A bill to clarify certain authorities of the Secretary of the Interior and of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and for other purposes.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to expand operational coordination at all levels, including internationally, for the conservation of natural and cultural resources. Requires that all actions supported comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act, as well as other Federal laws.
Amends the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 to require the head of a Federal agency undertaking an activity which would affect a World Heritage List property or a property on the appropriate country's equivalent of the National Register to advise the Council of such undertaking. Requires the Secretary to be notified of Federal actions affecting certain natural properties outside the United States.
Directs the Secretary and the Council to report annually to the President and the Congress on activities under this Act. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on the progress made in carrying out this Act.
Placed on Union Calendar No: 586.
- Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation and the Environment Subcommittee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
- Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee
- International Operations Subcommittee
- Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
- National Parks and Public Lands Subcommittee
- Natural Resources Committee