A bill to revise the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site in Larue County, Kentucky, and for other purposes.
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 12, 1997)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire, by donation only, certain land known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky.
Modifies the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site to include such land.
Requires the Secretary to study and report to specified congressional committees on the area between and surrounding the Site and the Farm in order to: (1) protect the resources of the Farm from incompatible adjacent land uses; and (2) identify significant resources associated with the early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln. Requires the study to: (1) consider whether direct National Park Service management or alternative protection by other agencies or the private sector is appropriate for such area; and (2) identify alternatives which would be most effective and efficient in protecting significant resources and providing for public enjoyment. Authorizes appropriations.
What just happenedMay 23, 1997
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Who’s behind it
- May 23, 1997Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 21, 1997Committee
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-121.
National Parks Subcommittee - Feb 13, 1997Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
National Parks Subcommittee - Feb 12, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Feb 12, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1309)
- Feb 12, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate