A bill relating to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends the Act establishing the Indians Dunes National Lakeshore to dedicate such lakeshore to the memory of Paul H. Douglas. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate the West Beach unit as the "Paul H. Douglas Ecological and Recreation Area." Authorizes the design and construction of a structure, or the designation of an existing structure, to be known as the "Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education. Suspends the Secretary's authority to acquire improved property within the boundaries of the lakeshore by condemnation where a valid zoning ordinance applicable to such property and approved by the Secretary exists. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations setting forth standards for such approval. Increases the authorization of appropriations for acquisition of lands and for development of such lakeshore. Directs the Secretary to prepare and submit specified reports and studies relating to acquisition of lands and public access with respect to such lakeshore. Establishes the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Communities Council.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 8 March 1979

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