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Paterson Great Falls National Park Act of 2006

Introduced: September 26, 2006 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 2, 2006
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Oct 2, 2006
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Sep 26, 2006
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Sep 26, 2006
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1831)
Sep 26, 2006
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Paterson Great Falls National Park Act of 2006 - Establishes in Paterson, New Jersey, the Paterson Great Falls National Park as a unit of the National Park System.

Requires the Park to be administered in partnership by the Secretary of the Interior, the state of New Jersey, the city of Paterson and its applicable subdivisions, and others.

Establishes the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park Partnership to coordinate the activities of federal, state, and local authorities and the private sector in the development, for the Secretary's approval, and implementation of an integrated resource management plan.

Directs the Secretary, acting through the Director of the National Park Service, to establish a Paterson Great Falls National Park Advisory Council.

Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land or interests within the boundaries of the Park by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange.

What's happening now October 2, 2006

Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1