S 2233 · 93th Congress · Recreation areas

A bill to establish the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Introduced 1973-07-23· Sponsored by Sen. Church, Frank [D-ID]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1974-09-30)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area in the States of Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Incorporates such lands in the national wilderness preservation system. Provides that the Federal Power Commission shall not license the future construction of any dam or other specified water project within the recreation area. Deauthorizes construction of the Asotin Dam. Provides for the preservation of the upstream waters of the Snake River and its tributaries. Sets forth the objectives to be accomplished in the administration of the recreation area, including the protection of the salmon and other fisheries and of paleontologic sites. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan for the management of the recreation area. Enumerates the details to be included in such plan and the Secretary's authorities in acquiring property for the recreation area. Authorizes appropriations of (1) $60,000,000 for improvements of specified roads; (2) $10,000,000 for the acquisition of lands; (3) $10,000,000 for recreation facilities; and (4) $1,500,000 for the inventory, development and protection of historic and archeological sites.…

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

Cosponsors (3)

3 Republicans