HR 11131 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Upper Delaware River Protection Act

Introduced 1978-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-27]· 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: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1978-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Upper Delaware River Protection Act - Designates a specified segment of the Delaware River in New York and Pennsylvania as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop general guidelines for the land and water use control measures to be developed and implemented by appropriate State and Federal bodies. Requires the Secretary to provide for participation by all levels of State, county and local government as well as by private individuals and organizations in the development of such guidelines. Directs the Secretary to cooperate with and seek the advice of the Delaware River Basin Commission and the Upper Delaware Citizens Advisory Council. Directs that interested State, Federal and private parties develop and submit a management plan to the Secretary within three years of the receipt of appropriations authorized by this Act. Specifies the components of such plan. Restricts the amount of land that may be acquired. Directs the Secretary to review all relevant local plans, laws and ordinances to determine whether they substantially conform to the approved management plan. Requires the Secretary to give timely notice to th…

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