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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 24, 1994
Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 - Establishes the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Heritage Corridor in New York. Establishes the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers National Heritage Corridor Commission to assist appropriate Federal, State, and local authorities and regional planning organizations in the development and implementation of an integrated resource management plan for the Corridor. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire any property within the Corridor or any interest therein if such property is: (1) designated for acquisition in the plan or as a key site in the National Historic Landmark Theme Study on American Labor History; (2) listed in the National Register of Historic Places; or (3) determined by the Secretary to be of national significance. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring the fee simple title to any property without the owner's consent. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-21] · D–NY
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Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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