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Bill105th CongressFiled Feb 23, 1998Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1665

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 1998

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 2, 1998)

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 1998 - Amends the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to change the name of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Includes among the Act's purposes enhancing economic development within the context of preservation.

Modifies provisions regarding: (1) membership of, terms of office for, and confirmation of appointment to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Commission; and (2) powers of the Commission to authorize the conveyance of real property acquired by the Commission to an appropriate nonprofit organization, to enter into cooperative agreements with a nonprofit organization, and to require any cooperative agreement to establish procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any action proposed by a nonprofit organization which may affect implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan.

Directs the Commission to implement the Plan by taking appropriate steps to preserve and interpret the cultural, natural, recreational, and scenic (currently, limited to historic) resources of the Canal and its surrounding area.

Terminates the Commission ten years after the date of this Act's enactment.

Requires specified actions by any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the historic, cultural, natural, recreational, or scenic resources purposes of the Corridor (currently, the flow of the Canal or the natural resources of the Corridor).

Reauthorizes and increases appropriations under the Act. Authorizes specified funds to implement the management action plan created by the Commission.

Prohibits the Commission from interfering with private property rights or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any political subdivision thereof.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon request of the Commission, to provide grants and technical assistance to the Commission or units of government, nonprofit organizations, and other persons, for development and implementation of the Plan.

What just happenedOct 5, 1998

Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA](R-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Oct 5, 1998IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  2. Oct 5, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  3. Oct 5, 1998FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  4. Oct 2, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11368, S11375-11376)

  5. Oct 2, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11368, S11375-11376)

  6. Sep 8, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 551.

  7. Sep 8, 1998Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 105-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Sep 8, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with amendments. With written report No. 105-312.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. Sep 2, 1998Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Jul 29, 1998Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Jun 18, 1998Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-634.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  12. Feb 24, 1998Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  13. Feb 23, 1998IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 23, 1998IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S839)

  15. Feb 23, 1998IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 2, 199835

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 1998 - Amends the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to change the name of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Includes among the Act's purposes enhancing economic development within the context of preservation.

Modifies provisions regarding: (1) membership of, terms of office for, and confirmation of appointment to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Commission; and (2) powers of the Commission to authorize the conveyance of real property acquired by the Commission to an appropriate nonprofit organization, to enter into cooperative agreements with a nonprofit organization, and to require any cooperative agreement to establish procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any action proposed by a nonprofit organization which may affect implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan.

Directs the Commission to implement the Plan by taking appropriate steps to preserve and interpret the cultural, natural, recreational, and scenic (currently, limited to historic) resources of the Canal and its surrounding area.

Terminates the Commission ten years after the date of this Act's enactment.

Requires specified actions by any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the historic, cultural, natural, recreational, or scenic resources purposes of the Corridor (currently, the flow of the Canal or the natural resources of the Corridor).

Reauthorizes and increases appropriations under the Act. Authorizes specified funds to implement the management action plan created by the Commission.

Prohibits the Commission from interfering with private property rights or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any political subdivision thereof.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, upon request of the Commission, to provide grants and technical assistance to the Commission or units of government, nonprofit organizations, and other persons, for development and implementation of the Plan.

Introduced in SenateFeb 23, 199800

Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor Act Amendments of 1998 - Amends the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor Act of 1988 to change the name of the Delaware and Lehigh Navigation Canal National Heritage Corridor to the Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.

Includes among the Act's purposes enhancing economic development within the context of preservation.

Modifies provisions regarding: (1) membership of, terms of office for, and confirmation of appointment to the Delaware and Lehigh National Corridor Commission; and (2) powers of the Commission to authorize the conveyance of real property acquired by the Commission to an appropriate nonprofit organization, to enter into cooperative agreements with a nonprofit organization, and to require any cooperative agreement to establish procedures for providing notice to the Commission of any action proposed by a nonprofit organization which may affect implementation of the Cultural Heritage and Corridor Management Plan.

Authorizes the Commission to administer any grant or loan from amounts appropriated, donated, or otherwise made available to the Commission for the purpose of providing a grant or loan.

Directs the Commission to implement the Plan by taking appropriate steps to preserve and interpret the cultural, natural, recreational, and scenic (currently, limited to historic) resources of the Canal and its surrounding area.

Terminates the Commission ten years after the date of this Act's enactment.

Requires specified actions by any Federal entity conducting or supporting activities directly affecting the historic, cultural, natural, recreational, or scenic resources of the Corridor (currently, the flow of the Canal or the natural resources of the Corridor).

Reauthorizes and increases appropriations under the Act. Authorizes specified funds to implement the management action plan created by the Commission.

Prohibits the Commission from interfering with private property rights or any local zoning ordinance or land use plan of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or any political subdivision thereof.