A bill to establish in the Department of the Interior the Heritage Preservation Commission, and for other purposes.

Summary

Title I: Heritage Preservation Commission - Establishes in the Department of the Interior the Heritage Preservation Commission to make loans or grants to preserve and protect sites which are related to the industrial development of southwestern Pennsylvania. Requires the Commission to coordinate government activities and develop guidelines and standards for projects. Requires the Commission to report annually to the Secretary of the Interior and within one year to the appropriate congressional committees on project cost estimates. Terminates such Commission in ten years. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: National Heritage Trails - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to designate a vehicular tour route in central and western Pennsylvania to be known as the National Heritage Trails, linking sites of historic, cultural, natural, and recreational interest. Authorizes the erection of informational markers. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance in the development of interpretive devices and materials. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 20 November 1988

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 21 October 1988

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 26 July 1988

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 26 July 1988

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 September 1987

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