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HR 2763 104th Congress House

To establish the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.

Introduced: December 12, 1995 See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources AirportsCommerceDepartment of the InteriorExecutive reorganization
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Federal advisory bodiesGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment and businessHarborsIslandsMassachusettsNational recreation areasRecreationSports and RecreationTransportation and Public Works
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 28, 1996
For Further Action See H.R.4236.
Dec 20, 1995
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Dec 20, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Dec 12, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Dec 12, 1995
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 28, 1996

For Further Action See H.R.4236.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes: (1) the Boston Harbor Islands (BHI) National Recreation Area as a unit of the National Park System; (2) the BHI Partnership to coordinate the activities of Federal, State, and local authorities and the private sector in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for the Area; and (3) the BHI Advisory Council to represent various groups with interests in the Area and make recommendations to the Partnership on issues related to plan development and implementation.

Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) administration of the Area; and (2) powers of the Partnership.

Directs the Partnership to submit to the Secretary of the Interior a management plan for the Area to be developed and implemented by the Partnership that includes: (1) a program providing for coordinated administration of the Area with proposed assignment of responsibilities to the appropriate governmental unit at the Federal, State, and local levels and nonprofit organizations; (2) specified policies and programs for conserving, protecting, and maintaining the scenic, historical, cultural, natural, and scientific values of the islands and for identifying potential sources of revenue from programs or activities carried out within the Area; and (3) a policy statement that recognizes existing economic activities within the Area.

Sets forth procedures regarding plan development, approval, and an interim program.

Authorizes appropriations. Sets forth matching requirements.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2763: To establish the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, and for other purposes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2763/
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