developed before the date of enactment of this title to provide for limited Federal involvement; and (2) the scope and cost document developed before such date to reflect the total cost of each project proposed for approval and the Federal portion of such cost. Specifies that both the management plan and the scope and cost document shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval. Bars the Commission from making loans or grants involving Federal funds except as provided in this title. Limits specified funds available for the preservation or restoration of historic properties in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for each project so assisted. Specifies that Federal funds available under the Act with respect to projects may be made available only for projects that are consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for Historic Properties promulgated by the Secretary. Sets forth additional funding limitations. (Sec. 606) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 607) Authorizes the Secretary to provide signs, interpretive materials, and other informational devices for a vehicular tour route known as the Path of Progress Heritage Route.

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Timeline

1. 13 September 1994

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 September 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 September 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 September 1994

   Committee

   Late Referral to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Nov 21, 94).

   Source: Committee

5. 27 September 1994

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 273 - 150 (Roll No. 442).

   Source: Floor

6. 27 September 1994

   Vote

   Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 273 - 150 (Roll No. 442).

   Source: Floor

7. 27 September 1994

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 September 1994

   Floor

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9845-9869)

   Source: Floor

9. 27 September 1994

   Floor

   Mr. Vento moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

   Source: Floor

10. 3 October 1994

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 562 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5044 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed three hours. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. No amendment shall be in order unless printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose.

    Source: Floor

11. 5 October 1994

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

12. 5 October 1994

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 137 (Roll no. 486).

    Source: Floor

13. 5 October 1994

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 281 - 137 (Roll no. 486).

    Source: Floor

14. 5 October 1994

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

15. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

16. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 5044.

    Source: Floor

17. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5044 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule for a period not to exceed three hours. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. No amendment shall be in order unless printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose.

    Source: Floor

18. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Robert Menendez to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

19. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 562 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

20. 5 October 1994

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 562. (consideration: CR H10867-10916)

    Source: Floor

21. 5 October 1994

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 562 passed House.

    Source: Floor

22. 6 October 1994

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

23. 8 October 1994

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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• Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Torkildsen, Peter G. [R-MA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Barlow, Tom [D-KY-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Johnson, Don [D-GA-10] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Sawyer, Tom [D-OH-14] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoke, Martin R. [R-OH-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11] · D · Sponsor
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• amends ← An amendment to express that it is the sense of Congress that any funds expended as a result of the bill should, when possible, be spent on products made in America.
• amends ← Amendments en bloc: (1) add a requirement that the feasibility study required for all proposed American Heritage areas contain an inventory of the amount of land in the area owned by public, private, and private nonprofit entities; (2) contain a provision disclaiming any requirement to change land-use regulation as a condition of approval of a compact, management plan, or a revision thereof; (3) change the Federal consistency requirement to direct that Federal entities conducting or supporting activities within an American heritage area should consult with the Secretary of the Interior and coordinate those activities to the extent practicable; (4) reduce the authorizion for the American Heritage Areas Partnership Program; and (5) make revisions concerning the Hudson River Valley and Vancouver American Heritage Areas.
• amends ← An amendment to provide that the management entity for an American Heritage Area shall publish procedures to ensure that the rights of owners of private property are protected. Such procedures shall include an administrative process to provide compensation to the owner of private property if the use or value of all or any portion of the private property is substantially diminished as a result of the designation of the American Heritage Area or the management plan for the American Heritage Area.
• amends ← An amendment consisting of several amendments offered en bloc relating to the protection of private property rights with respect to the establishment of American Heritage Areas.
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