S 1096 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, as amended, to permit the use of park entrance, admission, and recreation use fees for the operation of the National Park System, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1987-04-27· Sponsored by Sen. Wallop, Malcolm [R-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Lands, National Parks.(1987-04-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires general management plans for units of the National Park Service to include resource management plans, identifying the natural and cultural resources of the unit and setting forth preservation methods. Earmarks funds for grants to study such resources and develop methods of management and interpretation. Amends the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to increase from $10 to $25 the charge for the annual admission permit (the Golden Eagle Passport) into any entrance fee area of the National Park System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to make available an annual admission permit for a reasonable fee for a specific unit or units. Sets fee limits for single visit permits. Prohibits charging fees at any National Park unit located in an urbanized area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to report to specified congressional committees a list of units and their proposed admission fees. Authorizes volunteers or other entities to sell permits and collect fees. Makes admission fees available to the collecting agency for resource protection, research, interpretation, and maintenance at outdoor recreation facilities managed by that agency. Allocates funds collected…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican