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HR 1749 103th Congress House

Community Enhancement Act of 1993

Official title: To amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to increase the ability of State and local governments to protect and enhance open spaces, enhance th… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to increase the ability of State and local governments to protect and enhance open spaces, enhance the capability of State and local governments to provide recreational opportunities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 20, 1993 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources CommemorationsCongressional reporting requirementsCultural propertyFederal advisory bodies
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Federal aid to IndiansFederal aid to outdoor recreationGovernment lendingGovernment trust fundsHistoric sitesIndian landsLimited access highwaysNatural monumentsOpen space landsOutdoor recreationPlanningRecreationTrailsUrban areasWild riversZoning and zoning law
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Jun 2, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Apr 22, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1997)
Apr 20, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 20, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 2, 1993

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Community Enhancement Act of 1993 - Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to require specified percentages of appropriations from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to be made available for assistance to States for outdoor recreation programs.

Provides that payments to States for outdoor recreation may not cover more than 75 percent of: (1) the cost of acquisition of specified lands, waters, and interests; or (2) the cost of revising comprehensive State outdoor recreation plans to conform to specified requirements.

Permits counties or political subdivisions to receive funds allocated to States for land acquisition purposes to cover up to 50 percent of the cost of developing or revising local plans to retain land for recreation and open space preservation purposes. Authorizes counties or other governmental entities to receive funds to cover up to 60 percent of the cost of acquiring lands, waters, or interests, following adoption of a plan and through September 30, 1997.

Treats Indian tribes and Alaska Native Village Corporations collectively as one State for purposes of receiving outdoor recreation assistance and provides for a competitive grant program for the receipt of such assistance.

Requires statewide outdoor recreation plans to contain: (1) a description of Federal and State activities that adversely affect open space and recreational resources; and (2) an evaluation of the extent to which local zoning or the lack of zoning contributes to degradation of State and local projects funded with outdoor recreation assistance.

Establishes a program to provide Federal assistance to States, local and interstate entities, and private nonprofit organizations for the protection or establishment of: (1) Greenways (linear parks or open spaces linking natural and cultural features within or near metropolitan areas); and (2) Urban Open Space Preserves (open spaces with natural, rural, or agricultural character within large metropolitan areas).

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to conduct studies and report to the Congress on Federal assistance to protect open space areas.

Authorizes appropriations from the Fund for loans to State, local, or interstate entities if recreational resources are of vital significance and are in imminent danger of damage or when an opportunity to address a severe recreation deficiency will be foregone. Establishes an advisory board to assist in the selection of projects to receive such assistance.

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