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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 12, 1994
Hudson River Valley American Heritage Area Act of 1994 - Establishes the Hudson River Valley American Heritage Area in New York. Provides that the management entities for the Area shall be the Hudson River Greenway Communities Council and the Greenway Conservancy (agencies established by the State of New York in its Hudson River Greenway Act of 1991). Requires the entities to jointly establish a Heritage Area Committee to manage the Area. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a compact with the management entities that shall include information relating to the objectives and management of the Area. Requires the entities to develop a management plan for the Area that presents comprehensive recommendations for the Area's conservation, funding, management, and development. Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-26] · D–NY
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For Further Action See H.R.5044.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1873)
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Prior to Referral.
Late Referral to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands (Nov 30, 94).
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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