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H.R.4148 / 112th Congress

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area Act of 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 6, 2012

Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area Act of 2012 - Establishes the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area in Wisconsin.

Designates the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway as the local coordinating entity for the Heritage Area.

Requires the Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway to prepare and submit a management plan for the Heritage Area.

Sets forth requirements for the approval or disapproval of the management plan.

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Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6] · R–WI

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  • Natural Resources Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

    2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E319)

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    5. Introduced in House

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