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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 4, 1993
District of Columbia Land Use Notification Act of 1993 - Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to prohibit the Administrator of General Services, the Architect of the Capitol, the National Park Service, and the Smithsonian Institution from carrying out any activity that affects real property located in the District of Columbia (including transferring excess property or disposing of surplus property) unless the following individuals are notified with an opportunity to comment: (1) the Mayor of the District of Columbia; (2) the Chair of the Council of the District; and (3) the Chair of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission in whose neighborhood such property is located. Prohibits an event from being held at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center at Rock Creek Park without the prior approval of the Director of the National Park Service and the Mayor of the District of Columbia. Authorizes the Administrator to waive the requirements of this Act if compliance would jeopardize public safety or national security interests: (1) upon certifying such finding to such individuals; and (2) providing the individuals with a notice and an opportunity to comment.
People & committees
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D–DC
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Operations and Metropolitan Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Referred to the House Committee on District of Columbia.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E292)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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