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Fern Lake Conservation and Recreation Act of 2001

Introduced: June 19, 2001 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 14, 2002
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-453.
Jun 19, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6453)
Jun 19, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6452-6453)
Jun 19, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Fern Lake Conservation and Recreation Act of 2001 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service, to acquire by donation, purchase, or exchange (but only from a willing seller) specified lands which contain Fern Lake and its surrounding watershed located in Bell County, Kentucky, and Claiborne County, Tennessee. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire any such land subject to an easement for the continued operation of providing the water supply for Middlesboro, Kentucky, and environs.

Directs the Secretary to revise the boundaries of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park to include such acquired land.

Specifies provisions relating to: (1) the protection of the water quality of Fern Lake; and (2) contracts to facilitate the sale and distribution of water from the Lake for the municipal water supply for Middlesboro, Kentucky, and environs.

What's happening now February 14, 2002

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 107-453.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2238 Identical bill Fern Lake Conservation and Recreation Act of 2001
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