A bill to establish the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

Summary

Establishes: (1) the Boston Harbor Islands (BHI) National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System; (2) the BHI Partnership to coordinate the activities of Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for the Area; and (3) the BHI Advisory Council to represent various groups with interests in the Area and make recommendations to the Partnership on issues related to plan development and implementation. Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) administration of the Area; and (2) powers of the Partnership. Directs the Partnership to develop and submit to the Secretary of the Interior a management plan for the Area to be implemented by the Partnership that includes: (1) a program providing for coordinated administration of the Area with proposed assignment of responsibilities to the appropriate governmental unit at the Federal, State, and local levels and nonprofit organizations; (2) specified policies and programs for conserving, protecting, and maintaining the scenic, historical, cultural, natural, and scientific values of the Area and for identifying potential sources of revenue from programs or activities carried out within the Area; and (3) a policy statement that recognizes economic activities in the Area being conducted on the date of this Act's enactment. Sets forth procedures regarding plan development, approval, and an interim program. Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth matching requirements.

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Timeline

1. 13 December 1995

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 December 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S18561)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 December 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 14 December 1995

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

   Source: Committee

5. 20 March 1996

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.

   Source: Committee

6. 17 April 1996

   Committee

   Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 13 December 1995 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 December 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 13 December 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 13 December 1995

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Sponsors

• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
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