S 109 · 106th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to improve protection and management of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the State of Georgia.

Introduced 1999-01-19· Sponsored by Sen. Coverdell, Paul [R-GA]· 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: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(2000-02-10)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for an additional map to depict lands added to the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Georgia, pursuant to this Act. Allows, after July 1, 1999, the Secretary of the Interior to modify the boundaries of the Area to include other lands within the river corridor of the River by submitting a revised map or other boundary description to Congress. Prohibits such revised boundaries from taking place if Congress adopts a Joint Resolution disapproving the revision. . Increases the total acreage limitation for the Area to 10,000 (currently, approximately 6,800). Prohibits the acquisition of lands and interests in lands under this Act without the owner's consent. Repeals Federal provisions providing for exchange of Federal lands within the Area for non-Federal lands within its boundaries. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with other entities (currently, Georgia and its political subdivisions) to assure standardized acquisition, planning, design, construction, and operation of the Area. Decreases from $79.4 million to $25 million the cap on the authorization of appropriations for land acquisition for the Area. Authorizes the Secretary to accept …

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CBO Cost Estimate

Congressional Budget Office

S. 109, A bill to improve protection and management of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area in the state of Georgia

May 27, 1999

Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on May 19, 1999

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat