United States · Bill · S
S. 2372 (112th)
Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act
Introduced
26 April 2012
Last action
27 June 2012 · Committee
Status
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-578.
Sponsors
Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Subjects
Environment
Source updated
24 March 2026
Summary
Preserving Public Access to Cape Hatteras Beaches Act - Requires the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina to be managed in accordance with the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy/Environmental Assessment issued by the National Park Service (NPS) on June 13, 2007, for the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Recreational Area until the Secretary of the Interior issues a new final rule that meets the additional restrictions specified below. Bars the imposition of any additional restrictions on pedestrian or motorized vehicular access to any part of the Recreation Area for species protection beyond those in the Interim Management Strategy, other than as specifically authorized pursuant to this Act. Allows the Secretary if, based on peer-reviewed science and after public comment, it is determined that additional restrictions on access to a part of the Recreation Area are necessary to protect endangered species, to only restrict pedestrian and vehicular access for recreational activities for the shortest possible time and on the smallest possible portions of such area. Prohibits the final rule titled "Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore--Off-Road Vehicle Management" from having any force or effect. Invalidates the April 30, 2008, consent decree filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina regarding off-road vehicle use at the Seashore.
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Timeline
26 April 2012
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 2012
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
27 June 2012
Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-578.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in Senate · 26 April 2012 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2372
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/s/2372
- us · 112-s-2372 · source updated 24 March 2026