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Bill107th CongressFiled Mar 8, 2001Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 498

National Discovery Trails Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 3, 2001)

National Discovery Trails Act of 2001 - Amends the National Trails System Act to provide for the establishment, as components of the National Trails System, of national discovery trails which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located so as to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Permits designation of any such trail on Federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on any non-Federal lands.

Prohibits a trail from being considered feasible and desirable for designation as a national discovery trail unless it: (1) links one or more areas within the boundaries of a metropolitan area (and should join with other trails, connecting the National Trails System to significant recreation and resources areas); (2) is supported by a competent trailwide volunteer- based organization and has extensive local and trailwide support by the public, user groups, and affected State and local governments; and (3) extends and passes through more than one State and, at a minimum, is a continuous, walkable route.

Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail which shall extend from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, traveling northern and southern routes from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Denver, Colorado.

Directs the appropriate Secretary to submit within three fiscal years to specified congressional committees a comprehensive plan for the protection, management, development, and use of the national discovery trail.

What just happenedSep 7, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 7, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  2. Sep 5, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 5, 2001FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Sep 5, 2001Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Aug 3, 2001Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8996-8998; text as reported in Senate: CR S8996-8997; text as passed Senate: CR S8997-8998)

  6. Aug 3, 2001Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8996-8998; text as reported in Senate: CR S8996-8997; text as passed Senate: CR S8997-8998)

  7. Jun 5, 2001Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61 .

  8. Jun 5, 2001Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-26.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Jun 5, 2001Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 107-26.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. May 16, 2001Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Mar 8, 2001IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Mar 8, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2081-2082)

  13. Mar 8, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 3, 200135
National Discovery Trails Act of 2001 - Amends the National Trails System Act to provide for the establishment, as components of the National Trails System, of national discovery trails which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located so as to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Permits designation of any such trail on Federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on any non-Federal lands.

Prohibits a trail from being considered feasible and desirable for designation as a national discovery trail unless it: (1) links one or more areas within the boundaries of a metropolitan area (and should join with other trails, connecting the National Trails System to significant recreation and resources areas); (2) is supported by a competent trailwide volunteer- based organization and has extensive local and trailwide support by the public, user groups, and affected State and local governments; and (3) extends and passes through more than one State and, at a minimum, is a continuous, walkable route.

Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail which shall extend from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, traveling northern and southern routes from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Denver, Colorado.

Directs the appropriate Secretary to submit within three fiscal years to specified congressional committees a comprehensive plan for the protection, management, development, and use of the national discovery trail.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jun 5, 200101
National Discovery Trails Act of 2001 - Amends the National Trails System Act to provide for the establishment, as components of the National Trails System, of national discovery trails which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located so as to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Permits designation of any such trail on Federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on any non-Federal lands.

Prohibits a trail from being considered feasible and desirable for designation as a national discovery trail unless it: (1) links one or more areas within the boundaries of a metropolitan area (and should join with other trails, connecting the National Trails System to significant recreation and resources areas); (2) is supported by a competent trailwide volunteer- based organization and has extensive local and trailwide support by the public, user groups, and affected State and local governments; and (3) extends and passes through more than one State and, at a minimum, is a continuous, walkable route.

Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail which shall extend from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, traveling northern and southern routes from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Denver, Colorado.

Directs the appropriate Secretary to submit within three fiscal years to specified congressional committees a comprehensive plan for the protection, management, development, and use of the national discovery trail.

Introduced in SenateMar 8, 200100
National Discovery Trails Act of 2001 - Amends the National Trails System Act to provide for the establishment, as components of the National Trails System, of national discovery trails which shall be extended, continuous interstate trails located so as to provide for outdoor recreation and travel and to connect representative examples of America's trails and communities. Permits designation of any such trail on Federal lands and, with the owner's consent, on any non-Federal lands.

Prohibits a trail from being considered feasible and desirable for designation as a national discovery trail unless it: (1) links one or more areas within the boundaries of a metropolitan area and should join with other trails, connecting the National Trails System to significant recreation and resources areas; (2) is supported by a competent trailwide volunteer- based organization and has extensive local and trailwide support by the public, user groups, and affected State and local governments; and (3) extends and passes through more than one State and, at a minimum, is a continuous, walkable route.

Designates as a national discovery trail the 6,000-mile American Discovery Trail which shall extend from Cape Henlopen State Park in Delaware to Point Reyes National Seashore in California, traveling northern and southern routes from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Denver, Colorado.

National Discovery Trails Act of 2001 — Informed