S 2817 · 95th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to provide for the establishment of the Lowell National Historical Park in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1978-04-03)
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Title I: Establishment of Park - Establishes, in the city of Lowell, Massachusetts, the Lowell National Historical Park and an adjacent Lowell Historic Preservation District. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. Title II: Role of the Secretary - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to submit a park management plan to Congress. Provides for consultation with the Lowell city manager, the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission, established by this Act, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in setting preservation, restoration, and use standards. Sets requirements for acquisition of specified property within the park and preservation district. Directs the Secretary to provide technical assistance in preservation, restoration, and other use of park properties. Permits withholding of park management plan funds by the Secretary if the city of Lowell fails to meet specified criteria. Title III: Role of the Commission - Establishes within the Department of the Interior the Lowell Historic Preservation Commission to administer the preservation district. Requires the Commission to file park preservation plans with the Secretary. Directs the Secretary to publish notice of the ap…
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