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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments Act of 1993

Introduced: July 14, 1993 Introduced by: Neal, Richard E. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 5, 1994
For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Apr 26, 1994
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Aug 13, 1993
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Aug 6, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Jul 14, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jul 14, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4659-4660)
Jul 14, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Amendments Act of 1993 - Modifies the boundaries of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor pursuant to a specified Act (the Act).

Requires the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission to revise the Cultural Heritage and Land Management Plan to address the boundary change and include a natural resource inventory of areas or features that should be protected, restored, managed, or acquired because of their contribution to the understanding of national cultural landscape values. Prohibits changes other than minor revisions in the approved plan as amended without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior.

Extends the date of termination of the Commission until ten (currently, five) years after the Act's enactment, subject to specified conditions. Directs the Secretary to approve an extension if the Secretary finds that: (1) the Governors of Massachusetts and Rhode Island provide adequate assurances of continued tangible contribution and effective policy support toward achieving the purposes of the Act; and (2) the Commission is effectively assisting Federal, State, and local authorities to retain, enhance, and interpret the distinctive character and nationally significant resources of the Corridor.

Authorizes the Secretary to provide funds for projects in the Corridor that exhibit national significance or provide a wide spectrum of historic, recreational, environmental, educational, or interpretive opportunities, without regard to whether the projects are in public or private ownership, subject to specified requirements.

Increases and extends the authorization of appropriations.

What's happening now October 5, 1994

For Further Action See H.R.5044.

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