S 1104 · 96th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to establish the Channel Islands National Park.
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Introduced2
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House5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.(1979-05-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Establishes the Channel Islands National Park in the State of California, and includes in such park San Miguel and Prince Island, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa, and Santa Barbara Islands and surrounding lands and waters. Abolishes the Channel Islands National Monument. Sets forth methods for the acquisition of land for such park, and authorizes the retention of use and occupancy rights by owners of private property acquired for such park. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the State of California and Federal and private entities, to develop a natural resources study report, including an inventory of all species in such park and recommendations for the protection of marine resources therein. Directs the Secretary to enter into cooperative agreements with the State of California for the enforcement of Federal and State laws and regulations on lands and waters within and adjacent to such park owned by the State of California. Directs the Secretary, in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy of the State of California, to submit a comprehensive general management plan for such park to the House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs and the Senate Committee…
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