A bill to establish the Nantucket Sound Islands Trust in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to declare certain national policies essential to the preservation and conservation of the lands and waters in the trust area.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 11, 1977)
Establishes the Nantucket Sound Islands Trust in the State of Massachusetts for the purpose of protecting the national interest in the preservation and conservation of the natural, scenic, ecological, historic and other values and resources of the Nantucket Sound Islands.
Designates Norman's Land Island in Massachusetts as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Provides for the establishment of Trust commissions for such islands by the Governor of Massachusetts. Makes the Secretary of the Interior responsible for enforcement of the land use control plans of the commissions under this Act.
Sets forth the specific boundaries of the Trust.
Provides for the classification of island land according to use as part of the land use control plans.
Requires that the extent of specified Indian common lands be determined in an orderly program as a part of a land control plan under this Act.
Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as are necessary annually to defray the expenses of the commissions established under this Act.
What just happenedJan 11, 1977
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).
Who’s behind it
- Jan 11, 1977IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs (Subsequently: Energy and Natural Resources).
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jan 11, 1977IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate