S 2165 · 100th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988
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EnactedLatest: Became Public Law No: 100-668.(1988-11-16)
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Washington Park Wilderness Act of 1988 - Title I: Olympic National Park Wilderness - Designates specified lands in the Olympic National Park, Washington, as the Olympic Wilderness and a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to maintain and replace, as appropriate, the Wolf Creek underground powerline to Hurricane Ridge. Authorizes funds to the Secretary of the Interior to make payment to the Clallam County Historical Society and Museum of Port Angeles, Washington, as compensation for: (1) its interest in the National Park Service visitor center, Pioneer Memorial Museum, and Olympic National Park, Washington; and (2) its participation in the construction of the Pioneer Memorial Museum. Increases from $500 to $25,000 the fine imposed for hunting, fishing, or damaging property within the Olympic National Park. Revises provisions relating to the forfeiture of property used in connection with such activities. Subjects all fugitives from justice who take refuge in such park to the same laws as refugees from justice found in the State of Washington. Title II: North Cascades Park Wilderness - Designates specified lands in the Nor…
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