HR 4975 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

A bill to establish the Orange Coast National Urban Park, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1979-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Patterson, Jerry M. [D-CA-38]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1980-05-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Orange Coast National Urban Park in the Irvine Coast-Laguna area of California to protect the area's unique ecology and topography and for public outdoor recreation and use. Sets forth the area such park will comprise. Permits the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) revise the boundaries of the park; and (2) acquire or exchange specified land. Permits the owner or owners of any improved residential property or agricultural property acquired by the Secretary under this Act to retain a right of use and occupancy of the property under specified conditions. Permits the Secretary to lease land owned by the United States which has been acquired under this Act, subject to specified restrictions. Directs the Secretary to negotiate with the State of California to develop a cooperative agreement for administering and managing the park. Directs the Secretary to submit a report to Congress setting forth actions take in developing such an agreement. Directs the Secretary to convey and transfer such rights-of-way through the park as may be necessary for the establishment of the San Joaquin Hills transportation corridor. Directs the Secretary of Transportation to expeditiously take …

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

Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican