HR 3826 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to authorize the establishment of the Long Island Sound Heritage in the States of Connecticut and New York.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1979-05-01)
Plain Language Summary
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Authorizes the establishment of Long Island Sound Heritage in the States of Connecticut and New York to protect the special natural and cultural heritage of the region. Directs the Secretary of Interior in cooperation with State and local officials to determine the lands and waters that have special recreational, ecological, conservational, scenic, historic, or cultural potential for inclusion in the heritage area. Directs the Secretary of Interior to implement the purposes of this Act by formulating detailed plans for the acquisition, development, protection, maintenance, and administration of the applicable lands and structures. Sets forth requirements for such plans. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire lands, waters, and interests enumerated by this Act by purchase or donation. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the States of Connecticut and New York, and political subdivisions of such States and grant financial and other assistance in carrying out such plans in furtherance of the purposes of this Act.…
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Cosponsors (2)
1 Democrat1 Republican