National Heritage Area Act of 2015
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 28, 2015)
National Heritage Area Act of 2015
Establishes a system of National Heritage Areas through which the Department of the Interior may provide technical and financial assistance to local coordinating entities to support the establishment, development, and continuity of the National Heritage Areas.
Specifies the criteria that Interior shall apply to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating proposed National Heritage Areas. States that designation of a National Heritage Area shall be by federal statute and contingent on the prior completion of a management plan and an affirmative determination by Interior that the area meets such criteria.
Sets forth requirements for National Heritage Area management plans.
What just happenedMar 2, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2015
- Mar 2, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jan 28, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 28, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 28, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House