HR 5885 · 109th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act

Introduced 2006-07-25· Sponsored by Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(2006-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Eightmile Wild and Scenic River Act - Amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate as a component of the national wild and scenic rivers system certain segments of the main stem and specified tributaries of the Eightmile River, Connecticut. Declares that: (1) such segments shall be managed in accordance with the Eightmile River Watershed Management Plan; (2) the Eightmile River shall neither be administered as part of the National Park System, nor be subject to related regulations; (3) provisions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that prohibit federal acquisition of lands by condemnation shall apply to the Eightmile River; and (4) specified tributaries of the Eightmile River watershed are recognized as integral to its protection and enhancement.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans