HR 5434 · 99th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources
A bill to provide for the establishment of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, and for other purposes.
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EnactedLatest: Executive Comment Requested from Interior.(1986-09-08)
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Title I: - Establishes the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area along the Mississippi River in St. Paul-Minneapolis Metropolitan Area, Minnesota. Establishes the Mississippi River Coordinating Commission to assist Government authorities in developing and implementing a management plans for such lands and waters. Requires the Commission to submit a plan, within three years, to the Secretary of the Interior for review and approval. Requires the Secretary to monitor such Area in the interim. Terminates the Commission after ten years. Transfers Federal property within the Area to the Secretary, except for Army Engineer facilities for navigation and other buildings or structures currently in use. Requires Federal entities to notify and receive the approval of the Secretary before engaging in any activities in or affecting such Area. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire land and interests in such Area, as specified. Requires the Secretary to review local plans and ordinances and their enforcement to assure conformance to the plan. Permits the Secretary to acquire lands without the owner's consent after appropriate notice and opportunity to cure a nonconforming plan or ordinance.…
Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only