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S. 2578 (100th)

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988

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Introduced

28 June 1988

Last action

14 July 1988 · Committee

Status

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

Sponsors

Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]

Subjects

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Source updated

24 March 2026

Summary

Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 - Establishes the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Establishes the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Commission to assist appropriate Federal, State, and local authorities in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for the Corridor. Directs the Commission, within one year after a specified review by the National Park Service, to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan which: (1) provides an inventory of Corridor property to be preserved and restored because of its national historic or cultural significance; (2) develops a historic interpretive plan; and (3) recommends policies for resource management of the Corridor. Terminates the Commission in five years, with a possible five-year extension. Requires the Secretary to approve or disapprove the Commission's Plan within 60 days after its receipt. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 28 June 1988

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 June 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 June 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.

    Source: Committee

  4. 14 July 1988

    Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Interior Department, OMB.

    Source: Committee

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