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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 23, 1996
Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council Act of 1996 - Establishes the Voyageurs National Park Intergovernmental Council which shall: (1) prepare and submit to the Secretary of the Interior comprehensive draft amendments and proposed revisions to the management plan for the Park providing for a broad range of sustainable land and water uses and scenic and recreational activities compatible with governing local, State, and Federal laws and regulations; (2) analyze the economic and environmental costs and benefits of implementing sustainable practices for the Park; and (3) establish an ongoing process of assessing the effect of local, State, and Federal actions, plans, ordinances, regulations, laws, and land use decisions on the long-term sustainability of the economic and environmental values and resources of the region. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to implement amendments to the management plan for the Park, including amendments providing for recreational opportunities involving boats, aircraft, snowmobiles, hiking, and skiing on all major lakes and bays. Directs the Secretary: (1) to receive the Council's draft amendments, recommend revisions, and adopt the revised amendments that are consistent with the public interest and applicable laws; (2) if the Secretary decides not to adopt the Council's revised amendments, to appoint, and revise the management plan based on amendments submitted by, a management plan board; or (3) if the Council declines to submit revised amendments, to make necessary and appropriate amendments and implement the plan.
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Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8] · D–MN
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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